Listening practices Audiobook

audiobooks considered valuable tool because of format. unlike traditional books or video program, 1 can listen audiobook while doing other tasks. such tasks include doing laundry, exercising, weeding , similar tasks. popular general use of audiobooks adults when commuting automobile or while traveling public transport, alternative radio. many people listen relax or drift off sleep.

a recent survey released audio publishers association found overwhelming majority of audiobook users listen in car, , more two-thirds of audiobook buyers described audiobooks relaxing , way multitask. stated reason choosing audiobooks on other formats audio performance makes books more interesting.

common practices include:

replaying: depending upon 1 s degree of attention , interest, necessary listen segments of audio book more once allow material understood , retained satisfactorily. replaying may done or after extended periods of time.
learning: people may listen audio book (usually unabridged one) while following along in actual book. helps them learn words may not learn correctly if read book. can effective way learn new language.
multitasking: many audiobook listeners choose format because allows multitasking during otherwise mundane or routine tasks such exercising, crafting, or cooking.
entertainment: audiobooks have become popular form of travel entertainment families or commuters.




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^ kind of listener you? . random house audio. retrieved 2014-10-28.