## Audience

Goals:

- I can follow complex lines of argument in a clearly articulated lecture, provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
- I can distinguish main themes from asides, provided the lecture or talk is delivered in standard language or a familiar variety.
- I can recognise the point of view expressed and distinguish this from facts being reporting.

1. TedEd
   The TedEd videos on youtube can help you achieve the goal: "I can follow a straightforward conference presentation or demonstration with visual support (e.g. slides, handouts) on a topic or product within his/her field, understanding explanations given." Find a video about a subject that interests you and make notes. You can combine this with either the writing or the speaking goal.
2. Public Speaking Study Guide
   "The Listening Skills for Public Speaking chapter of this Public Speaking Study Guide course is the simplest way to master listening skills. This chapter uses simple and fun videos that are about five minutes long, plus lesson quizzes and a chapter exam to ensure you learn the essentials of listening skills for public speaking."
3. Crash Course
   The Crash Course team has produced more than 32 courses on a wide variety of subjects, including organic chemistry, literature, world history, biology, philosophy, theater, ecology, and many more! Find a subject you're interested in and learn!
4. Guided Tours
   The FreeToursbyFoot YouTube page provides different virtual tours in different cities. From Voodoo and Cemetry tours in #1 haunted city New Orleans to History or Harry Potter tours in London. Try to find a tour and a city you find interesting and watch it carefully.
5. Stand up comedy
   If you do not want to have the additional benefits of learning other information/skills while practising your listening as an audience, you could watch stand up comedy. There are loads of stand up comedy shows on Netflix and Youtube, for example. If you write a review on the show you've seen, you can also practise your writing skills.