2. Using two pictures that are slightly different, do the following:
   • Give your learner one of the pictures. Describe your picture to her. While she is listening to you, have her circle the things that are different between her picture and your picture.
   • These pictures are available in a variety of ESL textbooks as well as on the Internet. Check out http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/ english/xmas.htm.
3. With certain listening tasks, you may find it useful for the learner to alter her picture or diagram. For example, if you were teaching your learner how to ask for and give directions, it would be valuable to have her mark the route on a map while she listens to the directions. The route could be broken down into parts, with additional comprehension questions asked throughout the exercise.

Example

Material necessary: A city map

Tutor:

Now, you are at the mall. Go down Main Street and turn right on 3rd Avenue. What place is to your right?

Learner:

The sports store.

Tutor:

Great. Now, continue walking down the street three blocks and turn to your right. What building is between the library and the town hall?

Learner:

Uhm... I am not sure.

Tutor:

Okay... let's start at the sports store. Are you at the sports store?

Learner:

Yes. Sports store.

Tutor:

Okay. Walk down the street three blocks. Are you at a corner?

Learner:

Yes.

Tutor:

What are the names of the two streets that you are on?

Learner:

Railway Avenue and 3rd Avenue.

Tutor:

Perfect! Now imagine you are walking. Walk a little further down Railway Avenue. Do you see the library?

Learner:

Yes, I can see the library.

Tutor:

What is to the left of the library? Remember, you are walking to the right now. Imagine you are there.