Listening is one of the most difficult among the four macro skills. However, there are ways to how one can listen effectively before, during and after each listening activity.

Pre-Listening

            ***Prepare ahead of time—read assigned chapters, re-read notes etc.

            ***Think ahead; anticipate what is going to be said.

            ***Avoid distractions—noisy students, open windows, etc.

            ***Sit where you can hear and see clearly, preferably toward the front of the classroom.

While Listening

***Listen for ways to relate ideas to ideas to previous lectures, to the textbook and to previous experiences.

***Listen to what is being said, not how it’s being said.

***Do not try to write everything down.

***Be ready to participate.

***Look for clues from the professors that indicate what he/she considers important (vocal, postural, visual clues)

Post Listening

***Review what was said as soon as class is over.

***Seek answers to questions that arise.

By: Kristine Joie S. Gatbonton | Teacher I | Pagalanggang National High School | Dinalupihan, Bataan