Word Linking

Words ending with a consonant followed by word starting with a vowel – link

Examples

salt_and pepper

I’ll_ask_him_about_it

Sentence Stress

In English sentences, key information is stressed (content words).

Examples:

Listening to lectures is a complex process

Learning how the language operates is essential

listening

Prediction – before and while listening

Use your knowledge of the subject to fill in the gaps

Listen for gist (general meaning) – you don’t need to understand every word

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=ccEudcvc1lM

Guess vocabularyListen for repetition

Ways to improve language skills

Use websites for listening and pronunciation practice

Read as much as possible to improve vocab & language awareness

Talk to people in EnglishWatch DVDs (without subtitles)

Watch TV – provides cultural info. (news & soap operas, good)

Take advantage of the English-speaking environment as much as possible