LISTENING & UNDERSTANDING in 3 Easy Steps
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- "Help! I don't understand." Many English language students have problems listening and feel embarrassed. Do you find yourself struggling to understand native English speakers? Do they sometimes speak too fast or use words you do not know? Do phone conversations make you nervous? You are not alone! You can say goodbye to embarassement because in this lesson, I will teach you THREE STEPS you can follow to help you become a better listener and develop confidence when listening to others. I will also teach you some helpful expressions to use in these situations. Watch the video, and you will start having better English conversations immediately! Test your understanding with the quiz at www.engvid.com/...
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Hello. My name is Emma, and in today's video, I am going to teach you how to be a better listener. I'm going to teach you three steps, which will really, really help you with your listening.
So before I teach you how to be a better listener, I want you to think about: What kind of listener are you? Okay? So, I have, here, a question. I want you to imagine this. You're talking to somebody, an English speaker, and you don't understand what they're saying. Okay? You have no idea. I don't understand what they're saying. What do you do? Okay? Here are your choices. Do you: A) look scared? A lot of students do this. Do you: B) Nod and pretend you understand? Nod and say: "I understand", but you really don't understand; you have no idea? C) Are you honest? Do you say: "I'm sorry. I don't understand"? Or, D) Do you say: "I don't understand", and you ask the person to write down what they're saying? Okay?
So, which one do you do? Do you look scared, do you nod and pretend you understand when you don't? Do you say: "I don't understand" or do you say: "I don't understand" and ask them to write it down? Maybe you do multiple things. Okay? Which one do you think is the best thing to do? If you said: D or C, you are correct. Okay? Now, there is a little bit of a difference between C and D. It's mainly that D, we use some sort of listening strategy. I'm going to teach you some very, very good strategies you can use, which will help you be a better listener.
Okay, so if you don't understand something, very first thing you should do is show you don't understand. Okay? You should really let the person know you don't understand. There's nothing to be embarrassed about. We all have times where we don't understand what somebody is saying, but we really do want to know, so it's very important you let the person know that you don't understand.
So, here are a couple of different ways we can say that. The first one: "I didn't catch that.", "I'm sorry, I didn't catch that." This means the exact same thing as: "I don't understand." So you can say: "I don't understand." or "I didn't catch that." You can also say: "I'm sorry I don't understand." One thing a lot of students say, but it's not a good thing to say: "I no understand." Okay? This: "I no understand", I hear many students say it. This, wrong. Okay? So you can either say: "I didn't catch that.", "I'm sorry I don't understand.", but you cannot say: "I no understand." That one is bad English. Okay, so that's the first step.
The second step is using a strategy. Okay? So what do I mean by this? When you use a strategy, you're pretty much asking somebody to help you out in a different way. You're asking somebody to do something to help you understand. So, this is an excellent expression, very polite. All of these start with: "Could you please". You can ask the person: "Could you please write it down?" Okay? So: "I'm sorry I didn't catch that. Could you please write it down?" Some... For some people, when they read it, it's easier than listening to it.
You can also ask somebody to repeat what they're saying. "Could you please repeat that?" Okay? That means: "Could you please say it again?" A lot of English speakers and also me, myself included, sometimes we speak too fast. So, it's perfectly okay if you say politely: "Could you please speak more slowly?" Maybe the problem is the person who's speaking is talking way too fast. So just a nice, friendly reminder: "Could you please speak more slowly?"
And finally, the fourth strategy: "Could you please say it in a different way?" This one is very useful because sometimes when you say to an English speaker: "I don't understand", they keep saying the same thing the exact same way, and that's not helpful. Sometimes you really need to hear it in different words, so it's also a great idea to ask the person: "Could you please say it in a different way?" Okay? So these are the first two steps. First, show you don't understand; second, use a strategy. Now let's look at the third step.
