Listening skills include the following aspects

1.For hearing loss (1) Change lifestyles appropriately for quietness and avoid noise environments. (2) Put the ear close to the speaker. Minimize environmental noise, such as turning off the radio or television. (4) If possible, listen to the speaker as close as possible to the speaker(But don’t be too close). (5At the party, you can sit with someone who is willing to help to achieve the purpose of explaining the topic of the conversation. (6) Try to find the best seat when you attend the meeting. (7) choose the best hearing distance(1~5M) so that the speaker’s voice can be heard and the speaker’s mouth can be seen. (8) Relax when you listen, don’t be nervous. (9For questions that are not heard, you can ask the speaker or request a repetition in a different way. (10) Try to understand the topic of the conversation or the content of the meeting before the meeting. (11) Prepare paper and pen for written communication.

2.For family members and friends and family (1The speaker should face the face with the hearing loss face-to-face (2Don’t cover your face during conversation so that the listener can notice the speaker’s facial expressions and mouth movements. (3The conversation between the speaker and the hearing loss person should be at the same level, the listener is standing, you should stand; the listener is sitting, you should sit. (4) draw the attention of the interviewer to the context. (5The speech speed can be a little slower, but not too slow; the articulation should be clear, but avoid yelling. (6The speaker and the listener try to be in the same room. (7Tell the conversation in advance and communicate around the topic. (8) Make sure that the hearing loss person understands the conversation. (9) Encourage when talking to hearing-impaired people, which will make them relax and make conversations easier.

3.Listening to the environment (1When you eat at a restaurant, you can find a place away from doors, windows and kitchens to avoid the noise. (2) Place some soft furniture in the room to reduce the echo. (3Soft surface treatment of the walls and floors of the room to reduce echo and impact noise. (4) Avoid outdoor noise.