Listening

A1 (Beginner)

👂 Basic Auditory Perception & Discrimination

• Distinguishing Common English Sounds (vs. Khmer sounds)
• Recognizing Letters of the Alphabet by Sound
• Identifying Numbers (0-100) Spoken Clearly
• Recognizing Simple, Common Words in Isolation

🎯 Listening for Gist

• Understanding the Topic of Very Short, Simple Talks (e.g., about family, weather)
• Identifying if a Speaker is Happy/Sad (from tone in simple sentences)
• Understanding the Situation in Basic Dialogues (e.g., at a shop, in a classroom)

🔍 Listening for Specific Information

• Extracting Names and Numbers from Slow, Clear Speech
• Identifying Times and Dates in Simple Announcements
• Listening for Key Words in Short Instructions

🗣️ Understanding Natural Connected Speech (Very Basic)

• Recognizing Common Contractions (I'm, you're, it's) in Slow Speech
• Understanding Simple Greetings and Farewells at Natural Speed

A2 (Elementary)

👂 Basic Auditory Perception & Discrimination

• Distinguishing Minimal Pairs (e.g., ship/sheep, pen/pan)
• Identifying Stressed Syllables in Common Two-Syllable Words
• Recognizing Basic Intonation Patterns (questions vs. statements reliably)

🎯 Listening for Gist

• Understanding the Main Point of Short Dialogues on Everyday Topics (hobbies, food, daily routines)
• Identifying the Speaker's Main Purpose (e.g., asking for information, giving instructions) in simple scenarios

🔍 Listening for Specific Information

• Extracting Details from Short Announcements (e.g., platform numbers, flight times)
• Answering Wh- Questions about Short Stories or Descriptions
• Following Simple, Step-by-Step Instructions (e.g., for a recipe, for directions)

🧐 Listening for Detail

• Understanding Key Details in Descriptions of People, Places, or Things
• Identifying Who Said What in a Short, Clear Dialogue with 2-3 Speakers

🗣️ Understanding Natural Connected Speech (Basic)

• Recognizing Weak Forms of Common Words (e.g., 'a', 'can', 'and')
• Understanding Simple Questions and Statements at a Slightly More Natural Pace

B1 (Intermediate)

🎯 Listening for Gist

• Understanding the Main Points of Clear Standard Speech on Familiar Matters (work, school, leisure)
• Following the Plot of a Simple Story or Narrative
• Identifying the Overall Mood or Atmosphere of a Spoken Text

🔍 Listening for Specific Information & 🧐 Listening for Detail

• Extracting Key Factual Information from Short News Items or Reports
• Understanding Detailed Instructions or Directions
• Identifying Reasons and Explanations in Conversations

🗣️ Understanding Natural Connected Speech

• Recognizing Basic Linking Sounds (consonant-vowel)
• Understanding Speech with Some Hesitations and Fillers
• Coping with Slightly Faster Speech on Familiar Topics

💬 Understanding Interactional Cues & Discourse (Basic)

• Identifying Simple Discourse Markers (e.g., so, because, but, then)
• Recognizing Basic Turn-Taking Signals in Conversations

🤔 Listening for Inference, Attitude, & Opinion

• Understanding Simple Implied Meanings in Context
• Identifying Speaker's Basic Attitude (e.g., interested, bored, annoyed) from Tone of Voice
• Distinguishing Simple Facts from Opinions in Short Talks

🌍 Understanding Different Accents (Introduction)

• Exposure to Clear Standard British and American English Accents
• Developing Awareness of Common International English Pronunciations

📝 Active Listening Strategies (incl. Note-taking & Summarizing - Basic)

• Using Context to Guess Meaning of Unfamiliar Words
• Taking Simple Notes (key words, numbers, names) from Short Talks
• Orally Summarizing the Main Points of a Short Listening Text

B2 (Upper Intermediate)

🎯 Listening for Gist & 🧐 Listening for Detail

• Understanding the Main Ideas & Supporting Details of Complex Speech on Concrete & Abstract Topics
• Following Extended Speech and Complex Lines of Argument (e.g., in lectures, presentations)
• Identifying a Speaker's Viewpoint and Justifications

🗣️ Understanding Natural Connected Speech

• Understanding Features of Fluent Speech (assimilation, elision, intrusion)
• Coping with Fast-Paced, Natural Conversations Among Native Speakers
• Recognizing Different Levels of Formality in Speech

