تدريب Shadowing: English Listening Practice You Actually Need | 40 Minutes of Real English Listening Practice (B1–B2) - تعلم التحدث بالإنجليزية عبر الفيديو
جارٍ إنشاء الدرس...
1
Hello, hello, hello!
2
Welcome back, everyone!
3
Hi everyone!
4
We are so happy you are here today!
5
So, let me ask you something.
6
Do you study English every day, but still feel confused when you listen to real English?
7
Oh yes!
8
Like, you understand the words in your book, but then a native speaker talks and you think, wait, what did they say?
9
Exactly!
10
You are not alone.
11
So many learners feel this way.
12
And today, we are going to fix that.
13
Yes.
14
Today we are talking about the English listening practice you actually need.
15
Not the boring kind, the real kind.
16
We will share real tips, real conversation, and real English that you can use in your daily life.
17
So stay with us until the end, because we have something really special for you today.
18
Trust me, by the end of this video, your English listening will feel so much better.
19
Are you ready?
20
Let's go.
21
Okay, Alice, let's start with the big question.
22
Why is English listening so hard for so many people?
23
Oh, that is such a good question, David.
24
I think the number one reason is speed.
25
Native speakers talk very fast.
26
Yes, native speakers do not talk like a robot.
27
They don't say, Hello, how are you?
28
They say, Hey, how you doing?
29
Huh, right.
30
And when I first heard that, I thought, is that even English?
31
I know.
32
And that is a real problem for learners.
33
They study English in school.
34
They learn the grammar.
35
They learn the vocabulary.
36
But then they hear real English and boom.
37
It sounds like a completely different language.
38
Exactly.
39
And I think another reason is we are afraid.
40
We are afraid of not understanding.
41
So we get nervous.
42
And when we get nervous, our brain stops working properly.
43
Oh, that is so true.
44
Nervousness is a big enemy of listening.
45
When you are nervous, even simple words start to sound strange.
46
Yes.
47
I remember once I was talking to a native speaker and they said, what's up?
48
And I thought, what is up?
49
Up where?
50
In the sky?
51
Oh no. So what did you say?
52
I said, the sky?
53
And they laughed and I wanted to disappear.
54
Oh, Alice, that is so funny.
55
But actually, that is a very common mistake.
56
Because what's up is not a question about the sky.
57
It means, how are you?
58
Or how are things going?
59
Exactly.
60
And now I know that, but the first time I heard it, I had no idea.
61
So this is a very important point.
62
Learners, listen carefully.
63
One big reason English listening is hard is because native speakers use informal language, short phrases, and contractions.
64
Contractions, yes.
65
Like, I am becomes I'm, do not becomes don't, I will becomes I'll.
66
And when you are listening, these contractions can be very confusing, because they sound very different from how you read them in a book.
67
Right.
68
In a book, you see, I am going, but in real life, you hear, I'm gonna.
69
Gonna.
70
Yes, that is another big one.
71
Going to becomes gonna in spoken English.
72
Want to becomes wanna.
73
Got to becomes gotta.
74
Okay, let's say those again slowly.
75
This is important.
76
Ready?
77
Ready.
78
Going to becomes gonna.
79
Like, I'm gonna eat lunch.
80
That means I am going to eat lunch.
81
Great.
82
Want to becomes wanna.
83
Like, do you wanna watch a movie?
84
That means do you want to watch a movie?
85
And got to becomes gotta.
86
Like, I gotta go now.
87
That means I have got to go now.
88
Or simply, I need to go now.
89
Perfect.
90
And learners, don't worry.
91
You don't have to use these words, but you need to understand them because native speakers use them all the time.
92
All the time.
93
Every single day.
94
In movies, in TV shows, in conversations, in podcasts.
95
So the more you hear them, the more natural they will feel.
96
And soon, you will understand them without even thinking.
97
Exactly.
98
Practice is the key.
99
And that is what this video is all about.
100
So let's talk about the second reason listening is hard.
101
Alice, what do you think?
102
I think another big reason is accent.
103
Not all English sounds the same.
104
American English sounds different from British English.
105
And Australian English sounds different from both.
106
Oh yes, the accent difference is real.
107
I remember the first time I heard an Australian person speak.
108
I thought, is that English?
109
Are they speaking English right now?
110
I felt the same way.
111
The Australian accent is very strong, and they use different words too.
112
That's right.
113
In American English, we say elevator.
114
In British English, they say lift.
115
Same thing, different word.
116
Or in American English, you say apartment.
117
In British English, they say flat.
118
Exactly.
119
So if you only learn one type of English, and then you hear another type, it can be very confusing.
120
So what should learners do?
121
My advice is this.
122
Start with one accent.
123
Get comfortable with it.
124
Then slowly expose yourself to other accents.
125
Don't try to learn everything at the same time.
126
That is very smart advice, David.
127
One step at a time.
128
One step at a time.
129
And remember, even native English speakers sometimes have trouble understanding other accents.
130
That makes me feel better, actually.
131
Me too.
132
Okay, so now let's talk about something very important.
133
The difference between active listening and passive listening.
134
Oh, this is really important.
135
I think a lot of learners don't know about this.
136
So let me explain.
137
Passive listening is when you have English playing in the background, like music.
138
You hear it, but you are not really paying attention.
139
Like when you put on an English podcast while you are cooking dinner, and the podcast is playing, but your mind is thinking about what vegetables to cut next.
140
Exactly!
141
That is passive listening, and it has some benefits.
142
You get used to the sounds of English.
143
Your ears start to feel comfortable with English.
144
But… But it is not enough by itself.
145
If you only do passive listening, your progress will be very, very slow.
146
Okay, so what is active listening?
147
Active listening is when you focus completely.
148
You are not doing anything else.
149
You are sitting down, you are focused, you are really trying to understand every word, every sentence, every idea.
150
So it's like your ears and your brain are both working together at the same time.
151
Exactly.
152
Your ears and your brain are both fully on.
153
You are engaged, you are participating.
154
Even if you are just listening, your brain is very active.
155
And what are some examples of active listening practice?
