Listening: Listening for Inference, Attitude, & Opinion (Advanced) C1 - Lesson 2: Identifying Underlying Assumptions and Unstated Points of View

C1 Listening: Reading Between the Lines CEFR Level C1 Lesson Goals This lesson develops your critical listening skills. You will learn to move beyond literal meaning to identify a speaker's underlying assumptions and infer their unstated points of view . Listening for What Isn't Said At an advanced level, comprehension involves understanding subtext. An assumption is a belief a speaker holds to be true without proof; it's the foundation of their argument. An unstated point of view is their true opinion, which is often implied rather than stated directly. To find these hidden layers, you must ask: "What must this person believe is true for their words to make sense?" Practice Text: "Development in Siem Reap" Listen to this short talk from a long-time resident of Siem Reap. Pay close attention to the tension between what is said and what is meant. "It's truly wonderful that so many new, modern cafes and international restaurants are opening up…