Listening Skills | Why You Don’t Understand Movies, TV Shows, & Native English Speakers

[@artgus1356]

i study english since 2019, 2 years of pure progress and i´m finally reaching the fluence! thank you so much for these tips!! i know that in 1 or 2 years i´ll be better than now! thank you for makes me inspired for more! :)

[@KathiLHU]

What else did you do to reach the fluency?

[@artgus1356]

@@KathiLHU i listened to music in english a lot, watched series and youtube videos in english and mainly wrote a lot of things in english in my notebook, is very good to keep focused and don't forget what you studied!

[@KathiLHU]

@@artgus1356 it's what I'm doing but It's hard for me understand native speakers and it gets harder when they use phrasal verbs.

[@fredbrazilx]

@@KathiLHU Yes but it's the way. Keep walking and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel! Good luck!

[@andretito2984]

Awesome.!! I'm finding now, maybe I wasted a lot of time trying other ways which don't improve my listening and speaking skills.

[@ИринаХегай-о5й]

"The secret ingredient doesn't exist"- a thing very easy to understand, but so difficult to accept. Thank you Stephanie!

[@mohammadalbattashi4389]

I am like your expretion it's given more confidence

[@jonasserafim6862]

Hi my name Jonas i would like to practice my english with you

[@danielgonzalez-bw7dj]

@@jonasserafim6862 i don't think so

[@nolimitgaming7128]

Don't worry I was born in America English is my primary language and I still don't have the best vocabulary spelling penmanship or grammar... And unfortunately I'm having major difficulty learning Spanish. And not only do I have to learn Spanish but it's for Argentina so it's even more of a complicated dialect than just Mexico or something. I can understand probably at least 200 words in Spanish but only about 15 or 20 words in Argentina Spanish. it has a very different accent. I'm really scared and worried that I'm not going to learn the Argentinian Spanish by the time I have to go there.

[@letiiis8486]

Hi Stephanie! I'm a native Spanish speaker and I've studied English all my life! I'm an English teacher in Argentina and after graduated at university I wasn't as fluent as I expected. I could master that extremely tough hability on my own, without teachers, listening and listening and listening english all the time. I proposed to myself that I would sorround by English all day. I strongly believe that the most importat thing is finding something you love doing, something you could do for hours and hours, and then you have to do that in English. You need to be patient but constant and after some time (it depends on each person) you'll come up with your fluency.

[@didchampion]

Thank you so much !

[@elsherman6472]

I really appreciate you being an English teacher from Argentina, I am from there

[@minimous0983]

Sometimes it also helps if you have no other choice BUT to learn. When I was a teenager, the only mangas I could read on my phone (for free) were all in English and that's how I spent hours learning involuntarily X)

[@pheliperodrigues777]

i don’t know why but your the only native speaker that i can understand clearly

[@astral5564]

She just speaks very clear and articulated...If you watch series "Walking Dead" - you will not understand even 50 % of they speach.., despite dialogs in this series are much more simple in terms of words and grammer constructions than language of this coach...

[@emretrpan5990]

You should watch Learn English With James

[@ayanali9514]

Me too😂

[@edgardoivalenzuela3983]

If you don't understand TV shows in english is because have been turning on the subtitles! Turn the subtitles off, see the chapter/movie, you didn't understand something? Watch it again, pay attention to what you are listening, watch the lips of the person that is speaking... didn't understand something? watch again!

[@TheEnglishCoach]

YESSSS! Excellent advice :D

[@luznancy6842]

I would say, it is also about learning vocabulary. Sometimes you don't understand because you don't know the words they're using

[@VLAREZENDE1983]

And do it again and again and again...and continue understanding nothing again and again and definetelly this is not the key

[@canaltecdida]

@Vladimir Rezende, What do you suggest to fix this problem?

[@VLAREZENDE1983]

Mauro Neto I dont Know 😬 In my case there is one way out : go out and live in USA 😂

[@anpradhan]

