🔊 Listening in Different Situations: Focus on Announcements 🟦 1. Definition and Nature of Announcements Announcements are short, formal, often pre-recorded or scripted oral messages intended to inform a wide audience about essential information. These are frequently used in places such as: 🟩 2. Characteristics of Announcement Listening Listening to announcements involves focused, selective listening in real-time. The listener typically has limited chances for repetition and must: 🟨 3. Key