ENGLISH LISTENING COMPREHENSION EXERCISES
SPELLING PRACTICE
Our new spelling section, designed for intermediate/advanced students, as well as for anyone else looking to improve their spelling skills. Like most of our listening comprehension tests, standard American English pronunciation is used.
ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Not sure about how some English words are pronounced? Our oral comprehension section will help you practice understanding spoken (American) English. The exercises are designed to be helpful to students of all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). Good luck! :)
Improving your listening comprehension can be super rewarding - whether you're learning a new language, prepping for exams, or just trying to be a better communicator. Here are some tried-and-true strategies:
1. Everyday practice
• Listen daily
Exposure is key. Even 10-15 minutes a day helps. Podcasts, audiobooks, YouTube videos, or radio stations in your target language are great.
• Active istening vs. passive listening
Active: Sit down, focus, and try to understand every word. Take notes.
Passive: Play audio while doing other things. Your brain still absorbs patterns and rhythm.
2. Tactical approaches
• Use subtitled videos
Start with subtitles in your native language (if you're new), then switch to subtitles in the target language. Eventually try no subtitles at all.
• Shadowing technique
Listen and repeat what you hear instantly, mimicking pronunciation, tone, and speed. It trains both your ear and speaking muscles.
• Chunking
Break audio into short chunks (5-10 seconds), replay and repeat until you understand.
3. Bonus tips
• Slow down audio: Most players let you reduce speed to 0.75x or 0.5x—helps catch details.
• Repeat often: Repetition is your friend. Re-listen to the same clip over days.
• Mix accents: Train your ear with different speakers, dialects, and styles.