I did the following steps in order, but I kept doing the initial steps even when I advanced to the higher ones. I hope they will help. 1. Listen to Native speakers Anywhere you can. Your language teacher may or may not be a native speaker, and might be speaking to you with an accent if they are not natives, or speaking slower or differently just to help you learn! In order to listen to native speakers, I suggest two places. One of them is listening to the radio, where the radio jockeys speak super fast. The second is a real person, face to face. The key to learning how to listen is to start slow. Begin by trying to recognize in the radio jockey's fast talk, those words that you have learned in your class. In the beginning, you will be able to recognize only one or two words, but that is fine. Eventually as you expand you vocabulary and grammar in the classroom, you will begin to identify more and more words and sentences that the RJ uses. You'll notice slang and will be able to ask your teacher about it. Just like the radio, pay attention when you are in a public space and use the same technique. Start by identifying words that you know, and then move up to sentences. When you speak one on one with a person, don't hesitate to ask them to speak to you slowly! Again, try to identity the words and sentences that you know. Eventually, you will pick up everything the person in front of you says to you. People are generally helpful, they will oblige when you ask them to speak slowly, and they see that you are making an effort. Eventually you will be able to remember certain words that you don't know yet, and will be able to ask your teacher about them. 2. Next, listen to minute details, notice how each word is pronounced by a native speaker. Observe how the parts of their face move when they speak. Try to pronounce the words that you know in the way they do. Do it in front of a mirror, look at how the parts of your face move when you say a word the way they do. Listen to your voice. Does it sound right? 3. Progress to the TV screen. Start with cartoons! Then move to movies and series. Cartoons generally use simpler and clearer words. Movies and series are more about acting than language. That is why you can pick up the language from movies and series more easily once you are used to picking up the language in person, on the radio and in cartoons. Don't watch dubbed media! If you are learning Russian, watch a cartoon that is originally in Russian. An English cartoon that has been dubbed in Russian will not teach you correctly. When you reach the level where you can understand most of what is said in the series, don't stop doing the other steps. Each of them has a different lesson to teach, the more variety of native speakers you listen to, the better you train your mind at recognizing, and then using the language properly. 4. Most importantly, put into practice - which means talk to people - whatever you learned by using all the above: every single day. Practice with your classmate, your teacher, practice with natives, practice with anyone you can - even if it is in the form of a daily conversation. The proof of these methods? I used them to learn Russian language. It took me like 3 years to speak it well. Just like in the video, I'll narrate a short story. I needed to get my internet connection upgraded, so I made a phone call in advance to go to their office at a free time. When I went there, the officiant was surprised, she gave me one of the best compliments - "You spoke exactly like a Russian man over the phone, I was not expecting you to be a foreigner." I kept applying these for all of the 7 years that I was in Russia. Never had a problem speaking or understanding. I am sure this can apply to English, or to any language that you wish to learn. 5. Learn to think in the language that you are learning. Most people think in their own language, translate it in their minds and try to speak. This is the root of grammatical mistakes. Think and speak directly in the language you need. You will be a better learner in every way.

[@TheEnglishCoach]

Wow, excellent advice!! ❤️

[@anpradhan]

The English Coach Thank you Stefanie :)

[@anpradhan]

Princess Plethora You're welcome.

[@zarehaile3150]

Thankfully bro I really appreciate you

[@anpradhan]

Zare Haile You're welcome, and thank you.

[@madi3067]

i am a native english speaker but i watch and love your videos because your voice is so nice!

[@chaimaeelhaou6247]

Can you give me your account Facebook or Instagram to help me improving my English ?

[@edwardtellez9822]

@@chaimaeelhaou6247 oh sure, why not? Poeta oscuro 14

[@heerahyouvraj6878]

@@chaimaeelhaou6247 Use Discord

[@chaimaeelhaou6247]

@@edwardtellez9822 that's your insta ?

[@subodhtiwari4491]

@@chaimaeelhaou6247 please could you gibe me your insta I literally need someones help please

[@choupaperstv3543]

You don’t know me, but let me tell you somethin. I passed my job interview in a call center company few years ago by just following all of your videos on how to improve myself speaking in english. Thank you so much because finally I can satisfy not only the needs but also wants of my family.

[@texastea5686]

Congratulations !

[@339909611]

My listening was improving, when I started listening english while I was sleeping, I know it may sound like a magical solution but that really helped with my listening skills, and I also recommend to watch stand up comedy and if you dont understand there are many videos with english subtitles watch them many times and repeat the phrases in your mind while you are watching without speaking, that way you start thinking in English.

[@onedaybeyondpop7704]

Thank you for your reccomend I will try as much as I can.

[@johnsels4077]

I have nightmares using your technique.

[@nurzhanualiev2841]

@@onedaybeyondpop7704 did it work?

[@DungLe-yd4xy]

Tks for your advice, i will try it

[@emmanuelmartinez3072]

I love the way she tackles things, she says what english academies will never tell you

[@serpentdevil5251]

Where r ya from?

[@alejandrotrejo6921]

English is perfect! I really love watching and reading everything in English, even though I don't know every single word, but as you said, we have to expose ourselves to English every single day at any time so we will be able to understand at least 95% of what we listen or read. I can even say that I'm familiar with the British accent because I love it, the way they say some words it's just incredible. I know no one will read this, but I had a long time without writing a paragraph in English, I like expressing myself this way, but I still have problems with my speaking skills, I have problems I do NOT usually have when writing because where I studied English in high school, they focus more in grammar, listening and comprehension and reading skills. Now I'm studying at a different place in order to get a job at a call center. I'm really good at talking right now, but I must improve the way I express with my body language and a little bit more in ups and downs. Thank you for reading. Salu2

[@AlexGonzalez-iv1pr]

I hope the same...i wannna become in a good speaker and work in a call center

[@susancardona7461]

OMG! Me too, last week I started to work in a call center and sometimes I feel bad because I don’t understand all accents so if you have some tips please let me know.

[@alejandrotrejo6921]

@@susancardona7461 I actually got a job in a call center but not as I wished when I shared this comment xd but same tip as I've heard from my coworkers and friends and that I've applied several times, don't get nervous, noone understands at the beginning, just relax, try to get key words from customers, if not sure, ask nicely so customers do not feel like you didn't hear them but say something like the connection was bad (la vieja confiable xD), you said this but could you repeat last thing you said? Similar frases can be used. I don't even want to read what I wrote, I feel ashamed jajaaj, same feeling when you realize how much you've changed when reading or seeing old stuff from yourself which makes you feel awkward. Hope my tip can work for you :D.

[@fdg4796]

Hola, Alejandro. Que grande! El ingles britanico es bastante sexy, o como le digo yo "francés". Yo me afiancé un poquito mas con el estadounidense. Motivo?: it feels more like home to me. Pero me da un poco igual el acento. Son todos bonitos. Mucha suerte en el futuro, y una pregunta. Tenes pensado emigrar? Saludos.

