Listening Comprehension - Cookie Recipe

Introduction

This tutorial guides you through a listening comprehension exercise based on a cookie recipe. It is designed to enhance students' listening skills while engaging them in practical cooking vocabulary. The exercise involves listening to the recipe audio and completing two activities: identifying ingredients and ordering instructions.

Step 1: Prepare for the Listening Activity

• Gather Materials: Ensure you have the cookie recipe audio ready. You can find the original video here.
• Print Worksheets: Prepare worksheets for students that include:
  • A box of ingredients to circle.
  • A list of instructions to order.

Step 2: Conduct the Listening Exercise

• Play the Audio: Start by playing the recipe audio for your students. It will be played three times.
• First Listening: Focus on comprehension. Encourage students to listen without taking notes.
• Second Listening: Ask students to circle the ingredients mentioned in the audio.
• Third Listening: This time, instruct students to focus on the sequence of instructions.

Step 3: Complete Activity II A

• Circle the Ingredients:
  • Provide students with a box of ingredients listed on their worksheets.
  • Ask them to listen for each ingredient in the audio and circle it when they hear it.
• Tip: Remind students to pay attention to specific phrases that indicate ingredients, such as "you will need" or "add."

Step 4: Complete Activity II B

• Order the Instructions:
  • After the third listening, give students a list of instructions from the recipe.
  • Ask them to reorder the instructions based on what they heard.
• Tip: Encourage students to think critically about the cooking process, such as which steps logically follow one another.

Step 5: Review and Discuss

• Go Over Answers: Once students have completed both activities, review the answers together.
  • Discuss any difficulties students faced in understanding the audio.
  • Clarify any ingredients or steps that were confusing.
• Real-World Application: Encourage students to think about how these skills apply to real-life situations, such as following recipes at home.

Conclusion

In this listening comprehension exercise, students improve their listening skills while learning practical vocabulary related to cooking. By completing the activities of circling ingredients and ordering instructions, they enhance their understanding of both language and the cooking process. For next steps, consider incorporating more complex recipes or additional listening exercises to further develop their skills.