Reflects current thinking in second language listening. A blend of theory and practice and provides readers with an understanding of how people listen, the list

Explains listening processes and the characteristics of spoken language Focuses on practical task design, using authentic listening texts Shows how to integrate

As an essential part of communicative competence, listening is a skill which deserves equal treatment with the other basic skills of speaking, reading, and writ

This book seeks to help teachers teach listening in a more principled way by presenting what is known from research, exploring teachers' beliefs and practices,

First Published in 1994. Educators will welcome this cohesive and comprehensive volume on the research and practice of teaching English as a second language (TE