There are several types of EL
3 ways to use the tapes and books
Listen only
| Benefits | But …. |
| * practising listening to a story* more focused on the pronunciation than if they were reading | * usually quite difficult for many Japanese* cannot go back and listen again easily* not interactive but easier than say listening to the radio* have to process the text at the speed of the tape (or delivery) |
Read only
| Benefits | But …. |
| * own pace* can stop easily* not restricted by the pace of a tape | * no aural re-enforcement |
Listen while reading
| Benefits | But … |
| * can hear how words are pronounced* can build listening recognition vocabulary through their reading* dual processing – two ways to understand | * dependent on the speed of the tape* may be difficult to catch up if they lose their place.* difficult to notice new language due to time constraints* dual processing may create confusions at times |
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Whole Class Listening (all with the same text) |
Individual listening |
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Advantages * Teacher can help all students with the same things * Teachers can find out what the general problems the class are having * can check comprehension
Disadvantages * not everyone will benefit equally * the text may not be interesting to all * restricted to class time
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Advantages * can go at their own pace * can select the material * can learn out of class
Disadvantages * the teacher does not know what problems the learner is having * teacher can’t always ensure that everyone understands * difficult to assess their reading |