I'M WORKING ON MY LISTENING

 This topic focuses on improving listening skills, a critical part of language learning. Students will learn how to describe their efforts to practice listening in English, using strategies such as listening to music, podcasts, watching movies, or having conversations. This topic also emphasizes the present continuous tense to talk about ongoing actions.

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Grammar: Present Continuous Tense (Review)

• Form:

  • Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing)
    Example: "I am working on my listening."
  • Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb(-ing)
    Example: "I am not practicing my listening skills right now."
  • Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb(-ing)?
    Example: "Are you improving your listening by watching English movies?"

• Usage:

  • The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or around the current time.
    Example: "He is listening to a podcast at the moment."

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Vocabulary:

1. Listening skills – the ability to understand spoken language
2. Practice – to perform an activity regularly to improve at it
3. Audio lessons – learning sessions focused on listening to sounds or speech
4. Podcast – a digital audio file available for listening online
5. Subtitle – text that appears on a screen to translate or transcribe speech
6. Comprehension – understanding what you hear
7. Accent – the way in which people from a particular area or country pronounce words
8. Dictation – listening to someone speak and writing down what they say
9. Transcription – converting spoken language into written text
10. Fluent – able to speak and understand a language easily

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Useful Expressions:

1. "I’m practicing my listening skills with podcasts."
2. "I watch movies with subtitles to improve my listening."
3. "She is working on her accent by listening to native speakers."
4. "We are improving our listening by watching English shows."
5. "He’s using audio lessons to get better at listening."
6. "I listen to English music to learn new words."
7. "They are doing dictation exercises to practice listening."
8. "Are you listening to English conversations to improve comprehension?"
9. "I’m trying to understand different accents by watching interviews."
10. "We are learning to transcribe spoken English in our class."

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Sentences:

1. I’m working on my listening by watching English videos.
2. She is practicing her listening skills with podcasts.
3. We are trying to improve our listening comprehension by listening to music.
4. He is listening to the radio to become more fluent in English.
5. I’m using audio lessons to understand native speakers better.
6. They are watching shows with subtitles to work on their listening.
7. I’m practicing dictation to improve my listening accuracy.
8. We are doing listening exercises every morning.
9. Are you listening to podcasts to get better at English?
10. He is learning new words by listening to audiobooks.

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Questions and Answers:

1. Q: How are you improving your listening skills?
   A: I’m listening to podcasts every day.

2. Q: Are you using subtitles to help with your listening?
   A: Yes, I watch English movies with subtitles.

3. Q: What do you listen to when you practice English?
   A: I usually listen to music and podcasts.

4. Q: How often do you practice your listening?
   A: I practice listening to English for an hour every day.

5. Q: Are you finding it easier to understand native speakers?
   A: Yes, I’m starting to understand different accents better.

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Conversation:

Emma: Hey, how are you working on your listening skills in English?
Liam: I’ve been listening to a lot of podcasts recently. It really helps with comprehension.
Emma: That’s great! I watch TV shows with English subtitles. It helps me follow along.
Liam: That’s a good idea! Are you finding it easier to understand now?
Emma: Yes, I’m getting better at recognizing different accents, especially American and British ones.
Liam: That’s awesome. I’m also trying to practice by doing dictation exercises.
Emma: Dictation? That sounds hard. How does it help?
Liam: It forces me to really focus on every word, and it’s improving my accuracy a lot. You should try it!
Emma: I will! Thanks for the tip!

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Reading:

How to Improve Your Listening Skills

Improving listening skills is an essential part of becoming fluent in any language. There are many ways to practice and get better at understanding spoken English. Some learners like to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. These are great tools because they allow you to hear native speakers in natural conversation. Others prefer watching movies or TV shows with subtitles. This can help you match the words you hear with the text on the screen.

Another excellent practice is dictation. When you listen to someone speak and write down what they say, you train yourself to pay attention to every detail. Music is another fun way to practice listening. By listening to songs in English, you can learn new vocabulary and practice pronunciation. No matter which method you choose, consistency is key. The more you listen, the more fluent and confident you will become in English.