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What is the Concept of "Active Ear"?



At PolyglotClub, we uphold the concept of "Active Ear".
These days, language learners can HEAR most idioms anywhere, and at anytime. What we all need is someone who LISTENS actively to what we have to SAY.
Hence the concept of "Active Ear".
It does not matter if you are surrounded by natives or non-natives of the learned language.
In communicative games as in real life, your top priority is someone who listens, not someone who corrects.
Classroom is for Corrections, language exchange is for Practice!
The presence of a language exchange partner with an "Active Mouth/Hand" is only necessary for interaction/sociability.
However, this is not compulsory for oral/written practice.

What is most needed for practice is:
A. An "Active Ear/Eye": one or more non-native speaker(s).
B. A frame or situation that may be authentic, ludic, or simply conducive to practice.

These situations are only pretexts, or "communication triggers".

Active Listening can be a great skill to acquire and apply in your everyday life as well, and not only as a tool to learn languages. If you'd like to learn more about that method, you can start by reading the Wikipedia page about it.

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unknownuser profile picture unknownuserLast month
The concept of the ”Active Ear” refers to the idea that the ear is not just a passive receiver of sound but plays an active role in processing and amplifying sound, particularly within the inner ear (cochlea).
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abbaskhan8008 profile picture abbaskhan8008April 2025

The idea of an "Active Ear" means truly listening, not just hearing day trips from gainesville. It’s about giving language partners space to speak without constant corrections. Real conversation helps build confidence and fluency naturally. In language exchange, being a good listener is just as valuable as speaking. 4o

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Guestx profile picture GuestxMarch 2025

Thanks for this post 

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waseemclick profile picture waseemclickAugust 2024

Hi to all of you. The term "Active Ear" caught my attention lately and I found it intriguing. It all comes down to listening intently and paying attention to the speaker's tone, emotions, and body language in addition to their words. I've observed that by using "Active Ear," my relationships have gotten much deeper on a personal and professional level. Being fully present allows you to comprehend and sympathize with people on a never-before-seen level. Has anyone tried this before? I'd be interested in learning about your experiences.

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