Adult Lit SLlr/E1.1 Listen for the gist of short explanations & register engagement

Listen for the gist of short explanations (a) understand the difference between listening for gist and listening for specific details and know which one is applicable in a situation (b) use context clues and own experience to help understanding (c) understand how to register engagement or interest in a face-to-face exchange, e.g. by body language, eye contact, facial expression

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 - Clearly 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

Entry Functional English listening tasks x 2

Set of listening actvities ideal for, and fully mapped to, Entry 1 and 2 Functional English learners.
Based on two everyday listening events

  • A radio advertisement for a local estate agent
  • An airport tannoy announcement
    Each provides practice listening for gist and detail in short explanations & instructions.

Each activity includes.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 1
English
Adult Lit SLlr/E2.3 Listen for and identify the main points of short explanations or presentations
Adult Lit SLlr/E2.2 Listen for detail in short explanations and instructions
SLlr/E1.3
SLlr/E1.2
Adult Lit SLlr/E1.1 Listen for the gist of short explanations & register engagement
Functional English - speaking, listening & communicating
Context
Leisure, Hobbies, Travel & Tourism

Entry Functional English listening tasks x 4

Listening activities are few and far between but this fabulous set is ideal for, and fully mapped, to Entry 1 and 2 Functional English learners.
Based on four everyday listening events

  • An announcement in a station
  • A notice in a waiting room
  • A news report
  • A telephone conversation

Each provides practice listening for gist and detail in short explanations. The ‘waiting room’ PDF also provides practice with listening to instructions.

Each document includes.

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
English
Adult Lit SLlr/E2.3 Listen for and identify the main points of short explanations or presentations
Adult Lit SLlr/E2.2 Listen for detail in short explanations and instructions
SLlr/E1.3
SLlr/E1.2
Adult Lit SLlr/E1.1 Listen for the gist of short explanations & register engagement
Context
News, Politics & Government items
Leisure, Hobbies, Travel & Tourism
Health, Social care, Early years
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