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B1 listening Listening practice to help you understand the main points of clear, standard speech about everyday or job-related topics. Situations include phone calls, meetings and interviews.
Do you want to improve your English listening skills? What about your spelling, writing, and typing skills? Dictations can help in many ways. They even help you learn new vocabulary in context.
It’s tempting to turn on a podcast while doing the dishes, folding laundry, or scrolling through social media. But if you truly want to improve your English, resist that urge. Multitasking might feel efficient, but it divides your attention.
We highly recommend this program for those who are learning English in preparation for moving to the UK.
Luke’s conversational style makes you feel like you’re just hanging out with a friend, even when he’s explaining tricky grammar points. And who doesn’t love a good laugh while over here they learn?
They’re perfect for those still getting used to spoken English, with a conversational style and moderate pace. Their massive library of over 2,000 episodes covers everything from true crime, hangovers, and Barbies – it’ll be a while before you run out of stuff to learn about.
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Active listening is key – try to summarize the main points. Pause to reflect on the speaker’s message. Also, remember that new words are less likely to stick unless you write them down.
How do you learn English with a podcast? Listening to English podcasts helps develop multiple English language skills. One of the most important skills is listening, which will be improved if you listen to podcasts consistently.