It is a general fact that when you are learning a new language, then the most important thing is to know its letters, grammar, and pronunciation.
To understand proper pronunciation, we can adopt different methods. But one of the most effective methods is to listen to native speakers. In English, there are basically 6 different types of listening but we would be discussing “Discriminative Listening” in this blog.
What is Discriminative Listening ?
Discriminative Listening is the basic kind of listening that is directed towards the source of the sound. It is the type of sound that is produced and differentiated. It is more effective when a kid begins to identify the distinction between different types of voices, He can easily make out the voice of his mother, father and reacts to them differently.
Discriminative Listening will enable us to listen and differentiate male and female voices or in simple words the gender of the speaker. Moreover, you can also identify how many people are talking, recognizing the different accents of the people, the manner of their speaking and emphasizing words or sound.
Examples of Discriminative Listening in Real Life
You can use discriminative listening even when you are listening for the cues in the speaker’s voice or tone. This simple thing helps us to determine the emotions behind the sound.
For instance, if you are meeting a person who is always peppy and full of energy, then suddenly their voice is very down or sad. Here you use your discriminative listening ability to understand that there is something wrong with the person.
Another instance, your teacher is teaching you in a very informative tone and then scold a child for not paying proper attention. Here also you could easily make out the in the first case teacher was very polite and then shouts. In this instance also you are making use of your discriminative listening ability to identify the difference.
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