1. Name: Umer Farooq
Roll No:EDUC5S123R033
Presented to :Dr Shaista khalid
Topic Name : Receptive skills
2. Receptive skills :
Receptive skills refer to the ability to understand
and comprehend information that is presented
in written or spoken form. These skills are crucial
components of language development and
communication.
3. There are two main receptive skills:
listening and reading.
Listening Skills:Definition: Listening skills involve
the ability to accurately receive and interpret
spoken language. This includes understanding
spoken words, phrases, sentences, and the
overall meaning of verbal communication.
4. Components:Understanding Words: The listener
should be able to recognize and comprehend
individual words in spoken language.Grasping
Sentences .Listening skills also involve
understanding the structure and meaning of
sentences.Discerning Intonation and Stress:
5. Intonation and stress in spoken language
convey additional layers of meaning. Skilled
listeners can pick up on these
nuances.Identifying Context: Context is
essential for understanding spoken language. It
includes considering the situation, the speaker’s
tone, and any non-verbal cues.
6. Reading Skills:
Definition: Reading skills involve the ability to
understand and interpret written language. This
includes recognizing words, understanding
sentence structures, and comprehending the
overall meaning of written text.
7. Components:Decoding Words: Skilled readers
can decode words by recognizing and
associating letters with their corresponding
sounds.Understanding Sentences and
Paragraphs: Readers must grasp the meaning
of individual sentences and how they
contribute to the overall message of
paragraphs and texts.
8. Recognizing Literary Devices: Advanced
reading skills involve recognizing literary devices
such as metaphors, similes, and
symbolism.Inferential Comprehension: Readers
can infer information that is not explicitly stated
in the text by drawing upon their background
knowledge and context clues.
