Adult Lit SLlr/L1.3 Use strategies to clarify and confirm understanding, e.g. facial expressions, body language and verbal prompt

Use strategies to clarify and confirm understanding, e.g. facial expressions, body language and verbal prompts (a) Understand that a listener can use visual and verbal signals to confirm or query understanding with a speaker (b) Know and use some strategies to check their own understanding

Body language when speaking and listening PPT

A PowerPoint taking learners through different kinds of body language and what they mean, with a brief quiz at the end.  Topics covered include: eye contact, facial expression, posture and stance, space relationship, and gestures.

Editor's notes

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
FS Eng SL&C Speaking - Communicate information, ideas & opinions
FS Eng SL&C Speaking - Make requests & ask questions
FS Eng SL&C Speaking - Respond
FS Eng SL&C Active listening
FS Eng SL&C Discussion
Adult Lit SLlr/E1.1 Listen for the gist of short explanations & register engagement
Adult Lit SLd/E2.1 Follow the gist of discussions
Adult Lit SLd/E3.1 Follow & understand the main points of discussions on different topics
Adult Lit SLlr/L1.3 Use strategies to clarify and confirm understanding, e.g. facial expressions, body language and verbal prompt
Adult Lit SLlr/L2.4 Respond to criticism and criticise constructively
Adult Lit SLd/L2.2 Adapt contributions to discussions to suit audience, context, purpose and situation
Adult Lit SLd/L2.3 Use appropriate phrases for interruption and change of topic
Adult Lit SLd/L2.5 Use strategies intended to reassure, e.g. body language, appropriate phraseology
ESOL
ESOL Lr/E2.6a Listen to and identify simply expressed feelings and opinions
ESOL Lr/E3.1c Listen for gist of explanations / instructions / narratives in face-to-face interaction / on phone
ESOL Lr/L1.2b Listen & respond, adapting to speaking, medium and context
ESOL Lr/L1.3a Use strategies to clarify and confirm understanding
ESOL Sd/E2.1b Take part in more formal interaction
ESOL Sd/L2.5a Use strategies intended to reassure, e.g. body language and appropriate phraseology

Sweets game - listening to and following instructions

A great paired game for improving listening to instructions, speaking and reading skills – plus you get to eat the sweets at the end!

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Adult Literacy Rs/E3.1 Recognise & understand the organisational features & typical language of instructional texts
Rt/E3.2
SLlr/E3.4
Adult Lit SLlr/L1.3 Use strategies to clarify and confirm understanding, e.g. facial expressions, body language and verbal prompt
SLlr/L1.4
SLlr/L1.2
SLlr/L2.2

Card game - listening to and following instructions

A great paired game for improving listening, speaking and reading skills. You need a pack of playing cards.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
Adult Literacy Rs/E3.1 Recognise & understand the organisational features & typical language of instructional texts
Rt/E3.2
SLlr/E3.4
Adult Lit SLlr/L1.3 Use strategies to clarify and confirm understanding, e.g. facial expressions, body language and verbal prompt
SLlr/L1.4
SLlr/L1.2
SLlr/L2.2
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