Emma, I sincerely want to thank you for your help. I didn't go to any classes or courses what so ever. Within 30 days and 48 hours of work each week (by work I don't mean studying), I accomplish overall band score of 7. You're the person who helped me achieve this result! YOU ARE THE GREATEST, ONCE AGAIN THANKS :))!!!
Emma, thank you for give great clues to save a conversation. And also, today I learnt that "get" is used to say "understand", sometimes I had seen this word "get" in this context, but I had could not which meaning in this way. thank you lots
Excellent presentation. Very clear, concise and informative. Thank you, Emma.
Thanks, Emma Ma'am for your efforts and also for giving quizzes on every topic on your website. I really appreciate that❤❤
She is the first native English speaker that I've ever heard who speaks very clearly.
hitman me too
I agree with you, and she speaks calmly.
same here
Hola
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Emma, you are doing great job. More English speakers difficult to understand what's there are telling.but your pronouncing very clear.I have been following your lessons for several years.thanks your job.
Teacher, you are wonderful, you are helping me in my goal, learn english alone, you are my lifemate in this mission.Thank you very much.
I'm a native English speaker and I'm not even sure how I ended up on your channel, but I actually like your videos. I tried to learn French and I was so confused I had to drop it because it was bringing my GPA down. If my teacher had been more like you I would probably have stayed in the class.
There is a nice way to improve the language Mrs. Anna
So, you're doing a good job. Thank you for it.
Who's Anna?
I think u didn't catch her name. She is Emma
I am as beginner really like the way you explain this method, very clear, slow i can understand what you mean, you are doing great Emma.
Hi, Emma. Your videos are great. Now, just as a suggestion, what about a video on the differences between Canadian and American pronunciations? Just an idea.
Congrats!!
Thank you for the lessons and tutorials
I got my IELTS result yesterday.
Speaking: 8.0
Reading: 7:0
Listening: 8:0
Writing: 7.5
Overall: 7.5
Thank you so much, I liked this class. I think I can't understand when a native speaker talks with a lot of prepositions, prepositions are difficult for a lot of reasons and I can't' explain it all in this comment.
Thank you teacher, you are my best teacher because i understands what you talking about voice is so clear thank you so much, and i wish you success
Thank you very much miss anna for yor beatefull way ..
i prefer D because; if I don't understand something I will not pretend to my professor or to my friends like I know it all . I will keep on asking till I understand what I am trying to. understand what i need to to understand. great one . Emma.
You are my sweet teacher, You one of the best teacher, l have ever had
Really you are best teacher I have ever see .because before i watch your video I didn't understand English listening. But right am very proud to have teacher like u thnk you😍
i"d like that everybody speak like emma , this kind of acent and the speed is easy to understand.
I adore the way you teach English for non-native English learners
you're a great teacher, your voice clearly I love you and thank you so much
Thank you Emma, I recognize that You Are an excellent teacher.
I'm so happy because I understand everything that you said in this video ♡
Same here
So am I
U are the best teacher ever, thank you Emma
I love how you explain us a teacher you are great teacher.
Emma you are great teacher...you are the best person... thanks so much for your time your videos they're so useful for us... your help please what's the difference among: pardon me, excuse me, I'm sorry. I love your videos.
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Ema
Hello Arturp Rodriguez, I am not a language coach, but I am a native English speaker, from Canada. I will try to explain how I use: Pardon me, excuse me, and I'm sorry. "Pardon me" and "excuse me" are really the same thing. Pardon me is not used as often as excuse me though. I would use excuse me if: I have pumped into someone, or needed to move past someone. "Pardon me" would be perfectly fine to be used in both of these circumstances as well. "I'm sorry" means "Lo siento". So, it would not be used (unless you are having to pass many people, say in an Opera theater) when passing someone, but if you happen to bump into someone, it would be very polite to apologize for bumping into them. Now, in this circumstance, "pardon me" would also be fitting. The reason is that "pardon me" can also be an apology (Lo siento). In that you are asking them to forgive you for bumping into them.
I hope this helps.
Ciao.
