TET NOTES

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Learning a language is mostly an expertise that relies upon the student's capacity to learn by training/practice. The process of learning includes four perspectives for example WRITING, READING, SPEAKING and LISTENING. The best order of strategy engaged with learning a language is LISTENING (L), SPEAKING (S), READING (R), and WRITING (W). In this manner, LSRW is the procedure of language obtaining. If somebody knows a language, it implies that the person can comprehend and speak the language in a clear and comprehensible way.

LISTENING SKILLS

When a speech produces sound, it is received by our auditory((sound-related) organs. Hearing is a passive(latent) action since we hear even those sounds that we would prefer not to, for example, the sound of a moving fan and opening or shutting of doors or windows. Nonetheless, we focus just to those sounds that we need to hear. This filtering of sounds is possible because of the coordination between our sound-related sense organs and brain. This is the way hearing and listening are various(different) exercises. Listening is the procedure by which we focus on sounds that choose to pay attention to.

With respect to significance of listening aptitude(skill) in learning a language, Dr B. Ballad says, "We are ever liable to forget that language is first and foremost a spoken thing, not a written thing. Its appeal is to the ear, not to the eye."

ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS FOR LISTENING SKILLS:

1. The student(learner) ought to be(should) attentive(mindful) during the listening procedure. 

2. The volume of speech or sound ought to be proper. 

3. The sound-related sense(auditory) organs of the student should be normal. 

4. The student should be able to comprehend the significance of the words conveyed

through the sounds.

5. the enthusiasm(interest) of the student additionally influences the language learning process.

AIMS OF LISTENING SKILLS:

1. Comprehend and induce ideas, thoughts, facts, and so on by simply listening. 

2. Distinguish the speaker's purpose and tone. 

3. Facilitate verbal interaction between individuals. 

4. Establish the foundation of learning a language.