[@amalali4466]

A big thanks to you mam, honestly I really enjoyed and understood each everything you said throughout this video make me encouraged and motivated to do more and put me in a field has potential to improve my listening and speaking in English, and one more thing that I want to share is i dreamed myself that I speak American English well like you speaking. Saying thanks again for reading my comments.

[@korish7774]

I started understand native speakers only half a year ago. I have been learning English for 2 years. And you know it is not so easy as someone may think. It is really difficult way and it contains lots of practice( listen to foreign music with lurics, read books, listen to English teachers, speak with someone at least twice a week, and to learn English grammar and pronunciation. This is my way of learning English. At present i have B1 level and i am proud of my achievement. My secret is motivation and vision of my future with English language. 2-3 hours per day.

[@DamizinhoBr]

I think a lot of people get frustrated bc they want to see results quickly, and most of the time forget to focus on the general idea, like me when i was learning how to play guitar i couldn't play my favorites songs, so every day i was frustrated and complaining that i couldn't learn anything, but as time went on you better and better and today i can play my favorites songs without any difficulties, sometimes you just need to take your time and be patient with yourself, btw excellent video!!

[@TheEnglishCoach]

Yes! Wow, excellent advice. You never realize how much you’ve improved until you look back at where you started. 😉🙌🏼

[@DamizinhoBr]

The English Coach thanks, Exactly!!

[@TheMostFacts]

I've been learning English for about 4 years now. And for the last couple of years I've felt as if I faced a wall and stopped getting better at it. I suppose that if I could compare how I was speaking then with my current abilities, I wouldn't really notice a big difference. I still sound unnatural most of the time because my native language isn't English, I still make mistakes just like I did 2 years ago. And when it comes to listening comprehension and speaking, it's even worse. Though I've watched a lot movies and videos and listened to as many native speakers as I could, I sometimes still don't understand some words they say. For example, I can't even imagine how to tell words like "call", "coal", "cold", "cull", etc from each other. In a fast and fluent speech they all sound similar to me, especially when they are connected with following words in a sentence, though I know that vowels are different but only distinguishable when they are pronounced slowly. I've also been struggling to learn to speak English without my native accent. I've spent hundreds of hours practicing, reading books out loud, working on my articulation, etc. And when I get a native speaker to listen to my recording they usually say that they could tell it was read by a non-native speaker. Well, getting rid of my native accent is my dream though a lot of people say it's impossible to do so if when you started learning you were above the threshold of years of age, which is about 10 - 15 years of age. What is this called if not the "stopping the progress"? I'm very motivated to continue to learn, that's why I'll never give up. But I assume there are people who are not so motivated and may easily drop it out once they notice the progress is no longer being made.

[@Volkbrecht]

TheMostFacts Why do you focus on your accent so much? It's the least thing I'd worry about. Vocabulary, that's what matters. When I had to step up my English from high-school level because it became relevant at work, I started reading books, looking up the odd word here and there. Imitating native speakers regarding pronounciation and sentence building came much more easy to me when I didn't have to struggle with actually finding the words any more. Some years back I had a supervisor who spoke English with a pretty thick German accent. But usually he was the most sophisticated English speaker in a room in terms of how he structured his sentences and precision of expression, even when there were native speakers present. That was the point when I stopped caring about my accent altogether. I know there are still some very typically German mistakes I make, but why bother? I rather invest my efforts into looking up words when reading books. That makes me better every single time I do it.

[@giovannapeganaminhabanana4509]

Junior Farias Exactly! Although I confess I've never passed by this bc I've alaways known that. I know that I need to go slow to understand perfectly every single step I make, so I'm not hurry and I try to enjoy each one!

[@sedefashley2021]

You're such an amazing coach. Actually, I had watched this video before, maybe like one year ago and today I've watched it one more time just too see if there is any advice that I forgot to follow. And you're sooo right: There is no magic solution unlike what some people think. I mean, yeah, I still have some trouble understanding English movies like one hundred percent But I've really improved my listening and understanding in English a lot by exposing myself to the real English that native speakers use and watching videos like this over the years. Well, I think the important thing is to never give up. Thanks, Stefanie.

[@cintaharmonis]

Thank you so much for your explanation, i have to watch more of your videos👍👍

[@imannurarif]

Where are you come from??

[@lourencorodrigo]

I really agree with you. I can understand everything that you're talking about but it's so hard to understand TV shows without subtitles. But I've made a decision that all my videos on KZbin/Netflix should be in English, always in English. I can feel the difference in a few weeks. The same video that I watched in the first week if I watch it again I can understand much and much more. The feeling is amazing when you get it. Thank you so much for your help Stefanie.

[@Valtinho22he]

And now, are you fluent? I need help... I need to speak english too much... Can you help me?

[@shwethanlwin]

Hello from San Bruno, CA. Hi Stefanie, OMG you speak nonstop, no pause, no break... that is awsome, what a great public skill. I have learned a lot from this video, smth like facial expression, eye contact and enough and clear voice are required while speaking. You did a great job as always, Thanks.

[@alex--255]

It seems I understand 95% of what you are saying. This encourage me to move on. Thanks.

