Here are effective ways to listen to English well — to improve comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking fluency:

 

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 1. Listen Every Day (Even a Little)

• Make listening part of your daily routine (10–30 minutes/day).
• Use short podcasts, songs, audiobooks, or videos in English.

Recommended: BBC Learning English, VOA Learning English, YouTube channels like “EnglishClass101,” “Speak English with Mr. Duncan,” or “Rachel’s English.”

 

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 2. Listen Actively, Not Passively

• Don’t just “hear” English. Focus.
• Try this:
  • Listen once → understand main idea.
  • Listen again → catch details.
  • Listen a third time → shadow the speaker.

 

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 3. Use Subtitles (Correctly)

• First, listen without subtitles (if you can).
• Then, use English subtitles to check.
• Finally, try no subtitles again.

 Avoid using your native language subtitles too much.

 

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 4. Shadowing Technique

• Listen to a sentence.
• Pause and repeat right after the speaker (mimic tone, speed, rhythm).
• Great for improving both listening and speaking.

 

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 5. Choose the Right Level

• Use materials slightly above your level (not too easy, not too hard).
• If you understand 70–80%, it’s the right level.

 

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6. Practice with Transcripts

• Choose audios with text (transcripts).
• Listen first → read transcript → listen again.
• Highlight new words and expressions.

 

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 7. Set a Goal for Each Listening

• Example goals:
  • “Today I’ll focus on how native speakers say numbers.”
  • “I want to catch phrasal verbs.”
  • “I want to understand the speaker’s opinion.”

 

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 8. Use a Listening Journal

• Write:
  • What you listened to
  • New words/phrases
  • What it was about
  • What you didn’t understand

 

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9. Use Listening Apps

• 🎧 English Listening Apps: ELSA, Listenwise, LingQ, BBC Learning, VOA
• 🎙️ Podcasts: The English We Speak, 6 Minute English, TED Talks

 

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 10. Be Patient and Consistent

• Progress comes with time.
• Listen every day — even while cooking, walking, or relaxing.