niedziela, 15 listopada 2015

5 ways to listen better



In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, "We are losing our listening." In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening — to other people and the world around you.





Vocabulary:

cease - to stop happening or existing
You never cease to amaze me!
Bullying in our school ceased after lecture of a psychologist.


savouring - enjoying the full taste or flavour of something, especially by eating or drinking it slowly
He ate his meal slowly, savouring every mouthful.
She took a sip of wine, savouring the fine vintage.

mundane - not interesting or exciting
I lead a pretty mundane existence.
There is nothing more mundane than listening to her stories.



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