HOWTO IMPROVE YOUR LI STENI NG .AND READI NG SKI LLS

R E A D I N G

o Students need to be able to scan the text for

particular bits of information.

o Students also need to be able to skim a text.

o Extensive reading.

o Intensive reading.

o Reading for detailed comprehension

L I S T E N I N G

Intensive and extensive listening skills. The audio material can be: CDs, MP3 players, DVDs, Videos , Internet Real English

EXAMPLE: A TALE

There are many things in this world that are

. , good and Christmas is one of them It is a kind

, , ; forgiving charitable pleasant time the only

time in the year when men and women open

.their closed hearts and think of others

CHRISTMAS CAROL

BE TRUTHFUL MAXIM OF QUALITY

There are many things in this world that are good and Christmas is one of them.

This part of text is informative as necessary.

And in this example Christmas is one of them. that is true.

MAXIM OF QUANTI TY

B E BRI EF

It is a kind, forgiving,

charitable, pleasant

time.

BE RELEVANT

The only time in the

year when men and

women open the ir

closed hearts and

think of others .

MAXI M OF MANNER BE CLEAR

There are many things

in this world that are good and Christmas is one of them. It is a kind,forgiving,haritable, pleasant time; the only time in the year when men and women open their closed hearts and think of others.