156
Great question.
157
Here are some examples.
158
Number one, listen to a short audio, maybe two or three minutes, then pause and try to say what you heard in your own words.
159
Like a summary.
160
Yes, a short summary.
161
You don't have to remember every word, just the main ideas.
162
What were they talking about?
163
What was the important message?
164
I love that.
165
It really makes your brain work.
166
Number two, listen and write.
167
This is called dictation.
168
You listen to English and you try to write exactly what you hear.
169
Oh, dictation.
170
Yes, that is very good practice because you have to understand every single word.
171
Exactly.
172
It is hard, but it is very, very effective.
173
And when you finish, you can check your answers and see which parts were difficult for you.
174
And those difficult parts, those are the things you need to practice more.
175
Exactly.
176
You find your weak points and then you work on them.
177
What is number three?
178
Number three is listen and repeat, or what teachers call shadowing.
179
Oh, shadowing.
180
Can you explain what that is?
181
Because I think some people don't know. Of course.
182
Shadowing is when you listen to English, and then you immediately try to say the same words, at the same speed, with the same rhythm, with the same pronunciation.
183
Like you become the shadow of the speaker.
184
Yes, exactly.
185
You follow them like a shadow.
186
And this is incredible for improving your pronunciation and your listening at the same time.
187
Two benefits at once.
188
I love it.
189
And the great thing about shadowing is you start to feel how English sounds naturally.
190
The rhythm, the stress, which words are strong, which words are soft.
191
Because English has a very specific rhythm, right?
192
Yes.
193
This is called stress -timed rhythm.
194
In English, some words are stressed.
195
They are louder and longer.
196
And some words are unstressed.
197
They are softer and shorter.
198
Can you give an example?
199
Sure.
200
Let's take this sentence.
201
I want to go to the store.
202
Okay.
203
Now the stressed words are want, go, and store.
204
Those are the important words, the words you really need to hear.
205
And the unstressed words are I, to, to, and the.
206
Those are softer.
207
Exactly.
208
So in real speech, it sounds like this, I want to go to the store.
209
You see?
210
Want to becomes wanna, because those words are unstressed and they blend together.
211
That is so interesting.
212
So that's why it sounds so fast, because the unstressed words are almost invisible.
213
Yes, that is a perfect way to say it.
214
The unstressed words are almost invisible in fast speech.
215
But when you know this, you stop trying to hear every single word, and you focus on the stressed words, the important ones.
216
That is a game changer, really.
217
It is.
218
And this is something that textbooks often don't teach you.
219
But native speakers do this naturally, every time they speak.
220
So learners, remember this.
221
You don't need to hear every single word.
222
Focus on the stressed words, the important words, and you will understand so much more.
223
Perfect advice, Alice.
224
Okay, so now let's talk about habits.
225
Because practicing one time is not enough.
226
You need to practice every day, even for just a short time.
227
I agree so much.
228
Consistency is more important than time.
229
10 minutes every day is better than two hours one time per week.
230
Exactly.
231
10 minutes every day.
232
That is all you need.
233
If you do that consistently, your English will improve so much.
234
So what are some daily habits that really work?
235
Okay, let's talk about them one by one.
236
Habit number one, morning English.
237
Oh, I do this.
238
Tell me more.
239
So the idea is simple.
240
Every morning when you wake up, you listen to some English before you check your phone, before you watch the news in your own language.
241
Just 10 minutes of English listening.
242
And why in the morning?
243
Because in the morning, your brain is fresh.
244
It is ready to absorb information.
245
It is like a clean sponge.
246
And whatever you put in a clean sponge, it absorbs very quickly.
247
Oh, I love that image.
248
A clean sponge.
249
Your brain in the morning is like a clean sponge.
250
Yes.
251
So use that time wisely.
252
Listen to a short English podcast, like this one.
253
Or listen to an English audiobook.
254
Or just watch a short YouTube video in English.
255
And I think it also helps you start the day in English mode.
256
Your brain is already thinking in English from the beginning of the day.
257
That is so true.
258
You start the day in English mode.
259
And it helps you stay focused on learning throughout the day.
260
What is habit number two?
261
Habit number two?
262
English while you do something else.
263
Oh, like multitasking.
264
Yes, but smart multitasking.
265
So, for example, when you are washing dishes, put on an English podcast.
266
When you are going for a walk, listen to English audiobook.
267
When you are driving to work, listen to English radio or an English show.
268
So you are using the time that would be empty time.
269
Exactly.
270
Dead time.
271
Wasted time.
272
You turn it into English learning time without adding any extra time to your schedule.
273
That is so smart.
274
Because a lot of people say, I don't have time to learn English.
275
But actually, they do have time.
276
They just don't use it well.
277
Exactly.
278
You have time.
279
You just need to use it better.
280
And this is the perfect way.
281
You don't have to sit down and study.
282
You just listen while you live your life.
283
And this is more like passive listening, right?
284
Because you are doing something else at the same time.
285
Yes, this is passive listening, which we said is not enough by itself, but it is still very valuable.
286
It keeps English in your environment.
287
It keeps your ears connected to the language.
288
So combine it with active listening, right?
289
Exactly.
290
Do your active listening in the morning when your brain is fresh
291
and do your passive listening during the day while you are busy with other things.
292
That is a perfect system.
293
And habit number three, English at night, or what I call English wind down.
294
Oh, I like the sound of that, English wind down.
295
So at night, before you go to sleep, instead of scrolling on your phone, you listen to soft, slow English,
296
like a calm podcast or a slow audiobook or a simple bedtime story in English.
297
And your brain keeps processing it while you sleep.
298
Yes, studies show that the brain continues to process information while we sleep.
299
So if you listen to English right before bed, your brain might keep working on it while you sleep.
300
Wow, that means you can learn English in your sleep.
301
Kind of.
302
Kind of.
303
I mean, you can't become fluent just by sleeping, but the information you heard right before bed, your brain does continue to organize and remember it.
304
That is really fascinating.
305
So three habits, morning English, English while you do things, and English wind down at night.
306
That is it.
