Words that Go Together activities highlight collocations-words that are easier to learn together. Taking Notes activities challenge students to listen for main ideas and details in a short description of a person, place, or thing. Short Conversations ask students to infer tone, attitude, or the context of the speakers' conversation. Critical Thinking questions develop students' thinking skills. Language Focus activities draw on a grammatical structure from the listening and help students develop accuracy in speaking and writing. Pronunciation and Conversation activities help guide students to more accurate and conversational speech. Internet activities build students' Internet research skills. Self-Tests help students and teachers assess progress. What a World Reading-a 3-level complementary series-explores parallel themes to What a World Listening as it develops students' reading skills and vocabulary.
