The aims of this module are to help you:

• understand what is involved in listening comprehension;
• establish why listening is important in language learning;
• become aware of the range of listening materials and tasks for language learning and develop skills for selection of materials;
• understand the potential offered by video recordings;
• establish principles for designing and modifying listening and viewing activities for language learning;
• extend your understanding of how different technologies can be used to achieve different purposes in promoting second language (L2) listening skills.