Listening in Public Speaking
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Listening in Public Speaking
A Gallery Talk
Hiroshi is presenting a painting called *City at Sunrise*. He says, “The artist used warm orange and yellow colors to show early morning light. I think the tiny blue shapes might be people waiting for a bus.” Wyatt raises his hand and asks, “What do you think the blue shapes are?” Hiroshi pauses, looks at Wyatt, and says, “Good question. I’m not completely sure, but I think they could be people. What details do you notice?” Emily says, “They look like birds to me.” Hiroshi replies, “That’s another possibility. I’ll add that idea to my notes.”
- Hiroshi listens to audience ideas and responds thoughtfully.
- Hiroshi knows exactly what every detail in the painting means.
- Wyatt gives a speech about taking the bus.
- Emily asks Hiroshi to stop presenting.
- He paused and looked at Wyatt.
- He immediately changed the subject.
- He answered Wyatt and invited him to share an observation.
- He told the audience not to ask questions.
Listen for Meaning
Active listening means paying attention to a speaker’s words and meaning, then responding in a way that fits. Speakers can listen to audience questions and comments to learn whether their message is clear and to include useful ideas.
- “Could you explain that word?”
- “I noticed the same bright colors.”
- “Why did the artist use that shape?”
- A listener is connecting with an idea
- A listener may be confused
- A listener is curious and has a question
- “That’s not important. I’m moving on.”
- “I heard you say the blue shapes could be birds. What details helped you notice that?”
- “Please wait until the end and forget your idea.”
- “I will repeat my speech louder.”
Your Turn to Speak and Listen
Work with a partner. Speaker: give a short gallery talk about an artwork you know or invent. Listener: pay attention, then ask one relevant question and repeat the speaker’s main idea. Switch roles.
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