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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