5.1.1 Interactive Listening

• identify ways of confirming understanding information
• interpret non-verbal cues in listening contexts
• seek clarification for listening comprehension
• appreciate the importance of interactive listening in communication

“What non- verbal cues did you notice?”

“Why is it important to pay non- verbal cues in a conversation?”

“How can you confirm that you have understood what is being said?”

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1. Ways of confirming understanding
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Identify ways of confirming understanding of information.
2. Interpreting facial expressions and eye contact
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Interpret non-verbal cues in listening contexts: face and eyes.
3. Gestures, posture and tone as cues
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Interpret non-verbal cues: gestures, posture and voice.
4. Seeking clarification
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Seek clarification for listening comprehension.
5. Interactive listening in group discussions
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use interactive listening skills in a group discussion.
6. Interactive listening review
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Appreciate the importance of interactive listening in communication and answer the key inquiries.