Listen for It A Task-Based Listening Course

"Listen for It is a practical, entertaining text that helps students to develop the basic listening skills needed for following and participating in conversations on common topics. Through guided tasks, students will improve such general comprehension skills as listening for the main idea and listening for key words. They also increase their comprehension of mechanical features such as contractions, stress, and intonation. Daily-life themes are covered in 17 colorful units based on functions, topics, and situations that have immediate value outside the classroom. The "Teacher's Guide provides step-by-step instructions for each activity, task objectives, lists of new vocabulary, and a variety of stimulating optional activities. An Answer Key and a tapescript are also included. A realistic and entertaining audio program is also available.Richards, Jack C. is the author of 'Listen for It A Task-Based Listening Course' with ISBN 9780194346566 and ISBN 0194346560.