BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE LISTENING

WHAT MAKES SPEAKING DIFFICULT?

In previous years the methodology was teacher- centered with a focus only on reading or writing. Speaking skills were not dealt with seriously in any way (students were not expected to interact).

Daydreaming Daydreaming effectively closes down the possibility of retaining information.

Mentally Arguing with the Speaker - This kind of mental arguing is very damaging to the communication process and will often lead to misunderstanding and conflicts between people. The effective listener will wait until the speaker is totally finished with his or her statement before making an evaluation or judgment prior to responding. Desire to Talk Jumping into a conversation before the other person has finished will disrupt a listening process.

Most of the teaching activities are of the traditional modes. Usually students feel deadly bored instead of appreciating and accepting them.

appreciating them and Many teachers only layaccepting emphasisthem. on accuracy with no thought of fluency, which makes students worry too much about their mistakes.

Lack of Interest Lack of interest in the speakers topic does create a difficult situation. A listener with a negative attitude about the message or the speaker will have a tough time being effective as a listener. Teachers are reluctant in using Communicative Approach because of their deficiency in speaking ability themselves.

Negative Reaction to the Speakers Appearance or Delivery Style - Some listeners are quick to find fault, any fault, with the speakers dress, voice, or mannerisms.

Almost all important examinations do not consist of an oral test, which causes both the teachers and students to neglect oral English.