This stage is the only one that involves listening process and includes listening to an audiotext and doing exercises that require listening. Scholars proved that the optimal time of the recording is less than two minutes and learners should listen to it at least twice.
Stage 1. Listening for gist
Stage 2. Listening for specific information
Stage 3 (optional). Detailed listening
NOTE! All tasks should be given BEFORE listening so that learners should know WHY they listen and be motivated.