5 Tips for Better English Listening Skills

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Question! What do you think is the most difficult part of listening to an English speaker? Not recognising words? An unfamiliar accent? Fast-talking native speakers? Or something else? Share with me 👇

[@nandunlakmal5011]

Not recognising words

[@rezashahpahlavi6180]

LOVE FROM IRAN TO MY LOVELY TEACHER

[@claragin4319]

unfamiliar accent, it is challenging for me when having conversation with Australian & Kiwi.

[@waiyanoo1720]

Fast talking native speaker

[@adisonhou7433]

not recognising words

[@ElMoscas114]

I've been training my listening for 5 months and now I can comprehend Native speakers and even faster, and some contractions, so this come-in handy lesson got me some tips to keep going with my listening abilities. So thank you so much, Emma, for what you are doing for all of us, that's much appreciated. A huge hug from Colombia.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad you’ve seen an improvement. Focused listening makes a really big difference.

[@Sunshine-tz9bf]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma Hi how are you I have an exam which IELTS can you help me to improve my speaking skills(please )

[@kawakawa4726]

Oscar please may you tell me which ways you did improvement

[@musicanovas6]

"Right now, there are people all over the world who are just like you. They're either lonely, they're missing somebody, they're depressed, they're hurt, they're scarred from the past, they're having personal issues no one knows about, they have secrets you wouldn't believe. They wish, they dream and they hope. And right now, they are sitting here reading these words, and I'm writing this for you so you don't feel alone anymore. Always remember, don't be depressed about the past, don't worry about the future, and just focus on today. If today's not so great don't worry! Tomorrow's a new chance. If you are reading this, be sure to share this around to make others feel better. Have a nice day!"💞😘💞😘💞😘💞😘

[@AQ-uc4bb]

1 Listening several times first .,2 watching whit subtitles ., 3 write . That’s work to me., / but speaking and make sentences is the most difficult part in my case. Thanks a lot Emmmma : )

[@rie6275]

Hi, Emma! I’ve just started listening audible while reading “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” (yes! One of your recommendations!) since yesterday. I’m glad to tell you that it’s a whole new experience and I’m enjoying it! Thanks, Emma! Your last tip of today’s lesson is new to me, so I’ll try it on the weekend. Answering your question… to be honest, it is sometimes difficult for me to understand when I listen to children’s talk. I’m not sure why. Maybe the vowels are not clear? Well, in my real life, I don’t have any opportunity to talk to children in person, so I’m not in trouble, but I think this is the area I can improve (but of course I won’t imitate them! Now I only imitate your accent to make strong basics) Thank you for inspiring me as always. Stay safe and have a lovely week❤️

[@soumialagha1836]

Sorry, I wanna ask about " the curious incident of the dog in the night time" is it a book?

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying it, Rie! 🤩 Let me know how you go watching a movie without subtitles for one minute!

[@nandinimaragoni1147]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma Hii Emma, suggest some English novels

[@vasiliosproductions4626]

Thank you very much emma, really appreciate it, I wish if I had an English teachers like you when I was child but unfortunately most of them was just caring about their salaries and money not about our English level.. Thanks again I will always watch your videos from now on and I hope I'll get better with you ❤️🙂

[@ProfessorFaddams]

Thank you Emma, I have learnt something new. I think learning to write what you hear is an incredible way to learn fast, and how you explained it is really helpful. Thanks!

[@soumayamalk7281]

Hello Emma🥰. My name is Soumaya and I am from Morocco. I am an English teacher too. Really,I feel overjoyed when I listen to you. Your English is clear and very easy to understand 🌹. Many thanks for your efforts and I wish you all the best 🥰. So interesting 👍

[@ecrinturan9388]

At first, I couldn't watch movies and series without subtitles. But I improved myself by watching videos on mmm English channel. And now I can watch what I want without subtitles.😃 My English test is approaching and I am not afraid of the listening test. Thank you so much Emma❤

[@metamorphmagus4823]

Emma,I found these tips so useful.I've never actually listened to Ted talks,so I'm gonna give it a go.Thanks so much for this out of the world lesson❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

TED talks are the best! Learning something new AND learning to listen to English!

