1. Learning about Listening

2. Skill #1: Show interest by FACING THE SPEAKER
Make eye contact with the person talking.

3. Listening Looks Like . . . Facing the person Looking at the person
Nodding
Looking confused
Sounds like . . .
One person’s voice
Saying “uh-huh”
Asking questions
Making comments

4. Skill #2: THINK about what is being said.
Think about what the person is telling you.

5. Skill #3: Let the person finish speaking.
Let the person finish speaking. Then, ask a question or make a comment.
Answer the speaker if he/she asks you a question.
Do not interrupt!