1. DIGITAL LISTENING TOOLS IN ESL CLASSROO
TEACHING CREATIVITY WITH EFL LEARNERS
DIGITAL LISTENING TOOLS IN ESL CLASSROOM
DIGITAL LISTENING TOOLS IN ESL CLASSROO
Lela Ivanovska, MA

2. INTRODUCTION
Technology in second language learning and teaching
Using videos in second language listening
Listening tools
Summary

3. Technology in second language learning and teaching
technology as an unavoidable trend in education
the innovative use of the Internet in English as a second language
students who used to be shy became more active participants in computer-assisted classroom discussion
The computer is seen to be of great help in teaching listening skills

4. Using videos in second language listening
the use of videos may help enhance students’ linguistic abilities by reducing their fear towards listening skills practices
enhancing students’ motivation
Listeners can have a chance to view speakers’ gestures, expression, posture, which provides a basis of validity and authenticity of real-life communication

5. Listening tools ( “Digital tools for teachers”- Nik Peachey)
Creative teaching
Listening tools ( “Digital tools for teachers”- Nik Peachey)
Listenwise-
rich resource for developing listening skills using texts about current events, interactive and classroom activities
Lyricstraining-
 music videos , cloze activities ,a dictation type activity,
students listen, line-by-line, and type in the missing words

6. Listen and Write - http://listenandwrite.com
typing in a complete sentence then getting it corrected to just typing in letters or words.
CNNStudent -
The site is updated with a news summary every week,includes podcasts and videos. it provides easy to use authentic content

7. Breaking News English-http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/
A vast collection of lesson materials designed around current news stories
there are audio recordings of the stories that students can listen to
SwiftScribe -
a great tool for making audio to text transcription much easier, to develop students' listening. You can give students and audio file to transcribe and they can upload it and then check and correct the transcription

8. SUMMARY
It is important to recognize that computers are not a substitute for effective teaching. Computers are a tool--they are simply one type of supplement to the regular curriculum in teaching English Language Learners as they develop their English language skills.