Listening Lesson 1
Description
This lesson prepares learners for listening to short recordings and identifying the correct
option (image) in a multiple-choice question, which is one of the task types in the Linguaskill
Business Listening test. Learners are introduced to language frequently tested in this task
type and are given structured practice in sample tasks. The topic of the lesson is asking for
help in a work environment.
Teacher’s Notes
Aims of the lesson to raise awareness of the requirements of the task type
which features a short audio extract and three picture
options
to present and practise functional expressions related
to making requests
to develop techniques and strategies for this task type
based on practice of sample tasks
Time required 45 minutes
Level Suitable for B1 level and above
Materials required Student’s Worksheets 1–4 (one copy for each learner)
audio recordings (1 and 2) to accompany Student’s
Worksheets 3 and 4.
Procedure
1. Explain that the lesson will focus on language and techniques which are useful for
multiple-choice short listening tasks, such as those in the Linguaskill Business Listening
Test.
2. Model the task and target language by asking one or two learners to do something for
you, for example: Would you mind closing the door?/Could you pass me that pen?
Ask learners to say what you were doing [‘asking them to do something’], then put them
in pairs or small groups and get them to ask each other to do different things. Set a time
limit (approx. 2 minutes) to maintain pace and energy levels.
Whole class feedback. Ask some learners to report what they asked each other to do
and how they did this. Write examples of the language they used on the board.
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