Repeat backinformationprovided bythe callerMake surecaller's nameis spelledcorrectlyUse thecaller'snameKeepan openmindGive verbalfeedbackthat you'relisteningDo not planwhat you'regoing to saynext while youshould belisteningAsk the statebeforeansweringanyquestionsDo notmultitaskwhile onthe phoneDo not bedistractedduring acallResistbeingjudgmentalClearlysay thankyou to thecallerHave a penand paperhandy orsticky notesopenDo notinterruptthe callerLook fornaturalopportunitiesto buildrapportConcentrateon what thecaller saysUse avariety offeedbackwordsGiveappropriateextensionwhenneededAvoidsilence whenlooking upinformationWelcomethe callerTakenoteswhile youlistenDecide tobe a betterlistener, beintentionalDo notmakeassumptionsDuring a call,do not look atyour phone,facebook, etceteraBeobviouslyfriendlyRepeat backinformationprovided bythe callerMake surecaller's nameis spelledcorrectlyUse thecaller'snameKeepan openmindGive verbalfeedbackthat you'relisteningDo not planwhat you'regoing to saynext while youshould belisteningAsk the statebeforeansweringanyquestionsDo notmultitaskwhile onthe phoneDo not bedistractedduring acallResistbeingjudgmentalClearlysay thankyou to thecallerHave a penand paperhandy orsticky notesopenDo notinterruptthe callerLook fornaturalopportunitiesto buildrapportConcentrateon what thecaller saysUse avariety offeedbackwordsGiveappropriateextensionwhenneededAvoidsilence whenlooking upinformationWelcomethe callerTakenoteswhile youlistenDecide tobe a betterlistener, beintentionalDo notmakeassumptionsDuring a call,do not look atyour phone,facebook, etceteraBeobviouslyfriendly

Listening Skills Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Repeat back information provided by the caller
  2. Make sure caller's name is spelled correctly
  3. Use the caller's name
  4. Keep an open mind
  5. Give verbal feedback that you're listening
  6. Do not plan what you're going to say next while you should be listening
  7. Ask the state before answering any questions
  8. Do not multitask while on the phone
  9. Do not be distracted during a call
  10. Resist being judgmental
  11. Clearly say thank you to the caller
  12. Have a pen and paper handy or sticky notes open
  13. Do not interrupt the caller
  14. Look for natural opportunities to build rapport
  15. Concentrate on what the caller says
  16. Use a variety of feedback words
  17. Give appropriate extension when needed
  18. Avoid silence when looking up information
  19. Welcome the caller
  20. Take notes while you listen
  21. Decide to be a better listener, be intentional
  22. Do not make assumptions
  23. During a call, do not look at your phone, facebook, et cetera
  24. Be obviously friendly