Strategies for Second Language Listening

Suzanne Graham is Professor of Language and Education at the University of Reading, Institute of Education, UK. Her research interests include second language listening, language learner strategies, language teacher cognition and motivation for language learning.Denise Santos is a language teaching consultant and materials writer. Her recent research has focused on L2 listening pedagogy, particularly regarding listening strategies. Other areas of research interest include textbook analysis and critical approaches to materials development.

'In the increasing and very welcome tendency of focusing on the language learner, Strategies for Second Language Listening is an excellent addition to the body of knowledge that we have on this very important language skill. The authors have cleverly contextualised their selected research in a specific educational setting much in need of pedagogical reform without wasting the opportunity of making it accessible to teachers and researchers in second language settings of all kinds.' - Ernesto Macaro, Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Oxford

• Introduction: 'Doing' Listening or 'Teaching' Listening? PART I: KEY ISSUES IN THE TEACHING OF LISTENING 1. Key Issues in Listening Pedagogy in the Second Language Classroom 2. The Role of Learner Strategies in Second Language Listening 3. Teaching Listening Strategies in the Second Language Classroom PART II: HOW LISTENING IS TAUGHT 4. What Teachers in England Say and Do about Second Language Listening 5. How Textbooks Approach Listening PART III: PEDAGOGICAL APPLICATIONS 6. Pedagogical Applications Conclusion: From Current Scenarios to Improved Pedagogy