Communication Arts

ENGLISH
100
With Ms. Joy
Listen
 Listen
Give one's attention to a sound. "Evidently he was not listening."
Take notice of and act on what someone says; respond to advice or a request. "I
told her over and over again, but she wouldn't listen."
Synonyms: pay attention to, take heed of, heed, take notice of, take note of, mind, mark,
bear in mind, take into consideration, take into account, tune in to
Make an effort to hear something; be alert and ready to hear something. "They
listened for sounds from the baby's room."
Used to urge someone to pay attention to what one is going to say. "Listen, I've got
an idea."
Informal: be all ears, lend an ear
Literary: hark
Archaic: hearken
Listening is receiving language through
the ears. Listening involves identifying

What is
the sounds of speech and processing
them into words and sentences. When

listening?
we listen, we use our ears to receive
individual sounds, and we use our
brain to convert these into messages
that mean something to us.

Listening is the first of the

language skills, which are
1. Listening
2. Speaking
3. Reading
4. Writing
5. Viewing
 Why is To become a fluent speaker in

listening
English, you need to develop strong
listening skills. Listening not only helps

important?
you understand what people are
saying to you. It also helps you to
speak clearly to other people. It helps
you learn how to pronounce words
properly, how to use intonation, and
where to place stress in words and
sentences. This makes your speech
easier for other people listening to
you to understand!
(www.englishclub.com)
 Definition of Listening
What is the difference between hearing and listening?

While hearing is a biological process that can be scientifically

explained, listening is a neurological cognitive regarding the
processing of auditory stimuli received by the auditory
system.
Roland Barthes, a linguist, distinguishes between hearing and
listening, stating, "Hearing is a physiological phenomenon;
listening is a psychological act." Barthes also states that
"whereas for centuries listening could be defined as an
intentional act of audition."
 The Importance of Listening
Understanding how to practice good communication even in your
day to day life, among friends, family, and significant others, is
important for a number of reasons: fostering good self-esteem,
maximizing productivity, improving relationships, and even becoming a
better speaker.
Listening is a process, and an active one.
It is difficult for a person to know what needs to be done or
discussed unless he can hear what is needed, what needs
clarification and what is understood. If in a conversation one feels
the listener does not hear him--his needs or concerns, then the
communication will suffer.