Prof. Claudio Díaz L (PH D)Prof. Roxanna Correa P. (Ms. Ed)

Ten things to remember about assesing listening 1.Assess listening comprehension

eventhough it is difficult to assess.2.Reading texts must be converted to

listening texts.3.Give credit fro what students know4.Don’t forget the importance of

background knowledge5.Don’t just test what it’s easy to test

6.Give students a reason for listening7.Don’t expect full comprehension8.Accept that skill contamination will

occur9.Assess all types of listening10.Don’t forget the cornerstones of

good testing practice.

Listening Exercises

Listening Exercises