4.6 - Techniques to Improve Listening Skills
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Practice Questions
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List two techniques for improving listening skills.
💡 Hint: Think about what helps you focus on the speaker.
What does it mean to ask clarifying questions?
💡 Hint: Relate to instances when you didn’t fully understand.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is a characteristic of active listening?
💡 Hint: Consider what engaged listening looks like.
True or False: Empathetic listening requires responding immediately.
💡 Hint: Think about when it’s appropriate to respond.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how cultural backgrounds can influence the way people listen and respond during conversations. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Think of your own experiences with different cultures.
Devise a plan for a listening skills workshop. What activities would you include to train participants on effective listening techniques?
💡 Hint: Consider practical activities that involve real conversations.
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