Models of Listening 1. 2. 3. 4. Appreciative Listening, pleasure or enjoyment Empathic Listening, to empathize Critical ListeningÐ to evaluate Comprehensive Listening -- for information Practice Listening 1. Listening skills do not develop automatically. Skill develop as you practice listening to speeches, music, news reports and programs with demanding content. 2. Improving your listening skills will strengthen your ability to think critically and evaluate what you hear. 3. Comprehensive and Critical listening are closely tied to Critical Thinking Quick Check to Become a Better Listener 1. Listen with your eyes as well as your ears 2. Monitor your emotional reaction to a message, and avoid jumping to conclusions 3. Be a selÞsh listener 4. Listen for major ideas 5. Identify your listening goal, practice listening, and become an active listener.