Breaking the Sound Barrier

Focusing on aural comprehension, this resource empowers language teachers to enhance their students' listening skills through a blend of research and practical activities. It offers over 200 engaging listening tasks, covering essential topics like phonological skills, grammatical parsing, and task-based listening. The book also emphasizes the use of songs, cognitive strategies, and assessment techniques. With a framework for developing listening strategies, it aims to elevate listening in lesson planning, making it a vital and enjoyable part of language learning.