How to Listen

Which of these is the THREE correct sites for you to practice listening?

• VOA Special English.

• BBC Six-Minute English

• Listen.org

• Elllo.org

What is listening skills?

• It is the ability to receive and interpret messages accurately in the communication process.

• It is the ability to receive and interpret messages accurately in the writing process.

• It is the ability to receive and interpret messages accurately in the speaking process.

Active listening is the ability to fully focus on a speaker, understand their message, understand information, and respond thoughtfully.

• True.

• False.

To develop listening skills you can use one of these apps or materials. Select the correct one.

• Podcast.

• Slides.

• Books.

Which of these is a key component of active listening?

• A) Interrupting the speaker frequently.

• B) Maintaining eye contact and nodding.

• C) Thinking about your response while the speaker is talking.

• D) Checking your phone while listening.

What does 'empathetic listening' involve?

• A) Ignoring the speaker's emotions.

• B) Understanding and sharing the feelings of the speaker.

• C) Correcting the speaker's grammar.

• D) Listening only to the words, not the tone.

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective listening?

• A) Prejudices against the speaker.

• B) External noise.

• C) Active engagement with the speaker.

• D) Distractions in the environment.

In the context of listening, what does 'paraphrasing' mean?

• A) Repeating the speaker's words verbatim.

• B) Summarizing the speaker's message in your own words.

• C) Ignoring the speaker's message.

• D) Asking unrelated questions.

Which of these is a benefit of good listening skills?

• A) Misunderstanding messages.

• B) Building stronger relationships.

• C) Increasing conflicts.

• D) Decreasing productivity.

What is the role of 'feedback' in the listening process?

• A) To criticize the speaker.

• B) To confirm understanding and clarify messages.

• C) To ignore the speaker's message.

• D) To interrupt the speaker.