Preparing for the Watching/Listening Test

Preparing for the Watching/Listening Test

Learning Objective

At the end of this lesson, you will be prepared to take the watching/listening test.

This slide should be presented first to let the students know what they will be learning.

What do you already know about preparing for a watching/listening test?

Focus on the Topic

Make sure you understand the topic before the test.

Explain to the students the importance of understanding the topic before taking the test.

Practice Listening/Watching

Practice listening/watching regularly to improve your comprehension.

Encourage the students to practice their listening/watching skills on a regular basis.

Active Listening/Watching

Be an active listener/watcher by taking notes and asking questions.

Explain the importance of being an active listener/watcher and provide tips to help the students actively listen/watch.

Review Vocabulary

Review vocabulary related to the topic of the test.

Encourage the students to review vocabulary related to the topic of the test to improve their comprehension.

Understand the Format

Understand the format of the test before taking it.

Explain the importance of understanding the format of the test and provide tips to help the students understand the format.

Simulate Test Environment

Simulate the test environment by practicing in a quiet place with no distractions.

Encourage the students to practice in a quiet environment to simulate the test environment.

Stay Calm

Stay calm during the test by taking deep breaths and focusing on the questions.

Explain the importance of staying calm during the test and provide tips to help the students stay calm.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.