Download or read book A Study of the Influence of Reading a Tapescript to Help Prepare and Develop the Acquisition of Listening Comprehension in English as a Second Language when Using Authentic Video Material with Intermediate Students at the CEGEP Level written by Denis Hébert and published by International Center for Research on Language Planning = Centre international de recherche en aménagement linguistique. This book was released on 1991 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An experimental investigation conducted in a rural area of the Province of Quebec (Canada) was designed to show that the assignment of specific reading tasks enhances the development of listening comprehension ability when using authentic video material with intermediate-level English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) learners. Using a pre-test post-test control group design, the study involved 53 students. It was found that through the use of scripted authentic video materials combined with specific reading and listening tasks, the ESL learners in the experimental group showed significant progress in listening comprehension ability. However, the ESL learners in the control group who were merely assigned specific listening tasks showed no significant progress in the same ability over the same period of time. It is concluded that reading a tapescript of video materials prior to viewing them prepares learners to recognize and decode what they hear. Appended are: a description of content in audio-visual materials and nature of listening tasks; vocabulary and expressions studies; and video quizzes. Contains 31 references. (LB)