B1: Active Listening

To deepen your understanding of active listening, students can engage in supplementary activities that target key language skills while exploring this important communication skill. These exercises focus on vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, and writing, all centered around the concept of active listening. Here’s how students can benefit: Vocabulary Building: Activities like matching definitions and sentence completion with terms such as "paraphrase," "focus," and "comprehend" help students confidently use relevant vocabulary when discussing and practicing active listening techniques. Grammar Practice: Grammar exercises involve constructing sentences related to conversation scenarios, such as, "You should wait for the other person to finish speaking before responding," allowing students to practice modal verbs and conditionals in context. Listening Skills Development: Listening exercises, including videos or discussions on the importance of active listening, provide real-life examples and help students improve their comprehension of spoken English in professional and personal settings. Reading Comprehension: By reading articles and case studies about the impact of active listening in communication, students can analyze different approaches, enhancing their reading skills and critical thinking. Writing Improvement: Writing tasks, such as essays or reports on how active listening can improve workplace or personal relationships, encourage students to express their views while developing clarity and coherence in their writing.