LISTENING AS A SKILL

“The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen.
Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention” (Remen, 2006).
Effective communication has been critical to the lives of individuals, particularly throughout this
period. It enables us to develop relationships and connects us with individuals from all around the.

Understanding information or a message is a critical aspect of communication. According

to Klein (1996) as cited by Yıldırım and Yıldırım (2016), “Hearing is the reception of sound,
listening is the attachment of meaning to the sound. Hearing is passive, while listening is active”
(p. 7). This lends credence to the notion that through listening, we are comprehending, and
understanding necessitates active and full attention. Furthermore, listening participates in
communication by allowing a person to absorb the meaning of the message, by delving further
into what is said and reading between the lines—which, in terms of listening, we hear between the
assume that they are not well because of their quavering voice and gloomy expression.

Additionally, there is always an appropriate or appropriate manner to respond to a person's

message, which we can employ only once we have fully grasped the message's content and come
to realize the context. For instance, the preceding example depicts a person who is depressed. This
allows us to reply by encouraging them or re-asking how they are feeling in order to demonstrate
may not seek a vocal response; rather, they simply want someone to listen to them and understand
their emotions. Thus, communicating these responses effectively demonstrates the ability to listen.

Having someone listen to and get your message and then reply with genuine care and
concern is one of the most wonderful experiences a person can experience. Their attention has an
effect on our lives, allowing us to connect physically and emotionally with them. Similarly, we
can vocally. At the end of the day, our attention and capacity for listening are priceless gifts we
can give to others, and they can lead to deeper connection
 REFERENCES
Rachel Naomi Remen (2006). “Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal, 10th Anniversary
Edition”, p.159, Penguin
Yıldırım, S., Yıldırım, Ö. (2016). The importance of listening in language learning and listening
comprehension problems experienced by language learners: A literature review. Abant İzzet
Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 16 (4), 2094-2110.