Paper 3: Listening for Gist

Build confidence with identifying overall messages and context. Strengthen signposting language through the Talk Outline reading task, then apply your learning in writing: Make a five-point note plan while listening to a short talk about healthy study habits.

Identifying overall messages and context

Vocabulary

Grammar

Reading

Writing

Listening

Consolidation

Word Cards

purposeTap to flip

the reason a text is created

Consider purpose when responding to this task.

audienceTap to flip

the people a text is designed for

Consider audience when responding to this task.

evidenceTap to flip

details that support a claim

Consider evidence when responding to this task.

registerTap to flip

the level of formality in language

Consider register when responding to this task.

justifyTap to flip

to give reasons that support a choice

In a Media messages task, use justify when you adapt register for a specific audience.

nuanceTap to flip

a small but important difference in meaning

In a Media messages task, use nuance when you adapt register for a specific audience.

coherentTap to flip

logical and easy to follow

In a Media messages task, use coherent when you adapt register for a specific audience.

implicationTap to flip

an idea suggested rather than directly stated

In a Media messages task, use implication when you adapt register for a specific audience.

Matching Game

Click a word, then click its matching definition.