Listening Skills It is important for you to be a good listener in class; just hearing what teachers say is not the same as listening to what they say. Listening is a cognitive act that requires you to pay attention, think and mentally process what you hear. Here are some things you should do to become a good listener in class. Xavier University of Louisiana | Student Academic Success Office | St. Joseph Suite 307 1 Drexel Dr. | Box 164 | New Orleans, LA 70125 | http://www.xula.edu/saso/ |504.520.5466 | Fax: 504.520.7806 SOURCE: http://www.how-to-study.com