Teaching listening using tblt approach for intermediate level learners

Lesson plans were designed according to the objectives based on CEFR. For listening tasks, the book called Contemporary Topics-1 by Micheal Rost which provides stimulating, task-based approach that helps students develop their listening, note-taking, and discussion skills while studying relevant topics. Each unit centers on a short academic lecture with topics drawn from a range of disciplines. The lectures feature engaging instructors with live student audiences and take place in authentic lecture hall settings. The multimodal design of each lecture allows for various learning formats for DVD users, including audio or video presentations, optional subtitling, Presentation Points slide support, and pop-up Coaching Tips. For B1 group, units 1, 2, 3, and 5 were analyzed. The rest of the units except Unit-8 were studied by B1+ group for listening task activities. With respect to the speaking tasks, the supplementary materials provided by the Curriculum Office in the school were studied. These materials were modified according to CEFR objectives and they were in line with the textbook.

• Lesson plans were designed according to the objectives based on CEFR. For listening tasks, the book called Contemporary Topics-1 by Micheal Rost which provides stimulating, task-based approach that helps students develop their listening, note-taking, and discussion skills while studying relevant topics. Each unit centers on a short academic lecture with topics drawn from a range of disciplines. The lectures feature engaging instructors with live student audiences and take place in authentic lecture hall settings. The multimodal design of each lecture allows for various learning formats for DVD users, including audio or video presentations, optional subtitling, Presentation Points slide support, and pop-up Coaching Tips. For B1 group, units 1, 2, 3, and 5 were analyzed. The rest of the units except Unit-8 were studied by B1+ group for listening task activities. With respect to the speaking tasks, the supplementary materials provided by the Curriculum Office in the school were studied. These materials were modified according to CEFR objectives and they were in line with the textbook.