More ESL English

But after this course, my mindset has changed. Because I can hear every words in the conversation, not missing any single one"

Step 2 in the same listening skills learning path my individual, online, international, Toyota learners enjoy.

Fast, powerful lessons to upskill your English language learning and personal development . Your time is important. Nina's classes don't take hours and hours. Most of these entertaining English lessons are ten minutes or fewer. Full captions.

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BONUS: Better English pronunciation. When you understand how native English speakers REALLY speak, you can sound more like a native English speaker.

Nina's highly effective, English listening program is three classes "Best ESL English: English for Success Fast" (Beginning), "More ESL English" Popular Listening Practice" (Intermediate), and "(How to Get) Your Best English" (Advanced). This course, "More ESL English" is the intermediate level.

If you need to talk with English speakers,

What's the most important skill in English? If you said, "listening", you're right. Why? If we hear, "Book is on table", we'll never say, "THE book is on THE table". If we don't hear "the", we won't think it's there, and we won't say it. That means our listening ability affects our speaking ability. The best English listeners are also potentially the best English speakers.

This is the same English listening course for international learners that Nina produced for employees at major international corporations such as Toyota Motor Sales. There are easy-to-follow captions, and many listening exercises written by Nina to practice in each lesson. The goal is to begin to prepare you to hear almost every English word the way it's REALLY spoken. If you can't hear what someone says to you, you can't have a conversation with that person, so this is an essential course for any international English speaker who communicates with English speakers.

There are three steps in Nina's English listening program. Step 1 is "Best ESL English: English for Success Fast". You should take that course first. This is the Step 2 listening level " Step 3 is Nina's listening course, "(How to get) Your Best English".

There are two very different kinds of English written and spoken. Speed of speech changes the pronunciation of spoken English. Basically, the faster native speakers talk, the more their pronunciation changes, and the harder it is to understand them, unless you learn and practice these spoken English pronunciation rules. Step 1, "Best ESL English: English for Success Fast", introduced learners to the most important pronunciation rules of native English speakers (reduced forms). It introduced learners to the rhythm or "music" of English sentences, and many important spoken English pronunciations by real native English speakers.

In this course, " After you practice hearing and understanding English as it's really spoken, you'll be able to understand real English conversation much better.

In the practice exercises, Nina will teach you to begin to hear almost every word. Why is this important? We're all connected in the world now. We can study together. Many of us want to work internationally. If you can hear almost every word of English, you can correct your own English grammar because you can hear the correct grammar more clearly. You can learn new vocabulary because you can hear the words. Your conversation will be better because at least half of conversation is listening.

You'll get special secrets to quickly sound more like a native English speaker. Finally, you'll take a listening test at the end of the course to show you what your next steps should be.

Nina isn't just teaching you a class. She's staying with you until you learn a skill. When your listening improves, your other English skills can also improve. Nina is available to you anytime, so feel to email her with any questions or problems.

Welcome:

अंग्रेज़ी

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Cải thiện nói tiếng Anh Mỹ / 음성 미국 영어를 향상 / 話されているアメリカ英語を向上させる / Улучшите свой американский акцент / Meningkatkan berbicara bahasa Inggris Amerika / Melhorar a fala Inglês Americano / Mejorar el habla Inglés Americano / 提高口语的美式英语 / बात अमेरिकी अंग्रेजी में सुधार / تحسين محادثة اللغة الإنجليزية

الامريكية

الإنجليزية

英語

영어

ภาษาอังกฤษ

אינגליש

İngilizce, английский, Inglés, Anglais, Englisch, Inglese, Inggris, angleščina, Anh

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Learning objectives

Step 2 in the same listening skills learning path my individual, online, international, toyota learners enjoy
Improve your english listening skills fast! -intermediate level class in nina's popular listening program for english learners at work, at school -- everywhere!
Communication starts with accurate listening – strong listening is the foundation of strong conversation, pronunciation, and grammar for non-native speakers.
Lots of effective practice exercises to strengthen your english listening skills

Conversation – conversation is 50% listening. strong english listening skills equal stronger conversation skills.
Pronunciation – written english and spoken english sound different. learn how to sound like a native english speaker!
Grammar – everyone needs better english grammar. if you can hear correct english more clearly, you can say it more clearly.
Toeic, toefl -- improve english listening skills for tests.

