This document describes the homework assignment for listening comprehension skills. It consists of two parts: 1) Creating a transcript of a listening clip by writing what was understood and noting speakers. 2) Answering 7 comprehension questions about the listening in complete sentences, including opinions in at least 3 sentences. The assignment should be two typed pages with name and date. Transcripts will be graded on accuracy and questions on comprehensively answering. Cheating will result in a zero. Assignments are due Thursdays as listed in the syllabus and late assignments will be marked down significantly.

1. ESCP (S2)
Listening Comprehension 2
Instructor: Khaled M. Al-Abbadi
Contact: khaledalabbadi@gmail.com
Homework Assignment Description
The homework assignments have been designed to improve your 2 main listening skills, the
“bottom-up approach” and the “top-down approach”. In order to improve both skills, you will
need to complete two parts of the homework.
Part 1:
Listening Transcript
Create a transcript of the listening clip that you have chosen or have been assigned (sometimes
you’ll get to pick one, and sometimes I will pick one for you). The transcript does not have to be
perfect but only what you could understand from listening over and over again. In the
transcript, use the proper punctuation. If there is a quote, use quotation marks. Also, if there
are different speakers, please make sure to note that. Transcribing a conversation requires that
you write the name of the speaker and what the speaker said. Please use the examples of
transcriptions displayed in class as a reference.
Part 2:
Listening Comprehension Questions
Answer the listening comprehension questions that come with the sound file. These are 7
questions that you will have to answer pertaining to the listening. Although some questions are
very direct, please answer all questions in complete sentences. Do not give one word answers!
Also, some questions ask for your opinion or your thoughts on the subject, answer these
questions with at least 3 sentences. These questions are usually the last ones. There are no
right or wrong answers but I will look to see that you responded to the question appropriately.

2. Features:
The assignment should be two pages; “Part 1” on page 1 and “Part 2” on page 2. Please don’t
forget to put your name and date on your assignment. Also, all assignments should be typed;
preferably use 12 point size with “Times New Roman” font. For page 2, you can take the
original listening comprehension questions document that I will share with the sound files and
simply add your answers under each question.
Note:
Please do not worry too much about spelling and other issues. Focus more on turning in an
accurate transcript and answering the questions as accurately as possible. It is not my intention
to be a “hard” grader.
The grade breakdown is as follows. Part 1 is worth 8 points, and Part 2 is worth 7 points (one
for each question). Each assignment is out of 15 points.
Cheating:
Cheating will not be tolerated for these assignments. Students are not allowed to copy each
other’s transcripts and question answers. I will keep an eye for transcripts that are identical
(same mistakes, same misspellings, etc.). Also, question answers need to be original, I will track
students that answer questions in the same manner. Students that have been found turning in
work that is not theirs, or copying even part of their assignment will be given a zero for the
assignment.
Students are welcome to work together on assignments, however, each student must produce
his/her own transcript and answer the comprehension questions independently. Please take
this opportunity to improve your English listening skills and do not worry about your grades.
Due Date:
All assignments are due on Thursdays. Specific dates are listed on your class syllabus. Late
assignments will be marked down significantly. Assignments more than a week late will not be
accepted.
Questions or Comments:
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or comments. The best way
to reach me is in class or via email.