Active Listening Strategies and Concepts

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of active listening, distinguishing it from mere hearing. It introduces the LEARN strategy to enhance listening skills, which includes listening and preparing, maintaining eye contact, acting interested, avoiding interruptions, and seeking clarification. The tutorial highlights the significance of listening in education, work, and relationships, and encourages practice to master this skill.

What is the main difference between hearing and listening?

• Listening is a passive activity.

• Hearing involves understanding the message.

• Listening involves paying attention and understanding.

• Hearing is an active process.

Why is active listening considered essential?

• It helps in ignoring unnecessary information.

• It allows you to speak faster.

• It is crucial for success in school, work, and relationships.

• It helps in multitasking.

What does the acronym LEARN stand for in the context of active listening?

• Listen, Eye contact, Act, Remind, Notify

• Look, Evaluate, Act, Respond, Notify

• Listen, Eye contact, Act, Respond, Notify

• Listen, Engage, Act, Respond, Notify

What is the first step in the LEARN strategy?

• Keep eye contact

• Listen and prepare

• Act like you care

• Notify and clarify

Why is maintaining eye contact important in active listening?

• It shows that you are not interested.

• It helps you remember the speaker's words.

• It allows you to interrupt the speaker.

• It keeps you involved and helps understand the speaker's message.

How can you act like you care even if the topic is not interesting?

• By ignoring the speaker

• By tricking yourself into being interested

• By interrupting frequently

• By looking away

What should you do if you need to ask a question while the speaker is talking?

• Interrupt immediately

• Wait until the speaker finishes their thought or sentence

• Raise your hand

• Write it down and ask later

What should you do if you do not understand something the speaker said?

• Ignore it

• Ask someone else

• Notify the speaker and ask for clarification

• Guess the meaning

What is required to become an active listener?

• Speaking more often

• Time, effort, and lots of practice

• Natural talent

• Ignoring the speaker

Which strategy can assist you in becoming a good listener?

• Ignoring strategy

• LEARN strategy

• Interrupting strategy

• Speaking strategy