Are you a good listener? 4

So now you know how to be a good listener. But can you put it into practice?

Try the following exercise in pairs.

• One person tells a story about a humorous and/or embarrassing incident from their past.
• The other person listens carefully and tries to use at least four of the top ten listening tips.
• You swap places and repeat the exercise.

If you feel confident, you could ask your tutor (or a third student) to watch and comment on your performance as listeners.

Good luck with your listening skills and remember – good listeners always have lots of friends!