How Do I Improve My Listening Skills, Part 2?
2020-02-01
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1This week we continue our answer to a question from Nga, a university student in Vietnam.
2How can I improve my English listening skill?
3Dear Nga,
4Last time, we talked about face-to-face listening and listening to get information.
5This week, we talk about listening to lectures or speeches.
6At many universities, for example, teachers talk for long periods of time in English.
7You also may listen to recordings in English.
8Here are some things you can try before, during and after this kind of intensive listening.
9Imagine that you will hear a lecture about rainforests.
10Before you listen, think of what you already know.
11What kind of plants, animals or people live in rainforests?
12Are they in danger?
13Are there any related English words that you know?
14These questions can help you get ready to listen.
15As you listen, keep your brain active by asking yourself other questions like: "Am I following the main points? What do I need to remember?"
16Be sure to take notes or record the lecture so you can listen later.
17You will probably hear new words you do not understand. Write them down.
18Then listen more carefully - does the speaker explain them?
19Is there a picture in the classroom or in your textbook that shows their meanings?
20If not, use the other words around them to guess. You can find the definitions later.
21Afterward, think about how much you understood.
22If you can, ask your teacher a question about whatever you did not understand.
23React to the lecture with your own ideas, even if you only do this in your notes or with a classmate.
24Your reaction could be: "I think people should work harder to protect rainforests."
25You should listen to VOA news, our American Stories series, songs, movies, and other things in English every day.
26In time, you will understand better and better.
27Next week, we'll talk about improving pronunciation.
28And that's Ask a Teacher.
29I'm Jill Robbins.
1This week we continue our answer to a question from Nga, a university student in Vietnam. 2Question: 3How can I improve my English listening skill? 4Answer: 5Dear Nga, 6Last time, we talked about face-to-face listening and listening to get information. This week, we talk about listening to lectures or speeches. 7Intensive listening 8At many universities, for example, teachers talk for long periods of time in English. You also may listen to recordings in English. Here are some things you can try before, during and after this kind of intensive listening. 9Before listening 10Imagine that you will hear a lecture about rainforests. Before you listen, think of what you already know. What kind of plants, animals or people live in rainforests? Are they in danger? Are there any related English words that you know? These questions can help you get ready to listen. 11During listening 12As you listen, keep your brain active by asking yourself other questions like: "Am I following the main points? What do I need to remember?" Be sure to take notes or record the lecture so you can listen later. You will probably hear new words you do not understand. Write them down. Then listen more carefully - does the speaker explain them? Is there a picture in the classroom or in your textbook that shows their meanings? If not, use the other words around them to guess. You can find the definitions later. 13After listening 14Afterward, think about how much you understood. If you can, ask your teacher a question about whatever you did not understand. React to the lecture with your own ideas, even if you only do this in your notes or with a classmate. Your reaction could be: "I think people should work harder to protect rainforests." 15Increase your listening time 16You should listen to VOA news, our American Stories series, songs, movies, and other things in English every day. In time, you will understand better and better. 17Next week, we'll talk about improving pronunciation. 18And that's Ask a Teacher. 19I'm Jill Robbins. 20Jill Robbins wrote this story for Learning English. Mario Ritter, Jr. was the editor. 21______________________________________________________________ 22Words in This Story 23lecture - n. a talk or speech given to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject 24pronunciation - n. the correct way in which a word is said 25Do you have a question for the teacher? We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section.