ENG514 Final Term Past Papers

ENG514

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Maha Malik Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills

1. Speaking & Listening

Speaking and listening are interactive language skills used for communication, sharing ideas, and learning.

Speaking is the most frequently used language skill.

2. Language Complexity

Language complexity is measured through:

Fluency: speed, smoothness, fewer pauses Accuracy: fewer grammatical errors Complexity: use of advanced structures (clauses, variety)

3. Skills Involved in Speaking

Pronunciation Grammar Vocabulary Fluency Coherence Pragmatic competence

4. Developing Speaking Fluency

Meaning-focused activities

Familiar topics Time pressure

4/3/2 Technique

Speaker talks for 4 minutes, then 3, then 2 on the same topic → fluency improves

5. Types of Listening

Intensive: focus on sounds and details Extensive: general meaning Responsive: short responses Selective: specific information

One-way listening: Extensive & Selective

6. Techniques to Improve Listening Fluency

Meaning-focused listening Interesting stories Controlled input

Using background knowledge

7. Accent vs Dialect

Accent: pronunciation only Dialect: pronunciation + grammar + vocabulary

8. Discourse & Conversation Analysis

Both study language in social context:

Discourse Analysis: long stretches of language Conversation Analysis: turn-taking & interaction

9. Turn-Taking

Helps children learn when to speak and listen → supports language development

10. Negotiation of Meaning

Interactive strategies like clarification and confirmation to improve understanding

11. Guided Learning

Teacher-supported learning with scaffolding to develop independence

12. Guided Reading vs Exploratory Talk

Guided reading: teacher-led text understanding Exploratory talk: learners discuss and build ideas together

13. Assessing Classroom Talk – Difficulties

No clear criteria Spoken language is temporary Context affects performance