Tips for Listening

[englishhelps]

Also, stand close to the speaker when you're listening. However, be aware that some cultures are particular about their personal space so don't stand too close. A good rule is the one arm's length rule so don't go beyond that.

[englishhelps]

Also, make sure that you're receptive in your actions. Show that you are ready to listen. If you're not focused, it will show and you might offend the speaker.

[englishhelps]

You are also encouraged to ask questions! But don't answer a question with a question. Always actively listen so you know how to answer the speaker's questions.

[englishhelps]

When listening, don't try to finish the speaker's sentences! This can be rude and is not healthy in developing your listening skills.

[englishhelps]

After listening to what the speaker has to say, ask open ended questions. This will encourage a healthy discussion rather than close ended questions.

[englishhelps]

Always be comfortable when listening. Sit comfortably but don't slouch.

[clevermae]

It's the right way to learn! Internal auditors must be able to write, speak, and listen in anyway. Of these three skills, effective listening may be the most crucial because auditors are required to do it so often.

[Matian]

Hello everybody,
I'm sure this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, you are communicating quite fluently, but: Listening is STILL a problem!

First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening comprehension is probably the most difficult task (noun=exercise, job) for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. So, now you know you are not alone....! OK. The most important thing is to listen, and that means as often as possible. The next step is to find listening resources. This is where the Internet really comes in handy (idiom = to be useful) as a tool for English students

Have you ever asked youself ‘How do humans learn their first languages?;

Yes,remember the time when We sit in our diapers and listen to it for about two years, without saying a word. Then we start to mimic, learn constructions, vocabulary, expressions etc.

Why shouldn't it be the same for adults? we can all learn a great deal by
passive listening even as beginners.

Here are a few tips to help you develop your English listening skills
1.When you first start working on your listening skills it is best to do a lot of passive listening or better yet hearing.listening to English radio,news on BBC.

Surround yourself with English when you are not paying attention, like when you are doing the dishes, cooking, surf the Internet or cleaning. Doing this allows your ears to get used to the sounds of English.

After a while you will start to notice that you are able to find English words more easily, express yourself better and also your pronunciation will improve. It depends on the person but hearing English is the first step to improving your Listening comprehension.

2.Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.

3.Keep cool (idiom=stay relaxed) when you do not understand - even if you continue to not understand for a long time.

4.Do not translate into your native language (synonym=mother tongue),that’s the worst thing that students usually do.

5.Listen to something you enjoy,like some of the songs you are into (like) it,and check the lyrics out if you need - pop songs are full of cliches and common phrases which you can use in your own speaking and even writing or the movie or series you’re interested,don’t limit yourself just on educational materials. Watch TVs or movies, the pictures of which will help your understanding. With DVD there is the added advantage that you can pause or rewind them as often as you like, in order to catch what is being said or note down useful spoken expressions. Don't forget to record some useful phrases in your vocabulary list!
for further information you can fallow me in my website:
http://englishbyidioms.com/common-quest ... ng-skills/

[easylsl]

I am a good listener but sometimes i don't get what the speaker is saying some words i am not able to get how to improve that ??

[writing]

I would suggest of watching English movies with sub-titles. After few movies, I am sure you will have a pair of good ears towards accent and vocabulary.

[writing]

Well if it is a problem of accent, watch movies..and if there is other thing, I am sure you have a problem with concentration.. don't worry, it's common.. focus more and you will get that :)

I am a good listener but sometimes i don't get what the speaker is saying some words i am not able to get how to improve that ??

[azoozi]

Hello everybody ,

My listening skill is so bad , and i get bad marks in an exams
But when i start do practise .

SO, PLEASE GIVE ME GOOD SOLUTIONS

[azoozi]

Hello everybody ,

My listening skill is so bad , and i get bad marks in an exams
But when i start do practise .

SO, PLEASE GIVE ME GOOD SOLUTIONS ".

[amalia]

but how to improve listening efficiently :?

what you have said is similar with what I have faced last time, dealing with that problem, I try to look for the solution from my teacher or my senior, but it does not work at all, then I try to change the concept of my thought related with listening, listening is not difficult, it is easy when I want to learn it, to the point, here are some technique how to improve your listening based on my experience :
1. Change your mindset that listening is difficult, it is totally easy
2. Start to listen simple English song and try to follow it, it is also possible for you to guess the contain of the songs, then check it by searching the lyrics
3. Do you like watching movie? it can help you, just look for the movie that has the subtitles on it, while you practice to listen you also add your vocabulary competence here.
in the following time, when you are ready just watch the movie that does not provides the subtitle
4. If you have smartphone, you can download listening application or game based on you willingness
ya that's all my tips, hopefully it will help you someday

[amalia]

if you have smartphone, you can use this by downloading listening application.you can deal with it wherever and whenever you want, it will be a flexible tool for you and surely It will help you to improve your listening skill.

