The Language of Learning: Teaching Students Core Thinking, Listening, and Speaking SkillsYour essential guide for bringing students' core thinking, listening, and speaking skills to a higher level The Language of Learning offers a practical approach to teaching essential communication skills: Listening and understanding Thinking before speaking Speaking clearly and concisely Asking thoughtful questions Giving high quality answers Backing up opinions with reasons and evidence Agreeing thoughtfully Disagreeing respectfully Author: Margaret