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Practise Listening
Find a partner. Take turns being the person who speaks first. When you say the lines, say the underlined word a bit louder. Your partner's job is to ask you what you mean by that word, listen to what you say, ask another question, listen and ask another question. You must come up with answers for their questions.
1. I am always rushing to meet deadlines. I do not think that will change soon and it really bothers me.
Probe #1: What do you mean by always?
Listen
Probe #2:
Listen
Probe #3:
Listen
What did you learn about the person when you asked your questions?
2. I would love to work part time. I would never run out of things to do in my free time.
Probe #1: What do you mean by part time?
Listen
Probe #2:
Listen
Probe #3:
Listen
What did you learn about the person when you asked your questions?
3. I do not know if Ann can work well in a team. She has always worked alone before.
Probe #1: What do you mean by alone?
Listen
Probe #2:
Listen
Probe #3:
Listen
What did you learn about the person when you asked your questions?
4. My parents want me to move out, but I do not think I am ready for that.
Probe #1: What do you mean by ready?
Listen
Probe #2:
Listen
Probe #3:
Listen
What did you learn about the person when you asked your questions?