307
Simple, but very powerful.
308
I love this.
309
And these are things that anyone can do, even busy people.
310
Especially busy people.
311
All right, let's talk about something very practical.
312
What should you actually listen to?
313
What types of content are best for improving your English listening?
314
Yes, because there is so much content out there.
315
It can be overwhelming.
316
Where do you even start?
317
I know.
318
It can feel like you are standing in front of a giant ocean and you don't know which direction to swim.
319
Ha, that is exactly what it feels like.
320
So let me break it down, and I will organize it by level, because what is good for a beginner is different from what is good for an intermediate learner.
321
Good idea.
322
Let's start with beginners.
323
Okay.
324
For beginners, A1 to A2 level, the best content is slow, simple, and repetition.
325
Repetition is your friend.
326
Repetition means hearing the same things many times?
327
Yes.
328
Hearing the same vocabulary, the same grammar patterns, the same sentence structures, over and over until they feel completely natural.
329
So what kind of content is like that?
330
For beginners, I recommend slow English podcasts like this one, English learning YouTube channels, simple children's stories in English,
331
and English learning apps that have audio.
332
Children's stories.
333
That might sound embarrassing for adults, but it actually makes sense, right?
334
It makes total sense.
335
Think about it.
336
Children's stories use very simple vocabulary, very short sentences, very clear pronunciation, and they often repeat the same words and phrases.
337
It is actually perfect for beginners.
338
And nobody has to know you are listening to children's stories.
339
Ha ha.
340
Ha ha ha.
341
Exactly.
342
Your secret is safe with us.
343
Okay, what about intermediate learners?
344
B1 to B2?
345
For intermediate learners, you can start to challenge yourself more.
346
You can listen to real podcasts that are made for native speakers, but start with topics you already know and enjoy.
347
Oh, that is interesting.
348
Why topics you already know?
349
Because when you already know the topic, you can use that knowledge to help you understand.
350
Even if you don't understand every word, you can use context clues.
351
You can guess what they are talking about.
352
That makes so much sense.
353
Like if you love cooking, listen to a cooking podcast in English.
354
Even if your English is not perfect, you understand cooking, so you can follow along better.
355
Exactly.
356
Use your interests to your advantage.
357
Love sports?
358
Listen to sports podcasts.
359
Love fashion?
360
Listen to fashion podcasts.
361
Love technology?
362
Listen to tech podcasts.
363
English becomes more fun when it's about things you love.
364
100%.
365
And when you enjoy what you are listening to, you listen longer.
366
And the longer you listen, the more you improve.
367
So it becomes a positive cycle.
368
You enjoy it, you listen more, you improve more, and then you enjoy it even more.
369
Exactly.
370
A positive cycle.
371
And for upper intermediate learners, B2 and above, you can start watching real English TV shows, real English movies, real English news.
372
Without subtitles?
373
Okay, here's my advice on subtitles.
374
Start with English subtitles, not your native language.
375
English subtitles.
376
This way, your ears and your eyes are both working in English.
377
Ah, that is smart.
378
Because if you use subtitles in your own language, your brain just reads.
379
It stops listening.
380
Exactly.
381
Your brain is lazy.
382
If it can read in your native language, it will.
383
And then you stop practicing listening.
384
So always use English subtitles, not your native language subtitles.
385
Yes.
386
And then, as you get better and more comfortable, try turning off the subtitles completely.
387
That sounds terrifying.
388
I know, but here's a tip.
389
Don't try to understand everything.
390
Just try to understand the main idea, the general meaning.
391
Don't stress about every single word.
392
That is good advice, because sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves.
393
We feel like we need to understand every single word, and when we don't, we feel like failures.
394
Right, and that pressure actually makes it harder to understand, because you are stressed.
395
And a stressed brain doesn't work as well as a relaxed brain.
396
So relax, breathe, and just try to understand the big picture.
397
That's it.
398
Just the big picture.
399
The details will come with time and practice.
400
Okay, this part is really important.
401
We are going to talk about connected speech.
402
This is one of the biggest secrets to understanding fast English.
403
Oh yes, connected speech.
404
I remember when I first learned about this, it was like a light went on in my brain.
405
Everything suddenly made more sense.
406
Ha!
407
That is a great way to describe it.
408
A light going on.
409
So, let me explain.
410
In English, when people talk naturally, they don't say each word separately.
411
They connect words together.
412
They link them.
413
So, the words sort of blend into each other?
414
Exactly.
415
They blend.
416
And this blending is called connected speech.
417
And it is why fast English is so hard to understand.
418
Because the words don't sound the way they look on paper.
419
Can you give some examples?
420
Absolutely.
421
Let's start with linking.
422
Linking is when the last sound of one word connects to the first sound of the next word.
423
Okay.
424
So, for example, turn it off.
425
Now, slowly, that is turn it off.
426
Three separate words.
427
But in fast speech, it sounds like turn it off.
428
All connected.
429
Wow, turn it off.
430
Let me try.
431
Turn it off.
432
Turn it off.
433
Oh, I can hear it.
434
That really does sound different.
435
Yes.
436
And once you know this, you start to hear the connection.
437
Let's try another one.
438
Pick it up.
439
Slowly.
440
Pick it up.
441
In fast speech, pick it up.
442
Pick it up.
443
That sounds so funny, but I understand it now.
444
Yes.
445
And this is why learners sometimes feel like native speakers are speaking a different language, because the words blend together and sound completely different.
446
So what is the second feature of connected speech?
447
The second one is called elision.
448
This is when a sound disappears in fast speech.
449
A sound just disappears?
450
Yes.
451
For example, next day.
452
In slow speech, next day.
453
But in fast speech, the T often disappears.
454
It sounds like next day.
455
Next day?
456
So native speakers are just skipping sounds?
457
Yes, all the time.
458
Another example, last night.
459
In fast speech, it often sounds like last night.
460
The T disappears.
461
Okay, so one tip for learners.
462
When you hear a word that doesn't sound quite right, maybe a sound is missing, and you have to figure out what the full word is.
463
Exactly.
464
Use context.
