The Circle of Learning

Listening
Level 1

notes on the overall message of a speech
photograph of something made after following oral instructions
list of books that have been listened to on tape
written follow-up questions for a speaker
audio taped description of how a question has been answered
photocopied page from a resource showing another culture's preferred distance from someone who is speaking
notes on vocabulary words that have been learned while listening to someone who has a different dialect

Learners will listen with understanding to short messages for enjoyment and practical purposes.

Discuss and identify purposes for listening.
Demonstrate understanding of sound segments, rhythm, and intonation in English speaking.
Listen for the main idea and overall message.
Follow simple daily instructions, directions, and commands from another person.
[See instruction tip #1.]
Listen for words and tones of voice that show emotions and feelings.
Listen for personal pleasure (e.g., radio, books on tape, storytelling).

Examples of applying this learning outcome outside the learning environment:
Family	Community	Work
Find out from your mother what day and time her dental appointment is so you can plan to go with her.	Attend a musical event in your community (e.g., concert, pow-wow). Listen to the singing, music, and drumming for personal pleasure.	Listen to your boss give instructions for performing a task. Listen for the key things that you are to do.