Improve English Listening Methods for Thai Students

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present the improve English listening methods for Thai students listening skill is key to receiving messages effectively. It is a combination of hearing what another person says and psychological involvement with the person who is talking. Listening is a skill of Language. It requires a desire to understand another human being, an attitude of respect and acceptance, and a willingness to open one's mind to try and see things from another's point of view. It requires a high level of concentration and energy. It demands that we set aside our own thoughts and agendas, put ourselves in another's shoes and try to see the world through that person's eyes.

In this paper we will discuss various aspects of Listening. These aspects are what is listening, different types of listening, its various modes , importance of listening in life ,various barriers which hinder the process of listening and ways to improve Listening skill.