Comprehension of Simple Oral Passages
Comprehension of Simple Oral Passages
Understanding the Content
- Remember to listen carefully to the overall message of the recording.
- Pinpoint principal ideas and be able to understand them.
- Comprehend main points from conversations and discussions.
- Identify details, arguments, and ideas that are directly communicated.
Gaining Insights about Speaker
- Understand information regarding the speaker's identity (like name, age, etc.).
- Acknowledge the speaker's opinions, viewpoints, and attitudes.
- Recognise the mood or tone of the speaker by paying attention to the speaker's voice and expression.
Pinpointing Key Information
- Pay attention to key vocabulary; these words can often give you the gist of the conversation.
- Note down important names, dates, times, places, etc., while listening.
- Identify figures and amounts discussed in the conversation and understand their context.
Using Linguistic Cues
- Understand the usage of common expressions and idioms in conversations, as they often express the speaker's viewpoint or add a special contextual meaning.
- Recognise and understand simple grammatical structures – they will aid your comprehension of the passage.
- Different beable to atween affirmative and negative forms, as well as question forms.
Dealing with Unfamiliar Words and Phrases
- Don't panic if there are words or phrases you don't recognise. Try to understand their meaning by using the context.
- Identify the part of speech (is it a noun, verb, adjective, preposition, conjunction?) to get a basic understanding of the word.
- Guess the meaning of words by comparing them with similar sounding words you are familiar with, or by identifying root words, prefixes or suffixes.
Developing Listening Strategies
- Try to anticipate what you are about to hear based on any given context or introduction.
- Practise active listening: stay focused, take short notes while listening, and don't let your mind wander.
- Don't be worried if you miss a word or two; instead, focus on understanding the overall context and message.