Step 2 in the same listening skills learning path my individual, online, international, toyota learners enjoy
Improve your english listening skills fast! -intermediate level class in nina's popular listening program for english learners at work, at school -- everywhere!
Communication starts with accurate listening – strong listening is the foundation of strong conversation, pronunciation, and grammar for non-native speakers.
Lots of effective practice exercises to strengthen your english listening skills
Conversation – conversation is 50% listening. strong english listening skills equal stronger conversation skills.
Pronunciation – written english and spoken english sound different. learn how to sound like a native english speaker!
Grammar – everyone needs better english grammar. if you can hear correct english more clearly, you can say it more clearly.
Toeic, toefl -- improve english listening skills for tests.

Syllabus

Start to hear almost every word of the real-world English listening exercises. Understand many different native English speakers.

Practice hearing and understanding native English speakers use *fer in words and phrases. Then go to a higher listening level -- preparing to hear almost every word.

Learn and practice the next new reduced form, "verb + -ing endings" become "verb + -in'". Native speakers soften or delete the "g". Focus on hearing almost every word of the native English speaker exercises. EXTRA -- Special downloadable listening exercises -- Academy award winner, Jennifer Hudson, singing "And I'm Telling You"!

Learn that "to" after a vowel sound changes to *da. There are practice listening exercises in every lesson.

At this point, we have twelve common reduced forms (eight from the beginning course, and four so far from this course). Which three are the most common? Find out why that's important. EXTRA -- Special downloadable exercise -- Listening exercises on part of a speech by the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!

If you add these pronunciations to your own English, you'll sound more like a native English speaker fast.

Have you noticed something? *Gotta, *hafta, *hasta, *useta, *supposta -- Each of these ends in "to", which becomes *ta! Practice everything you've learned so far. It isn't enough just to know these forms. You need to practice them so you can understand them in natural speech!

When you understand this lesson (including some great sentence blending rules), you'll never listen to English the same way again!

All of these pronunciations are reduced forms. Two important things happen -- sounds are reduced, so there are fewer sounds to hear. Secondly, speed of speech causes these reductions. I'll teach you how to hear "and" as a native speaker will really say it (*'n), and all of the reduced forms you've learned so far!

Voice placement makes the difference between sounding strong or sounding weak in English. Learn this fast, easy exercise to go with the pronunciation exercise called "open the mouth" in my first English listening course, "ESL English -- English Skills for Good Jobs (Fast)", Lesson 12. If you do both of these exercises, your voice will sound its best in English.

Prince William is a well-educated British speaker. Hear him use the reduced forms you've just learned!

Use your new listening techniques on a conversation between two native English speakers. First, you'll answer general comprehension questions. Then you'll try to fill in the words you hear. Check your answers at the end. Can you hear 80% of the words correctly? If not, please listen to the lessons in this class again. I always recommend that my learners listen to real English lessons more than once. This will get you used to the real pronunciation of native English speakers.

Bonus! Do listening exercises with a GREAT performance by a young, gorgeous Elvis Presley, another beautiful love song, "Nothing Compares to You", and a "story" song by Tracy Chapman.

The best communicators are the most successful in whatever they do. Learn what to do next so that you continue on your journey to becoming a world-class communicator. As a special gift, do listening exercises with one of my favorite Miley Cyrus songs!

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Teaches English listening skills, which is core to improving other areas of English speaking, reading, and writing

Well-structured course that builds upon prior knowledge of English language and linguistic terms

Covers essential pronunciation rules and sentence rhythm for English learners

Provides ample practice exercises to reinforce learning and improve listening comprehension

Nina Weinstein is an experienced English instructor with a proven track record of improving English listening skills

This course is part of a series, allowing learners to continue their English listening skills development

Reviews summary

Enhancing intermediate english listening skills

According to learners, this course is a highly effective resource for improving English listening comprehension, especially for understanding native speakers' real-world pronunciation. Students frequently highlight the instructor's clear and engaging teaching style and the course's focus on practical, bite-sized lessons. Many report a significant improvement in their ability to hear almost every word in conversation, which also positively impacts their speaking and pronunciation. While largely positive, some learners suggest that having a strong foundational understanding or completing the prior course in the series is beneficial to fully leverage the intermediate content.

Prior experience or the beginner course is recommended for optimal learning.

"Although it's intermediate, I found it challenging without having taken the first course. I'd recommend starting with the beginner level."

"This course is step 2, and while beneficial, I think having the foundation from step 1 would make it even more effective."

"I'm an intermediate learner, but some parts felt a bit fast for me initially. It might be better for those who have a solid grasp of spoken English basics."

Better listening skills lead to more natural English pronunciation.

"I noticed that by understanding how natives speak, my own pronunciation started to improve significantly."

"Learning the reduced forms not only helped my listening but also made my own speech sound more natural and native-like."

