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057: Extensive listening - good or bad?

057: Extensive listening - good or bad?

FromStoryLearning Podcast


057: Extensive listening - good or bad?

FromStoryLearning Podcast

ratings:
Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Oct 22, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Andy asks: "Is extensive listening effective?"
In this episode:

When listening to language too far above your level is unproductive
i+1 and why it matters
How the same podcast can be effective for beginners and advanced learners in different ways
Is it still worth listening to advanced audio even if it's too hard?

Specific tips:

Listen to one piece of audio many times over
Listen to things you're already familiar with

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

Episode 27 - How can I improve my listening comprehension
Language Learning Foundations video course
Spanish Short Stories for Beginners

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Released:
Oct 22, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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