Introduction
Chapter 1 The purpose of lectures
different types of listening
what a lecture is
what is expected from students
the rhythm of English
formal and informal language

Chapter 2 Preparing for lectures
using course structure to prepare for lectures
reading before a lecture
understanding key vocabulary
pausing and 'chunking' in speaking
signposting
Authentic lecture 1�� Bill Gates and philanthrocapitalism

Chapter 3 The structure of lectures
understanding the structure of lectures
differing lecture structures
time expressions
introductions and conclusions

Chapter 4 Features of speech
noticing lecturers' accents and styles
natural spoken language
connected speech
dealing with unknown words
recording vocabulary
Authentic lecture 2�� A brief overview of tsunamis

Chapter 5 Understanding points
content of lecture notes
lecturers' voice
understanding fact and opinion
reference words

Chapter 6 Thinking critically
analysing the lecturer's perspective
evaluating arguments and views in a lecture
applying critical thinking
connected speech and the'schwa'
rhetorical questions
Authentic lecture 3�� The pursuit of innovation

Chapter 7 Strategies for note taking
different note-taking systems
taking notes quickly
relative clauses
rising and falling intonation

Chapter 8 Understanding your notes
the importance of notes for assessments
rewriting notes
organizing paper and electronic notes
keeping notes accurate
using context to help with understanding
Authentic lecture 4�� The history of universities in Western Europe

Chapter 9 Other types of academic listening
listening in tutorials
listening in seminars
different university systems
pronunciation revision
polite language

Chapter 10 Moving forward
knowing your strengths and weaknesses
making an improvement plan
speaker'mistakes'
pronunciation review
Authentic lecture 5�� Learner autonomy

Learner resources
Glossary
Audio scripts
Answer key