[ritzkevin]

I'm an English tutor teaching English online through Skype. One of the tips that I usually give to my students when it comes to listening is to get rid of distractions while listening (internal and external). The internal distractions are easier to manage by the person himself.

[CoachAndrea]

Hi! Here are a few tips to improve your English listening!

http://englishretreats.ca/english-learn ... e-context/

[CharnaySeba]

I would like to see more tips to improve listening, just keep them coming.

[ellajames]

my listening power is very week but i follow your tips so i hope all is well.

[Kitsich]

Hi! Here are a few tips to improve your English listening!

Very helpful and practical. Thanks for sharing.

[RachRam]

Hello there,
Hope you are doing well. I highly recommend this application in case you are trying to improve your listening! The application uses a text to speech algorithm which helps you to listen to everything and hence even improving your pronunciations. Download now:
Listen'em-Play News on the go! - Android Apps on Google Play
Listen 'em on the App Store
Get the benefit of:
1. Improving your listening
2. Stay updated with the latest news
3. Stay tuned to the Vocabulary channel
4. Listen anytime, anywhere
5. Download while you are connected to the internet and listen at a later time.
Note: Best to download the application while you are connected to the wifi , as it takes time for the initial download of the application.

[Reetagms]

Hi friends,

To me listening skill is extremely difficult. And I think that hard-working is still the solution. But I wonder of the method to practise listening skill efficiently. There are two people who told me two tips.
One said that I haven't to read the paragraph in textbook before listening, I have to try to listen and from obtained words I'll guess the whole meaning of the sentence.

The other said to me that I should read the text before or together with listening because there're usually some new words in the paragraph what make listening skill to be difficult.

So which method is better, which method should I choose? Or should I combine two methods?

Thank you so much!

try second method for start up note and then apply second method it makes sense.

[ahmedmorocco]

but how to improve listening efficiently :?

Simply, you listen a native speaker

tv News, movies, song etc

[BloomingMarvelous]

There are some fun suggestions and tips on this blog post on how to improve your listening skills! through pdocasts.


There are also links to podcasts to save time searching

[Eulalia]

I fully support a listening podcasts idea! Also, I think that youtube channels work perfectly because this content isn’t boring and too much official. Studying physics in college I prefer to watch highly specialized channels like Flipping Physics. I learn English in this way and it helps to complete my homework assignments so, I can kill two birds with one stone

[justoneplay]

Hi!
About listening, it works perfectly for me "shadowing”, there are many videos on YouTube, also I have CDs in my car and while I am driving to work I listen and shadow the listening.
Also reading aloud has worked for me, speaking in front of a mirror also is a good technique. What is difficult for me are the “collocations”, as I am not living in an English speaking country.
Repetitions are excellent too, you listen, and pause the video and repeat what the person said, try to imitate all sounds…there is this internet site: VOA Special English….excellent.
Well Good luck!

[Emissilem]

Thank you for these tips these all are very helpful

[DFJames]

Hello justoneplay:

I have collected some useful information on my website which explains how to "learn English with your ears". There are links to free resources such as the BBC, TED.com and others and a number of other suggestions on how to use the audio/visual link when learning English.
Here's the page:
https://davidfjames.com/how-to-learn-english/

David F. James

[LasithaNipun]

Hey,

you can improve you listening skils waching songs Lyrics. I will add few samples.

Enjoy Bad Guy - Billie Eilish with Lyrics [youtube]https://youtu.be/cLVlldX5G8g[/youtube]

Enjoy Ed Sheeran Beautiful People feat Khalid Lyrics [youtube]https://youtu.be/9iPEgGO6_Wc[/youtube]

Enjoy Post Malone Goodbyes ft Young Thug Rated PG Lyrics [youtube]https://youtu.be/4Bmzhd_tQfg[/youtube]

Thanks.

[LasithaNipun]

Enjoy Post Malone wow Lyrics

Said she tired of lil' money, need a big boy
Pull up twenty inch blades like I'm Lil' Troy
Now it's everybody flockin', need a decoy
Shawty mixin' up the vodka with the LaCroix, yeah
G-wagen, G-Wagen, G-Wagen, G-Wagen
All the housewives pullin' up (up, up, up)

Listening -[youtube]https://youtu.be/6byQoJ6PKxM[/youtube]