Understanding fast conversations can be difficult - even at advanced level. In this episode, listening expert Cara Leopold shares some strategies for improving your listening.
Highlights include:
- why listening can be difficult (and how basic words can 'disappear' from speech)
- the different types of spoken English
- listening activities & resources for advanced level
- when to use subtitles
- Movie Club (& how it helps you develop your listening with a community of movie fans)
Plus, a couple of myth-busters!
- why accent isn't always the problem
- why 'Ted Talks' and lists of 'movies to watch' may not help
Links
IDEA (international database of English accents)
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