Lestining:
First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening comprehension is probably the most difficult task (noun=exercise, job) for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. So, now you know you are not alone....! OK. The most important thing is to listen, and that means as often as possible. The next step is to find listening resources. This is where the Internet really comes in handy (idiom = to be useful) as a tool for English students. Here are some suggestions for interesting listening selections:
- CBC Podcasts
- Listen to All Things Considered news stories on NPR
- Listen to the BBC.
Also, here are good materials for listening from English for Everyone's website:
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Friday - October 05, 2012 ESL Podcast 831 – Not the Marrying Kind   Download Podcast Some men don’t like the idea of getting married. Find out how to avoid dating one in this episode. Tags: Relationships |
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Wednesday - October 03, 2012 English Café 366 Download Podcast Topics: Ask an American: Saving the space program; point versus period versus dot; using “no” with a verb; all the same Tags: English Café |
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Monday - October 01, 2012 ESL Podcast 830 – Donating to a Thrift Store Download Podcast Give away what you don’t need to help others. Find out more on this episode. Tags: Daily Life |
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Friday - September 28, 2012 ESL Podcast 829 – Having a Barbecue Download Podcast Enjoy some good times and good cooking at a barbecue in this episode. Tags: Dining |
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Wednesday - September 26, 2012 English Café 365 Download Podcast Topics: Movies - King Kong; Famous Americans - Lance Armstrong; its sounds versus it sounds as if; acting versus pretending; gobbledygook Tags: English Café |
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Monday - September 24, 2012 ESL Podcast 828 – Important Business Contacts Download Podcast Are you connected to the powerful and influential people in your industry? If not, listen to this episode to find out how important it is. Tags: Business |
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Friday - September 21, 2012 ESL Podcast 827 – Fad Dieting Download Podcast Have you heard of the newest, most popular diet in the world? Find out what it is by listening to this episode. Tags: Health/Medicine |
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Wednesday - September 19, 2012 English Café 364 Download Podcast Topics: The O.J. Simpson Trial; to major versus to graduate; to pry; technically versus practically Tags: English Café |
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Monday - September 17, 2012 ESL Podcast 826 – Shopping for a Used Car Download Podcast Question: What can be more fun than buying a used car? Answer: Almost anything. Find out why in this episode. Tags: Transportation |
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Friday - September 14, 2012 ESL Podcast 825 – Political Advertising Download Podcast American elections have lots of political advertising. Learn why that’s not always a good thing in this episode. Tags: Daily Life |