🗣️Why You Understand English But Can’t Speak? Slow English for Fluency & Shadowing | Easy Podcast 02
🗣️Why You Understand English But Can’t Speak? Slow English for Fluency & Shadowing | Easy Podcast 02
Hi my friend. My name
is Jana, and I am from the United States.
Today I will talk to
you about a very important topic for learning English.
This topic will change
the way you learn this beautiful language.
I will explain why you
need to listen to English to really learn it.
Before we start, I want
to ask you a question.
You can leave a comment
to tell me which country you are watching from.
I am always excited to
know where English learners are from.
Maybe you are in
Brazil, or Japan, or India, or any other country.
Write in the comments
about your home country.
I love reading all your
messages. And now I will start my story.
When I started learning
English, I was fifteen years old.
I was in high school in
California. My English teacher was Mrs. Dupont.
She was very kind, but
her lessons were hard for me.
We spent a lot of time
studying grammar. We did many writing exercises.
We memorized lists of
words.
For three years, I
studied English this way.
I got good grades at
school. I knew many grammar rules.
I could write correct
sentences on paper.
But I had a big
problem. When I met an English speaker, I did not understand anything.
The words came very
fast. The sounds were different from what I imagined.
I felt lost and
frustrated. One day, something important happened.
My family decided to
spend a holiday in London.
I was very excited
because I would finally use my English.
On our first day in
London, we went to a cafe.
The waiter spoke to me
in English. He asked me what I wanted to order.
I did not understand
his question. He repeated it.
I still did not
understand. My face turned red.
I felt embarrassed and
sad. This experience changed my view about language learning.
I realized that knowing
grammar was not enough.
I understood that I
needed to train my ears.
I needed to get my
brain used to the sounds of English.
I needed to listen to a
lot of English to really learn the language.
After that trip to
London, I completely changed my way of learning.
I started listening to
English every day. I listened to simple podcasts during breakfast.
I listened to English
music in my car. I watched English videos before sleeping.
At the beginning, it
was hard. I did not understand much.
But I kept going
anyway. Little by little, my ears started to get used to it.
After one month, I
could hear more words.
After three months, I
could understand full sentences.
After six months, I
could follow a simple conversation.
It was amazing. My
English improved fast because of regular listening.
Now I will explain why
listening is important.
There are many
scientific and practical reasons. Each reason will help you understand why you
must listen to English every day.
The first reason is
about your brain. When you learn a new language, your brain needs to make new
connections.
These connections form
when you listen to the language many times.
Your brain starts to
recognize the sounds. It starts to find patterns.
It starts to understand
the music of the language. This takes time, but it is necessary.
Imagine your brain is
like a muscle. If you want strong muscles, you need to exercise regularly.
If you exercise once a
month, your muscles will not grow much.
But if you exercise
every day, you will get stronger.
It is the same with
your brain and language learning.
You need to listen to
English every day for your brain to grow.
The second reason is
about pronunciation.
English has sounds that
do not exist in your first language.
For example, the
English "th" sound is very different. The short "i" sound
as in "sit" is special.
Some vowel sounds like
in "cat" and "cut" are unique.
If you do not listen to
these sounds regularly, you will never say them correctly.
When I started
listening to English a lot, my pronunciation changed naturally.
I was not trying to
force the sounds.
My brain heard them so
much that it knew how to make them.
It was natural and
easy. My English friends noticed the improvement.
They told me my accent
got better. The third reason is about the rhythm of the language.
Every language has its
own rhythm. The rhythm of English is different from other languages.
In English, some words
are stressed and others are not.
This is called stress
and rhythm. For example, we say "I WANT to GO to the STORE."
The stressed words are
louder. Sentences have a specific rhythm.
If you only listen to
slow and artificial recordings, you will never understand real English.
You need to listen to
real conversations. You need to listen to English speakers talking at a normal
speed.
At first, it will seem
very fast. This is normal.
With time, your brain
will get used to it. You will start to hear the rhythm.
You will start to
follow conversations. The fourth reason is about vocabulary in context.
When you read a list of
words, you learn vocabulary alone.
You see the word
"apple" and you know what it means.
But you do not know how
to use it in a real sentence.
You do not know the
common expressions with it. When you listen to English, you learn vocabulary in
its natural context.
You hear sentences like
"I am going to buy some apples at the market."
You hear expressions
like "the apple of my eye."
You understand how
English speakers use words.
This kind of learning
is more effective and natural.