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Hello @@ahmedalkhalidy5907,
I would if I had the time, but unfortunately, I don't. Your English is very good, and you only made a few mistakes. But I, along with most people, will be able to understand what you are saying. Keep at it and best of luck,
Cheers!
Good evening. I found your content on UA-cam and I’m very glad with this finding. You are really professional teacher and I’m going to learn English with you. I wish you good luck and many diligent students.
I really like your videos! It's too helpful to me!
do you want to speak english with me on skype? to imporove our skills? im living in sweden
WEW CAN TAKE TOGATHER IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE OUR ENGLISH.
+David Brycke hi
+ping gao Hi how are you I like to study English. So I want to practice English with you. OK?
+ping gao ..hello. i want to learn English with you. Do you can?
Fortunately I dont need to use any of these sentences with you Professor cause I can understand clearly what you say. Thanks for the class.
Parabéns pra você professora muito legal sua aula excelente beijos linda sucesso pra você
She is provided such a great lesson to learn and I am happy to listen to her clearly speaking English.
I understood what you were saying without subtitles, but I couldn't understand my friends said in English
Actually I think because she was teaching and trying to speak slowly, clearly so that the learners would understand well
Muy Buena la clase
The best courses for everyone, even English speaking .
Thanks. Emma! It is most helpful ever never.
Thank you emma. You are the best English teacher.
WHO THINKS THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL😍 TEACHER IN THIS PLANET?🙌
I think.
I do!
I am agree with you
Be completely sure! You are the best teacher of youtube. My best regards and thanks a lot for your lessons.
Tanks Emma, so helpful
You are the best English teacher..
I love your way to teach English lesson.
Thank you very much.
Can someone please help me out with my query regarding use of brackets in the listening exam.
I've been told that you can use brackets for just 1 of the 40 answers in the listening exam, is this information correct or incorrect? I'm pretty sure it's wrong but still i need to re confirm this so i could decide on whether to start implementing using that for my daily practice or not. Thank you
Boliwut
yes can you go on this correct
No-one can teach as you..
You are the best teacher.
really like your lesson, your speak really clear
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Mey charmink hi, how do you do
Mey charmink
Yes
Hello
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Hi
Very valuable lesson for listening skills! Thank you very much, ma'am. God bless you!
you are a great teacher
hi
Can I write NICE TEACHER too?
You're awesome, Emma! Thanks a lot.
Thanks!
Thanks ma'am you are great and also I like the way you teach those people who don't know about English
Que aula boa... Muito obrigado.
thank you teacher it's verry nice.
E nós percebemos como nossos professores nas escolas são despreparados e saímos sem aprender nada até o verbo to be é mal ensinado.
Willian Feitosa
You are a great teacher Mrs. Ana, your diction is perfectly clear, so I have been able to understand everything what you said. Thank you!
Hello from Turkey! 💖
+Bo_natt T.
Hi, im living in sweden do you want to speak english with me?
+Bo_natt T.
my skype name is javidahmadi18 so please add me
Hey! I sent you an e-mail. I am waiting for your turn.
Hello from Azerbaijan I would like to do conversation too
Gunesh Elizade with who?
Thank you so much . You are doing a great job and you are number one , my best wishes to you .
I hate felt-tip pen's sound. I feel goosebumps in that case
I surrender with you teach Emma ,you have good explanation to do someone understand well English.
What a perfect pornouncing! I really understood everything that you said!
Amazing video, thanks!
Like!
Carlos Quezada that's great, but you should to put de vídeo faster, I put the vídeo in 2x speed for improving my listening and I understood all.try it!
Wow your english leson is really Amazing,thank you so my teacher🙏
thank you for teaching
Dear teacher the way your teaching us its very useful and i'm really appreciated that ...i love you ....so much
if i Said im dont understand, my boss fire me
Poor you 😜😜
very poor english
GUMARINDO ROSAS CACHO Don't making fun of him 😒😒
lôn to
u must say i.. not im dont....
with her I am learning so much.
thank you. Emma.
