TEACHING LISTENING FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (TRAVEL)
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Listening skills, Specific purposes, Travel English, Tourism communication, Hospitality industry, Real-world scenarios, Authentic materials, Role-playing, Situational readiness, Travel-related vocabulary, Cultural awareness, Announcements comprehension, Practical language skills, Listening strategies, ESL (English as a Second Language).Abstrak
Teaching listening for specific purposes, such as in the context of travel, focuses on equipping learners with the practical skills necessary to comprehend and respond effectively in real-world travel scenarios. This approach tailors listening activities to meet the needs of individuals engaged in tourism, hospitality, or travel-related professions. It emphasizes understanding announcements, conversations, and instructions commonly encountered in airports, hotels, or tourist sites. Techniques include role-playing, using authentic materials like travel podcasts or recorded announcements, and focusing on vocabulary and expressions relevant to travel. This method fosters practical language skills, cultural awareness, and situational readiness, enhancing learners' confidence and communication effectiveness.
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