The fifth reason is
about listening comprehension.
This may be the most
obvious reason, but it is also the most important.
If you want to
understand English speakers when they talk, you need to practice listening.
You cannot learn to
swim by reading a book about it.
You need to get in the
water. You cannot learn to understand English by only reading texts.
You need to listen to
conversations. Many students can read English well and write correct sentences.
But when an English
speaker talks to them, they feel lost.
This happens because
they did not practice listening enough.
They did not train
their ears. They did not get their brains used to processing sound information
fast.
The sixth reason is
about confidence.
When you understand
what people say, you feel happy. You feel capable.
You want to join the
conversation.
You are not afraid.
This confidence is necessary to make progress in any language.
If you feel scared
every time someone speaks English to you, you will avoid conversations.
You will miss chances
to learn. When I started to understand English better through regular
listening, my confidence grew a lot.
I was no longer afraid
to talk with English speakers. I knew I would understand what they said.
This confidence helped
me progress faster.
I had more
conversations, and I made more progress.
Now I will give you
some practical tips. I will explain how you can listen to English every day.
I will show you that it
is easy, and that you can include listening in your daily life.
You do not need a lot
of free time. You can listen to English during your daily activities.
My first tip is to
listen to English during breakfast.
When you eat in the
morning, you can play a podcast or a video in English.
You do not need to
focus 100%. Just let the English flow into your ears.
Even if you understand
only 50%, that is very helpful.
Your brain is still
working. My second tip is to listen to English when you travel.
If you drive to work,
you can listen to English music or podcasts.
If you take the bus or
the metro, you can listen with headphones.
These travel times are
perfect for listening.
You are using time that
would have been wasted. My third tip is to listen to English while doing
housework.
When you cook, you can
listen to English.
When you clean the
house, you can listen to English.
When you wash clothes,
you can listen to English.
These activities do not
need much mental focus.
So you can listen at
the same time. My fourth tip is to listen to English before sleeping.
In the evening, when
you are in bed, you can listen to something calm in English.
It can be a simple
story or a relaxing podcast.
Your brain keeps
processing information even while you sleep.
This is a great time
for passive learning.
My fifth tip is to vary
your listening sources.
You should listen to
different types of content. You can listen to podcasts for beginners.
You can listen to
English music. You can watch videos about topics that interest you.
You can listen to simple audiobooks. You can watch movies or series with
English subtitles.
Variety is important because each type of content teaches you something
different.
Podcasts for beginners use simple vocabulary and speak slowly.
Music helps you remember phrases through the melody.
Videos about your hobbies teach you the specific vocabulary you care about.
Movies show you English in real life situations.
My sixth tip is to start with easy content.
Many students make a big mistake. They try to listen to things that are too
hard.
They want to watch English movies for adults when they are at beginner
level.
They feel frustrated because they understand nothing. They stop listening.
You need to be honest about your level. If you are a beginner, listen to
content for beginners.
There are many resources made just for learners.
These resources use simple vocabulary.
People speak slowly and clearly. You can understand most things.
You will feel good. You want to continue.
As your level goes up, you can slowly listen to harder content.
You can start watching normal English videos.
You can listen to podcasts about more complex topics.
But you need to take it step by step. You cannot skip any step.
My seventh tip is to not look up every unknown word.
Many students stop listening every time they hear a new word.
They look up the word in the dictionary. They lose track of the
conversation.
They feel frustrated. This is a bad way to listen.
When you listen, you just need to listen. Let the words flow.
If you do not understand a word, that is okay.
Often you can understand the general meaning from the context.
You will hear the word many times in different situations.
Little by little, you will understand its meaning naturally.
It is like children learning their mother tongue.
My eighth tip is to listen to the same thing many times.
Repetition is very powerful for learning.
When you listen to a podcast only once, you may understand sixty percent.
But if you listen to the same podcast three times, you will understand
eighty percent.
Each listening improves your understanding. I used to do this a lot when I
was learning English.
I would find a podcast I liked. I would listen to that episode on Monday.
I would listen to the same episode on Wednesday. I would listen to the same
episode again on Friday.
By the end of the week, I knew almost all the content.
The sentences became familiar. The vocabulary entered my memory naturally.
My ninth tip is to use subtitles wisely.
Subtitles can be helpful, but they can also be dangerous.
If you always watch videos with subtitles in your own language, you will not
make progress.
You will read the subtitles instead of listening to English.
