Assignment submitted by students of 5EEE of batch 2012-16,Amity University. Members: Parag Saini - A2324612020 Akhil Gupta - A2324612019 Palash Kothari - A2324612018 Abhaya Saxena - A2324612038

1. Listening Comprehension

2. Meaning
• Listening comprehension is more than just
hearing what is said.
• Listening is a process of receiving,
constructing meaning from, and responding to
spoken and/or non-verbal messages.
• Listening is an Active process.

3. Basic Types Of Listening
• Active Listening
- Understands all things
- Proper Interaction
- Proper Feedback
• Selective Listening
-We remember only selected portion.
- Topic not to our liking.

4. • Ignoring Listening
- Not listening to others at all.
- Leads to Stained Relation

5. Stages of Listening Process
• Hearing
• Focusing on message
• Interpreting
• Analysing and Evaluating
• Responding
• Remembering

6. Fallacies About Listening
• Listening is not my problem
• Listening and hearing are same
• Smarter people are better listeners
• Good readers are good listeners
• Listening improves with age and experience

7. Importance
• To avoid communication errors.
• Helps to learn something new.
• It is key to success.
• We display respect to others view point.
• It is directly proportional to learning.
• It empowers your own personality.

8. Barriers to Effective Listening
• Physical Barriers
- Noise
- Defected mechanical Devices
- Uncomfortable Environment
• Physiological Barriers
- State of Health
- Disability
-Wandering Attention

9. • Psychological Barriers
- Being unsure of the Speaker’s ability
- Personal Anxiety
- Attitude
- Impatience

10. Why People Don’t Listen
• People are distracted and preoccupied a full 75
percent of the time.
• We usually recall just 50 percent of what was
said immediately after we talk.
• We just spend 45 percent of our time
Listening.
• We remember just 20 percent of what we hear.

12. How to Listen Effectively
• Stop Talking
• Be Silent
• Empathize
• Ask Questions
• Maintain Eye Contact
• Practice Listening
• Show Interest
• Listen Creatively

13. • Wait and Watch for Non-Verbal
Communication
• Listen for ideas not just words
• Put the Speaker at Ease

14. References
• http://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/listening-comprehension
• http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/appat-1948966-
listening-skill-comprehension/
• http://www.slideshare.net/nandapalit/listening-skills-1-
23984964?related=1

15. Presented By:
• Parag Saini
• Akhil Gupta
• Palash Kothari
• Abhaya Saxena