027: How can I improve my listening comprehension?

027: How can I improve my listening comprehension?

Max asks: "How can I improve my listening comprehension?"

In this episode:
  • Three reasons you might not understand a native speaker:
  1. You don’t know the words
  2. You can’t distinguish the individual words (whether you know them or not)
  3. You understand the individual words, but you still don’t understand what they’re trying to say
  • A simple process for using textbook dialogues for improving your listening skills
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047: How to you maintain your level in multiple languages

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046: Can I learn Afrikaans with my friend?

046: Can I learn Afrikaans with my friend?

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