1.5 Listening for Comprehension

• identify key points from audio texts
• use information from audio texts to respond to questions or prompts
• acknowledge the importance of listening comprehension

“Why is a school calendar essential?”

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1. Types of schools in Kenya and other countries from audio texts
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Listen to audio texts on the comparison of different types of schools in Kenya and the rest of the world and respond to questions.
2. School subjects in audio clips
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Download and listen to audio clips on subjects offered in different schools and answer the questions.
3. A dialogue about the school calendar
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Watch and listen to an audiovisual text on a dialogue about the school calendar and extract key vocabulary and expressions.
4. Timetables and the time in audio texts
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Listen to audio texts on school timetables and programmes and answer questions about subjects and times.
5. School facilities in video clips
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use digital devices to watch video clips on a variety of school facilities in a group activity.
6. Taking notes on school calendars and programmes and sharing them
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Listen to online audio clips and take notes on school calendars and programmes of different types of schools and share with peers.
7. Responding to questions on audio texts about schools
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Identify key points from audio texts, use the information to respond to questions or prompts and answer the key inquiry question.