Interesting article about the similarities and, more importantly, the differences in comprehension and experience of reading versus listening to text. Includes lessons for the classroom on the importance and uses of both.

https://theconversation.com/does-listening-to-audiobooks-improve-learning-267817

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Does listening to audiobooks improve learning?

Is listening a more optimal way of learning than reading a book? Do audiobooks improve young learners’ reading comprehension or is it the same?

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