Macrostrategies for listening In this unit, we have looked at note-taking techniques at the micro-level which can help make note-making quicker. But effective listening to lectures in English also requires broad general strategies, called Macrostrategies, before, during and after listening. Predicting Thinking about the possible content of the lecture before you listen Monitoring Noticing your problems as you listen and identifying areas of uncertainty Responding Giving your own opinion on the ideas presented by the lecturer In Units 2-4 we focus on these Macrostrategies and how they can help you get the most out of lecture listening.