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Welcome back!
I hope everyone had a great holiday!
It’s Good to Be Me
Because “I’m a Good Listener”
ListeningListeningHave you ever been in the middle of a conversation when the person you are talking to just gets up and walks away? Or fiddles in the chair? Or looks everywhere but at you? How does this make you feel? Most people feel hurt. The listener acts as though he or she has absolutely no interest in what the speaker has to say. And yet, when it is their turn to talk, they expect, if not demand, attention.
Are you a good listener or a bad
listener?
Are you a good listener or a bad
listener?
Let’s take a look and see which one you
think you are.
Let’s take a look and see which one you
think you are.
What would you like for tea tonight my
dear?
Does not look at the person speaking
Does not look at the person speaking
The bad listenerThe bad listener
Does not answer in the correct way
Does not answer in the correct way
It’s outside in the garden
Rushes the speakerRushes the speaker
I’m not sure how to say
this
Hurry up I haven’t got all
day
Interrupts the person speakingInterrupts the person speaking
I was just flying down Combermere
Road when suddenly…
Do you want a
game of football?
Doesn’t ask appropriate questionsDoesn’t ask appropriate questions
The world is made up of
lots of different countries
How many eggs are in
half a dozen?
The good listenerThe good listener
Looks at the person who is speaking
What would you like for tea tonight my
dear?
Answers in the correct way to show that they have listenedAnswers in the correct way to show that they have listened
Please could I have a ham salad
Does not rush the speakerDoes not rush the speaker
I’m not sure how to say this
It’s ok just take your
time
Does not interrupt the person speakingDoes not interrupt the person speaking
I was just flying down Combermere
Road when suddenly…
I’ll wait until he is finished
before I say anything
Asks appropriate questions Asks appropriate questions
The world is made up of
lots of different countries
How many countries are there
sir?
Here are some tips for being a good listener
Here are some tips for being a good listener
1. Give your full attention to the person who is speaking.
2. Make sure your mind is focused. If you feel your mind wandering, change the position of your body and try to concentrate on the speaker’s words.
3. Let the speaker finish before you begin to talk.
4. Let yourself finish listening before you begin to speak.
5. Listen for main ideas. The main ideas are the most important points the speaker wants to get across.
6. Ask questions. If you are not sure what the speaker has
said, just ask. 7. Give feedback. Sit up straight and look directly at the speaker. Now and then, nod to show that you understand. At appropriate points you may also smile, frown, laugh, or be silent. These are all ways to let the speaker know that you are really listening. Remember, you listen with your face as well as your ears!
It’s Good to Be Me
Because “I’m a Good Listener”
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