Your ears will not get any exercise. The best way is to start without
subtitles.
Try to understand using only your ears. If that is too hard, you can add
English subtitles.
Yes, English, not your own language. English subtitles help you connect
sounds to written words.
You will learn how words are really pronounced. You will improve your
listening and reading skills at the same time.
My tenth tip is to be patient with yourself.
Listening is a skill that takes time to develop.
You will not understand everything right away. This is normal and okay.
All language learners go through this stage. You need to keep going even
when it is hard.
You need to believe in the process. When I started listening to English a
lot, I did not notice any progress in the first few weeks.
I asked myself if this method really worked.
But I kept going anyway. After one month, I started to notice changes.
The sounds became clearer. I recognized more words.
My understanding improved little by little. Now I will tell you about my
personal experience in more detail.
I will tell you how regular listening changed my English.
I want to show you that this method really works. I want to inspire you to
start today.
When I returned to the United States after my difficult trip to London, I
made a plan.
I decided to listen to English for at least one hour every day.
It seemed like a lot at first. But I found ways to include listening in my
routine.
In the morning, I listened for thirty minutes during breakfast and getting
ready.
In the evening, I listened for thirty minutes before sleeping.
At the beginning, I listened to a very simple podcast for beginners.
These podcasts covered basic topics. They used simple vocabulary.
The speakers talked slowly. I understood almost everything.
That gave me confidence. I felt good.
I wanted to continue. After two months of regular practice, I started to
notice something amazing.
I could understand conversations I could not understand before.
When my teacher spoke English in class, I could follow easily.
When I watched videos in English, I understood the general meaning.
My brain had gotten used to the sounds of English.
After four months, I decided to try harder content.
I started listening to regular English podcasts.
At first, it was a shock. People spoke much faster.
They used a lot of informal expressions. I did not understand everything.
But I understood enough to get the main idea.
It was encouraging. I kept listening to the harder podcasts.
Every day, my understanding improved.
After two months, I could understand about seventy percent of the content.
That was a big step forward. I felt proud of myself.
I realized my method was working. During this time, I also started watching
English TV series.
I watched them with English subtitles.
It was hard at first because I had to read and listen at the same time.
But this double exposure was very effective.
I saw how words were spelled. I heard how words were pronounced.
I was making important connections in my mind.
My favorite series was a comedy about a family in New York.
The dialogue was natural and funny. I watched this series three times from
beginning to end.
The first time, I focused on the subtitles to understand the story.
The second time, I tried to listen more and read less.
The third time, I understood almost everything just by listening.
After six months of intensive listening, something magical happened.
I had the chance to speak with an English student at my university.
Her name was Mary, and she was in an exchange program.
We talked for a full hour in English.
I understood everything she said. She understood me too.
It was my first real conversation in English in my life.
That conversation changed my life. I realized that I could now communicate
in English.
All my listening efforts had paid off. I was not studying grammar
intensively.
I was not doing many writing exercises. I was just listening to English
every day.
This simple method worked. Mary and I became friends.
We spoke English together several times a week.
She helped me improve my spoken English.
But most importantly, I understood everything she said.
My ears were trained. My brain processed English fast.
I could follow complex conversations about different topics.
Now I will talk to you about common mistakes that students make.
I will explain what you should not do. These tips will help you avoid making
mistakes.
And they will help you progress faster. The first mistake is listening only
during class.
Many students think that class time is enough.
They listen to their teacher for two or three hours a week.
They think this is enough. But it is not enough at all.
You need more exposure to the language.
You need to listen to English every day, not only during class.
The second mistake is listening only to academic content.
Some students listen only to recordings for exams.
These recordings are useful for test preparation.
But they are often artificial and boring. You also need to listen to natural
and interesting content.
You need to listen to things that interest you. Learning should be fun.
The third mistake is giving up too quickly. Many students try listening to
English for one week.
They see no immediate progress. They decide this method does not work for
them.
They give up. But listening is a skill that develops slowly.
You need to be patient. You need to continue for several months before
seeing clear results.
The fourth mistake is listening only to very easy content.
Some students stay at beginner level for too long.
They are afraid to try harder content. They stay in their comfort zone.
But you need to progress. After a few months at beginner level, you should
start listening to intermediate content.
You need to challenge yourself. The fifth mistake is listening without
attention.
Some students put English in the background.
They do something completely different. They do not pay attention to the
sounds.
This passive listening can help a little. But active listening is much more
effective.
