Teaching and Researching Listening

By: Michael Rost

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eBook | 3 July 2024 | Edition Number 4

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Widely considered to be a foundational work in the field of listening, Teaching and Researching Listening is among the most recommended textbooks in applied linguistics oral communication courses, and the most cited reference in current research on second language listening development. Known for its comprehensiveness, clarity, insight, and practical applications, this fourth edition has been substantially revised to reflect the latest research in the areas of linguistics, neuroscience, applied technologies, and teaching methodology, with expanded sections on teaching applications and explorations in social research related to listening.

This completely revised edition includes:

• Detailed overviews of the underlying processes of listening, with additional coverage of decoding processes

• Expansion of sections dealing with artificial intelligence (AI), speech recognition, and input enhancement software

• Emphasis on research of listening in spoken interaction and cross-cultural communication

• Clear templates for instructors and curriculum designers, with an expansive set of practical resources

• Guidance in using observational methods for exploring listening in a range of educational and professional contexts

• Website support, with presentation slides, infographics, and question banks for each chapter

This fourth edition of Teaching and Researching Listening serves as an authoritative and comprehensive survey of issues related to teaching and researching oral communication, providing value for language teachers, educational researchers, instructional designers, interpreters, and other language practitioners.