English for the Work environment part 2

Hello dear students,

In this section we will focus on the art of having a conversation with another person.

When we have a conversation, it’s just as much about listening to the other person, as it is about speaking:

“The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard.”
― William Hazlitt

What helps you listen to others?

What makes it hard for you to listen?

TASK:

Watch the following TED talk (11 minutes) twice:

The first time with Hebrew subtitles

The second time with English subtitles

The goal: to get the message.

Remember: You don’t need to understand every single word – but see if you need to stop once in a while, look a word up – to ensure you are “getting” the key messages of Cleeste Headlee about the art of having conversation.

https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation