This work has been developed to help students to improve their listening skill. The idea to make oral communication effective . In chapter one there are some details about the Direct Method: definition, objectives, background, principles, and key features. In chapter two we talk about how to teach listening skill. This is because acquiring a successful listening skill takes time and lots of practice. It s frustrating for students because there are no rules for developing this skill as there are as in grammar. In this chapter we also talk about the importance of listening and, what is involved in listening comprehension. The principles of teaching listening, he learning objectives to improve listening comprehension, the process of listening, and how to become a better listener are also studied here. In Chapter three we deal with some techniques and activities based on the Direct Method, which teachers can use in their classes for improving the listening skill. In this chapter we talk about the creation of listening activities for the unit 11 of the book Our World Through EnglishLicenciada en Ciencias de la Educación. Especialidad Lengua y Literatura InglesaCuenca