465
If someone says last night, you know they mean last night, because the context makes sense.
466
Context is so important in listening.
467
It really is.
468
And the third feature is called assimilation.
469
This is when one sound changes because of the sound next to it.
470
Oh, that sounds complicated.
471
It sounds complicated, but let me give you a simple example.
472
Don't you.
473
In slow speech, don't you.
474
But in fast speech, the T and Y blend together and become a ch sound.
475
So it sounds like don'tcha.
476
Don'tcha?
477
Like, don't you know?
478
That means don't you know?
479
Yes, exactly.
480
Don'tcha is don't you.
481
And similarly, did you becomes didcha.
482
Would you becomes wouldcha.
483
Oh, wow.
484
Would you like some coffee?
485
That means would you like some coffee?
486
Perfect, Alice.
487
You got it.
488
Okay, so learners, let's review.
489
Three features of connected speech.
490
Number one, linking.
491
Words connect together.
492
Number two, elision.
493
Sounds disappear.
494
Number three, assimilation.
495
Sounds change.
496
Perfect summary.
497
And remember, you don't need to use these features yourself, but you need to recognize them when you hear them so you can understand fast speech.
498
And the best way to practice is to listen to natural, real English as much as possible, so that these features start to feel familiar.
499
Exactly.
500
Your ears need practice, just like your muscles.
501
The more you use them, the stronger they get.
502
Okay, now we are going to do something really fun.
503
We are going to go through some very common English phrases, phrases that you will hear in real life, in movies, and conversations.
504
And these are phrases that textbooks sometimes forget to teach you.
505
Exactly.
506
So let's start.
507
Alice, you ready?
508
Ready.
509
Okay.
510
First phrase, I'm good.
511
Simple.
512
That means I'm fine or I'm okay.
513
Yes.
514
But wait, it also has another meaning.
515
If someone offers you something and you say I'm good, it means no thank you, I don't need anything.
516
Oh, so if someone says, do you want more coffee?
517
And you say, I'm good.
518
That means, no, thank you.
519
I have enough.
520
Exactly.
521
I'm good equals no, thank you.
522
I'm fine.
523
Learners, remember that.
524
Because if you don't know this, you might think the person is just saying they feel okay, but they are actually declining something.
525
Good to know.
526
Okay, next phrase.
527
Next phrase, hang on.
528
Oh, hang on.
529
What does that mean?
530
Hang on means wait a moment or wait a second.
531
Like, hang on, let me check my phone.
532
That means wait a moment, let me check my phone.
533
Oh, and sometimes people say hang on a second or hang on a minute.
534
Yes, and they all mean the same thing, just wait.
535
So if someone says hang on to you, don't worry.
536
They are just asking you to wait for a short time.
537
Got it.
538
Next phrase.
539
Next phrase, my bad.
540
My bad.
541
I love this one.
542
This is so informal.
543
Yes.
544
My bad is very informal.
545
It means, my mistake, or I'm sorry, that was my fault.
546
So if you accidentally bump into someone, you might say, oh, my bad.
547
That means, oh, I'm sorry, that was my mistake.
548
Exactly.
549
Short, quick, informal apology.
550
Very common in American English.
551
What about British English?
552
In British English, you might hear, sorry about that, more often.
553
But my bad is becoming more common everywhere because of social media and movies.
554
Okay, next phrase.
555
It's on me.
556
Oh, it's on me.
557
Does that mean something is on top of the person?
558
No. It's on me means I will pay for this.
559
Like, don't worry, lunch is on me.
560
That means, don't worry, I will pay for lunch.
561
Oh, so if your friend says it's on me, that means free food.
562
Yes, free food.
563
So say thank you quickly before they change their mind.
564
I will.
565
Okay, next phrase.
566
What do you say?
567
What do I say? About what?
568
No, Alice.
569
The phrase, what do you say, means, what do you think?
570
Or, do you agree?
571
Or, are you interested?
572
Oh, so if someone says, let's go to the beach tomorrow, what do you say?
573
They are asking for your opinion or agreement.
574
Exactly.
575
It is a very friendly and casual way to ask for someone's response or opinion.
576
That is nice and easier to say than, what do you think about this idea?
577
Much easier.
578
Now let's do a few more.
579
That makes sense.
580
Oh, I use this one a lot.
581
That makes sense means I understand or that is logical.
582
Yes, and it is a very useful phrase in conversations.
583
When someone explains something to you and you want to show you understand, you say, that makes sense.
584
It's like saying, okay, I get it now, but more formal sounding, even though it's actually casual.
585
Exactly.
586
And another similar one, I see what you mean.
587
This means I understand your point.
588
Oh yes, I see what you mean.
589
That is a very natural and polite way to say you understand someone.
590
And it shows respect.
591
It shows you are listening.
592
It shows you are paying attention.
593
Which is so important in a real conversation.
594
People love to feel heard.
595
They really do.
596
Okay, one more for now.
597
No worries.
598
No worries.
599
I love this phrase.
600
It is so relaxed and positive.
601
No worries means it's okay, or don't worry about it, or no problem.
602
Like if someone apologizes to you and you say, no worries, that means it's fine, don't worry.
603
It is very popular in Australian English especially, but now everyone uses it.
604
Everywhere, all over the English -speaking world.
605
Very casual and very friendly.
606
So, Lineners, these are phrases that will make your English sound more natural and more real.
607
Practice them, use them, make them part of your vocabulary.
608
And the more you hear them in context, the more natural they will feel.
609
Okay, now let's talk about one of the most popular and enjoyable ways to practice English listening, TV shows and movies.
610
Oh yes, a lot of people love this, because it is entertainment and learning at the same time.
611
Exactly, but there is a right way and a wrong way to use TV shows for learning, and many people do it the wrong way.
612
Really?
613
What is the wrong way?
614
The wrong way is you just sit and watch a movie with subtitles in your native language.
615
You enjoy the story, but you are not really improving your English listening.
616
Because your brain is reading the translation, not listening to the English.
617
Exactly.
618
Your brain takes the easy path.
