Importance of Active Listening in Language Acquisition
Introduction
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Four skills of language
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Listening
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speaking
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reading
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writing
The Role of Listening in Language Acquisition
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Listening awakens awareness of the language as it is a receptive skill
that first develops in a human being.Learning to listen to the target
language improves language ability.The sound,rhythm,intonation,and
stress of the language can be perfectly adapted through listening.
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It permits the listener to concentrate on the main points and
evidence offered for each point and to determine the speaker’s
viewpoint and why he or she holds that perspective
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Listening is an important component of learning .A student’s ability to actively
listen has a major impact on building the communicative skills needed both inside
and outside of the classroom.
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Why is active listening important?
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Having active listening skills has many benefits:besides better comprehension in
the classroom ,active listeners tend to be better communicators and problem
solvers.Being an active listener also shows good character ,commitment and is an
essential component of being a leader.
Benefits of being an active listener include:
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Better communication skills
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Shows respect to the speaker
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Good relationship between the speaker and the listener
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Fewer misunderstandings
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Faster work rate
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Improved resourcefulness
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More self reliance
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Improved productivity
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Why is active listening important?
How to overcome the barriers of listening
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Minimize distractions
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Prioritize listening over speaking
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Reduce outside noise
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Practice reflecting instead of deflecting
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Ask questions
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Listen fully before giving advice
Listening is a crucial skill in language acquisition, enhancing comprehension, communication, and leadership abilities. Active listening benefits include improved communication, respect, relationships, work efficiency, and productivity. Overcoming listening barriers involves minimizing distractions, reflecting, asking questions, and prioritizing listening over speaking.
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Introduction Four skills of language Listening speaking reading writing
The Role of Listening in Language Acquisition Listening awakens awareness of the language as it is a receptive skill that first develops in a human being.Learning to listen to the target language improves language ability.The sound,rhythm,intonation,and stress of the language can be perfectly adapted through listening.
It permits the listener to concentrate on the main points and evidence offered for each point and to determine the speaker s viewpoint and why he or she holds that perspective Listening is an important component of learning .A student s ability to actively listen has a major impact on building the communicative skills needed both inside and outside of the classroom.
Why is active listening important? Having active listening skills has many benefits:besides better comprehension in the classroom ,active listeners tend to be better communicators and problem solvers.Being an active listener also shows good character ,commitment and is an essential component of being a leader.
Benefits of being an active listener include: Better communication skills Shows respect to the speaker Good relationship between the speaker and the listener Fewer misunderstandings Faster work rate Improved resourcefulness More self reliance Improved productivity Why is active listening important?
How to overcome the barriers of listening Minimize distractions Prioritize listening over speaking Reduce outside noise Practice reflecting instead of deflecting Ask questions Listen fully before giving advice
