Here are some listening tips to help you become an active listener.
Just listen, don’t translate!
Focus on the main idea.
Don’t worry if you don’t understand every word.
Notice that key vocaburlary words are often repeated.
Be an active listener!
Ask questions like these if you don’t understand:
I’m sorry, I didn’t understand. What did you say?
Could you please repeat that?
Let the speaker know you're following the conversation.
Ask for clarification if you don't understand.
Listen to radio or news programs in English
Choose stories to listen to that you know something about.
Try to predict the vocabulary you will hear.
Write the words down before you listen.
Call places with answering machines in English
Have a listening goal. Listen for a specific piece of information.
Use the phone to practice English
Speak with friends from your class or other English-speaking friends.
Agree to speak only English for a specific time.
Watch movies in English
Watch a small part of the movie at a time.
Replay scenes as many times as you’d like.
Watch movies with the English captions to check what you hear.
Stay relaxed!
You’ll be surprised at how much you really can understand.
Listen to songs in English
Read the lyrics while you listen.
Try to sing along.
Then listen without the lyrics.
Look for opportunities to practice English
Join a club or an organization whose members speak different native languages.
Get audio recordings of English books.
Listen when you can relax and enjoy the story.
Call places with anwsering machines in English
Try to predict the information you will hear.
Write words or phrases you might hear.
Circle your predictions as you listen.
Find podcasts for language learners on the internet.
Listen to English in a variety of situations.
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