Listening instruction will usually involve working through elements of the listening process. This is a three-phase activity which models independent listening strategies for decoding and understanding speech and other audio forms. The three phases are pre-listening, during-listening and post listening. 

The purpose of the listening activity:

Active listening promotes mindful thinking, which can reduce anxiety and depression in students. It can also help students build relationships because as they engage themselves in conversation, their peers are more likely to view them as open and interested

During listening -  help them recall details and evaluate the message

Post-listening -  involve learners in responding to what they have heard through discussion.

· You should still follow the backward design when planning your listening lesson. 

· When you do your CAPS analysis before formulating your SMART task, make sure you have decided on the purpose for listening and that you have selected an appropriate resource for input. 

· Remember that some form of assessment still has to take place. 

· At some point in the lesson, you still have to teach.

· Plan lessons for various situations. You should be adaptable in your lesson planning.