improvement plan for basic listening skills?
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Eliminate other distractions.  Close your eyes, or at least look only at the person speaking.  As the person you are listening to makes a point, see if you can restate that point another way.  If you are talking about communication between 2 people, the listener can ask the other person a summary question "So what I hear you saying is...".  If you are talking about the listening skills needed in a classroom situation, try and creat an outline based on the major points that the speaker is trying to communicate to you.  By definition, a true discussion cannot usually involve more than 5 people because everyone must participate, not only in listening, but also in stating their own opinions.  However, in a true discussion, you are not supposed to be slavishly devoted to your own opinion either.  You should enter into a discussion with a firm understanding of your own beliefs and perspectives, but also be willing to abandon yours and adopt those of a fellow discussion member.  Hope that helps some.
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Write in commplete sentences and use correct grammar. \n\n\nI can't even decipher whether you are referring to the sound they produce, the sound they hear or the sound they respond to. Once we get to that stage we can worry about whether you mean, range or optima.\n\nThey don't teach grammar in school for fun you know. It really is esssential if you want to be understood.
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There are 3 ways to improve your English speaking and vocabulary---\n\n1) Have a good idea of basic grammar-including making of small sentences,use of correct tenses,verb forms and prepositions.\n\n2) Start speaking from dayone even if you speak wrong-do not worry or feel shy or hesitant  to what others will say or feel.Think you are learning to speak as a beginer only.\n\n3) Try to read daily English newspapers and magazines to know new words and find their meanings in the dictionary or even you may talk to your elders or teachers to learn more about the meanings of these words so that you understand as to how to use the same while speaking.You may also write what you want to say or speak so that your concept is clear.
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practise with native english speaking people, if you can't do that then try and find the BBC world service on the radio.\nit is people speaking perfect english. listen to it as much as possible
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There are no shortcuts. The only way to improve (any skill) is to practice.\n\nJust read. Pick something you find a little hard.. and read that. Next time it won't be so hard.\n\nThen find something thats a little harder that that, and so on, and so on. It takes time, and practice.\n\nMake it a nightly routine.
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read, read read in language you want to improve your vocabullary\n\nEncribe yourself to a discutions club ...
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One way? Unless you're cramming for the SATs like I am, a good way is to memorize 1-? words per day based on your abilities. I prefer 3-4 cause its simple and easy. Plan your words the night before, next morning, recite them. And do so throughout the day randomly. And at night, review.\nIt sounds long but each step litterally takes less than 4 minutes.
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Actually, I think reading books and even watching television can be very helpful. Also, go out and socialize in a group setting with people who speak English with proper grammar. While having a conversation you will hear how they set up their sentences and will easily pick up the essential rules needed in English.
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Start by becoming a great listener. Listen to the needs of your staff and clients. Listening is key to good leadership, because you have a working knowledge before making decisions.
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Get into the habit of reading books loud, this will help you increase the pronunciation and vocabulary skill.\nPractice in front of mirror, \nJust put your mind at ease, your main aim is communication, so try to say what you are thinking.\nUse short sentences, simple words and good pauses. \nYou will do fine
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PRACTICE.\n\nI recommend doing a mock presentation and making sure you have everything down exactly as you want it, including timing, eye contact, etc.\n\nAlso if you want a long term improvement, you should join ToastMasters, an organization that will help you in this department. Try: http://www.toastmasters.org/
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Check out UNIT 4 :)\nhttp://www.studyspanish.com/tutorial.htm
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There should be an effective listening skills course. As a higher ed prof, I have taken several courses on it, but in our K-12 system in the US, I think it is largely overlooked. The K-12ers seem to be so intent on teaching what they have to that they don't seem to be listening to our children.
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Hi there, \nMy mom is using a software that is called Talk Now! English.  She says the programs included in this package are really helpful and entertaining.  She's learned a lot. Of course, she also has books on tapes, and I make her practice her English with me.
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1. Turn your speech into an outline\n2. Make it really short and to the point\n3. Turn each outline item into one 3x5 card, where your notes should be large and highly legible.\n4. Practice, practice, practice. In fact, practice at least 3 times.\n5. Time yourself. You will make more impact if you come up to the audience and said something like, "I am going to spend less than four minutes to tell you about..."
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Learn how to speak/type clearly
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Effective communication is key to imparting logical and cogent tips regardless of the branch of learning. Thusly, I give you tips for improving your english. Use a grammar and spell-checker. \n\nOh and please don't dangle something as tantalizing as 10 points in front of me... I could answer four stupid questions in addition to this one and get 10 points. How's that for math improvement?