[@ropilou1442]

Exactly the same. I really don't know what think about that : it is thanks to our improvement or just normal because she speak very nice 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@astral5564]

@@ropilou1442 She just speaks very clear and articulated...If you watch series "Walking Dead" - you will not understand even 60 % of they speach.., despite dialogs in this series are much more simple in terms of words and grammer constructions than language of this coach...

[@RuanOliveira.]

I've been studying english over the past 6 years, and I noticed that the more exposure to the language/culture you have, the more you'll be able to get the benefits from it. It's not an easy job, but it gets easier if you do it the right way. Internet has shown its power to help us find a great variety of content in english, so look for something that you are interested in and dig through it. News, sports, movies, books, daily vlogs, are great. For busy (and regular) people I would highly recommend listening to podcasts while doing other stuff that do not require much attention from you. There are great contents about many different things you might like. This way, you would not only learn english, but you also would learn something else, improving your productivity. And most importantly: You have to have fun while learning, because it's a long road and you have to enjoy every part of it. The learning process never stops. Think about it as a fuel tank: you don't fill the tank only once in a life time. As time goes by, you keep adding fuel, and you keep on going until you reach your destination. :D

[@agul6287]

I totally agree

[@leandro7491]

I totally agree with you, what do you do? If I could guess, you can be a teacher or something like that, Have you ever thought about creating an English speaking learners on WhatsApp? I'd be definitely in

[@RuanOliveira.]

Thanks a lot, bro. The fact that you think I'm a teacher means a lot to me but, at the moment, I'm just thinking if I should do it or not. My english is not very sharp as you might think, so I don't know if I would be able to teach people how to do something I'm not very good at, you know? But let's keep working on that and improving everyday :D

[@abelduenas987]

Your train of thought still reflects your mother's tongue

[@harikrishnan1087]

OMG, I am not a native speaker but I tried 1.5X speed and still understand your words perfectly.Thats ridiculously wonderful pronunciation and voice 👌

[@BestRareR]

Same

[@matildawolfram4687]

My brother studied languages at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in California. The pace of study was intense. Students had to master the language course in 36-64 weeks. Psychologically it was very difficult, but fortunately he was helped by Yuriy Ivantsiv's book "Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages”. The book " Polyglot Notes" became a desk book for my brother, because it has answers to all the problems that any student of a foreign language has to face. Thanks to the author of the channel for this interesting video! Good luck to everyone who studies a foreign language and wants to realize their full potential!

[@raoufb3970]

When I listen to you and try to analyse why I understand you well, I think you put effort into clarity with no slang, no mumbling and you don’t use a lot of phrasal verbs, expressions that I might not get as a non-native English speaker. Thanks for the video btw.

[@gustavoporras5905]

There are many people who lie about learning a new language. I really appreciate that you are showing us the truth. That way we are going to keep working, patiently to get where we want. Immersion is the key. In my case in a Spanish country this represents an additional difficulty but...no problem I will follow your advice. Thank You very much!

[@TheEnglishCoach]

Yeah, it’s really sad that people lie about it. It really does take years... there’s no way around it (no shortcuts).

[@СтаниславКарпинский]

1) I listened a lot with no care of understanding because one cannot repeat after natives properly if one cannot differ sounds of their speech. 2) I found people (not natives) to speak to so I was able to practice speaking English. 3) That's all you need to be great in speaking any language :)

[@zhengjieliu]

maybe you're the best English coach I've ever seen.

[@luismanuelvelazquezmejia2619]

Hi everyone, I'm from Mexico and here is hard spaeak,listen and write English because the native language is Spanish. I started study English around 6 years ago, but since I was child, I felt attracted for the language and now only Listen music in English, I try to ask and read in English and I watch movies and the news in english,sometimes I don't understood all the things but I feel happy for my work and I hope somebody want be my friend to speak with me and practice and learn togheter,thanks English coach and good luck for everyone.

[@alexcordovac]

Presente I don't understand I understand Pasado I didn't understand I understood

[@yupiyippee]

Hi

[@Uncommon_Sense01]

@@alexcordovac Buen Trabajo!

[@Uncommon_Sense01]

Actualmente estoy aprendiendo español. Soy de Australia y mi idioma nativa es Ingles. Entiendo lo difícil que es aprender un nuevo idioma.

[@alexcordovac]

Vas por buen camino, keep it up, bro.

[@アントワーヌグリーズマン-s2g]

Whenever I lost motivations of learning english, i'm making efforts by watching this video. I really appreciate you.

[@danishlahori9887]

I love you 😘

[@jillybean6604]

hello from toronto, canada, where are you?

[@Dinero_makers2025]

@@jillybean6604 I'm here in India

[@rodrigostudy9305]

Don't give up!

[@mahamedahmed9856]

We say that sister you are real coach about your English and we love you how keep on thank you for your effort

[@andreashaase898]

Dear English coach , you are right, I can understand very well I am surprised you are American and speak so clear . Thank you very much and I enjoyed to listen what you talk.

[@abdonbello6415]

I appreciate your time for teaching us English for free. Thank you

[@Mrs_Yu]

"There is no magic solution" ... I understand that I have to learn more and more again. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@sparkfluency5864]

Keep going! I know it's not easy but persistence is key!

[@gladysalvarez7144]

This is the first time I listen to you and I realized that apart from training your voice in a way that makes it pleasent to listen to, the quality of it, is sth you were born with. The secret, for me , is that you have got a grave voice while women in general, have a high-pitche voice !

