M2 Article on Listening to the English

Understanding The English

Understanding native speakers can be challenging. Unlike ESL teachers or professors, an everyday person in England may not adapt their language to the level of English a non-native speaker of English has. This raises the question:

How can you understand English people when talking better?

As the saying goes, "practice makes perfect", which means you have to listen to English speakers in audio files on a regular basis.

First of all, listen to the audio file for a general understanding.

Secondly, listen to the audio file again and take notes on the key information.

Finally, listen to the audio file again for a better understanding.

Now listen to some English speakers introducing themselves.

Take notes on the main personal information you understand while listening.

1. Listen to Alice Arnold.

2. Listen to Alice Howarth.

3. Listen to Tom Robinson.

Who did you understand better? Why?

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