Post-listening Activities

What are Post-listening Activities?

During-listening activities are tasks that students complete while listening to a story or passage. These activities help students stay focused, process information in real-time, and improve their comprehension. They encourage active engagement and help students practice important listening skills.

Why use Post-listening Activities?

During-listening activities offer several benefits for developing listening skills. In the language classroom, they can help:

1. Maintain Engagement: Keeps students engaged and attentive throughout the listening task.
2. Check for Understanding: Allows teachers to monitor students' comprehension and provide immediate feedback.
3. Encourage Active Listening: Helps students focus on key details and main ideas.
4. Promote Critical Thinking: Encourages students to make inferences, predictions, and connections as they listen.
5. Support Diverse Learning Styles: Incorporates various activities that cater to different learning preferences.

Examples of Post-listening Activities

The following activities can be adapted to suit different proficiency levels and classroom contexts. Remember to start with simple tasks and gradually increase complexity as students become more comfortable.

S.No.	Name of the Activity	Activity Description	Sample
1	Graphic Organizers	Students fill in charts, maps, or diagrams based on information from the story.	Example: Students can be given a handout on a flowchart of 'story elements' to note down the title, characters, settings, and plot points after they have listened to the story.
2	Brainstorming	Introduce the topic/ theme and ask students what they know about it. Relate the story's theme to students' own experiences.	Example: Before listening to a story about animals, ask students to name as many animals as they can.
3	Vocabulary Introduction	Explain what students should listen for during the story.	Example: Introduce words like "forest," "lost," and "rescue" before listening to a story about an adventure in the jungle.
4	Setting a Purpose	Give a series of directions for students to follow.	Example: Tell students to listen for the main characters and the problem they face in the story.
5	Picture Walk	Show pictures related to the story and discuss them with students.	Example: Before listening to a story set in a city, show images of busy streets, buildings, and parks.

Related Activities and Pages

1. Transacting audio resources in the classroom
2. Total Physical Response (TPR) Activities
3. Pre-listening Activities
4. During-listening Activities