Active listening

To carry out your enquiry into the term active listening, visiting the online home of BT's Better World Campaign should be rewarding. Make use of the link above, or click the button you'll find below to make a start NOW.

At BT we're committed to communication - the life skill that's more important than any other. Being an effective communicator is central to becoming a winning employee, parent, citizen and student. That is why we're fully committed to making certain that the young people of Britain have the opportunity to develop their speaking and listening skills and have the stongest possible beginning in life.

Many pieces of research have suggested that having the aptitude to convey your meaning clearly, and comprehend equally clearly what those around you are saying is a fundamental enabling skill of life. A proficiency at interpersonal communication is unquestionably connected to positive social behaviour, mental and physical well-being, educational achievement, and ultimately a person's employability. The result is that this is a good place to find out more*.

However, research also indicates that the need to encourage the learning of communication skills is of more importance today than it has ever been before. A number of causes have been suggested; including too much time in front of the TV and games machine; the absence of proper conversation within busy modern families; the short-attention-span culture we live in today; and the absence of positive role models. The BT Better World Campaign's website is a good opportunity to look further into the term active listening.

You will soon see that the BT Better World Campaign web site includes a wealth of material put together so you'll be able to get the most from communication. Young people and children will discover games that reveal secrets about good communication in ways that are fun and rewarding. Online animations and videos will show you everything from how to ensure your friendships are rewarding to how to do well in an interview situation.

Teachers will discover material designed to support the teaching of the speaking and listening part of the national curriculum. There's also information about monetary awards which BT makes available to schools. Parents are included too, with a section of the site called 'parent radio' dedicated to hints and tips about tackling a few of the trickier aspects of being a parent. As well as online activities that are immediately accessible, there's an extensive range of DVDs and literature which you can order for the cost of post and packaging alone.

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