TASK 1

Types of listening tests

Test that test specific
aspect of listening.
(sound discrimination)
Task based test (test
skills in accomplishing
different types of
listening)
Types of listening performances
Listening for perception of the
components of a larger stretch of
language.
- Phonemes
- Words
- Intonation
Intensive
Listening to a relatively short
stretch of language in order to
make an equally short response.
- Greetings
- Questions
- Commands
Responsive
Processing stretches of discourse (short
monologue)
Scan for certain information.
Able to comprehend designated
information in a context of longer
stretches of spoken language.
- Classroom directions
- Tv or radio news item
Selective

Listening to develop a top-down
Listening to lengthy lectures to a
conversation and deriving a
comprehensive message or purpose.
Listening for the gist, main idea, and
making inferences
Extensive
Speaking
-objective tests
-integrative task-
based test
First type: test skills
-pronunciation
-knowledge of what
language is appropriate in
different situations
-language required in doing
different things: -describing
- giving directions,
-giving instruction
Second type:
to find if pupils can
perform different task
using spoken language
that is appropriate for the
purpose and the context.
Task-based activities
-describing scenes
shown in a picture
-participating in a
discussion about a
given topic
-narrating a story
The ability to imitate a word or phrase or
possibly a sentence
Phonetic level of oral production
-prosodic (intonation, rhythm)
-lexical
-grammatical properties
Imitative
To demonstrate competence in a narrow
band of:
- grammatical
-phrasal
-lexical
-phonological relationships
E.g: directed response task (production of
speech)
-reading aloud
-sentence
-dialogue completion
-limited picure cued tasks
Intensive
Interaction and test comprehension
Limited level of:
-very short conversation
-standard greetings
-small talk
simple requests
-comments
Stimulus always use : spoken prompt
-to preserve authenticity
Responsive
Difference between responsive and
interactive speaking:
-length and complexity of the interaction
E.g: -multiple exchanges
-multiple participants
Interaction:
-a) transactional language (exchanging
specific information)
-b) interpersonal exchanges (to maintain
social relationships)
Interactive
Include
-Speeches
-oral presentations
-storytelling
Gives opportunity for oral interactions
from listeners. (verbal and nonverbal)
Language style is more deliberative
-formal monologue ( delivered speech)
E.g: recalling a vacation
conveying recipes
Extensive
(monologue)