Como se tornar um bom ouvinte: dicas simples em inglês

Ser um bom ouvinte é uma das habilidades mais importantes para ter relações mais profundas e verdadeiras. Neste conteúdo em inglês para alunos A2, você vai aprender estratégias simples como manter o foco, fazer perguntas abertas, demonstrar empatia e acompanhar depois da conversa. Antes do texto, você poderá assistir a vídeos curtos e engraçados para entender melhor como a escuta pode ser mal feita — e o que fazer para escutar com atenção e apoio de verdade.

Preparation

What do you understand by 'good listener'?

What makes someone a good listener?

Do you think it's important to be a good listener?

Do you know anyone who is not a good listener? What are they like?

And the opposite? Do you know someone who is a good listener? Share a bit about your experience.

Video

But before, watch these funny videos.

And this other one:

Listening

Mastering the Art of Supportive Listening

Good listening helps the listener and the speaker. It improves connection, makes easier to make choices, and enhances undestanding.

Focus: Imagine words are a good soccer game, and you don’t want to miss a single play. Don't look at your phone, don't think about your next meal!

Nod: Think of nods like those little thumbs-up emojis. They show you're following the idea.

Echo: Repeat the most important ideas to show you are listening.

Ask Open-Ended Questions: Be curious. Don't ask 'yes' or 'no' questions. Ask open-ended question.

Avoid the Urge to Solve: Don't try to solve the problem. Just listen.

Empathize: Show you understand their feelings. Say “I understand; "It is not easy;" or "I know you can do it" may help.

Be Patient: Let the other person think and process the information in his own time.

Encourage Exploration: Gently help them to consider different angles.

Maintain Confidentiality: Keep their confidences secure.

Follow Up: After your chat, check in later. It shows you care beyond just that conversation.