1) The document discusses barriers to effective listening from a communication skills perspective. It identifies several categories of barriers including environmental, physiological, psychological, and linguistic barriers. 2) Specific barriers mentioned include hearing problems, poor concentration, noise, unfamiliar words, cultural differences in language rhythms and tones, and lack of context for the listener. 3) The document provides tips for overcoming barriers such as avoiding distractions, improving memory of received information, and developing familiarity with linguistic patterns of English.