BSK - Listening Skills Lesson

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Listening Skills

Listening can be just as important as talking in the communication process. There are ways to improve your listening skills!

Did You Hear What I Heard?

Listening can be defined as hearing to understand the message using the sounds you hear. Take a few minutes and access the audio file to test your hearing skills. Play the audio file once by clicking the play button below.

  

After listening to the sound file, check to see if you heard the type of car Janice received on her 16th birthday by answering the following question:

Did you hear the car LO HERE

How many of these statements accurately describe your own personal choices?  The more you resonated with, the healthier your lifestyle.  

Active Listening

Each day we listen casually as we communicate with classmates, friends, and family. During these conversations we tend not to focus on examining what is said or even trying to remember the details. As a future business leader, you should begin thinking actively with a recognition that there is a purpose for listening to comprehend communication. The first step in developing your listening skills is having a knowledge of the types of listening.

Active Listening 4 Types:

Informative: hearing and trying to understand information being presented

Evaluative: hearing and trying to understand and judge what is being said

Empathetic: hearing and trying to understand and offer feedback that shows you have understood the message

Reflective: hearing and trying to understand and offer feedback that helps the speaker think about his or her feelings or objectives

Tips for Practicing Active Listening

  • As you begin practicing active listening, eliminate any listening barriers you might encounter. For example, clear your mind of distracting thoughts and listen carefully as your teacher provides instruction.
  • Do not allow prejudices or past experiences hinder you from listening with an open mind.
  • Never hesitate to ask questions if clarification is needed on a subject shared.
  • When communicating, do not think about your response while the individual is speaking.
  • Do not let an emotional response to a message distract you from listening.
  • Finally, offer feedback to those communicating with you in order to confirm your understanding.

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