As with reading, a lack of decoding skills can make it very difficult for learners at lower levels to hold enough meaning in their short term memory to effectively use their meaning building skills. This week I’ve written a post on this, with a range of practical ideas, for the OUP ELT Global Blog. Link here.
Tag Archives: lower levels
May 17, 2012 · 12:11 pm
Decoding skills: a neglected part of listening comprehension?
Filed under Different ways to use a coursebook, Exploiting authentic recordings and videos, Listening
Tagged as decoding, elt, ESL, esol, John Field, listening skills, lower levels