[@toarrogi7923]

It was true what you said..sometimes i felt that..watching the movie but i can't understand the meaning.. But i warched your Yt i could understand 99%😇thanks a lot for your describe a reason😁😁

[@linhgiai2094]

I have to admit that your lesson and your presentation are priceless. They all inspire me a lot. From now on, I will involve myself in English so that I can learn to communicate and understand the native speakers better. Thanks for your sharing!

[@iamhevaniel]

i agree with you, a year ago i was in the same place, and sometimes i felt sad about it and then i realized that it is normal and it is a matter of time until you can understand this kind of content... so i dont understand 100% yet but i can undertand so much right now...

[@anastasianikolaeva3128]

Hi Stefanie) I have a lot of problem with my English , I have a problem with sentences when I’m trying to speak( but I get everything what you says , my native language is Russian , but I’m addicted to English )) all of my problem with English I have no so much surrounding of English speakers, but I’m trying watch movies and tv shows only in English, that’s really helps me) I watch you )and read a lot on English , sometimes I’m even have a thoughts on English )) I’m studying language maybe for six or seven years but I’ve never had been so deep with my English level like now, I hope you understand me)) the reason is why I’m learning English so hard is simple, that’s need me for life and work and studying in college. I’m typing this message without translator ) and I don’t care if I make a mistakes because like you said it’s okay to be messed up when you learning , people learning on their mistakes and I’m trying to fix this) I’m really like watch your videos they inspire me)

[@khalidsobhi1115]

Anastasia Nikolaeva hi

[@anastasianikolaeva3128]

Hey

[@yuri_vfr]

Это называется "э лот оф проблемc"?)) Слишком самокритично) imho

[@CarlosGrande06]

Hey hi Anastasia add me so we can practice English together 🤠

[@ronyseverino7562]

Anastasia Nikolaeva hi

[@dakhintudu9620]

It's amazing....... I am Indian ,but I can catch your voice at the first attempt. So good....

[@israelolachea259]

This is one of the most honest and clear videos that i have ever seen .. thank you so much, i was starting to feel sad and dispointment.

[@АхмадМагомедов-т6е]

Israel Olachea that’s true.

[@nhungang3426]

I love your voice. Your accent is really clearly and easy to understand, it makes me feel comfortable, you know.

[@Juniorsaxplayer]

Hey, Stef! Remember a few months ago, when I first saw you here on KZbin, I told you your voice is music to my ears. And I wasn't wrong! As an English teacher with lots of experience, having majored in English Advanced Phonetics, I detected your flawless pronunciation right away! That's why I insisted so much in chatting with you over Skype or something like that. Keep up the good work! You are awesome!

[@rolandomarroquina3479]

Wilson Rossi Junior shit

[@Juniorsaxplayer]

rolando marroquina shit what???

[@Juniorsaxplayer]

rolando, who the hell are you?

[@ericcartier2233]

Stephanie is the most authentic english teacher I have ever come across the internet!!!! Attagirl Steph, keep doing what u do!!!! your are so CLEVER!

[@hakanarslan9754]

I watch a lot of KZbin videos and although sometimes I understand everything other times I understand nothing. I've asked myself why and I realized that when the topic was interesting I understood much better. I also realized that whenever I felt nervous about understanding, I didn't understand anything.

[@rodrigostudy9305]

Same here. I think we’re in limbo. Sometimes we understand everything and it cheers up us, on the other hand, sometimes we don’t understand shit and we get frustrated. It takes time, we should always remember this. At first, watching with subtitles was amazing. Today it seems that this does not satisfy me anymore.

[@rauladrianalfonzobaptista9700]

Is just amazing how good I'm able to understand every single word you say, the right teacher.

[@chazy123]

I can confirm what she said, it takes years to actually get good hearing. But be careful with subtitles, or you'll get addicted to them :D I don't think I've come across a single youtube video where someone speaks English and I struggle to understand them, but when it comes to movies and tv series, it's just different. As she perfectly explained, the fact that actors try to act and speak naturally native with slangs, murmuring and such then it gets tricky for the untrained ear (brain). Add that to the fact that dialogue volume sometimes tends to be lower than the rest of the audio, it's no wonder even native people can sometimes not understand a certain word (it happens to me in Spanish). I do still struggle sometimes when watching tv series, but especially movies and I think it's just the bad audio encoding (downsampling and such). I actually remember when I stopped struggling while watching youtube videos, that's one of the best feelings one can have :)

[@barbaraaraojo504]

Yeah hahahaha , you will gets addicted with subs. but it's also OK for Intermediate

[@bidyadharsingpho1503]

Great ! I support & I love the this idea Listening skills very important ! Thank U so much !

[@xulongwang9534]

Really nice video. This is not only helpful to my English but also makes me very happy watching you talking! A great way to start the day! Thank you Stefanie.

[@tran9687]

Thank you so much for your video! English is my second language and I am still struggling with listening and speaking skills but I totally understood every words you said in this video. That’s a amazing experience for me!!! Yay...thanks again and wishing you a great health and a happy life. Cheers!

