Listening Skills

Listening Skills

Good listeners can show they are listening with their body language.

Tip 1: Don't interrupt.

Tip 1: Don't interrupt.

Wait until the person is done talking

Ask questions to show them you were listening

Multiple Choice

Someone has told you about trouble they're having with a friend. What question could you ask them?

• How did that make you feel?

• Do you like pizza or ice cream more?

• Do you have an iPhone?

Put your phone away
Take your earpods out

Put away distractions

Repeat back what you've heard
Ask if you missed anything

Summarize

Two more listening tips

Multiple Select

Who looks like they are ready to listen?

Multiple Select

How do we know she is listening?

• Calm hands

• Sitting up

• Looking at the speaker

Multiple Select

What can this person do to be a better listener?

• Put away their phone

• Sit up

• Look at the speaker

Let's practice

• Find a partner

• Take out your earpods

• Put away your phone

• Turn to your partner

Let's practice