[@ОльгаБутина-р1о]

Hi Emma! I use your lessons when I study and practice my English, especially my pronunciation. They help me a lot! I tried to listen to Ted Talks. Some of them are really difficult to understand because of so many new words and expressions, linking, reduced forms. But I don't give up and continue listening to different audio on KZbin. As you said, it's definitely is going to be something that pays off in the long term.

[@ducphan8638]

Watching without subtitles is much more harder than speaking directly with people from English speaking countries. But your lesson is quite great. Thanks and loves your lessons. Every!

[@mostakahmedsimon1304]

What a pleasant coincidence it is! I just thought about watching without subtitles earlier today, which is your fifth formula. Kinda frustrated that opportunity is inadequate over here but your videos are boosting me as always, Emma ❤.

[@akiradora3271]

I got amazed by your teaching skills and you techniques are really sounds kinda simple but it's kinda challanging when you do it in reality.You're such a incredible and outstanding teacher.Thanks billion and can't wait for your new lesson.For me, the most difficult part of listening is that I can't understand since they just combine the words with their accents and they all blend in.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

It happens to everyone. It can be so tricky, that's why effort and practise is so beneficial.

[@nawmarykyaw1966]

Hey Emma, loving you from Myanmar. I start have confidence in speaking and listening English because of your videos. Thank you so much.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

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[@lalaha6467]

😍😍

[@wf2530]

What a wonderful teacher in every sense of the word 😍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@chandrakantgalave5237]

Hi Emma, I really understand each and every word. I really feel overjoyed after listening to your today's lecture. Thank you so much for your wonderful lesson.🙏

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the lesson, Aarya! ❤️ Which tip was your favourite?

[@chandrakantgalave5237]

Reading and listening together. Was my favourite tip.

[@madass8251]

Hi Emma, I really understand each and every word. I really feel overjoyed after listening to your today's lecture. Thank you so much for your wonderful lesson.

[@shanthipriyac2606]

I used to watch ur videos whenever I got confused regarding accents. It helps me lots. Keep posting ur videos as u do always

[@lira_gilgamesh8018]

I loved your tips, especially the last one. Thank you very much, I'll do it!

[@antoniojaquesdasilva6582]

Emma, your classes are always wonderful but this one is particularly useful for my main problem is the listening. I've already started following your recommendations. Thank you very much!

[@phenguyen9860]

I like you are talking with words on the screen . I will learn from you every day . Thank you so much .

[@ineasywords]

Hello I am from Pakistan and big fan of yours . I have question that how much time does it take to be comfortable at listen ing English like I have to effort to understand someone's English especially native speakers . How much time will it take to be fully comfortable at listening if I listen to movies , interviews etc everyday . please guide me

[@nicholasrooksby3327]

The tips that you mentioned are extremely important and crucial while learning English. Thank you so much for your amazing lessons!❤❤

[@Okay_Channel]

You are a great English teacher. Thanks a lot.

[@awelyasin2942]

You are the best Teacher to teach How to understand difficult pronouncetions That is why I love You ❤ 😍!

[@josnasandra9690]

I am so thankfull for you..👍 I gain confidence to speak english...well...✨✨❤

[@nicholasrooksby3327]

These TED Talks are my favorite!

[@alexandreneves3441]

Hey Emma I am following you for less a year and am enjoying your explanation, you're very clear .I've never watched a movie without subtitles, but I will .Thank you so much.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Definitely something to try if you want to improve your listening skills, Alexandre!

