Research abstract

3 Fun Ways to Practice English Listening for All Levels

We do not even realize we are practicing English. Do you read? Do you enjoy memes and other internet trends? If so, you are perfecting your English every day without realizing it. By QUYNHNGUYEN

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Being one of the most dominant languages on this planet, English is a very important language to learn and now, however, like any subject learning it can be a drag at time, especially the part of listening to it over and over to get the details down. However, the burden can be lifted with three handy tips to make the learning fun and enjoyable.
The first recommendation is that you listen to children’s fairy tales on audio. Since the stories are aimed at kids, the language is simple and straightforward. The next tip is to watch modern comedy shows. Comedy often relies on repetition, which will help familiarize you to the language. And finally, they recommend you watch “authentic” English speaking videos online, as there is a wealth of great videos out there, all with something to teach you.

Key takeaways

  1. Listening to English automatically allows your mind to think in those terms and learn vocabulary through listening.
  2. Both stories that are challenging and those that are easy are both good choices when practicing English by listening to audio books.
  3. Younger listeners benefit from fairytales or myths but so do adults because they remember the stories as a child and the transference of English are easier.

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