Listening is more than hearing - it’s the foundation of world language acquisition and communication. In this interactive Klett-sponsored NNELL webinar, we will explore how to transform listening comprehension instruction from a passive task into an active, engaging, and meaningful process that builds learner confidence and curiosity.
Grounded in the ACTFL 2024 Proficiency Guidelines and the FACT framework, this session will help you design listening activities that are purposeful, proficiency-based, and playful for early language learners. You’ll discover how multi-sensory engagement - “making listening visible” - and a structured, step-by-step system can help students connect mind and hand for greater listening comprehension.
Highlights:
- Identify how active listening supports world language acquisition and development.
- Apply the FACT framework to plan listening instruction.
- Integrate top-down, connecting, and multi-sensory activities into your teaching.
- Explore authentic and AI-supported listening resources.
- Develop a personalized one-page Listening Strategies & Tactics plan.
Through collaboration and hands-on activities, you’ll leave with research-backed methods, resources, and new ideas to make listening comprehension instruction a joyful and effective part of your world language classroom.