You need to have moments where you really focus on what you are listening
to.
The sixth mistake is not varying accents. English is spoken in many
different countries.
English speakers from the USA have an accent. People from the UK have a
different accent.
Australians have another accent. People from India have their own accents.
You need to listen to different accents. This will help you understand all
English speakers, not just Americans.
The seventh mistake is being afraid of not understanding everything.
Many students feel frustrated when they do not understand every word.
They think they must understand everything. But even native speakers do not
always understand every word in a conversation.
The important thing is to understand the general meaning. You do not need to
understand every small detail.
Now I will tell you about the science behind listening.
I will explain what happens in your brain when you listen to a foreign
language.
This understanding will motivate you to keep practicing.
You will understand why listening is so powerful. When you listen to a
foreign language, many parts of your brain work together.
The first part is responsible for recognizing sounds.
It identifies the different phonemes. Phonemes are the basic sounds of a
language.
English has different phonemes from your first language.
Your brain needs to learn to recognize them. The second part of your brain
is responsible for processing language.
It takes the sounds and turns them into words. It understands the meaning of
words.
It analyzes sentence grammar. All this happens very fast, in parts of a
second.
But your brain needs training to become fast.
The third part of your brain is responsible for memory.
It stores the words and phrases you hear. The more you hear a word, the
easier it is to recognize it.
Repetition creates strong connections in your brain.
These connections make understanding more automatic.
Scientific studies show that regular exposure to a language makes physical
changes in your brain.
The neural connections become stronger. New connections form.
Your brain becomes more efficient at processing that language.
But this process takes time. You need to listen regularly for several
months.
Researchers also discovered that there is a critical period for learning
sounds.
Young children learn sounds easily. Their brains are very flexible.
But adults can also learn new sounds.
It simply requires more time and more exposure.
You need to listen a lot to train your adult brain.
Another interesting finding is about passive and active listening.
Passive listening, when English is in the background, has benefits.
It gets your brain used to the sounds and rhythm.
Active listening, when you focus hard, is much more powerful.
It creates stronger connections in your brain. Scientists recommend
combining both types of listening.
You can have moments of passive listening during your daily activities.
But you also need moments of active listening where you are really focused.
This mix is the most effective for learning.
Now I will give you some concrete resources. I will tell you exactly what to
listen to.
I will give you ideas for all levels. You can start today.
For complete beginners, I recommend listening to podcasts made just for
learners.
These podcasts use very simple vocabulary.
The speakers talk slowly and clearly. They repeat important words.
They explain expressions. You can understand almost everything.
You will feel satisfied. For beginners who are progressing, I recommend
listening to simple stories.
There are many children's audiobooks in English.
These stories use basic vocabulary.
They have easy plots to follow. The narration is clear.
You can understand the story even if you do not know all the words.
For intermediate level, I recommend listening to podcasts about topics that
interest you.
Do you like cooking? There is an English podcast about cooking.
Do you like sports? There is an English podcast about sports.
Do you like history? There is an English podcast about history.
When your topic interests you, you will be more motivated to listen.
I also recommend listening to English music.
Music is excellent for learning.
Melodies help you remember phrases. You can sing the songs.
You will improve your pronunciation. You will learn natural expressions.
Music makes learning fun. To find English music, you can use streaming
platforms.
You can create a playlist with your favorite English songs.
You can listen to this playlist every day. You will soon know the song words
by heart.
These words will enrich your vocabulary.
I also recommend watching English TV series.
Series are perfect for learning. Each episode lasts twenty to forty minutes.
That is not too long. You can watch one episode every day.
The characters come back in each episode. You will get used to their voices.
You will understand better with time. For series, I recommend starting with
comedy.
Comedy often uses simpler language.
The situations are easy to understand. Humor keeps you engaged.
You will have fun while learning. I also recommend listening to English
YouTube channels.
There are thousands of English channels covering every topic you can
imagine.
You can find channels about beauty, games, science, travel, cooking, and
many other topics.
Choose what interests you most. The advantage of YouTube videos is that you
can see the visuals at the same time.
Visuals help you understand the context. If someone talks about baking a
cake, you see the actions.
This strengthens your understanding. You learn vocabulary visually.
For advanced levels, I recommend listening to the news in English.
You can listen to English radio stations online.
You can watch English TV news programs. The news uses formal and precise
English.
This is excellent for improving your advanced level.
I also recommend listening to lectures and interviews in English.
