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    Being A Good Listener

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    Алиса Тарнавская
    A speaking club activity based on the article from NY Times.

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    © All Rights Reserved
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    Being a good listener

    TASK 1. super-dictionary.com

    What describes a good listener? a good listener, idiom -


    Do you consider yourself a good __________________________________
    listener? __________________________________
    __________________________________
    Brainstorm the definition of a __________________________________
    good listener that could be used __________________________________
    in a dictionary. __________________________________
    TASK 2.
    Watch this video. Have you
    ever found yourself in a
    situation like this?
    Why does it happen? What
    can you do to prevent it?

    TASK 3.

    The main character is aware of being inattentive


    and he makes a few efforts to at least pretend he
    is listening. What exactly does he do?
    Match the halves:

    Nod ...your brain down.


    Make ...eye contact.
    Slow ...smart.
    Shake ...like you know what he's talking about.
    Pretend ...your head.
    Listen to ...your head.
    Say something ...key words.

    TASK 4.
    So what are some dos and don'ts of a good listener?
    Complete the table and compare with your partner.

    dos don'ts
    TASK 5.
    Here are few more ideas to add to the table. Fill it in:
    Clear your mind - Multitask - Plan your answers in advance - Check email
    - Be empathetic - Brag - Think about your upcoming schedule - Turn off
    your phone (or put it away) - Turn away from monitors - React in the
    moment - Know why you are talking - Judge - Nod encouragingly - Bring
    an agenda - Lean in

    dos don'ts

    Read the article to learn more about each point


    New York Times - Be a Better Listener

    TASK 6.
    Is your partner a good
    Useful phrases:
    listener or a bad one?
    What does he/she do She tends to (do) ...
    when you talk? You have a tendency to (do) ...
    It has become a habit to (do) ...
    You have the habit of (doing)...
    I have fallen into the habit of (doing) ...

    Adjectives to describe habits

    Annoying, bad, nasty, unhealthy,


    destructive, good, endearing, peculiar, ...
    TASK 7.
    Another skill you might need to master in order to be
    a better listener is
    Active listening
    What does active listening include?
    Let's watch the video to see an example.

    Tick the phrases you hear:

    You have my undivided attention


    Yes!
    Sounds like you are saying...
    I’m sorry you’re going through that.
    Who's they?
    If I’m hearing you correctly....
    That’s rough. How can I help?
    Why would they...?
    This is a nightmare!
    How will you ever make a decision?
    Let me summarize what I heard so far.
    Really?
    are they nuts?
    You're kidding!
    What a crappy situation to be in.

    TASK 8.
    Let's practice active listening skills. Student A thinks of an
    annoying situation at work/at home/anywhere else that
    they'd really like to share. Student B listens to the story and
    tries to be an active listener.
    TASK 9.
    Can active listening ruin
    a conversation? Let's see
    an example.

    TASK 10. 5 Quotes to Inspire Active


    Which one would you
    Listening in the Workplace
    choose for your current
    workplace? 1. Listening is a sign of respect
    2. Never stop listening
    3. Learn by listening
    4. Learn to bite your tongue
    5. Do more listening than talking
    TASK 11.
    How do you benefit from being a god listener?
    Read a short article from WikiHow and fill in the gaps.

    avoid, through, enrich, increase, expand, provide, sincere, improve

    Being a good listener can help you to see the world _______ the eyes of
    others. It _______ your understanding and __________ your capacity
    for empathy. It also _______ your contact with the outside world by
    helping you ______ your communication skills. Good listening skills can
    ______ you with a deeper level of understanding about someone’s
    situation, and helps to know what words are best to use or which words to
    _____. As simple as listening (and acknowledging) may seem, doing it
    well, particularly when disagreements arise, takes ______ effort and lots
    of practice.
    Thank you for
    listening!

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