Listening Support Tool: Creating Interactive Listening Activities by Afifa Naseer

Setting the Context

243049_7 — 2025-07-02 09:10:21 UTC

Prior Knowledge
1. What do you already know about this topic?
2. What do you expect to hear?
3. Look at the title/thumbnail - what might this be about?
4. Do you have any personal experiences related to this topic?
5. What vocabulary might be important?

Embedding Media Guide

243049_7 — 2025-07-02 09:10:24 UTC

Here's how to embed media in Padlet:
1. Click the + button
2. Paste your YouTube/podcast URL
3. Adjust size as needed
4. Add your questions below the media

Active Listening Strategies

243049_7 — 2025-07-02 09:10:24 UTC

1. What is the main idea being discussed?
2. Fill in missing information
3. Sequence events as they occur
4. Identify specific details
5. Note down key vocabulary

Reflection Questions

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1. What was the most interesting thing you learned?
2. How does this connect to your life?
3. What questions do you still have?
4. Can you summarize the main points?
5. How would you apply this information?

Recommended Educational Podcasts

243049_7 — 2025-07-02 09:10:26 UTC

Here are some podcasts I use with my students in Pakistan:
- BBC Learning English
- VOA Learning English
- TED-Ed
- National Geographic Kids
- Science Friday

Remember to choose content appropriate for your students' level!