Extensive Listening: Why and How?

For many, listening is the most challenging skill to teach or practice. Extensive Listening (EL) effectively complements intensive listening, increases comprehension, fosters metacognitive awareness, and allows for enjoyable practice that builds confidence. The recent literature and anecdotal support from students point to EL as a worthwhile practice that increases fluency, engagement, and empowerment. A brief theoretical background on EL, pedagogical applications, and materials development will be presented and discussed.


Brittany Ober has been teaching at the American Language Program since 2012. She teaches various levels in the Intensive English Program at the ALP, English for International and Public Affairs at the School of International and Public Affairs, and the U.S. Career & Communication Accelerator course at the School of Professional Studies.


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