"My English accent has improved as a direct result of practicing the listening exercises in this course."

Course content directly enhances real-life communication abilities.

"This course really prepares you for actual conversations, not just textbook English. I feel more confident talking to native speakers."

"I can now understand my colleagues and friends better. My conversations flow more smoothly."

"The emphasis on *real spoken English* is invaluable for anyone who needs to communicate professionally or casually."

Short, focused lessons and practical exercises are a major strength.

"The short, ten-minute lessons are perfect for my busy schedule. I can easily fit them into my day."

"I loved the practical exercises and real-world examples. They are highly applicable and make the concepts stick."

"The course is fast-paced and efficient, providing powerful lessons without wasting my time."

Instructor's teaching method is clear, concise, and motivating.

"Nina is a wonderful teacher! Her explanations are clear and she makes even complex topics easy to understand."

"I really appreciate Nina's direct and easy-to-follow instructions. Her teaching style keeps me engaged."

"The instructor is very encouraging and breaks down difficult concepts into manageable parts, making the learning process enjoyable."

Course techniques significantly enhance understanding of native speech.

"I was always missing parts of sentences, but after this course, my mindset has changed. Because I can hear every words in the conversation, not missing any single one."

"The emphasis on *reduced forms* and how native speakers truly speak has been an eye-opener for me. It really helped me understand real conversations."

"I struggled with fast English, but the exercises taught me to hear almost every word, making a huge difference in my comprehension."

"This class changed how I listen to English; now I catch more words than before."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in More ESL English: Popular Listening Practice, Intermediate with these activities:

Organize Course Materials

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Get organized before class starts by gathering syllabus, assignments, possible textbooks, and any online resources.

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Create a folder on your computer for this course's materials.
Print the syllabus and review the course schedule and assignments.
If applicable, purchase required textbooks and read the first chapter.
Bookmark all important online resources.

Review English vocabulary

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Review English vocabulary, including synonyms, antonyms, and idioms, to expand your understanding of the language.

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Review vocabulary lists and flashcards.
Read articles and books in English to encounter new words in context.
Use online dictionaries and thesauruses to look up unfamiliar words.

Review English grammar

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Review the basics of English grammar, such as parts of speech, sentence structure, and verb tenses, to strengthen your foundation for understanding spoken English.

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Review the parts of speech and their functions.
Analyze sentence structure and identify different types of sentences.
Practice identifying and using verb tenses correctly.

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Practice Listening to Real-World English

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Improve your English listening skills by practicing with real-world audio.

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Find a podcast or YouTube video that interests you and is spoken in English.
Listen to the audio multiple times, focusing on understanding the gist.
Write down any words or phrases you don't understand and look them up.
Repeat the process with different audio content.

Practice listening to native English speakers

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Listen to recordings of native English speakers and practice understanding their pronunciation and intonation.

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Listen to short audio clips of native speakers talking at a natural pace.
Transcribe what you hear and compare it to the original text.
Practice imitating the pronunciation and intonation of native speakers.

Join a Study Group

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Collaborate with classmates to review materials, discuss concepts, and prepare for assessments.

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Reach out to classmates and form a study group.
Establish a regular meeting schedule and location.
Review course materials together and discuss concepts.
Work together on practice problems and assignments.

Record yourself speaking English

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Record yourself speaking English and analyze your pronunciation, intonation, and fluency to identify areas for improvement.

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Choose a topic or conversation starter and record yourself speaking about it.
Listen to the recording and identify areas where you can improve.
Practice speaking again, focusing on improving the identified areas.

Join a language exchange or conversation group

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Connect with other learners or native English speakers to practice speaking and listening to English in a conversational setting.

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Find a language exchange or conversation group that meets regularly.
Attend the meetings and actively participate in discussions.
Practice speaking and listening to English with other members.
Provide feedback to other members to help them improve their English skills.

Attend a pronunciation workshop

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Attend a workshop led by a speech therapist or pronunciation expert to improve your English pronunciation.

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Find a pronunciation workshop in your area.
Attend the workshop and actively participate in the exercises.
Practice the techniques taught in the workshop on a regular basis.

Create a Pronunciation Guide

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Solidify your understanding of English pronunciation by creating a reference guide.

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Review the pronunciation rules covered in the course.
Create a table or chart that includes common sounds, their phonetic symbols, and examples.
Record yourself pronouncing the sounds and examples.
Share your pronunciation guide with classmates or a tutor for feedback.

Career center

Learners who complete More ESL English: Popular Listening Practice, Intermediate will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers: