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| Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite fluently. _ 1_ First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. The most important thing is to listen as often as possible. __2_ The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealMedia.com. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station. Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated (受阻)by limited understanding. __3__ Here is some of the advice I give my students: ●Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything. ●Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times. ● Do not translate everything into your native language. ● ___4__ Don't concentrate on details before you have understood the main ideas. ● Listen to something you enjoy. I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didn't understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion. _5_ Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I didn't pay much attention I could  usually understand what the speaker had said.A. But you can't follow a native English speaker at all! B. What should you do? C. But listening is a problem for most of the beginners! D. However, after several weeks, I got used to the new environment in Germany. E. So, what you need to do is to find listening resources. F. Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts. G. Listen for the general idea of the conversation. |