DESIGNING LISTENING ACTIVITIES FOR EFL CLASSES TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS
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Keywords: EFL (English as a Foreign Language), listening activities, communicative skills, language acquisition, task-based learning, authentic materials, educational technologyAbstract
This paper explores the design of listening activities for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms aimed at improving communicative skills. It highlights the critical role of listening in language acquisition and provides principles for creating effective listening activities. The paper details various types of listening activities, including pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening tasks, and offers practical examples to implement in the classroom. It also discusses the integration of technology in listening exercises and the challenges and solutions associated with designing these activities. The comprehensive approach presented ensures that listening activities are engaging, authentic, and effective in enhancing learners' communicative competence.
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