💬 Understanding Interactional Cues & Discourse

• Identifying a Range of Discourse Markers and How They Structure Speech
• Understanding How Speakers Manage Topics (introducing, changing, closing)
• Recognizing Cues for Agreement, Disagreement, and Interruption

🤔 Listening for Inference, Attitude, & Opinion

• Understanding Nuances of Meaning, Sarcasm, Humor, and Implied Criticism
• Deducing Speaker's Feelings, Attitudes, and Intentions from Prosodic Features
• Evaluating Arguments and Identifying Speaker Bias

🌍 Understanding Different Accents & Varieties of English

• Understanding a Range of Native English Accents (e.g., Australian, Canadian, Irish, Scottish) with Some Familiarity
• Understanding Fluent Speech from Non-Native Speakers with Various Accents

📝 Active Listening Strategies (incl. Note-taking & Summarizing)

• Developing Effective Note-Taking Strategies for Lectures and Talks (outlines, mind maps)
• Synthesizing Information from Different Parts of a Listening Text
• Summarizing Longer Spoken Texts Accurately and Concisely
• Tolerating Ambiguity and Incomplete Understanding

🎧 Listening in Various Contexts & for Specific Purposes

• Understanding Standard Media Broadcasts (news, documentaries)
• Following Conversations and Discussions in Professional Meetings
• Understanding Detailed Instructions in Technical or Academic Contexts

C1 (Advanced)

🎯 Listening for Gist & 🧐 Listening for Detail (Advanced)

• Understanding a Wide Range of Demanding, Longer Texts, Recognizing Implicit Meaning
• Following Complex Interactions in Group Discussions and Debates
• Distinguishing Finer Shades of Meaning and Complex Details

🗣️ Understanding Natural Connected Speech (Mastery)

• Understanding Fluent, Unscripted Speech with Ease, Even in Noisy Environments
• Recognizing and Understanding Colloquialisms, Idioms, and Figurative Language in Speech
• Appreciating Stylistic Variations in Speech

💬 Understanding Interactional Cues & Discourse (Advanced)

• Analyzing Complex Discourse Structures in Formal and Informal Settings
• Understanding Sociolinguistic Competence: Politeness, Formality, Register
• Recognizing How Speakers Use Language to Persuade, Influence, or Manipulate

🤔 Listening for Inference, Attitude, & Opinion (Advanced)

• Interpreting Subtle Cues to Understand Complex Attitudes, Emotions, and Relationships
• Identifying Underlying Assumptions and Unstated Points of View
• Critically Evaluating Speaker Credibility and Argumentation

🌍 Understanding Different Accents & Varieties of English (Advanced)

• Understanding Virtually All Native and Non-Native Accents with Minimal Effort
• Recognizing Regional and Social Variations Within Accents
• Appreciating Cultural Nuances conveyed through speech patterns

📝 Active Listening Strategies (incl. Note-taking & Summarizing - Advanced)

• Advanced Note-Taking for Complex Academic Lectures and Professional Briefings
• Critically Analyzing and Synthesizing Information from Multiple Spoken Sources
• Reconstructing Arguments and Accounts Coherently After Listening

🎧 Listening in Various Contexts & for Specific Purposes (Advanced)

• Understanding Complex Technical or Academic Lectures and Presentations
• Following Fast-Paced, Multi-Speaker Discussions and Debates
• Appreciating Films, Plays, and Other Creative Spoken Performances

C2 (Proficiency)

👂🗣️ Overall Listening Mastery

• Understanding with Ease Virtually Everything Heard, Whether Live or Broadcast
• Comprehending Rapid, Idiomatic, and Colloquial Speech from Any Source
• Differentiating Finer Shades of Meaning Expressed Through Prosody and Lexis

💬🤔 Advanced Pragmatic & Discourse Understanding

• Analyzing and Interpreting Complex Discourse Strategies in Any Context
• Understanding Implied Meaning, Irony, Humor, and Sarcasm in Highly Nuanced Speech
• Critically Evaluating and Deconstructing Spoken Arguments from Any Source

🌍🌍 Understanding All Varieties of English

• Effortless Understanding of Any Accent, Dialect, or Variety of Spoken English
• Appreciating and Analyzing Sociolinguistic Variations in Speech

📝🎧 Sophisticated Active Listening & Application

• Processing and Synthesizing Information from Multiple, Complex Spoken Sources Simultaneously or Sequentially
• Using Listening Skills for High-Level Professional, Academic, or Interpersonal Tasks
• Applying Critical Listening Skills in Real-Time Problem Solving and Decision Making