Active listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding. It is an important first step to defuse the situation and seek solutions to problems.
Example: Coaching is really active listening
aim
verb
point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.
Example: aim the camcorder at some suitable object
analysis
noun
detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
Example: Chemical analysis revealed a high content of copper.
argument
noun
a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing
Example: The children had an argument about/over what game to play.
bias
noun
the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment
Example: The senator has accused the media of bias.
cause
noun
the reason why something, especially something bad, happens:
Example: The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire.
cite
verb
to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
Example: She cited three reasons why people get into debt.
claim
verb
to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it
Example: The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.
closed question
noun
a question that has a yes or no or specific answer
collaboration
noun
working toghether
Example: The two playwrights worked in close collaboration (with each other) on the script.
communication
noun
the act of communicating with people
Example: Television is an increasingly important means of communication.
compromise
noun
an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree
Example: It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks.
conclusion
noun
sums up points made in a text
Example: Be careful not to introduce new ideas in the conclusion of your essay.
consequence
noun
a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient
Example: Not making a will can have serious consequences for your children and other family members.
double bar graph
noun
a bar graph that compares two set of data
evaluation
noun
the process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
Example: Evaluation of this new treatment cannot take place until all the data has been collected.
evidence
noun
one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true
Example: The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder.
fact
noun
something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for which proof exists, or about which there is information
fake news
noun
false news
feedback
noun
information or statements of opinion about something, such as a new product, that can tell you if it is successful or liked
en: phan hoi
global perspectives
noun
A global perspective is a comprehensive lens through which you see the world around you. It shapes how you perceive and understand your own identity and the identity of people you interact with, as you begin to understand what goes into shaping culture.
issue
noun
a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about
Example: As employers we need to be seen to be addressing these issues sympathetically.
limitation
noun
the act of controlling and especially reducing something
Example: the limitation of nuclear weapons
local perspective
noun
1 characteristic of or associated with a particular locality or area. 2 of, concerned with, or relating to a particular place or point in space.
national
adjective
relating to or typical of a whole country and its people, rather than to part of that country or to other countries
Example: a national holiday
non- verbal
adjective
not using words, or not relating to the use of words
Example: There are tests in verbal and non-verbal reasoning
en: khong loi
one sided argument
noun
If a competition is one-sided, one team or player is much better than the other
Example: They blamed their defeat on the media's one-sided reporting of the election.
en: tranh luan 1 phia
open ended question
noun
Open-ended questions are questions that cannot be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'
Example: How do you see your future?
opinion
noun
a thought or belief about something or someone
Example: People tend to have strong opinions on capital punishment.
