Communication is the backbone of our society.

It allows us to form connections,

influence decisions, and motivate change. Without communication skills, the ability to
progress in the working world and in life, itself, would be nearly impossible.
Listening and speaking are basic skills in communication, Ang mahusay n
tagapagsalita ay nangangahulugang mahusay din na tagapakinig, especially sa foreign
language ang correct pronunciation is very significant. Listening, as we know, is the skill
of understanding spoken language. Nakakatulong sa pagpapalawak ng kaalaman ng tao
ang pakikinig. Listening is an essential skill present in most of the activities we carry out
throughout lives. Ang pakikinig ay isang mabilis at mabisang paraan ng pagkuha ng
impormasyon kaysa sa tuwirang pagbabasa. Listening to others is vital for
understanding and to feel comfortable.
Pangalawa sa pakikinig (passive), ang pagsasalita (active) ay ang aktibong anyo
ng komunikasyon ng tao. • • Mahalaga ito upang ma boost ang skills sa mabilis na
pagpapahayag ng kaisipan at damdamin. • Ginagamit sa pakikipag-usap, pagbabalita,
pag-uulat, pagtatalumpati, pakikipanayam, pakikipagtalo, pangangatwiran,Madaling
makuha ng kaibigan at kapalagayang-loob ang ibang mahusay magsalita. • Higit na
nakadarama ng katuparan at kaganapan ng kanyang pagkatao o pakikipagkapwa
sapagkat naihahayag niya nang lubos ang kanyang damdamin, naisasalaysay ang
kanyang mga kasanayan at maisasalin ang kanyang kaalaman sa pinakamadali at
pinakatiyak na paraan. •We can use the skill in speaking in other ways, kasama na ang
mga gawaing pang-akademiko. Kailangang sumagot sa loob ng klasrum, mag-interbyu
ng mga tao, to tell stories , to explain and even to complain
Effective listening involves listening with all senses.Kasama na ang pag bibigay
ng attention sa speaker, so it is important that the 'active listener' is also 'seen' to be
listening - otherwise the speaker may conclude that what they are talking about is
uninteresting to the listener.
Therefore, ang pakikinig kinakailangan ang ibayong konsentrasyon sa pag-
unawa, pagtanda o paggunita sa narinig. Nevertheless, once we recognize the
difference and become aware of Effective listening and its barriers, we can better tailor
our spoken words to captivate and engage an audience. Ang pagiging aware sa
importance ng effective listening is another weapon in your arsenal as a public
speaker. At the same time, sa papaunlad ng iyong effective listening skills can enhance
your academic, professional, and personal success. Being heard is one thing, but
speakers need listeners to complete the communication loop. So reap the rewards:
Instead of saying “I hear you,” try out “I’m listening.”