CPD points: 1
Effective listening instruction goes beyond playing audio recordings and checking comprehension. In this professional development module, you will explore practical strategies for teaching learners to listen for gist, detail, and inference while building their confidence in understanding diverse English accents and authentic spoken texts.
Through classroom examples, practical teaching strategies, and ready-to-use activities, you will learn how to design meaningful listening tasks that prepare learners for real-world communication in academic, social, and professional contexts.
Course Content
This module is divided into five short sections:
Before You Start
Pre-learning activities, introductory resources, knowledge check.
Section 1: Teaching Gist, Detail, and Inference
Understanding different listening purposes; sequencing listening tasks effectively; practical classroom applications.
Section 2: Accent Exposure and Listening Variety
Supporting learners with diverse English accents; developing listening flexibility; strategies for understanding unfamiliar accents.
Section 3: Real-World Listening Tasks
Designing authentic listening experiences; creating purpose-driven listening activities; encouraging meaningful learner engagement.
Section 4: Practical Classroom Activities
Ready-to-use listening activities; teaching ideas for gist, detail, and inference; accent awareness and authentic listening tasks.
Section 5: Conclusion
Key takeaways; reflection and next steps.
What to expect
Throughout the module, you will engage with:
- Short instructional videos
- Practical teaching examples
- Reflection activities
- Knowledge checks
- Classroom-ready strategies and activities
The module is self-paced and designed to support immediate application in the ELICOS classroom.
How to get the most out of this course
To maximise your learning::
- Complete the Before You Start activities before beginning Section 1.
- Reflect on your current teaching practices as you progress through the module.
- Consider how the strategies presented could be adapted to your own learners and teaching context.
- Complete the knowledge checks at the end of each section.
- Take notes on activities and ideas you would like to implement in your classroom.
Who is this course for?
This module is designed for:
- ELICOS teachersEnglish language trainersAdult education practitioners
- Teachers seeking practical strategies to improve listening instruction
- Educators working with learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
No prior knowledge is required.
Learning Outcomes
Time Commitment
This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
You may choose to complete it in one sitting or work through the sections at your own pace.
Support and Assistance
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