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108 ¦ The power of Story Listening for acquisition and motivation with Dr. Beniko Mason and Alice Ayel

The Motivated Classroom

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The Power of Story Listening in Language Acquisition

This chapter discusses the effectiveness of story listening as a teaching method for language acquisition, highlighting its benefits in reducing stress and enhancing language skills. Through personal experiences, the speakers illustrate how students progress from summarizing in their native language to producing written work in a second language. The chapter also examines the misconceptions surrounding language comprehension tasks and emphasizes the importance of a supportive learning environment.

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