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GENERAL LISTENINGSTRATEGIES
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Listening
Is a communication processMust be an active participant Have to understand and evaluate meaning of a
messageKnow the types and strategies of listening
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Types of Listening3
1. Informative Listeningto understand the message
2. Relationship Listeningto improve the relationship between people
3. Appreciative listening to listen for enjoyment
4. Critical Listeningto evaluate message
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Strategy #1
Be ready to listenPrepare to listen mentally and physically
Know what you are listening for
Think about the topic in advance, if possiblePut other thoughts out of your mindHave your stationary ready
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Strategy # 2
Set a purpose for listening What do you want to achieve????
Find main ideas or details of the topic?
Take notes from lecture? Participate better in class discussion? Stay awake during class lecture?
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Strategy #36
Maintain eye contactKeep focused and involvedUse body to show interest and concern
Face those you are talking withLean slightly forward
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Strategy # 4
Focus on content Concentrate on what you are listening for Avoid writing down all the words
Look for main points and relevant supporting detailsIdentify the topic sentencesBe alert of signposts
Try guessing the meanings of unfamiliar words bylooking at the context
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Strategy # 58
Avoid distractions Don't let your mind wander or be distractedEliminate internal and external distractions
External distractions:classmates arriving latenoise from outside classroom
internal distraction:
concern over argument with friend from the night before worry about assignments that need to be submitted
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Strategy # 6
Avoid emotional involvement Remain objective and open-minded Avoid paying attention too much on the speakers
body language or voice qualityBe courteous
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Strategy # 710
Stay active by asking mental questions Ask questions while listeningFocus on 5W and IH
What key point is the lecturer making?How does this fit with what I know from previous lectures?How is this lecture organized?
Anticipate what the speaker lecturer is going to say
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Strategy # 8
Listen for transitionsIdentify word/phrase that show the flow of thetalk/conversation
Introduction or Summary:Today I'd like to discuss.... Let's look at the topic of.... To summarize.... As a review.... Recapping....
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Strategy # 8
Sequence: First, second, thirdFirst, next, then, finallyMost important, least importantIn addition, last
Compare and Contrast: similarily, both, likewise, in like mannerhowever, on the other hand, instead of, nevertheless
Cause and Effect: the cause of, for this reason, becauseas a result, results in, thus, therefore
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Strategy # 9
Be alert for other verbal and nonverbal cuesListen to how something is said
Tone of voice changes
Item written on whiteboard or slidesSpecific phrases may be used
"Last semester....""Some students have had difficulty with this."
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Strategy # 1014
Organise ideas effectivelyUse short forms, abbreviations and symbolsLeave out parts of speech that are not necessary
Omit articles, prepositions, pronouns, be verbsUse dashes
e.g. MH17 crashed- Eastern Ukraine 298 passengers-died.
Use shortened phrasese.g. the Chinese PM The Prime Minister of the PeoplesRepublic of China