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This week, we feature the pre-listening strategy of predicting what will be heard. This strategy is useful for all levels of language learners and provides educators with the opportunity to support learners in understanding how to appropriately use dictionaries.

There are a few ways to get connected with us this week:

• Join our InterCom Live! session. We connect on Facebook every Monday at 11:00 am Pacific. To join us, open CASLS's Facebook page at the designated time. Can't make it? The InterCom Live! events are always recorded, and you can find them on our Facebook page.
• Check out the Activity of the Week. This week, learners brainstorm critical content (e.g., words, phrases, and structures) they expect to hear in a listening text. They also reflect on the utility of making such predictions.
• Check out this article for more guidance related to pre-listening activities. When designing your own pre-listening learning experiences, it is helpful to consider activities that will generate interest, establish a purpose for listening, and activate schemata.

Happy exploring! We are excited to continue engaging with you this week.