How to Teach Listening

This book offers a thorough and practical exploration of teaching listening skills in the context of English language learning. J. J. Wilson examines the complexities of listening, outlining the difference between hearing and actively interpreting spoken language. The early chapters present listening as a cognitive process involving decoding, predicting, and inferring meaning, highlighting why it is a challenging skill for learners. The author also emphasizes the nature of spoken English, noting features like elision, assimilation, and the blending of words, which contribute to the difficulty of listening comprehension.

The core of the book is dedicated to classroom strategies. It outlines a structured approach through pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening activities, providing teachers with a toolkit of techniques and exercises. Wilson explores various text types, listening tasks, and resources — from live speakers to digital media — and guides teachers in selecting and adapting materials. He stresses the importance of preparing learners to understand authentic spoken English and suggests ways to build confidence and competence, especially through integrated skills practice and communicative teaching methods.

Finally, the book connects listening to broader educational goals, including motivation, learner autonomy, and assessment. It reflects on the evolving role of the teacher in a technologically enriched classroom and challenges myths about listening pedagogy. Throughout, Wilson combines theory with practical guidance, making the book accessible and useful to both novice and experienced educators. His approach is grounded in real classroom experience and research in second language acquisition, making How to Teach Listening a key resource in ELT methodology.

Title	How to teach Listening
Author	J. J. Wilson
Publisher	Pearson Education Limited
Year of Publishing	2008
Subject	English Language Teaching – Listening Skills
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