Krishele G.

Gotejer BSA IV-A ENG 100

Listen,Speak and Rate of Speech

Listening is a skill that is honed over the course of a person's life. You
should be aware that understanding what is being said indicates that person
is a good listener. What I've learned from the first lesson, "Listening," is that
being a good listener can have an impact on various aspects of our lives. In
this cruel world, I believe that some of us lack the ability to listen, which leads
to problems. One appropriate example is a lack of understanding between
children and parents, which is a very frustrating situation. Parents seem to be
unable to efficiently and effectively support them or provide guidance in
circumstances that demand attention. Parents should also understand their
children's perspectives and try to listen and focus their attention to every word
they say because this is the only way to rebuild their relationship. As an
outcome, I understand that I will be able to apply these listening skills not only
in my personal life, but also in my social life and practice.

Lesson two is about speaking voice, which serves as a vital link

between the speaker and the listeners. Speaking effectively means
communicating in such a way that your message is clearly heard and, if
possible, acted upon. What I've learned from this topic is that what you say,
as well as your choice of words and the manner in which you speak, will vary
depending on the situation. For example, the words you use when chatting
with a friend are unlikely to be the same as those used in a formal
presentation or interview. Your voice, like your image, can reveal as much
about your personal history as your appearance. The tone of a person's voice
and the content of their speech can reveal information about their emotional
state. I believe that anyone who is struggling can improve the sound of their
voice and the way they speak, allowing them to become familiar to a much
more fluent sounds of their voice.
 The third lesson focuses on the speaker's rate of speech, which
reflects his or her mood and the thought he or she is expressing. In general, a
slower rate is easier to comprehend. When you include pauses, you give the
audience time to process the information. When you speak quickly, it is
exciting for the audience at first, but after a minute or two, it ceases to be
stimulating and becomes overwhelming. When you speak slowly, you can
capture the audience's attention and help them process every word, but
speaking slowly throughout your entire speech will bore your audience: they
will lose interest while waiting for you to get to the point. In short, your rate of
speech matters because it influences how the audience perceives the
speaker and his or her message.