Active listening is really important for good communication, especially when you’re speaking Spanish. Here are some useful phrases to help you listen better:

1. Showing You Understand:

   • "Entiendo" (I understand)
   • "Eso tiene sentido" (That makes sense)

2. Encouraging the Speaker:

   • "Cuéntame más" (Tell me more)
   • "¿Y luego qué pasó?" (And then what happened?)

3. Asking for Clarification:

   • "¿Puedes repetir eso?" (Can you repeat that?)
   • "¿Te refieres a...?" (Do you mean...?)

4. Showing Empathy:

   • "Vaya, eso suena difícil" (Wow, that sounds difficult)
   • "Puedo imaginar cómo te sientes" (I can imagine how you feel)

5. Summarizing:

   • "Entonces, lo que estás diciendo es..." (So, what you're saying is...)
   • "Resumiendo, parece que..." (To sum it up, it seems that...)

6. Validating the Other Person's Feelings:

   • "Es comprensible que sientas así" (It’s understandable that you feel that way)
   • "Es normal tener dudas" (It’s normal to have doubts)

You can practice these phrases by doing fun role-playing activities. This will help you get better at speaking.

Remember to pay attention to how you say the words and your tone of voice. This will make it easier for others to understand you.

Also, take turns while talking. This keeps the conversation flowing naturally.

With regular practice, you’ll become a better communicator!