619
It reads the translation and stops trying to understand the English.
620
So what is the right way?
621
The right way is what I call active watching.
622
Let me explain how to do it.
623
Yes, please.
624
Step 1.
625
Choose a show or movie that is not too difficult something where the English is relatively clear, not too much slang, not too fast.
626
What kind of shows are good for this?
627
Great question.
628
For beginners to intermediate learners, I recommend shows where people talk clearly and the situations are easy to understand,
629
like sitcoms, situation comedies, because the situations are normal, everyday life, not complicated plots.
630
Oh, like shows about friends, family, work, everyday situations.
631
Exactly.
632
Those everyday situations help you understand the context, and the humor is often simple and visual.
633
So even if you miss some words, you can still understand what is funny.
634
Okay, step two.
635
Step two, watch a short clip, maybe two or three minutes, with English subtitles.
636
English subtitles, not native language subtitles.
637
Correct.
638
Watch once with English subtitles, focus on listening, but use the subtitles to check what you hear.
639
So the subtitles are like a safety net not your main support.
640
Yes, exactly.
641
A safety net.
642
You are trying to hear the words.
643
The subtitles just confirm what you heard.
644
And step three.
645
Step three.
646
Watch the same clip again.
647
This time, no subtitles.
648
Oh, that is scary.
649
I know.
650
But after watching with subtitles first, it's not so scary because you already know what they are saying.
651
So now you can focus on how they say it.
652
The rhythm, the intonation, the pronunciation.
653
Oh, that is clever first you understand what, then you focus on how.
654
Exactly.
655
And step four, choose one phrase or expression you heard that you want to remember.
656
Write it down, say it out loud, try to use it in a sentence.
657
So from every clip, you learn at least one new phrase.
658
That is a great habit.
659
Every day, one new phrase.
660
After one month, you have 30 new phrases.
661
After one year, 365 new phrases.
662
Wow, that adds up quickly.
663
It does.
664
And these are not phrases from a textbook.
665
These are real phrases from real situations, which makes them much easier to remember.
666
And much more useful in real conversations.
667
One hundred percent.
668
Because language and context sticks much better in your brain than language on a list.
669
That is so true.
670
I always remember vocabulary better when I learn it in a story or a situation.
671
We all do.
672
Our brains are built for stories, not for lists.
673
Okay, here is something that every English learner needs.
674
What do you do when you don't understand?
675
Oh yes, because this happens to everyone, even to advanced learners.
676
Even to native speakers sometimes.
677
Ha!
678
Ha!
679
That is true.
680
So what are the strategies?
681
Strategy number one.
682
Don't panic and don't stop.
683
Don't panic.
684
That sounds simple, but it is actually very hard.
685
I know, it is hard.
686
Because when we don't understand something, our first reaction is panic.
687
We think, oh no, I missed it, I don't understand, what is happening?
688
And then we focus on the panic instead of the listening, and we miss even more.
689
Exactly.
690
A moment of panic can make you miss the next five sentences.
691
So the first rule is breathe, stay calm, and keep listening.
692
Even if you miss something?
693
Yes, because even if you missed one thing, the conversation will continue, and often the speaker will explain it again, or the context will become clear.
694
Ah, yes.
695
Sometimes if you just keep listening, the meaning becomes clear from what comes after.
696
Exactly.
697
Context is your best friend.
698
The words around the confusing part can help you understand it.
699
Okay, strategy number two?
700
Strategy number two.
701
Use your knowledge of the world, not just your English knowledge.
702
Oh, that is interesting.
703
Can you explain more?
704
Sure.
705
So, when you listen to someone speak English, you are not starting from zero.
706
You have knowledge.
707
You know things about life, about the world, about people.
708
Use that knowledge to help you understand.
709
Like, if someone is talking about a restaurant, even if I don't understand every word, I know about restaurants.
710
I know what happens there.
711
So I can use that knowledge to… to guess the meaning.
712
Exactly.
713
This is called using background knowledge or prior knowledge, and it is incredibly powerful.
714
So English listening is not just about English.
715
It is about thinking.
716
Yes.
717
Listening is an active thinking process.
718
You are always guessing, predicting, checking, even if you don't realize it.
719
That is so fascinating.
720
OK, strategy three?
721
Strategy three, ask for clarification.
722
If you are in a real conversation and you don't understand something, it is okay to ask.
723
But sometimes people feel embarrassed to ask.
724
I know, but you should never feel embarrassed.
725
Asking for clarification is a sign of intelligence.
726
It shows you want to understand correctly.
727
And native speakers ask for clarification too, all the time.
728
All the time.
729
So here are some very useful phrases for asking for clarification.
730
Yes, please share them.
731
Number one.
732
Sorry, could you repeat that?
733
This is very polite.
734
Right.
735
You are asking the person to say the same thing again.
736
Simple and polite.
737
Good.
738
Number two.
739
Sorry, I didn't quite catch that.
740
This means I didn't hear you clearly.
741
I didn't quite catch that.
742
Oh, I didn't catch that.
743
That is a nice phrase, because catch here means to hear and understand.
744
Exactly.
745
Like catching a ball.
746
If the ball comes too fast, you can't catch it.
747
Same with words.
748
If they come too fast, you can't catch them.
749
I love that.
750
OK, what else?
751
What do you mean by that?
752
This is when you heard the words, but you didn't understand the meaning.
753
So it is different from, could you repeat that?
754
Could you repeat that is about hearing.
755
What do you mean is about understanding.
756
Perfect distinction, Alice.
757
You are absolutely right.
758
Hearing and understanding are two different things.
759
You can hear the words, but not understand the meaning.
760
Or you can understand the words, but not understand the intention.
761
Right.
762
Like when someone says something that is sarcastic.
763
You might hear the words perfectly, but if you don't understand the sarcasm, you might misunderstand the meaning completely.
764
Oh, sarcasm.
765
That is so hard to understand in another language.
766
It really is, because sarcasm is when you say the opposite of what you mean, and you need to understand tone and context to get it.
767
Like if someone says, oh great, it's raining again, and they don't actually think the rain is great, they are being sarcastic.
