Lesson 1: Active Listening

Essential questions:

What is active listening?

Lesson overview:

In this lesson, you will use practical exercises to explore ‘active listening’, which is the foundation of the WYS methodology. It also addresses the three phases of listening in the English curriculum: pre-, during and post-listening. The lesson uses dialogues, interviews, and informal and formal conversations to practically demonstrate these skills.

Keywords:

  • Active listening
  • Stop, Breathe, Listen, Respond (SBLR)
  • Belly breathing

Materials (these are also included in the lesson components below): 

English: Asking and Listening

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