PROMOTING STUDENTS' NOTE-TAKING SKILLS THROUGH TED TALKS IN EFL CLASSROOM
Keywords:
note-taking, skill, listening, listening comprehension, writing, authentic, TED TalksAbstract
A note-taking skill is one of the highly demanding skills for students who are learning English as a second or foreign language for academic purposes. Note-taking is an effective method in listening comprehension and integrating writing skills. The purpose of this article is to discuss the most effective ways of promoting students' note-taking skills through authentic listening materials. TED Talks are one of excellent tools for developing students' listening comprehension and at the same time to practise taking notes in class.
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www.ted.com
https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/06/03/the-best-teacher-resources-for-ted-talks/