[@nicholasrooksby3327]

Thank you very much! TED Talks are my favorite!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Mine too! 😍

[@sachiniramasinghe9678]

Fancy seeing you! What’s new, Emma? I’m fond of watching your English vi lessons to improve my English skills. Thank you very much 🥰

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Hi Sachini! Well you know.. so much happening. KZbin and of course Hey Lady!

[@justrelax9477]

Emma, you are right. I am one of the people who could listen and understand very well what you said in these videos, even without seeing the subtitle. But when trying to watch Ted Talk, things changed... Only over 50% I could understand. I have to practice more with more voices, accents as you said. Thanks so much.

[@Naveedabbas639]

Hi mehdam last month I start Ur English lesson I daily watch and read Ur lesson I m very interested English language u r my great teacher I respect to much my all best wishes with u thnks mehdam

[@MrsAriyani]

Your accent is so clear, so I can understand your words.... 😍 Thank you for your explanation...

[@sunilsilva7053]

Thanks for your teaching. God bless you.

[@gibbishgiggles]

Today was my English listening test and you just posted 🥰

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

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[@mammadbean7272]

Dear Emma, as for me I think the main challenge when it comes down to listening is the diagnosis or recognition of the voice. Sometimes I assume something else instead of the real voice or data. Thank you so much for everything you're the best. Sincerely your's Mohammad Reza.

[@pcaider.1215]

i've started listening to audible and that's great ,I think it will definitely help us to get familiar with english ,do you conduct free english courses with zoom ?

[@nicholasrooksby3327]

Thank you very much, I hope listening your lessons!

[@tseringkaljan8791]

Dear Emma teacher.you are absolutely right,I am listening 🎧 your teaching right now carefully and also you are right,Ted talk is very helpful.

[@anouaralaoui5532]

Nice lesson thanks a lot of making such a wonderful videos, keep going

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thanks Anouar!

[@gaborvoros2680]

Thank you for the five listening skill improving tips. What I found effective, and I practice it for some time, is to write what you hear technique. To do this my aid is the "One-minute World News" on the BBC News homepage. There one can listen to three or four short recent news in one minute, each is two or three sentences. I choose one of the news, listen to it, rewind and listen to it again, reduce the speed if needed, and write down what I've understood. If there were words I couldn't get, I try to deduce them from the context. There is no subtitle option. I recommend it to everyone!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Fabulous tips, Gabor! Thank you for sharing 👌

[@toniarnold341]

Hi Emma, tip number 4 is the best for me. because sometimes I have problems understanding fast speaking English. I tested Ted talk and this is exactly what I need the most. It’s great how I can listen to interesting themes and repeat sentences several times. For me, you are the best teacher. Thank you very much

[@md.asrafulambia1988]

Emma so nice to have your lectures, way of styles are terrific adoptable...

[@revvve]

This video is much helpful! I can't hear native speaking in English but I try to learn correct pronounciation, write down what I can hear. if I keep improve, my hearing skill surely improves

[@MuhammadAbdullah-wl5zz]

You are best teacher in the world

[@ParamjeetKaur-zv9zj]

Hi, Emma, I enjoy your lesson, While listening to your lessons I improved my listening skills as well as speaking skills, your lessons helped me a lot.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Awesome! Thanks for your comment Paramjeet! x

[@HeshanVehicleKingdom]

It is very nice and we can learn English Thanks you I live in sri lankaa

[@duaduatinternational]

I really appreciate Emma because little English I have now his her, because if I could not download his lesson I would not comment now, I really really appreciate you alot keep heard working.. Emma..

[@Naveedabbas639]

Hi mehdam I m Naveed Abbas from Pakistan now leave in UK I daily watch Ur lecture and I do paractis I understand day by day u r very good English teacher thnks mehdam

[@luidmilakap76]

You are the best! 3 years I with you. Thanks, Emma!

[@azharuddinshuva]

Thank you, mam. Take my love and respect for your fantastic work. Whenever I watch an English tv show or movie I prefer watching without subtitles. Have a great day, my dear madam.

