Listening for Specific Information Flashcards

At what CLB level should a learner navigate a Service Canada phone menu independently?

Answer: CLB 4-5

At CLB 4-5, learners can navigate basic automated menus by listening for key words and simple instructions.

When a doctor explains medication instructions, what specific information must be captured?

Answer: Dosage, frequency, timing, duration, side effects, and food interactions

Critical information: exact dosage, frequency, timing, duration, side effects, and interactions to avoid.

A CLB 7 learner attends workplace training. What specific information should they extract?

Answer: Key procedures, policy changes, deadlines, and their responsibilities

CLB 7 learners should extract procedures, policy changes, deadlines, personal responsibilities, and action items.

What specific information should a CLB learner extract from a CRA phone call?

Answer: Filing deadline, amount owed or refund expected, required documents, and next steps

Key CRA information: filing deadlines, amounts owed/refunds, required documents, reference numbers, and next steps.

During a report card discussion with a teacher, what should parents focus on?

Answer: Their child's grades, strengths, areas for improvement, and recommended actions

Focus on grades, identified strengths, areas needing improvement, recommended strategies, and development concerns.

During a fire alarm and building announcement, what must be immediately processed?

Answer: The nature of the emergency, evacuation route, and assembly point

Life-critical information: nature of emergency, which exits to use, assembly point location, and specific instructions.