Listening Skills — Flashcards

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Hearing is an involuntary process. All sounds, noises, music, and speech that enter the ears are part of hearing.

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Listening is a voluntary and active process. It means trying to understand each sound and noise with attention and purpose.

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Listening is active because the mind works on the sounds being heard. The listener pays attention, selects important details, and tries to understand the meaning.

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Listening should be practised carefully to comprehend and respond appropriately, become a better communicator, resolve conflicts, improve relationships, empathise, reflect, and follow instructions.

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Remove distractions and focus only on what is being said. Full concentration helps in catching important information clearly.

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Looking at the speaker helps catch information that may be missed by hearing alone. Facial expressions and movements also support understanding.

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Brief notes of important details and keywords should be taken. The aim is to capture useful points, not write the entire passage.

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Unnecessary scribbling and trying to write the entire passage should be avoided. Good notes are short, clear, and useful for recalling details later.