Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 1 4 Listening Practice Part 1 Directions: After reading about learning strategies on the pages before, listen to the story below about Kaori, a Japanese student who has moved to the United States to study English. As you listen, try to hear the answers to the questions below. Take some notes by the questions. After you listen, discuss your answers to the questions with your partner. Chapter 1_ Activity 1 Discussion questions: 1. Why does Kaori feel shy to speak in her English class? 2. Why isn’t Kaori’s English improving? 3. What can she do to change her feelings? woman walking_CC0_Free-photos 4. Do you understand how Kaori feels? Why or why not? Part 2. Now listen to another story about Kaori. Has she changed anything about her learning habits? Is she feeling more successful? Listen and answer the questions below. Chapter 1_ Activity 2 Discussion questions: 1. What are 2 of the changes Kaori made at school? 2. Why does she feel better now? 3. What is the main idea of these two stories?