Plan: introduction main part theoretical bases of teaching listening types of listening activities

4. Chinese whispers: Arrange students in two lines, whisper a word/expression to the first in the line, who whispers it on to the next in line, and so on until the last student in the line shouts out the word/expression they hear or writes the word/expression on the board. Score points for correct words. Use a sentence or expression related to the theme of the listening.
5. Sing along: Teach students a short song, a rhyme, or a jazz chant on a topic related to the text they are going to listen to.
6. Graphic organizers: Give students a blank graphic organizer which summarizes the information in the text under headings. Students listen and fill-in key words that they hear in the correct places.
7. Have your say: If the listening involves a controversial issue or question – such as “What should be the minimum driving age?” – have students give their opinions first. Students then listen to the text and see what opinions are voiced. You can also have a quick ‘anonymous’ poll, whose results can be revealed at the end of the lesson.