[@chien770]

Hi Emma! When I did my first shopping at the supermarket in Sydney, I couldn't hear "Do you need a receipt?" at the cash register. I asked again and again and finally I got it, then I said clearly, "YES. I need the receipt." I felt awful because I didn't understand even this short and easy sentence... Now I'm a little bit confidence. Thank you for your videos and Hey Lady! Those makes my life in Sydney bright.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Hi Chie! It's so funny isn't it, when even the smallest phrase just goes over our heads! I had the same experience in Spain, from one end of the country to the other, I could never understand when the waiter in a restaurant was asking what I wanted to order! Hey Lady! a very special place in our universe ✨Keep going and I promise you will be talking with everyone in Sydney soon! xx

[@jean-yveslegall2562]

Of course I need to learn more vocabulary to be more comfortable, but what is frustrating is when I know all the words and can't understand the meaning of the sentence 😕 Thank you for this lesson with very good tips Emma 👍

[@ssaorchestra4495]

Hi Emma your lessons are good now I am in Perth WA watching your videos thank you so much

[@lukaskrk5]

Listening to your voice and accent is pure pleasure for me :)

[@JuliaClaesson02]

I have exactly switched from Swedish subtitles to English subtitles when I watching movies and that's are a big step for me and I'm proud of myself for doing that! And I'm trying to listen without subtitles sometimes and I improving my English everyday!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

I'm proud of you! 🙌

[@खादयसंस्कृती-छ5भ]

Thank you Emma for this Incredible lesson👍🏻

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You’re most welcome Sharvari! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@rezashahpahlavi6180]

Hi Emma, My english is not perfect but at least i can say thank u sooooo much that u teach me english, LOVE FROM IRAN 🙋‍♂️🌹🌹🌷🌷❤❤

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

🙋🏻‍♀️ Your English is enough! Don't worry about perfect - communication is more important! Thanks for your message!

[@rezashahpahlavi6180]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma Thanks a lot Emma 🌹🌹

[@nadsilver8301]

Thank you 😊💓 Exactly 💯 listening is sometimes hard or not able not all the the conversations to understand ..

[@fcomtz8249]

Very useful tips for better English Listening skills....thanks a lot. Best Regards.

[@hamidreza_hm1324]

Thanks so much for your useful tips. I try to listen to Ted talks every day to improve my listening. You are a fantastic teacher ❤😀

[@DhavalRaval]

Hello Emma, I am preparing for PTE exam for Australian immigration process so lately I am searching on the internet to improve my speaking, writing, reading and listening skills to pass my exam with great numbers. In addition, so today I just saw your video and I realised that what a right time to view this video because it will help me a lot to improve my listening skills from general point of view and also which I can apply the same techniques for my listening part of the exam. BTW 'Write what you hear' technique is the best of all. You are the real saviour of my life. One request can you please make a video in the same way for speaking, writing, and reading skills also. Oh I forgot to say as in the video you mentioned about really good Ted Talks link but I can't find it in the description so can you please paste the same links in the reply.

[@nicholasrooksby3327]

TED Talks are so awesome! Thank you, Emma!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

They are! What's your favourite Ted Talk?

[@antoinebejjani8778]

@@mmmEnglish_EmmaI could not find the Ted talks in the video description

[@himalimadara]

Omg this is so genius. THIS IS JUST WHAT I WANTED. Please keep up uploading videos. These lesson are just what people need and these lesson are important and interesting. These lesson can be really interesting to the people who are interested at English And also most of the other teachers teaching is boring and awful to hear, But there are only 25% of teachers who are teaching like this, fun to learn, not boring. I have a speech competition coming up after 2 weeks I have a problem, when I am on the stage and when I see the audience I get scared and shy. But when I tell a sentence I keep getting ideas about the topic Example - My best friend is the topic. And when I tell a sentence about my best friend then I keep getting so many ideas and I don't know where to stop, It is a HUGE problem for me, Please help me out with my problem And one last thing is can people please appreciate the effect Emma is putting for her videos? Love you videos💜💜💜💜

[@MillersLanguageSchool]

I think this video is very engaging! That can help second language speakers to understand and practice English.

