Speaker-Listener Technique Worksheet

Speaker-Listener Technique Practice

The Speaker-Listener Technique helps us talk and listen to each other better. When you are the Speaker, you share your thoughts and feelings. When you are the Listener, you try to understand what the Speaker is saying and repeat it back. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.

Decide if each statement about the Speaker-Listener Technique is True or False.

1. When I am the Speaker, I should try to solve the Listener's problems.

2. When I am the Listener, I should interrupt to share my own ideas.

3. A Listener should try to repeat back what the Speaker said in their own words.

Complete the sentences using the Speaker-Listener Technique words.

1. When I am the Speaker, I use "I" statements to share my  .

2. The Listener needs to   carefully and try to understand.

3. To show I understand, I will   what the Speaker said.

Read the scenario and answer the questions.

Scenario: Your friend Maya is upset because her dog ran away. She says, "I'm so sad my dog is gone. I miss playing fetch with him."

1. If you are the Listener, what would you say back to Maya to show you understand?

2. If you were the Speaker, and you wanted to share how you feel about a toy being broken, how would you start your sentence using an "I" statement?

Read the Speaker's statement. Which is the BEST Listener response?

1. Speaker: "I'm really excited about the field trip next week!"