this slide is for educational purpose , from the students of University of Sargodha Pakistan (Institute of Education) SUBJECT : LANGUAGE SKILLS

1. Name: Irsa Amjad
Roll No: 20
Submitted To: Dr.Shaista Khalid
LANGUAGE SKILL

2. 1. Receptive ( Reading & Listening Skill)

3. 1.Reading (Receptive Skill)
❖ Reading is the skill of comprehending and interpreting writing text,
which can include books, articles, newspapers, amd more.
❖ It involves not only recognizing individual words but also
understanding the context, extracting the main ideas and inferring
meaning from the text. Good reading skills are essential for
academic, professional development.
2. Listening (Receptive Skill)
❖Listening skill of actively paying attention to spoken language to
understand and interpret verbal communication.
❖It involve comprehending spoken words, tones, and context
making.

4. 2. What is Reading.?
❖ Reading is the process of perceiving and comprehending written or printed
text. It involves visually recognizing and interpreting the symbols (letters and
words) on a page or screen to understand the meaning conveyed by the text.

5. • 1. Intensive Reading;
❖Intensive reading is a detailed and focused approach where readers
carefully analyse and comprehend a text.
❖Its commonly used in academic and professional settings for in depth
understanding, studying or critical analysis of a text.
2. Extensive Reading;
❖Extensive reading involves reading larger quantities of material with the goal
of general understanding and enjoyment.
❖It’s often used for leisure reading, such as novels and to build vocabulary
and overall language proficiency.
3. Skimming;
❖Skimming is a rapid reading technique where readers quickly glance over a
text to get a general sense of its content.
❖It’s used to determine the overall theme, main ideas and structure of a text.

6. 4. Scanning ;
❖Scanning is a reading method for quickly locating specific information or details
within a text.
❖Reader scan by looking for particular words, phrases or numbers while moving their
eyes rapidly over the text.
5. Loud Reading;
❖ Loud reading also known as oral reading involve reading a text aloud speaking the
words and sentences.
❖It’s often used for practicing pronunciation, improving fluency and aiding
comprehension.
6. Silent Reading;
❖ Silent reading is the act of reading a text without vocalizing the words, speaking
them aloud.
❖ It’s the most common form of reading and is used for personal reading and
comprehension.

7. 3. What is listening.?
• Listening is the act of actively perceiving and comprehending spoken
language or sounds. It involves not only hearing sounds but also
understanding and interpreting the meaning, context, and intent behind the
words or sounds being conveyed. Listening is a foundation component of
communication.

8. 4. Types of listening;
1) Active Listening:
❖ Active listening is a focused and engaged form of listening where the listener
pays full attention to the speaker, shows interest and provides feedback to
ensure understanding. It often involves asking questions, nodding and using
verbal cues to indicate attentiveness.
2) Passive listening:
❖Passive listening is when a person listens without actively engaging in the
conversation. While they may hear the speaker they are not actively
participating in the communication.
3) Critical Listening:
❖ Critical listening involves analysing and evaluating the speakers message,
identify biases, assessing the validity of arguments and considering evidence.

9. 4) Discriminative Listening:
❖ Discriminative listening is focused on distinguishing between different sounds
and identifying auditory cues. It’s commonly used in academic and
professional context.
5) Appreciative Listening:
❖ Appreciative listening is characterized by a genuine enjoyment of the
auditory experience. It’s often applied when listening to music, poetry or
other forms of artistic expression.
6) Empathetic Listening:
❖ Empathetic listening involves not only understanding the speaker’s words
but also empathizing with their feelings and emotions.

10. 5.Stages in a Listening Lesson:
1) Lead-in:
This stage sets the context for the listening activity and introduces the topic
or theme.
2) Pre-listening Activities:
Pre-listening activities prepare students for the listening task. These activities
can include vocabulary pre-teaching, predictions based on the topic or
brainstorming relevant ideas and questions.
3) Post-listening Activities:
After listening students engage in a variety of activities to reinforce their
comprehension and consolidate their learning. These activities may include
discussion, comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises and summarization
takes.

11. 4) Analysis and Feedback:
• At this stage, the teacher and students analyse the listening material focusing on
vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. The teacher provides feedback and
correction as needed.
5) Reflection and Self-Assessment:
• Students are encouraged to reflect on their listening performance and identify areas
of improvement. Self-assessment tools can be used to track progress.
6) Review and Preview:
• In subsequent lessons , it’s valuable to review the previously learned material and
preview what students will be listening to in the future.