[@pegef4885]

Thanks for your tips by this theme. I'll definitely emphasize some of them for myself and ofc I'm don't gonna leave this channel without a subscribe. I'm relatively newbie in learning English, but I trying my best. Thank you again!

[@arefwahb7771]

Hello and thank you. Write what you hear is an important step, I do that when I listen to VOA and later I check the spelling.

[@АрслонБек-ъ2ю]

Thank you from Tadjikistan!!

[@nacciomart4586]

Something that I really fear is not understanding what others are saying because ( the same things you mentioned), they speak too fast, use words that are out of my vocabulary or they don't speak clearly. Hi Emma, how's it going? Thanks for sharing these great five tips with us, they are very useful IF WE APPLY THEM. In my particular case, I'm watching my favorite movies and series with subtitles. So that way I enjoy what I do and I improve my listening. Thanks for everything Emma. You're the best!!!

[@Simransingh-299]

Just outstanding video Emma. I really need it and hear it is☺ love you.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you!!

[@sarathdayarathna4490]

This lesson is really really important .Many thanks .

[@jeanecarjacquet8864]

Ma'am. I really appreciate your way. of teaching ,you're exceptional ,excellent .I follow you from Haiti

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you so much! Which tip is your favourite? 😍

[@kittyyyyc]

Oops I watch tv shows and even your youtube videos with subtitles! Thank you for this video, I hope to get higher marks in my listening paper!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You can do it!

[@NinaMetreveli]

You are one of my favourite teacher on KZbin 🥰 thanks for the best tips 👌❤❤❤

[@vidyasubeesh3843]

Thanks.... Emmmaaaaa😍😍😍😍it's really outstanding trip and tricks..... Again thanks 😍

[@monirulislammonir3150]

Hi Emma...I am from Bangladesh. It's an awesome lesson. You're the best teacher ever I have seen

[@joseaparecidosilva289]

Hi Emma! Great to see you. I've started listening your video and I thought it was interesting to improve my English. I've studying English pronunciation right now and this video could help me a lot. Thanks a lot.

[@damithwijethunga5081]

Thank you very much. I'm dying to watch your lessons.

[@turki5454]

Thank you so much Teacher mmm I really love your videos and I like listening to audio books for improving my Skills language

[@nuredin537]

Wow! Emma, you spot on all my listening problems!! I was honestly thinking that I have a problem in my ears & a few months ago I went to ear test clinic. But problems was detected! Now, you gave me the answer!!! You r simply awesome!!!

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You're not alone, Nuredin! This is a very common problem for English learners. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson! Which of my 5 techniques will you be trying this week?

[@nuredin537]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma trying to write what I hear. In fact, I've been a subscriber of TED but now I'm going to listen those wonderful speakers with purpose that I just learnt from Emma!!

[@madisoukani7450]

The best Chanel that I see it until now Thank you so much for vidoe

[@GiacomoGarziano]

Thanks for your valuable advice my beautiful teacher. I really like your way of teaching English.

[@clashofkings8805]

Hlo mam, I love your sound✨️✨️. I like your teaching style very much.God bless you✨️✨️. Lots of love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@safeerpulamanthole9778]

Emma, i used to watch your videos without subtitles, as i can follow your talk. But it's not the case with movies. I cannot fully grasp what is being said there!! Anyhow i will try the tips you gave here. I find it quite helpful & interesting. Thanks Emma 🙏🙏❤❤🌹🌹

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Apply the tips I shared in this video, and slowly but surely you'll be able to watch movies without subtitles, Safeer!

