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Speaking and Listening Skills

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Speaking and Listening Skills

Students discussing and listening

🎯 Part 1: Active Listening Skills

1. Which of these shows you are actively listening to someone?

Looking at your phone whilst they speak

Making eye contact and nodding

Interrupting to share your own story

Thinking about what you'll say next

2. Your friend is explaining why they're upset about something. What is the BEST response?

"That's nothing compared to what happened to me..."

"You're overreacting, it's not that serious."

"I can see why that would upset you. Tell me more."

"Have you tried just ignoring it?"

3. Which sentence starters help you build on someone else's ideas? (Tick all that apply)

"I agree because..."

"That's wrong because..."

"Building on your point..."

"You're completely missing the point..."

"Could you explain what you mean by...?"

🗣️ Part 2: Effective Speaking

4. Complete this sentence: When speaking to an audience, your voice should be ________ and ________ so everyone can hear and understand you.
5. List three techniques that make speech more engaging for listeners:

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

c) _________________________________

6. You're presenting an argument about school uniforms. Write one strong opening sentence that would grab your audience's attention:

💭 Part 3: Discussion and Debate

7. During a group discussion, someone makes a point you disagree with. Write how you would respond respectfully:
8. Self-Assessment: Rate yourself on these speaking and listening skills (circle one for each):

I listen carefully to others: Always / Sometimes / Rarely

I express my ideas clearly: Always / Sometimes / Rarely

I respond to others respectfully: Always / Sometimes / Rarely

I use varied tone and vocabulary: Always / Sometimes / Rarely

9. Choose one skill from above that you'd like to improve. Explain how you will work on it:

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