[@mikeofmidgard]

Hi Stefanie, thank you for this great explanation on how to master English language! I just started getting involved in conversation with native English speakers and I had to realize I really struggle to understand what they are talking about in the MS Teams session. Listening to you was so easy! I learned English at school and used my skills during my daily business for years now - but that had only been in reading and writing! I was also listening to songs - yes, but I understood only a few lines only by listening. A few months ago I decided to enforce listening to native English speakers and started watching CNN and YT videos, listen to songs and studying the lyrics. Now I stumbled on this video and you convince me, that I have chosen to follow the right path and you give me confidence, that it will take some time but it will be possible to make it. Thank you!!! Now I even will enforce it more to get familiar with daily conversation. The only thing I currently lack is an idea of how to practice my speaking skills. The best I can do is to start singing my favorite songs - at least that goes along with my desire to also improve my vocal skills. Do you have any other tips for practicing? Bests, Mike.

[@mohamedmlinde9908]

I've been following this teacher for three years or more. Now I'm an english teacher in my country which is not an English country at all,and I can't explain how proud I am because of this beautiful teacher. Just to remind you,the first te that I discovered her I could not understand any English words...

[@vinireinert1]

Waw, I found your channel today and it's simply amazing, the way you teach is very intuitive besides you're beautiful, which makes the video flow so good!

[@davidmann3200]

Listening is the key. Listen listen listen and listen more. Then after a few months start speaking but continue listening to English . Get used to different accents because you're gonna struggle if you listen to someone with an accent you are not familiar with. TV Shows are awesome for learning English.

[@alextakecare]

I am 15 and I speak English almost fluently I can understand everything except accents that are too strong. Truth is, I've been studying by myself since I was14 years, listening to music, watching TV shows, play pretend to be in an interview, talk to myself and sometimes even think in English.

[@BeyondChemistry]

I imagine now your English skills are so good

[@saguaro1689]

That guy you were talking about he's literally me. I remember myself googling over and over again "how to understand fast speech, how to increase my vocab..." but the only solution here is a lot of practice and patience. You guys don't need to waste your time searching the internet the same things like i did. This is obvious but i realized it just now. Pretty hard to accept it but thanks a lot you Stephanie!

[@superduperenglishidioms]

Yes, exactly. There is no secret... it's just a lot of practice, exposure and patience!!!

[@phongpt76]

Great thanks. You are the first person I can listen clearly without sub tittle.❤️❤️❤️

[@gustvrcm]

Excellent explanation! The main way to improve listening skills is exactly how you put it. Something that also helps a lot is to study pronunciation, learn about the phonems, the weak and strong forms of certain words and the speech processes.

[@oseiasleandro]

Hi, Stefanie. I really appreciate your videos and I have learned a lot from you. I am watching for the second time every season of "Friends" and I have absorbed many different words and expressions. I still want to be part of your platform. Thank you one more time.

[@elizetefernandes9533]

Hello. Good after from Brazil. I like the way that you teach us. I found you 2 days ago on KZbin. I m feeling so happy for that. I undertood 99 percent that you said. You speak very clear even you speaking fast ,your all words are so clear and your accent is easy to understand too. You said that we need to study 30 minutes a day and we 'll be better. I m listen to you every day and I hope I 'll be better in few months.

[@LemonadeMe88]

I started using a headphone to listen on a "clear way", then remove the headphone, legends and pay attention (BC it's not automatically understandable like my mother language, portuguese). I still struggle with specific accents and/or local slang, as you've said, it's a learning process

[@robsonalvarez5549]

Seriously, She needs came to brazil in the next time. We Gonna love this..

[@MrSHowVIdeo]

br porra!

[@reyes9956]

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[@robsonalvarez5549]

Anless she teache samthing to Us

[@matheuscabulozo10]

i just discovered an video which i understand everything hehe brazilians todo onde

[@borunbordoloi5521]

Your voice is so sweet and clear . I listen to you everyday. You are very beautiful too. Love you Steffani..

[@guiatortuguerorafaalvir2601]

Excellent I like it a lot thanks for the video.

[@chirilas5217]

Congratulations, I wish all regions in the USA speak as you do. Sound easy language, but watching movies is something different, as well as in songs... 😩 the only way to learn is dealing every single day with this language; get American friends and watch english channels and radio. Read a lot, magazines, newspapers, histoy... And so forth. Thank you for your recommendations and your time spent in all of us. Merry Christmas.👍👏

[@eduardoverboonenflores5353]

Really, you speak very fast, but very clear. I am glad to see your videos. 🌺

[@薤露枫霜中华大同东亚]

Watch

[@harmoniaplanetaria]

Wow, your voice is music to my ears! Subscribed.

[@greywizard3859]

As a turkish person, American accent sounds clearer then british accent for me. For instance this is my first time in your channel and I got almost everything in your speech. Also admired your speaking way. So clear and understandable! Probably I will keep learning with you, see you later!

[@boylethermolen9562]

Ya.. tha's true, your voice is clearly and nice, that's why you one my favorite teacher now.. love u

[@safaabdelhamid9677]

U are good teacher ,I never get bored during listening to ur videos I just say wow u are unique 😍😍😍😍😍. Safaa from Egypt we all love uu😍

[@macarioanaya5364]

Your videos help me so much!! Thanks a lot..the world is a better place thanks people like you. Greetings from Mexico!!

[@lancechris.2592]

Guys... I've been learning English for 5 years and I've watched "friends " " how I met your mother" "the big bang theory " " modern family " and many other shows... I never miss a day, I always watch something and it really helps a lot

[@Полетыневоснеанаяву]

Привет) Ты смотришь с субтитрами?