[@nitinpatel9122]

Thank you so much for helpful tips you provide without any cost..👍👍👍

[@tarikalgehani3599]

u r facinating me ,instead of concentrating on what u r talking about , i focus in ur way of talking and ur charming

[@lisafan9578]

This video is very useful, you said a lot of useful details. Thanks, Emma.

[@maitranthi7699]

I see 5 tips are very useful for me, hmm be honest I practice " write what I hear" every day and it improved my listening skill very much and I like it. Thanks for sharing these tips.

[@anoopkang]

Wonderful video 📹, most knowledgeable.keep on going top , Emma

[@lenlen0559]

Hi Emma, i think my problem is that on how to deal with different people.Communicating to them is to hard for me most especially in any English conversation. I m am trying my best to listen first in any youtube channel with English conversation or listening to your blog channel mmmmEnglish.Anyway I love listening to your vlog even its a monthly or a year but the important is there are some tips that I could learn how to be a good speaker and listener using English language. More power to you and to your vlog channel.

[@diandraardiana4447]

You always give great lessons, you're the best teacher for me. ☺ Thank you from Indonesia.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

Thank you! ❤️

[@saaradhasahai1493]

Thank you for your very good teaching english language, I like it and suport to me a lot. I love so much for your teaching methods .

[@davesmith6436]

Hey there Emma, my gorgeous English mentor! Happy to see you again! Unluckily, it's happening quite rarely now but I'm watching any kinda your lessons every day! You look splendid in today's lesson! And of course, a tremendous thanks for the lesson you created, I'm glad to watch something new! P.S. And to addition to everything, I've been recently subscribed to your Instagram account! Pretty interesting!

[@sachiniramasinghe9678]

Hello, mate! How are you?

[@sachiniramasinghe9678]

@@davesmith6436 how was your journey of Italy? It was super, huh? I met three nice Americans to communicate. They are very kind with me like you. They correct my mistakes as you. How about the Covid-19 situation in Europe? Maybe very serious, huh?

[@sachiniramasinghe9678]

@@davesmith6436 I have an application which is called HiNative. When I was on the livestream, I met them.

[@sachiniramasinghe9678]

@@davesmith6436 yup. I’m still there. Let’s continue the chat, shall we? I would like to know about the travel of you.

[@sachiniramasinghe9678]

@@davesmith6436 I am. We will talk later. First go to the clinic with your children ‘n’ wife. I’m curious the travel of you. I wanna know the information. Let’s talk later, my dear foreign friend.

[@llnml0]

Thanks, Emma! it is surely a great help.

[@flyinthou2700]

Every word emma said sounded clear... even though i'm a beginner , i know what you said Thanks Emma love from Indonesia

[@melquiadesdiazmarty6017]

Hi, I'm Glad to hear you ,I use one of your tips ( listening different accents from native speakers ,in order to improve my vocabulary and listening skills to boot , thanks to contact with smart teacher 👍🏾

[@misuratamaintenance1722]

I am very interested in learning English with you and you are a good teacher. thank you very much

[@user-ek3iz7zg3b]

Hi Emma! Thanks for this lesson!🌷💕In my opinion the most difficult thing of listening is fast-talkIng native speakers especially when some words are put together as if they turn into one long word that I have never heard.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

It sounds like completely different words, doesn’t it?! Have you seen my video on understanding fast-talking native speakers? It might help you :)

[@user-ek3iz7zg3b]

@@mmmEnglish_Emma Thank you for your feedback 😍💛 I do appreciate it! Yes, that's exactly what I meant. Yes, I've watched your video about understanding fast-talking , it also was amazing and useful for me like the others ...but I need to watch it again and again to remember it well : )

[@burahofficial7577]

Thanks for the techniques. I will try to practice them.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

You can do it! ❤️ Which one are you going to try first?

[@burahofficial7577]

Perhaps, I will start from studying pronunciation. Because, my pronunciation is still bad, i think. :D

[@neungviriyadamrongkij7046]

Thanks a lot, Emma for your suggestion.

[@mmmEnglish_Emma]

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