CELPIP Listening Part 5 - Listening to a Discussion Tip & Key points

 

(1) Tips

1. Identify speaker roles and viewpoints

 Differentiate between the speakers and their roles in the discussion. Identify their viewpoints, opinions, and any supporting arguments or evidence they present.

2. Analyze arguments

 Listen for the reasons and evidence presented by the speakers to support their viewpoints. Evaluate the strength of their arguments and consider counterarguments or alternative perspectives.

3. Recognize relationships and connections

 Pay attention to the connections between ideas and arguments in the discussion. Understand how different points relate to one another and how they contribute to the overall topic.

4. Infer meaning and draw conclusions

 Listen for implied meaning or conclusions that can be drawn from the discussion. Understand the implications or potential outcomes of the ideas presented.

5. Use context clues

 If you encounter unfamiliar terms or vocabulary, rely on context clues to derive their meaning. Consider the overall topic, the speakers' explanations, or any supporting examples provided to understand the intended meaning.

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 To succeed in this part, it's important to develop strong listening and critical thinking skills. Regular practice of listening to discussions, engaging in debates, and analyzing different viewpoints will enhance your listening comprehension skills and enable you to effectively understand and respond to the questions in CELPIP Listening Part 5.

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(2) Key Points

- It is important to listen carefully to who asserts what is claimed in each person.

- You can infer what kind of attitude the person has by listening carefully to the expression, the atmosphere, the accent and the tone.

- Because each person shares a common opinion with each other, it is easy for them to solve the problem by simply writing down who made what they said

- It is recommended to watch drama or movie which usually includes daily conversation (Recommended drama: The office, how I met your mother)