Ignoring background information and focusing on new details.

Assuming literal meanings only.

Guessing the meaning without any basis.

Understanding unstated meanings using context clues.

It distracts from the actual message.

It is irrelevant as long as words are understood.

It reveals the speaker’s attitude or emotion.

It only indicates the volume of speech.

Have students memorize the script and perform it in pairs.

Role-play conversations where students describe their own personalities and interests.

Assign an essay on the importance of personality in cultural contexts.

Focusing only on isolated words.

Ignoring emotional and tonal cues.

Combining word recognition, tone, and context.

Memorizing every spoken detail.

Blooket

Wordwall

LyricsTraining

Prioritize tools over student needs

Align tasks with learner levels

Use AI tools only for advanced students

Focus on rewards to maintain engagement

They expose learners to natural language patterns and various accents.

They simplify complex vocabulary for easier understanding.

They mainly focus on teaching grammar rules.

They provide scripted language that’s predictable and easy to follow.

They only focus on grammar and vocabulary.

They present the natural features of spoken language, such as varied accents and natural speech patterns.

They simplify the language for learners.

They use standardized, easy-to-understand vocabulary.

Design a treasure hunt game on Blooket using audio clues.

Create a listening quiz on Quizizz with detailed audio prompts.

Use Wordwall to create a vocabulary matching activity.

Vocaroo

Bear audio editor

Online voice recorder