Listening Comprehension

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    GCSE

    This assessment domain covers the receptive skill of decoding and interpreting spoken language (AO1), ranging from basic transactional exchanges to complex, abstract arguments. Mastery requires the discrimination of phonological nuance, the identification of grammatical timeframes via auditory cues, and the filtering of relevant information from 'distractors'. Candidates must process authentic speech at varying speeds, recognizing register, regional variation, and implied meaning within extended discourse.

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    Transactional Listening: Extracting specific details (prices, times, locations) from service interactions and announcements.
    Narrative and Account: Tracking sequences of events and timeframes in descriptions of past experiences or future plans.
    Argument and Point of View: Distinguishing between objective fact and subjective opinion, including the detection of bias and justification.

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