[@danielmarduk831]

Wow, but i don't have netflix :(

[@lancechris.2592]

Watch it on television.. they're also on there and it's the same

[@danielmarduk831]

@@lancechris.2592 I'm from Peru, here there's nothing in english xd

[@bichottesabine5480]

I all understand what you have told me. Actually, I never understand what people in series film, or tv shows say

[@fabianbarros5778]

I gonna give you an advice dude, first watch a serie in english, doesn't matter if you dont understand nothing, after that watch it for 2nd time and u probably gonna understand some phrases, that's the way for improve your listening skills, there is no another way, maybe music but to be honest i recommend you series like game of thrones, Big bang theory, Sex Education, and suspense movies. I hope that my advice can work on u bro!

[@freigombert]

Fabian Barros good advice, but i wouldnt recommend watching series, movies are better in that case

[@AdruMcOnTheBeat]

I feel so PROUD, that you did go to my country to learn Spanish, thank you so much for your videos, I"m normally watching your videos to grow my vocabulary, bless :D

[@marekkozub8957]

Practice, practice, practice. English subtitles help a lot too.

[@d-fifi4425]

I’m a french speaker. I’m not fluent in english but I understand you. It’s wonderful. You enunciate very well, thank you very much.

[@jeccap2921]

I understand everything you say and it’s my first time watching your videos. You speak so clearly. ❤️

[@yosefshamsi2585]

Because your English is very well

[@shaktisinghbhati9473]

Me too

[@megaladon5678]

where are you from?

[@cfalguiere]

I find it useful to read books or newspapers to extend my vocabulary. Reading grammar books also helped be to understand some infrequent structures and tenses.

[@mirko7587]

I think you nailed it when you talked about familiarity. When you know about a language intellectually you still have to apply it to the experience and with that, you'll get more proficient in terms of answering, questioning, thinking-talking and not-thinking-talking. Also, familiarity applies to the TV, series and movies we watch (and videos of course). I realised that when I was watching these I didn't understand that much sometimes, and the answer for that is that the actors (movies) aren't speaking in the same context as you do in your videos because well, you are without any other sound and you also speak fine and in a good speed, not so actors, that will talk with the sounds of the movies mixed in and perhaps what sort of slang and idioms too.

[@LucasSantos-cz2cl]

Hello, darling teacher. I am from Brazil and I learnt Spanish and English at same year and getting fluent from 2017 up to 2019, now I am in a new battle hahaha I have some British accent(RP), I was trying to improve this accent, but in this accent they don´t have a lot of contents. Now I am trying to return to American accent, but I always end up mixing the accents, but a colleague of mine said this accent is easier. all of the contents I am aware of... are American.If i visit UK speaking in american accent they will understand me and I know the differences about the vocabularies, the only things need are, stuying diligently and havde conversations with qualified tutors. Thank you for everything. Love from Brazil.

[@andrwg4201]

I love your videos, your smile and everything about you.

[@crazyvlogs9453]

Your channel deserves much more subscribers, keep it up

[@punisherdestroyer5538]

I love you beacuse you have "High Emotional Intelligence!" ❤️❤️❤️

[@yasserzghaibi3265]

I saw a lot of people speaking english But like your way, i did not watch an although you speak quickly, I understand you word by word and this makes me hope to learn English Thanks a lot

[@fabiodeoliveira8084]

Hi there! How`s it going Stephanie? That´s really true what you´ve just said in this video! Students have difficult understanding Movies, TV shows etc....I´ve been studying English since I was a teenager but I always wondered about it. Will I reach this level of comprehension??? I mean, to understand perfectly native speakers... Exposure to the language that´s the trick! When I studied German at College at the very same time I was at IFPA, which is a technical course for Foreign Trade here in São Paulo Brazil. Sometimes I had to stay there the day long and all the classes were in german.. So, when I left school I simply could hear people speaking in german, though I was in Brazil obviusly they were speaking in portuguese... That was amazing! At night I used to go to College to study once again german-portuguese! As had a day-long exposure it was extremely easy to understand and solve the problems as far as language learning is concerned. Nowadays we´ve got no excuses not to learn whatever we want to.. As there are all sorts of material on the internet! Now it´s up to you! Thank´s a lot for the precious tips you`ve been giving us ! May God bless you! Bye bye

[@pandemor68]

Hablas un inglés perfecto, de hecho suelo tener muchas dificultades en entender a muchas personas pero a ti te entiendo bastante bien.

[@carolinemacedo2688]

How can I improve my pronunciation, vocabulary and confidence to speak better? I'm a native portuguese speaker and I love your channel!

[@TheEnglishCoach]

Great question! I already made a video about vocab and confidence... but I really need to make another one about pronunciation. I’ll try to do that soon 😉🙌🏼

[@carolinemacedo2688]

The English Coach Thank you! 😍

[@ibrahimalrayyan5807]

Hey Caroline, what about practicing English with each other, say in what's app

[@mathewleal6217]

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[@ibrahimalrayyan5807]

I don not understand any thing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (:

[@allengreg5447]

Your videos are fantastic! Your warm smile and pretty eyes make learning English so much more enjoyable. You are a well-spoken example of the kindness and friendliness many Americans embody. Thank you for making English lessons not only informative but also a pleasure to watch. Keep up the amazing work!

[@GoThailand-o6g]

You speak very clear. I understand whole story you have taught. Brilliant, that's it. From Thailand.