768
Yes, they are actually annoyed, but they say great because they are sarcastic.
769
And if you don't catch the tone, you might think they are happy about the rain.
770
Ha, English can be so tricky.
771
It can, but also very fun once you understand it.
772
Okay, we talked a little about accents earlier, but I want to go deeper, because accents are such a big challenge for learners.
773
Yes, and I think a lot of learners are afraid to admit that they struggle with accents.
774
Right.
775
They feel like, I should understand everything.
776
Why don't I understand this person?
777
But the truth is, it's completely normal to find some accents more difficult than others.
778
Even native speakers do.
779
Absolutely.
780
Okay, so let me talk about the main English accents and give some tips for each one.
781
Great.
782
First, American English.
783
This is probably the most common accent that learners study.
784
It is often taught in schools and used in textbooks.
785
And it is the accent you hear most in Hollywood movies and American TV shows.
786
Right.
787
American English is generally quite clear.
788
The R sound is always pronounced, like car, bird, hear.
789
You always hear the R.
790
Whereas in British English, the R is sometimes silent, like car might sound like ca.
791
Exactly.
792
In British English, especially what they call received pronunciation, or RP, The R at the end of words is often silent.
793
Car equals ca.
794
Doctor equals doctor.
795
Water equals wada.
796
Oh, that is why British English sometimes sounds so elegant and smooth.
797
Yes, that's a good way to describe it.
798
And British English also has many different regional accents within it.
799
Like London English sounds different from Northern England English.
800
And then there is Scottish English and Irish English and Welsh English.
801
Yes, the UK has so many accents, it is amazing.
802
A person from London and a person from Scotland can sound completely different, even though they are both from the same country.
803
And for learners, this can be very confusing.
804
Very confusing.
805
But here is my advice.
806
Don't try to learn all accents at once.
807
Start with one.
808
Get comfortable with it.
809
Then slowly expose yourself to others.
810
And remember that with enough exposure, all accents start to feel more familiar.
811
Exactly.
812
I remember the first time I heard a strong Scottish accent.
813
I thought I needed subtitles.
814
But now, after watching Scottish TV shows and listening to Scottish music, I find it much easier.
815
Oh, that is a great point.
816
Listening to music in an accent can also help.
817
It can.
818
Music is a wonderful way to get used to an accent.
819
Because in music, words are slower, and the melody helps you predict what is coming.
820
And you can listen to the same song hundreds of times without getting bored.
821
That's very true.
822
You would never re -read the same textbook page hundreds of times, but you will listen to your favorite song hundreds of times without thinking twice.
823
So use music to your advantage.
824
Listen to English songs.
825
Try to understand the lyrics.
826
Look up the words if you need to.
827
And now let's talk briefly about Australian English, because this is one that many learners find very challenging.
828
Oh, Australian English is so interesting and so different.
829
It is.
830
One feature of Australian English is what they call the Australian vowel shift.
831
Vowels sound different.
832
Like in Australian English, today might sound like to die.
833
Mate might sound like might.
834
Good day, mate.
835
Yes, good day is short for good day.
836
And Australians use mate to mean friend.
837
Good day, mate is a very classic Australian greeting.
838
And Australians also shorten a lot of words, right?
839
Yes.
840
Australians love to shorten words.
841
Breakfast becomes brekkie.
842
Afternoon becomes arvo.
843
Service station, a gas station, becomes servo.
844
Ha, servo.
845
That is so creative.
846
I love it.
847
It is a very fun feature of Australian English.
848
But if you don't know these shortened words, it can be very confusing.
849
So learners, when you listen to different accents, be patient with yourself.
850
It takes time, but it gets easier.
851
I promise.
852
I promise too.
853
And the most important thing is to keep listening.
854
Variety is good.
855
The more accents you hear, the more flexible your listening becomes.
856
Okay, we have reached part 10.
857
This is one of my favorite parts.
858
We are going to practice real conversation scenarios.
859
Oh yes, this is where we really practice.
860
Are you ready, learners?
861
So we are going to role play some real life situations.
862
And as we talk, try to follow along.
863
Try to understand every word and pause the video if you need to.
864
Let's do scenario one, ordering food at a cafe.
865
Perfect.
866
I'll be the customer.
867
Alice, you be the cafe worker.
868
Okay, ready.
869
Hello, can I get a coffee, please?
870
Sure.
871
What size would you like?
872
Small, medium, or large?
873
Um, medium, please.
874
And can I get that with oat milk? Of course.
875
Anything else for you today?
876
Actually, yes.
877
Can I also get a blueberry muffin?
878
Absolutely.
879
That will be $5 .50.
880
Will that be cash or card?
881
Card, please.
882
Great.
883
Your order will be ready in about five minutes.
884
Can I get a name for the order?
885
It's David.
886
Perfect, David.
887
I'll call your name when it's ready.
888
Thank you so much.
889
Enjoy your day.
890
Okay, pause.
891
Learners, let's look at some key phrases from that conversation.
892
Yes.
893
First, can I get?
894
This is a very common way to order something.
895
Can I get a coffee, please?
896
Can I get a muffin?
897
It is more casual than I would like.
898
Both are correct, but can I get is more natural in an everyday cafe.
899
And will that be cash or card?
900
This is asking about your payment method.
901
Cash means physical money.
902
Card means a credit card or debit card.
903
And the worker said absolutely.
904
This is a very enthusiastic and friendly way to say yes.
905
Very common in customer service in America.
906
Great.
907
Okay, let's do scenario two.
908
This one is a phone call.
909
Phone calls are so important to practice because you can't see the person.
910
You only have the voice.
911
I'll be calling David.
912
Ring, ring.
913
Hello.
914
Hi, David.
915
It's Alice.
916
Am I calling at a bad time?
917
Oh, Alice.
918
Hi.
919
No, it's a great time.
920
What's up?
921
I just wanted to check.
922
Are we still on for dinner tonight?
923
Oh, yes, absolutely.
924
Seven o 'clock, right?
925
Yes, seven o 'clock.