You can find a lot of free content online. Lectures about academic or
professional topics help you develop sophisticated vocabulary.
Interviews with interesting people are engaging and enriching.
Now I will tell you about my listening schedule.
I will show you exactly how I organized my days.
You can copy this routine or adapt it to your own life.
The important thing is to find a system that works for you.
In the morning, I woke up at seven. During breakfast, I listened to an
English podcast.
It took about fifteen minutes. I did not do anything else.
I focused on listening. This was my active listening time of the day.
After breakfast, I got ready for university.
While I was brushing my teeth and getting dressed, I listened to English
music.
This was passive listening. I was not focusing much.
But my brain was still absorbing the sounds. On my way to university, I
listened to more English.
Sometimes I listened to a podcast. Sometimes I listened to an audiobook.
Sometimes I listened to music. I varied the content so I would not get
bored.
This time on the bus was perfect for listening. During the day at
university, I did not listen much to English.
My classes were in English. But during lunch, I sometimes watched a short
English video on my phone.
It only took five to ten minutes. But it was extra exposure.
In the evening, when I came home, I listened to English while doing
housework.
While preparing dinner, I listened to a podcast.
While cleaning my room, I listened to music.
These moments were perfect for passive listening. Before sleeping, I watched
an episode of an English series.
It was my favorite time of the day. I relaxed in bed with my computer.
I watched the episode with English subtitles.
I had a great time while learning. In total, I listened to English for about
two hours every day.
This may seem like a lot. But most of that time was passive listening during
other activities.
I did not need to set aside two specific hours for listening.
I included listening in my normal life. This routine changed my English.
After one year of regular practice, my level was completely different.
I understood almost everything I heard. I could follow complex
conversations.
I could watch English movies without subtitles.
My dream of mastering English was coming true.
Now I will tell you about the benefits beyond the language itself.
Listening to English regularly not only helps you learn the language.
It also brings you other important advantages. These advantages will improve
your life in general.
The first benefit is cultural. When you listen to English, you discover
English culture.
You learn how English speakers think. You understand their values.
You discover their sense of humor. You explore their history.
You become more open and tolerant. You appreciate the diversity of the
world.
I discovered a lot about English culture through listening.
I learned about the importance of humor in everyday English life.
I understood why English speakers love small talk.
I discovered regional traditions. I explored English history through
podcasts.
All of this enriched my life. The second benefit is cognitive.
Scientific studies show that learning a language improves your mind.
It strengthens your memory. It improves your concentration.
It develops your problem solving skills.
It makes your mind more flexible and adaptable.
These benefits stay with you for life.
The third benefit is social. When you speak English, you can communicate
with millions of people around the world.
English is spoken on every continent. You can make friends with English
speakers.
You can travel to English speaking countries. You can discover new
perspectives. You expand your social circle.
Thanks to my English, I made friends from Australia, Canada, the UK, and the
USA.
I had amazing conversations with people from different cultures.
I learned a lot from these friendships.
My life became richer and more exciting.
The fourth benefit is professional. English is an important language in the
business world.
Many international organizations use it.
If you speak English, you will have more job opportunities.
You can work in different countries. You can get jobs with better pay.
You will stand out from other candidates. The fifth benefit is personal.
Learning a language grows your confidence.
You will realize you can do hard things.
You will develop persistence. You will learn to be patient with yourself.
You will become more resilient when facing challenges. These qualities help
you in all areas of your life.
Now I will answer some common questions. These questions often appear in the
comments on my videos.
I will give you clear and practical answers. The first question is how much
time you should spend every day listening to English.
The answer depends on your goals and your level.
If you are a beginner and want to progress fast, I recommend at least one
hour every day.
If you have less time, thirty minutes every day may be enough.
The important thing is consistency. The second question is whether passive
listening is enough.
The answer is no. Passive listening has benefits, but it is not enough
alone.
You also need moments of active listening. You need to really focus on what
you hear.
Combining both types of listening is the best approach.
The third question is how long it takes to see results.
The answer varies from person to person. Some people see progress after a
few weeks.
Others need several months. In general, you can expect to see significant
improvements after three to six months of regular listening.
The fourth question is whether you can learn through listening alone.
The answer is that listening is very important, but it is not enough alone.
You also need to practice reading, writing, and speaking.
A balanced approach is best. But listening should be at the top of your
priorities.
The fifth question is what type of content is best.
The answer is that the best content is what interests you.
If you feel bored, you will not continue. You need to find content you
really enjoy.
