Principles of Second Language Methodology: Teaching Listening With Communicative Approach to Adult Learners

Abstract

This paper discusses the importance and difficulties in teaching listening to adult students. By outlining the definition and features of Communicative Approach, the paper recommends how to integrate Communicative Approach with listening in the course design, the curriculum, the syllabus, listening materials and the assessments. The literature review’s findings indicate that the flexible adoption of Communicative Approach can improve students’ listening competence and gain better teaching results.

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Zhou Min

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Zhou Min (2018). Principles of Second Language Methodology: Teaching Listening With Communicative Approach to Adult Learners. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 7(7), 6-10. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-399177