The document summarizes K.Thangavel's presentation on techniques for improving listening skills with technology. The presentation covered the meaning and importance of listening skills, different modes of listening, techniques to improve listening like the SOLER approach, principles of listening, web applications to practice listening like ELLLO and BBC Learning English, and tips for effective listening skills. The presentation emphasized the importance of active listening techniques like making eye contact and nodding to understand messages fully.

1. Techniques for Listening Skills
with Technology
Mr.K.THANGAVEL,
M.Sc,M.Phil,(Chem),M.Ed,M.Phil(Edn),M.Sc(Psy),SET(EDN)
Assistant Professor of Education,
Thiagarajar College of Preceptors,(Aided),
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Two Days International Webinar
on
Techniques of Skill Development
Thiruppathur
18.09.2021
K.Thangavel, Assistant Professor, Thiagarajar College of
Preceptors, Madurai

2.  Introduction
 Meaning of Listening Skills
 Importance of Listening Skills
 Different Mode of Listening Skills
 Techniques for Improving Listening Skills
 Principles of Listening Skills
 Web Applications for Listening Skills
 Tips for Improving Listening Skills
 Summary
 Reference
Content of the Webinar
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Preceptors, Madurai

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5. Click the below link and answer
• https://app.sli.do/event/hf8yg0ep
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Preceptors, Madurai

6. 4
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1. Listening
2. Speaking
3. Reading
4. Writing
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Preceptors, Madurai

7. Listening is a great
skill.
It builds trust and
encourages problem
solving but it takes
practice.
Good listening
enables people to
tell their story.
K.Thangavel, Assistant Professor, Thiagarajar College of
Preceptors, Madurai

8. • We listen to obtain
information.
• We listen to
understand.
• We listen for
enjoyment.
• We listen to learn.
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Preceptors, Madurai

9. Importance of listening
skills
• Improves relationships
• Improves our knowledge
• Improves our
understanding
• Saves time and energy
• Leads to better results
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Preceptors, Madurai

10. Hearing
Listening Skills
To perceive
sound via the
ear
K.Thangavel, Assistant Professor, Thiagarajar College of
Preceptors, Madurai

11. Listening
To concentrate on
hearing something;
need or pay attention
to.
Collins English Dictionary
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Preceptors, Madurai

12. Listening is the ability to
accurately receive and
interpret messages in the
communication process.
Listening Skills
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Preceptors, Madurai

13. • The SOLER
approach
( Egan, 2002)
- Squarely face the
person
- Open posture
- Lean towards the
person
- Eye contact
- Relax
In your everyday listening
practise this approach and
see what the effects are.
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Preceptors, Madurai

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15. Three Modes of Effective Listening
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Preceptors, Madurai

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1. Attentive Listening
2. Responsive Listening
3. Active Listening
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Preceptors, Madurai
Three Modes of Effective Listening

17. Smiling
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Preceptors, Madurai

18. Nodding of head
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Preceptors, Madurai

19. Non-verbal
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Preceptors, Madurai

20. Slide 3
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Preceptors, Madurai

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Preceptors, Madurai

22. ELLLO
https://www.elllo.org/
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Preceptors, Madurai

23. Slide 1
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/apps/learnenglish-podcasts
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Preceptors, Madurai

24. Voice of America (VOA)
This is award-winning app, available for both iOS and
Android, gives users access to one of the world's largest
international news media networks, Voice of America.
This network has a weekly audience of over 200 million
people in many different countries.
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5995959.html
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Preceptors, Madurai

25. BBC Learning English
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
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Preceptors, Madurai

26. https://appadvice.com/app/english-listening-skills/1227974900
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Preceptors, Madurai

27. https://www.fluentu.com/english/
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Preceptors, Madurai

28. https://librivox.org/pages/volunteer-for-librivox/
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Preceptors, Madurai

29. https://teacherluke.co.uk/
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Preceptors, Madurai

30. Techniques to Develop
Active Listening Skills
1.Pay attention.
2.Show that you're listening.
3.Provide feedback.
4.Defer judgment.
5.Respond appropriately.
• Start using active listening
techniques today to become a
better communicator.
K.Thangavel, Assistant Professor, Thiagarajar College of
Preceptors, Madurai

31. Tips to Develop Effective
Listening Skills
Step 1: Face the speaker and maintain
eye contact.
Step 2: Be attentive, but relaxed.
Step 3: Keep an open mind.
Step 4: Listen to the words and try to
picture what the speaker is saying.
Step 5: Don't interrupt.
K.Thangavel, Assistant Professor, Thiagarajar College of
Preceptors, Madurai

32. • Step 6: Wait for the speaker to pause
to ask clarifying questions.
• Step 7: Ask questions only to ensure
understanding.
• Step 8: Try to feel what the speaker is
feeling.
• Step 9: Give the speaker regular
feedback.
• Step 10: Pay attention to
what isn't said to nonverbal cues.
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35. The 10 Principles of
Listening
• 1. Stop Talking.
If we were supposed to talk more than
we listen, we would have two tongues
and one ear.
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Preceptors, Madurai

36. Prepare Yourself to
Listen
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Preceptors, Madurai

37. Help the speaker
to feel free to
speak.
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Preceptors, Madurai

38. Remove Distractions
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Preceptors, Madurai

39. Empathise
Try to understand the other person’s point of view.
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Preceptors, Madurai

40. Be Patient
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Preceptors, Madurai

41. Avoid Personal
Prejudice
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Preceptors, Madurai

42. Listen to the Tone
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Preceptors, Madurai

43. Listen for Ideas – Not Just Words
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Preceptors, Madurai

44. Watch Non-Verbal
Communication
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Preceptors, Madurai

45. Summary
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Preceptors, Madurai

46. My Presentation Book My Presentation Book
 Listening Skills
 Importance of Listening Skills
 Three Modes of Effective
Listening
 Techniques to Develop Active
Listening Skills
 Principles of Listening
 Web Applications for Listening
Skill
 Tips for Effective Learning Skills
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Preceptors, Madurai

47. Feedback
•Go to Menti.com and enter the code
•https://www.menti.com/nv1knfq3s6
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48. Acknowledgement
• Unsplash
• Google Images
• MS Office PowerPoint
• YouTube
• Slido
• Mentimeter
• English Learning Web Apps
• Organising Committee
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Preceptors, Madurai

49. Reference
• MindTools
• Dianne Schilling. 10 Steps To Effective Listening
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2012/11/09/10-steps-to-effective-
listening/?sh=4c6f39323891
• www.worcester.ac.uk
• https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/listening-principles.html
• www.worcester.ac.uk
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