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Are audiobooks reading? Listening comprehension handout:)


Are audiobooks "cheating," or are they one of the most underutilized tools in language learning?


With over 40% of people still believing audiobooks don't count as "real" reading, a recent piece from the Harvard Gazette  sets the record straight. (the Harvard Gazette article)

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Nadine Gaab and education experts explain that the brain processes written and spoken language using deeply intertwined neural networks- meaning listening engages comprehension and vocabulary building just as rigorously as print.

To bring this debate into our classrooms, I’ve put together a quick, 15-minute IB English B HL Listening Comprehension Exercise on the topic- check it out here the handout

What’s inside the lesson:

Exam-Ready Format: Features short-answer, multiple-choice, and text-justification questions designed to match IB English B Paper 1 standards.

Teacher Resource Included: Comes complete with a trimmed audio summary and a ready-to-use marking scheme with specific word-count guidelines.

Feel free to grab the worksheet and teacher key for your next class- let me know how your students respond to the debate!




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