Listening: Listening for Gist & Detail (Advanced) C1 - Lesson 1: Understanding a Wide Range of Demanding, Longer Texts, Recognizing Implicit Meaning

C1 Listening: Reading Between the Lines CEFR Level C1 Lesson Goals At the C1 level, we move beyond literal comprehension. In this lesson, you will practice analyzing a speaker's underlying attitude, identifying implicit meaning , and evaluating unspoken assumptions in complex audio texts. Recognizing Implicit Meaning Implicit meaning is the message hidden "between the lines." It is not stated directly. To understand it, you must become an active analyst, paying close attention to the speaker's rhetorical strategies. Word Choice (Diction) The specific words a speaker chooses can reveal their bias or attitude. For example, calling a plan "ambitious" suggests admiration for its goals, while calling the same plan "unrealistic" implies criticism and doubt. Juxtaposition This is the placement of two ideas next to each other to create contrast. By showing what an idea is, and then what it is not , a speaker can powerfully shape your perception and guide you toward …