Avoid Distractions.

As an active listener you will need to find ways to stop distractions, while you cannot control the learning environment, you can adapt to it$.$ Think carefully about what it is that can distract you, then what can you do to stop these? For example, where you sit in the room, next to your friends or at the back, does this distract you in any way? If so$,$ then think about moving so you can hear well. Another distraction can be the speaker: try to ignore any mannerisms or habits that the speaker has. Instead, focus on both what they are saying and also non$-$verbal clues that they are conveying. For example, speakers will often make hand gestures to emphasise important points, or pause and repeat key words. Make sure you note down these points.