[@robertonaval5988]

Teach Thai Language yes She really speaks clear unlike those I’ve heard in department stores here in California, mumble n fast , all goes over my head. I’m just 4 months here in US n planning to take lessons from you , I understand all clear n smooth.

[@pedrodasilva3526]

hallo, nice to meet you, i am from Timor Leste, do you know Timor Leste Country????

[@ropilou1442]

You're incredible, you give me all motivation I need (because I understand everythingyou say) ! Thanks again, I wish you the best ! Advice : I watch a TedX every night before to go to bed. At the beginning with subtitles but now, less and less !

[@megaladon5678]

Where are u from?)

[@golxlasgalletas1183]

El anterior semestre me fue pésimo en Ingles, para pasar necesitaba 10/10. Las recomendaciones de sus videos me ayudaron mucho. Logré aprobar, Gracias.

[@Vagner_Sousa007]

Believe in yorself, I can!

[@samithpriyantha6125]

Both your pronunciation and explanation are precious and easy to perceive. I have been learning english for long time, but havent succeeded yet. It is absolutely true that there has no easy paths to be fluent in english. I wish you success on every tasks of your life. God bless you.

[@read_to_me_a_book_with_samira]

Thanks 👍 I loved your method 🌺

[@andriprstn]

Bct

[@bawar4674]

هاا عربي؟

[@samiroa123]

"You have to consume hours and hours of tv shows" Well challenge accepted! I hope my mom understands that it's only to improve my English, of course. You are great! :D

[@TheEnglishCoach]

Hahah the other option is speaking regularly with native speakers or living in an English speaking country... which isn’t possible for everyone so that’s why I suggest watching Tv and movies 😉🙌🏼

[@TheEnglishCoach]

Hopefully your mom understands 😜

[@AhmedMohamed-xj1ro]

Wow your way of speaking is so smooth unlike when watching films and tried to undrestand what they are talking about.iam really thrilled to know your channel

[@l.amotivation5708]

Wow, I can't find anybody else that speak like the way u are. u are just amazing. I really love your voice and accent. Thank you for your great advices.

[@youtubeco8187]

I really like you - the way you talk. It sounds so natural. I've been watching a lot of advance english conversation/statements to practice listening and I hate it when they speak a lil slower, it bores me. But you, you sound so Natural. A fan from Republika ng Pilipinas. 🙂

[@TheEnglishCoach]

Yeah, slow conversations are super boring! And they aren't natural so they don't prepare you for the real world. I don't know why teachers always underestimate the power of the brain to pick up words in normal, everyday fast speech. Our brains are incredible!! And the best way to help you guys improve your English is by exposing you to REAL, everyday English.

[@JSJ1978]

Why are all these female English teachers so damn beautiful :)

[@ramywurgaft2308]

Yap they ate gorgeous

[@anafreitas8177]

@@ramywurgaft2308 are* u still need to keep watching their videos with more attention XD

[@rob_01chest52]

Sadly to say, the more beautiful they are, the more views their videos have. "All these" are those who have a lot of views and then attract new visitors because of this and what you noticed.

[@JSJ1978]

@@rob_01chest52 Don´t get me wrong though, I like them beautiful :)

[@rob_01chest52]

@@JSJ1978 Me too!

[@Carter_1822]

Ok Stefanie, you won and convinced me, I subscribed to your channel. I'll try improving my English hearing you.

[@mateusalves8991]

I can understand 100% you are saying even at 1,5 x speed! But as you said, it does not happens with movies and tv shows. At least not yet!! Thanks fo the amazing content!

[@amandabalbarita5689]

I have had so much fun learning with you!!!!and I am grateful for the positive learning environment you provided me with..... and I really appreciate all the hard work you’ve done to help us .i loooooooooooooooove youuuu!! ... so dear may i ask u a question!! who is your best singer!!!!

[@TheEnglishCoach]

Haha, thanks! You guys are awesome 😎 and, I actually don’t have a favorite singer 🙈

[@amandabalbarita5689]

you are welcome dear teacher you are the best i love u!!!!!!!!!

[@amandabalbarita5689]

dear teacher could i ask u another question!!!! i have a dictation compitition could u give some advices please!!!!!!!!!!

[@jcitapolis]

Hey Amanda. It seems you already have a good english. Nice!!! I noticed you wrote using advanced grammar like past perfect tense and also some abreviations. By the way who is your best singer? =)

[@amandabalbarita5689]

thank you so much for your kind words. in fact i don't have just one i have a lot :selena gomez.ariana grande shakira.taylor swift and justin bieber

[@jcenriquez6504]

Hey, Stephanie. I understand every single word you say, but when I go to a tv show I cannot follow as well. I find prediction of what people would say in a determined scenario is worth to be considered, the context of what speakers are involved in.

[@johnsenna418]

I feel the same!!

[@ibrahimalrayyan5807]

Hey guys what about practicing English with each other, say in what's app

[@abelduenas987]

3 words, idioms, regionalism, slang

[@silavyea8152]

I love your speaking and I can understand more 😘

[@VinayKumar-lb7qg]

I need a stranger to talk in Emglish.. will u help ??

[@АртемийПопко]

Thx! Your speech is perfect! I'm a Russian speaker and I'm struggling to understand movies, tv shows etc, but Your pronunciation is so clear, I caught everything you've said at 1.5 speed.