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Listening listening skills means being able to display interest in the topic discussed and understand the information provided. In today’s society, the ability to communicate effectively is becoming increasingly important. Although the ability to speak effectively is a highly sought-after skill, developing effective listening skills is often not regarded in the same respect. 1-Listening for gist: It is extensive listening for skimming. This happens when we listen to get a general idea about a topic. Example:listening to a summary of the day’s news on the radio.