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Teaching the Language of Listening

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  Language as an art form has long since been understood. It has been only in recent times that language as a science is an important field of study. Because language can do so many things, it is only under an ethical consideration that the public and scholars alike understand language differences and support the diversity that grows from it. With this in mind I argue that we must all take some time to really hear people and understand the art of listening as a tool for social and personal growth. But what even is language? How are we supposed to learn to listen? Great questions. Language is the art of transferring thoughts and ideas into verbalized or signed language that is audible or visual for other people to interrupt, and in turn, respond to. Language is a tool of collaboration and one of the reasons that makes this world keep spinning. For instance in this moment you, my dear reader, currently reside inside my thoughts. Pardon me for not welcoming you properly. My name is Miche