926
I'm just going to be about 10 minutes late.
927
Sorry about that.
928
No worries at all.
929
I'll grab a table and wait for you.
930
Perfect.
931
See you soon.
932
See you then.
933
Bye.
934
Bye.
935
Okay, great.
936
Let's look at the key phrases.
937
Am I calling at a bad time?
938
This is a very polite phrase.
939
You use it to check if the other person is free to talk.
940
If someone is busy, they might say, Actually, I'm in a meeting.
941
Can I call you back later?
942
And call you back means to call someone again later.
943
And are we still on for dinner?
944
This means is the plan still happening?
945
Are we still going?
946
On here means happening or confirmed.
947
Oh, I love that phrase.
948
Are we still on?
949
Very natural and very common.
950
And I'll grab a table.
951
Grab here doesn't mean physically grab.
952
It means get or take.
953
Like, I'll grab a coffee before the meeting means I'll get a coffee before the meeting.
954
Grab in English is used like get in informal language.
955
Grab a seat, grab a bite to eat, grab a coffee.
956
All very natural, everyday phrases.
957
Practice them, learners.
958
Okay, one more scenario.
959
Scenario three, asking for directions.
960
Great.
961
I'm a tourist.
962
Alice, you are a local person.
963
Okay.
964
Excuse me, sorry to bother you.
965
Do you know where the nearest subway station is? Of course.
966
So you're going to walk straight down the street.
967
Then you'll see a big traffic light.
968
Turn left there.
969
Turn left at the traffic light.
970
Got it.
971
Then just keep walking about two or three minutes and you'll see the station on your right.
972
You can't miss it.
973
There's a big blue sign.
974
On my right blue sign.
975
That sounds easy.
976
And how long does it take to walk there?
977
From here, I'd say about five to seven minutes.
978
Great.
979
Thank you so much.
980
You've been so helpful.
981
No problem at all.
982
Have a great day.
983
You too.
984
Bye.
985
Okay useful phrases.
986
Excuse me, sorry to bother you.
987
This is a polite way to get someone's attention.
988
Excuse me, sorry to bother you.
989
This is a polite way to get someone's attention.
990
Walk straight down this street.
991
Straight here means go in a straight line.
992
Don't turn, just go forward.
993
And you can't miss it.
994
Oh, I love this phrase.
995
It means it is so obvious, so easy to see that you will definitely find it.
996
You won't be confused.
997
Right.
998
You can't miss it means it is very easy to see.
999
It is obvious.
1000
A very reassuring thing to say to someone who has lost.
1001
And I'd say about five to seven minutes.
1002
I'd say is short for I would say.
1003
It is used when you are giving an estimate, not an exact answer, a guess.
1004
Very natural.
1005
Very common.
1006
Practice these phrases, learners.
1007
Wow, what a journey today.
1008
We covered so much.
1009
Alice, can you do a quick recap?
1010
Absolutely.
1011
Okay, today we talked about why English listening is so hard.
1012
We learned about active and passive listening.
1013
We talked about daily listening habits.
1014
We discussed the best types of content.
1015
We explored connected speech.
1016
We learned common everyday phrases.
1017
We talked about using TV shows and movies.
1018
We discussed strategies for when you don't understand.
1019
We explored different accents and we practiced mill conversation scenarios.
1020
Wow, that is a lot of content.
1021
It really is, but I hope it was helpful and not too overwhelming.
1022
And remember learners, you don't have to do everything at once.
1023
Take it one step at a time, one habit at a time, one phrase at a time.
1024
Consistency is the secret.
1025
A little bit every day.
1026
That is all it takes.
1027
And be patient with yourself.
1028
Learning a language takes time.
1029
There are good days and hard days.
1030
Both are normal.
1031
And on the hard days, remember why you started.
1032
Remember your goal.
1033
Maybe you want to travel.
1034
Maybe you want a better job.
1035
Maybe you just want to watch your favorite English show without subtitles.
1036
That is a very valid goal.
1037
Very valid.
1038
Whatever your reason is, it is a good reason.
1039
Keep going.
1040
Don't give up.
1041
We believe in you.
1042
We really do.
1043
Every single one of you who is watching this video and trying to improve your English, you are doing something amazing.
1044
You are taking action, and that is the most important step.
1045
Now, before we go, we want to ask you something, and we really want to hear your answer.
1046
Yes, here is today's question for the comments.
1047
Ready?
1048
Tell us in the comments, what is the biggest challenge you face when listening to English?
1049
Is it the speed, the accents, the vocabulary, or something else?
1050
We read every single comment, and we love hearing from you.
1051
Your answers help us make better videos for you.
1052
And if this video helped you today, even just a little bit, please give us a thumbs up.
1053
It really helps our channel grow.
1054
And it tells us that you want more content like this.
1055
And if you haven't subscribed yet, please subscribe right now.
1056
We upload new English learning videos regularly, and you don't want to miss them.
1057
We have so many more amazing topics coming up.
1058
Topics that will help your English listening, speaking, vocabulary, and confidence.
1059
So hit that subscribe button and hit the bell icon too, so you get notified every time we upload.
1060
All right, everyone.
1061
Thank you so much for spending this time with us today.
1062
It really means a lot.
1063
We hope you enjoyed it.
1064
We hope you learned something new, and we hope you come back very soon.
1065
Keep practicing, keep listening, keep speaking, and remember… Your English is getting better every single day, even when it doesn't feel like it.
1066
Even when it doesn't feel like it.
1067
That is so true, though.
1068
Take care, everyone.
1069
We will see you in the next video.
1070
See you next time.
1071
Bye -bye.
1072
Bye.
