T
his article examines current trends in the teaching of
listening and speaking and highlights some of
the most important terminology used in
contemporary professional discourse.
Acquiring good listening and speaking skills in English are
the main concern of many second and foreign language
learners, and today's English teacher needs to be well versed
in current approaches to the teaching of the aural/oral skills.
In this paper, current trends in the teaching of listening and
speaking will be examined and some of the most important
terminology that is used in contemporary professional
discourse about each issue will be highlighted.