Benefits to the Speaker. Speakers obviously benefit from an audience of good listeners. When audiences don’t listen well, they can’t provide useful feedback. Moreover, a good audience can help alleviate communication apprehension by creating a supportive classroom environment.Speakers need to realize that their listeners want them to succeed. You can convey your support by being a pleasant and responsive listener rather than dour and inattentive. Give speakers your undivided attention. Take an occasional note at appropriate moments—this suggests to them that you think their ideas are important.Nod occasionally in response to what they say. Show respect for them as people, even when you disagree with their ideas. Look for value in what they say.