The Handbook of Second Language Listening

The Handbook of Second Language Listening, 1st Edition, provides systematic coverage of the processes, challenges, and instructional frameworks of second language listening. Co-authored by Marnie Reed and John M. Levis, this reference handbook examines how second language listeners process auditory input and construct meaning across instructional settings.

The volume's thematic structure explores speech perception, underlying perceptual foundations, and the direct influence of prosody on listening comprehension. Subsequent sections examine metacognitive strategy use, individual listener variability, instructional design principles, and the specific practical challenges involved in listening in noise.

A primary defining feature of the work is its inclusion of dedicated sections on technology-enhanced assessment and instruction. This coverage prepares students in graduate-level courses across TESOL and Applied Linguistics curricula, offering direct support for modules in Second Language Acquisition and Listening Pedagogy.