The self-study lessons in this section are written and organised by English level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). There are recordings of different situations and interactive exercises that practise the listening skills you need to do well in your studies, to get ahead at work and to communicate in English in your free time.
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A native speaker starts talking, and suddenly it’s like they’ve switched to a different language altogether. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
There are a few strange words and phrases, but they’ll all make more sense after three minutes of context.
Do you want to improve your English listening skills? What about your spelling, writing, and typing skills? Dictations can help in many ways. They even help you learn new vocabulary in context.
Their mobile-friendly modules also make it easy to learn on the go. Bid adieu to email embarrassment and hello to confident business English!
Yes, it’s tempting to jump straight into native English shows. But unless you’re already at an advanced level, you might find yourself struggling to keep up. When that happens, it’s natural to tune out – and miss all those valuable new words and phrases you could be learning.
Take time to listen carefully to a podcast and repeat everything the speaker says. This is the shadow technique.
In Koenig’s own words, Serial is “about the basics: love and death and justice and truth. All these big, big things.”
With clear explanations, engaging storytelling, and episodes around 20 minutes long, it’s the perfect way to improve your English while satisfying your curiosity.
The speakers you will hear source are of different nationalities and the recordings are designed to show how English is being used in the world today.
This gives you time to process what you’re hearing, jot down new vocabulary, and focus on pronunciation.
This will keep you engaged and challenged without feeling overwhelmed. You can also build listening skills by learning English with the help of TV series and talk shows.
Our em linha English classes feature lots of useful learning materials and activities to help you listen and respond with confidence in a safe and inclusive learning environment.
They cover lots of interesting topics, from everyday conversations to idioms and slang. Also, you can dive deeper with their study guides and interactive transcripts.
In a recent lesson, a Preply student practiced discussing learning strategies through guided conversation, focusing on describing how they use social media and reading for language development. They successfully explained their preferred methods using present tense structures.