Do you know what ‘shadowing’ is? Shadowing is repeating what a speaker says just after they say it. You try[…]
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Easy tips for predicting to improve your listening
Is listening in English difficult for you? Sometimes it’s because you are not prepared before you listen. One way to[…]
Read moreSpeech Quality Tip 8: Enjoy accents
Do you know what an accent is? It is how people from different places etc. sound different when speaking English. […]
Read moreSpeech Quality Tip 7: Know linking patterns
Do you know what linking is? In English speech, words often join together. Sometimes the gap between them disappears. Sometimes[…]
Read moreTen recommended TED Talks on language learning
Looking for tips on language learning? Or, looking for useful video resources for your classes? TED talks can not only[…]
Read moreStuck at home because of COVID-19? Five English self-study ideas
Are you stuck at home because of the COVID-19 virus? Maybe your school has been closed. Maybe you don’t have[…]
Read moreDo people speak too quickly for you?
Sometimes natural speaking can sound very fast, making it difficult to understand. One reason is that words in natural speech[…]
Read moreRecommended free listening sites
Find below a list of my seven favorite free listening websites. Rank Site Content 1 VOA Learning English Variety of[…]
Read moreHow can I improve my listening skills?
Learners often tell me they find listening difficult. Usually they say it’s because the speakers talk too quickly, or the[…]
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