Teaching Efl Learners Shadowing for Listening: Developing Learners' Bottom-Up Skills

ISBN-13: 9780815360902 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 188 str.

Hamada, Yo (Akita University, Japan)

Opis

Shadowing, an active and highly cognitive language learning technique in which learners a little-known but effective linguistic learning technique in which subjects track heard speech and vocalise it simultaneously, is often misunderstood and resultant inappropriate use renders it ineffective. This book debunks the myths about Shadowing and cements it as a separate technique by providing theoretical and practical instructions on its use. As an effective method to improve learners' bottom-up listening skills, this book will certainly prove useful to English Foreign Language learners and instructors in their linguistic pursuits.

Recenzje

"I thoroughly recommend this book to educators and teachers who are looking to increase L2 listening skills in low-level listeners. I enjoyed the author’s personal introduction and reflection on his own language learning experiences and feel they help the reader more fully understand his research motivation as well as his perspective. The book provides fundamental information on the history and practice of shadowing in the EFL classroom and the findings are supported by a number of studies." - Jessica Krentzman, JALT Journal

Spis treści

1. History and Theoretical Background of Shadowing   2. Empirical Studies on the Effectiveness of Shadowing on Listening Skills  3. Materials and Time-Effective Approach to Conduct Shadowing  4. Understanding Learners’ Psychological Aspects in Shadowing Training  5. Potential Use of Shadowing in EFL Curriculum  6. Further Possibility of Research in Shadowing

O autorze

Yo Hamada is Associate Professor at the Center for Promotion of Educational Research and Affairs at Akita University, Japan.