5 Steps to Improve Your English Listening - How to Improve Your English Listening

This video tutorial from Oxford Online English provides strategies to improve English listening skills. It covers understanding different listening situations, the importance of relaxation and focus, using context clues, and the benefits of exposure to diverse voices. The tutorial also offers a practical plan for daily listening practice, emphasizing variety and consistency.

Which scenario is likely the easiest for most learners to understand?

• A fast-paced radio show

• A British teacher speaking slowly

• A conversation among non-native speakers

• A Scottish speaker using slang

What is the main reason worrying doesn't help with English listening?

• It distracts from focusing on the speaker

• It improves concentration

• It helps in understanding slang

• It makes you remember vocabulary

Why is translating while listening not recommended?

• It is a professional skill

• It helps in learning new words

• It requires too much brainpower

• It enhances understanding

What can help you understand spoken English even if you don't know every word?

• Listening to only one accent

• Ignoring the speaker's tone

• Focusing on body language and context

• Translating every word

What is the benefit of listening to different English accents?

• It makes you fluent in one accent

• It helps understand a variety of English

• It confuses the listener

• It is unnecessary for non-native speakers

What is the first rule in creating a listening plan?

• Do something every day

• Listen only to native speakers

• Focus on one type of English

• Translate everything you hear

How much time is recommended for daily listening practice?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15-20 minutes

• 1 hour

What should you do if you can't understand more than 50% of a listening material?

• Ignore it completely

• Translate it word by word

• Choose an easier material

• Keep listening to it

Where can you find free listening materials?

• Paid subscription services

• Nowhere

• Google or other search engines

• Local library

What is a good strategy to ensure you stick to your listening plan?

• Skip days when busy

• Write it down and display it

• Do it at random times

• Only practice when you feel like it