Appreciative listening skills

A brief explanation about Appreciative Listening

1. Appreciative Listening Skills

2. Examples of Appreciative Listening Some examples of listening for enjoyment are :

3. When we appreciate something that we listen to, such as a song, we tend to learn the words and tune, without even realizing it, especially when there’s a positive message that lifts our mood.

4. How did you feel when you heard that song? Did you find yourself smiling and singing along or tapping your fingers to the beat? All of these are indications that you were appreciating what you heard.

5. With Appreciative listening, humour plays a big part in our enjoyment of what we listen to . Look at the video, then answer the questions.

6. Questions What did you enjoy most about the video? Did you find yourself yelling at Ernie that the rhyming word was “Bert” all along ?

7. What is one of your favourite things that you like to listen to? How do you feel when you listen to it? Share your example with your classmates.