📺 نفس القناة
A21
Day 1: Present Simple | Master all the English Tenses in 12 days
KidsTeens+2
B11
Stop Thinking Start Talking | Easy English Podcast for Conversation Practice B1 | Daily Life English
TeensHigh School Students+2
A21
Day 2: Speak English in 30 Days | 100 Most Common English Words Used in Daily Life
KidsTeens+2
B21
100 Daily Routine English Sentences | Slow Listening & Speaking Practice (B1-B2)
TeensHigh School Students+2
B11
Improve Your English Just by Listening | 40 Minutes of Real English Listening Practice (A2-B1)
TeensHigh School Students+2
B2Talk About Social Anxiety in English | Easy English Conversation | B1-B2 English Podcast
High School StudentsUniversity Students+2
B23
40 Minutes of Real English Listening Practice for B1-B2 | Improve Your English Just by Listening
High School StudentsUniversity Students+2
B13
The Secret to Explaining Your Opinions in English | English Podcast For Daily Conversations
High School StudentsUniversity Students+4
B22
How to Stay Motivated Every Day | Intermediate English Conversation Podcast(B1-B2)
University StudentsBusiness English+2
B22
The Most Common English Questions (And Perfect Answers) | 35-Minute Real English Podcast (B1-B2)
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B23
Full English Conversation for Travel Practice | Learn Airport English (B1-B2)
TeensHigh School Students+2
A22
Day 1: Speak English in 30 Days | How to Introduce Yourself in English Confidently
KidsTeens+2
B13
Don't Waste Your Time Learning English Like This!
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B21
Day 5: American English vs British English — Key Differences | English Listening Practice (B1–B2)
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B13
Morning Routine To Improve Your English | Easy English Podcast for Conversation Practice B1
High School StudentsUniversity Students+2
A21
Learn English at the Restaurant 🍕 | Easy Conversation for Beginners
KidsTeens+3
B22
Life Lessons Everyone Learns Too Late | Learn English Through Conversation (B1-B2)
University StudentsBusiness English+2
B29
Improve Your English Just by Listening | 40 Minutes of Real English Listening Practice (B1–B2)
High School StudentsUniversity Students+2
B220
30 Minutes of Real English Conversation You'll Actually Use (A2-B2)
High School StudentsUniversity Students+2
B24
Improve Your English Just by Listening | 40 Minutes of Real English Listening Practice(B1–B2)
High School StudentsUniversity Students+2
✨ فيديو موصى به
B2274 جمل
English Podcast for Easy ESL Conversation in Daily Life | Don’t Waste Your Life | Learn English
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B21
249 جمل
9.9k
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B22
526 جمل
What You Practice, You Become | Intermediate English Listening Practice (B1-B2)
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B23
214 جمل
B1 B2 English Listening Practice Podcast ｜The Big Mistakes that Stop You from Learning English
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B11
346 جمل
15 Better Ways to Say "I Don't Know" in English (Sound Fluent & Confident!)
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B1120 جمل
Improve Your English Speaking With Me (No Speaking Partner Needed) | Shadowing Speaking Practice
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B29
132 جمل
How to improve your English speaking and listening FAST & Overcome speaking anxiety!
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B22
217 جمل
Why English is SO Hard to Learn!
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B22
299 جمل
Improve Your English Just by Listening (Smart Listening Method) | Easy English Podcast | B1–B2
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B13
792 جمل
English Podcast For Learning English | Real English Conversation Practice Speak English On The Spot
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
B1230 جمل
Train Your Mouth to Speak English Naturally | Daily 15-Minute Speaking Practice
High School StudentsUniversity Students+3
الانطباعات الأولى
مرحبًا بكم في رحلة تعلم اللغة الإنجليزية! إحدى النقاط القوية في الفيديو هي أنه يقدم محادثات حقيقية توضح كيفية تحدث الناطقين الأصليين. الكثير من المتعلمين يواجهون صعوبة في فهم الإنجليزية الحقيقية، وهذا الفيديو يسد هذه الفجوة. إنه مثالي للمتعلمين من مستوى B1 إلى B2، حيث يقدم لهم فرصة للاستماع إلى محادثات طبيعية دون تعقيد. من خلال الاستماع إلى هذه المحادثات، يمكنك تحسين مهارات الاستماع لديك وتطوير نطقك بطريقة ممتعة.
تحليل الجمل
- الجملة: "Hey, how you doing?"
- الجملة: "What’s up?"
- الجملة: "Do you study English every day?"
هذه الجملة تظهر كيفية تحدث الناس في الحياة اليومية. بدلاً من استخدام العبارة الرسمية "Hello, how are you?"، نجد أسلوباً أكثر عفوية.
هذه عبارة شائعة جداً بين الناطقين الأصليين وتظهر كيف يمكن أن تكون المحادثة غير رسمية ومريحة. فهم هذه التعبيرات يساعدك في تفاعل أفضل مع الآخرين.
هذا السؤال يعكس مدى أهمية الممارسة اليومية. إنه يشجع المتعلمين على ممارسة اللغة بشكل منتظم لتعزيز مهاراتهم.
روتين الممارسة
لتحسين مهارات الاستماع والنطق لديك، يمكنك اتباع طريقة التظليل في الإنجليزية. إليك خطوات بسيطة يمكنك اتباعها:
- شغّل الفيديو واستمع إلى المحادثة بعناية.
- اختر جملة أو مقطع قصير تريد العمل عليه.
- كرر الجملة بعد المتحدث بنفس زمنه ونبرته، ثم سجّل صوتك.
- استمع إلى تسجيلك وقارن نطقك بنطق الناطق الأصلي.
بهذه الطريقة، ستتمكن من تحسين النطق باللغة الإنجليزية بسرعة. تذكر أن الممارسة المستمرة هي المفتاح. استخدم الفيديو كوسيلة لتعلم الإنجليزية عبر الفيديو وتطبيق ما تعلمته في المحادثات اليومية.
ما هي تقنية التظليل الصوتي؟
التظليل الصوتي (Shadowing) تقنية تعلم لغة مدعومة علمياً، طُورت أصلاً لتدريب المترجمين الفوريين المحترفين. الطريقة بسيطة لكنها قوية: تستمع لصوت إنجليزي أصلي وتكرره فوراً بصوت عالٍ — كظل يتبع المتحدث بتأخير 1-2 ثانية. تُظهر الأبحاث تحسناً كبيراً في دقة النطق والتنغيم والإيقاع وربط الأصوات والاستماع والطلاقة.