This can be podcasts about your hobbies, music you like, or entertaining
series.
The sixth question is whether you should use subtitles.
The answer is that subtitles can be helpful, but you need to use them
correctly.
Avoid subtitles in your own language. Use English subtitles instead.
And also try watching without subtitles to really train your ears.
The seventh question is how to stay motivated.
The answer is to make learning fun.
Choose content you enjoy. Celebrate your small progress.
Find friends who are also learning English. Join communities online.
Keep your goals in mind. Remember why you want to learn English.
Now I will give you a challenge. I want you to start today.
I want you to commit to listening to English every day for the next thirty
days.
It is a thirty day challenge. You can do it.
I believe in you. Here are the rules of the challenge.
You must listen to at least fifteen minutes of English every day.
You can listen to more if you want, but the minimum is fifteen minutes.
You must listen to content that matches your level.
Do not punish yourself if you miss a day. Just continue the next day.
At the end of thirty days, I want you to think about your progress.
I want you to notice the differences. Maybe you understand more words.
Maybe you recognize sounds better. Maybe you feel more comfortable with
English.
These small steps forward are important and meaningful.
If you succeed in this thirty day challenge, you can continue for sixty
days.
Then you can continue for ninety days. Little by little, daily listening
will become a habit.
You will not need to force it anymore. It will be as natural as brushing
your teeth.
I want you to know that you are not alone in this journey.
Millions of people around the world are learning English.
Many of them use listening as their main method.
They have succeeded. You can succeed too.
You have everything you need to learn this beautiful language. Remember that
learning a language is a marathon, not a sprint.
You will not become fluent in one month. But if you practice regularly for
several months, you will see amazing changes.
Your English will improve. Your understanding will grow.
You will be able to communicate with English speakers.
I remember when I was in your place. I remember the frustration of not
understanding.
I remember the embarrassment in London. I remember the feeling of failure.
But I also remember the moment everything clicked. I remember my first
successful conversation in English.
I remember the joy I felt. This joy can be yours too.
You just need to start. You just need to make the decision to listen to
English every day.
You just need to be patient and persistent.
The results will come. I promise you that.
I have seen hundreds of students succeed with this method.
Now I will close this video. I hope I have succeeded in convincing you of
the importance of listening.
I hope you now understand why you need to listen to English to learn it.
It is not optional. It is necessary and essential.
Your brain needs to hear English regularly.
Your ears need to get used to the sounds. You need to develop your listening
comprehension.
You need to learn vocabulary in context.
You need to immerse yourself in the language. Daily listening is the key to
your success.
I encourage you to start today. Do not put it off until tomorrow.
Do not say you will start next week. Start now.
Find a podcast for beginners. Find an English song.
Find a short video. Listen for fifteen minutes.
Take the first step. Every day you wait is a day lost.
Every day you practice is a day gained. Your future self will thank you.
After six months, you will look back and be proud of yourself.
You will realize how much progress you have made. You will be happy you
started today.
Do not forget to leave a comment to tell me which country you are watching
from.
I love reading your messages. I am happy to know that people from all over
the world are learning English.
We form a big community of learners. We support each other.
You can also tell me in the comments what type of content you will listen
to.
Will you listen to podcasts? Music?
Series? I am excited to know your choices.
Maybe your comment will inspire others.
I wish you good luck in your English learning journey.
I believe in you. You can do it.
You will succeed. English is a beautiful language, and you have made the
right decision to learn it.
Keep listening. Keep practicing.
Keep improving. Thank you my friend for reading until the end.
Thank you for your interest. Thank you for your trust.
I am happy that I could share my experience with you.
I hope my advice helps you. I hope you will write to me in a few months and
tell me that your English has improved thanks to listening.
Never give up. Even when it is hard.
Even when you do not understand. Even when you feel frustrated.
Keep going anyway. Persistence is the key.
The people who succeed in learning a language are simply those who never
give up.
I will close with one last thought. Learning English will change your life.
It will open doors for you. It will create opportunities.
It will bring you friendships. It will enrich your travels.
It will grow your mind. All of this starts with listening.
All of this starts today. So put on your headphones.
Find English content. Press play.
Listen. Let the sounds enter your ears.
Let your brain absorb the language. Do this every day.
In a few months, you will speak English. You will live your dream.
Good luck my friend. See you soon in the comments.
Keep listening. Keep learning.
Keep growing. English is waiting for you.
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