1:20 e) ikr Laugh and run away lol
Mr. Soler hahaha lol
this strategy is a great way to use when don't understand someone speaks.
it's so easy to follow three steps in this lesson.
thanks a lot, Emma
A great ear for listening and understanding immediately Love 11💚💛💚💛💚💛💚74', 👌👌🆗.
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Thank you teacher . I don't speak English, but l did understand 60 percent of everithing you said. It was an achievement for me thanks .
"I don't understand can you write it down"
...pfffhahahaha....
He's going to think he's a mumbling freak!
Excellent tips. Very clear. Thanks. I am from Brazil where the people speak Portuguese.
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hello and thank a lot 🌹
Why we say polluting the river (with the) and say polluting cities (without the)
You are pretty. I like you very much
Thank you so much my teacher. You are the best no one like you.
Thanks you Emma so much ...I am from Slovak ...I learn Anglish language ...you were helpfull for me ...
thank you so muchon demonstrating on these topic.your teaching methalodgy is outstanding. please continous and shearing these like video
Thank you Tr.Emma for sharing your precious time for us.
I am a mexican English teacher and Í am not teaching now and serms to me good your advices in order to practice thanks
I like the way u teaching us to speak english better may God bless you my sister and keep u safe everywhere
Тhank you Emma for your best explanation👏👍!!!!
Usted es la mejor profesora de inglés que he tenido y la que le he entendido absolutamente todo. DIOS LA BENDIGA, porque sé que voy a cumplir mi sueño y ud fue la encargada del cielo para cumplir mi propósito a mis 54 años. Mil gracias.
Profe Emma, un millón de gracias.
Hi Emma. l am Domingos from Brazil again. Tha more classes l watch from you the more I learn from you. Your teaching tecniques are awesome. You're amazing. I need be concise. Anyway thank you very much indeed for helping a lot.
you're the best i'm very happy to followed your movie
and i think that there is 3 main to understand and try to speak and improve my level as you said
thanks to you so much i didn't got enouf problems to understand you
i like it
This lecturer is really helpful.Thanks a lot.
you are a good teacher In english.maybe with your way to teach english i will improve my english
i prefer learning the english course withe your movies, but the probleme is you don't speak slow. i'll like to give you like. you so help me listening and understanding. thanks
you are really great teacher ,your concept is really awesome to understand
dear ( and lovely ) Lady, If everyone spoke like you, this video would not be necessary, and in some cases not even a translator is useful...a large percentage of ordinary people speak as if they had a hot potato in their mouths...what you teach is really useful ... thank you very much !!!
I love how easy this was to understand!
Hi, I'm very good with you and thank you for learning English with thank you 😊 🙏
Your pronunciation is amazing
I could understand what you told
Thank you
Thanks Emma. Today I fully understand that lesson. I'll use your tips in my practice
Ms Emma i love you because u are a very good teacher.
Emma i love you and your lessons. Stay blessed dear.
Played the video at 2x speed, I still understood her, she speaks very clearly
Ema I like your class ...you are best teacher for really ....you are great women.....congrate..
Bunch of thanks, This strategic really worth it, You're the best with your vocal I like most💜
Wow. I like that with the subtitles. Very hard work. Very professional. all ur videos. Thanks for sharing.
you'r very good teacher emma. i don't speak english but when i watch your video, i understand. tanks :) from Kurdistan
10 out 10. I hope not to use it in my next interview, but in the case I have to do it, they will help me a lot. Thanks a million.
Thinks so much I understand this lesson very well.
Thanks Emma. You are a great English teacher. Didn´t you write an English book or some material for eaching students. I would like to buy it.
I understand soo many things, thank u soo much for uploading this video
Hi teacher emma most of the times they
Show you they understandood by the
Way you give a clear explaination i didn't
Catch you in.the bigining when you started i pretend to understood after you
Repeat that several times now i.get you
Thanks a lot! I'm really learning the better English here.