Developing Listening Skills efficiently PPT-1.pptx

How to develop listening skills

1. Developing Listening Skills for English Presentations Presented By Deepasri D Anusha T

2. CONTENTS 1. The Importance of Listening 4. How to Become an Active Listener 7. Practical Listening Strategies for Presentations 2. Active vs Passive Listening 5. Common Barriers to Effective Listening 8. Making Listening Engaging 3. The 7 Stages of Listening Process 6. Interactive Tip: Listening Span Challenge 9. Your Listening Journey Starts Now!

3. 1. The Importance of Listening Why Listening Matters 1 Communication Time Listening comprises 45 % of our communication time at work . 2 Career Growth Good listeners are perceived gain better opportunities . 3 Impact Boost Listening isn't just about hearing words—it's the foundation of meaningful communication and professional success. Effective listening improves your speaking.

4. 2. Engaging in Active and Passive Listening Active Listening Completely attentive and cognitively involved. 1 3 Employs nonverbal signals and spoken hints . Provides considerate replies to the speaker . 2 Inquires for further clarification. 4

5. Passive Listening 1 Hearing sounds without full attention 3 Mind often wandering elsewhere Remember: Hearing is physical, but listening is a learned skill involving understanding and evaluation 2 Limited or no feedback to the speaker 4 Missing emotional context

6. 3. The Seven Stages of Listening Receiving Hearing the message through your ears. Understanding Grasping meaning and emotions . Remembering Storing information for recall. Evaluating Judging message quality and intent . Responding Giving feedback to the speaker. Learning Using new knowledge from listening. Recalling 2 Retrieving information when needed. 3 4 5 6 7

7. 4. How to Become an Active Listener Strategies for Active Listening Pay Full Attention 1 Avoid distractions and multitasking. Watch the speaker's body language and maintain appropriate eye contact. Show You're Listening 3 Provide Feedback Nod and smile appropriately. Use encouraging words like "Yes" and "I see". Lean forward slightly to show interest. Paraphrase what you've heard. Ask clarifying questions. Reflect on emotions expressed. 2 Defer Judgment Don't interrupt or jump to conclusions. Listen to understand, not to argue. Respond respectfully and thoughtfully. 4

8. 5. Common Barriers to Effective Listening Types of Barriers Physical Barriers Background noise and distractions, poor room acoustics. Personal Barriers Health issues, anxiety, negative attitude, wandering attention.

9. Overcoming Strategies Ask speakers to repeat or clarify . Manage your physical environment. 1 3 Focus consciously on the speaker. Practice mindfulness techniques . 2 4

10. 6. Interactive Tip: Listening Span Challenge Set Your Timer Challenge yourself to listen without interrupting for a full 2 minutes. 1 Take Strategic Notes Restate & Confirm Note down key points as you listen . After listening, restate the main ideas to your partner. 2 3 Practice Regularly Daily practice helps increase your listening span, focus, and retention. 4

11. 7. Useful Listening Tips for Presentations Overview of Strategies Hear the Main Ideas Focus on main ideas, not small details. Effective Note-Taking Write down key points and use visuals to organize. Pose Open Questions Involve speakers and ask open questions for clarity. Verify Understanding Repeat what you heard in your own words to ensure you understood. Share the Conversation Don't dominate talks and stay open to new ideas.

12. 8. Making Listening Colourful & Engaging Techniques for Engagement 1 Visual Learning Use charts, images, and colour-coded notes to enhance comprehension . 2 Media Integration Incorporate videos with subtitles to improve accent recognition. 3 Role-Play Exercises Practice listening and responding in pairs through structured scenarios . 4 Real-Life Practice Apply listening skills in authentic situations like meetings and interviews.

13. 9. Your Listening Journey Starts Now! Conclusion 1 Skill Development Listening is a skill you can develop with consistent practice and dedication. 2 Transform Relationships Active listening transforms not just your presentations but all your professional and personal relationships. 3 Daily Commitment Commit to daily listening exercises and watch your confidence grow . Remember: Great speakers are great listeners first!

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