Week 5 KLT

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4-6

step-by-step guide to listening

00:23

Step 2: Introduction (English)

• Get used to the speaker's voices and accents;
• Confirm main topic + extra info;
• Focus on key words.

00:55

Step 4: Listen for key info and link ABC

• Take notes related to the key words.
• Look out for synonyms.

00:55

Step 3: Read question and answers

• You have about 15 seconds during the test;
• Keep main topic in mind;
• Underline key words;
• Identify: positives and negatives in the answers.

00:00

Step 1: Introduction (Dutch)

• Find out the main topic.

00:55

Why is a new port complex being built near London, according to Simon Moore?

1. Because there was already an old foundation here for the construction.
2. Because of a group of wealthy shareholders stipulated this exact location.
3. Because this area is most convenient for handling goods to be sold.

04:01

Quick check

• Did you answer the question before the clip ended or immediately after?
• Did you read the next question before the next clip started?

• What to do when you lag behind? Practice reading speed and focus on main gist.

02:17

Step 4: Back to the question

• Elimination: which answer can you cross off?
• Compare positives and negative answers to what you heard.
• On real test: you have just a couple of seconds for this.

Concluding tips

• Apply this method during CITO practice;
• Focus on main gist when using other footage;
• Watch and listen to as many materials as possible:

Podcasts (BBC The Why Factor, New York Times Daily); the news (CNN10, BBC); programmes (BBC Panorama); documentaries; British Netflix series.

Get ready

On your desk:

- laptop

- earphones

That's it!

Today

Stepping Stones Online

- Do the exercises in Planning sufficiently.

• Finished?
• Holmwoods weekly task:     2 reading + 2 listening