Improve Listening Comprehension NOW

In this video, I share with you ways in which you can improve your listening comprehension skills in whatever language you may be learning.

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[hai463]

What are some children cartoons that helped you understand Spanish better?

[LinguistAja]

@hai463 Well when I first started learning Spanish, I would watch whatever cartoons came on the Spanish channels that I had on cable at the time..I don't remember the names of them at the moment. Apart from that, I would watch English cartoons dubbed in Spanish. For example, I had the Flintstones dvd in English, and I would simply put the audio in Spanish. I suggest starting with that: watching English cartoons dubbed in Spanish..since you already know the story, it's easy to understand

[1000blabbities]

Also, I agree overall with your point of users who talk about a language etc. Though, I feel you were a bit too critical. Newbies especially should be allowed to ask questions and glean from experience learners and what is useful and what isnt (as well as advice). How many people have wasted money and even more money on Rosetta Stone to basically learn tourist phrases?

[LinguistAja]

@1000blabbities I'm not sure I understand all of what you're trying to say, but I'll respond based on what I have understood. At the time I made this video I was basing my opinions based off of what works best in my experience and observations, but now that I'm a linguistics student I will do more videos in the future based on research as well. I don't remember what I've said in this video nor do I have time to rewatch it now, but people who spend a lot of time with fellow...

[LinguistAja]

@1000blabbities (cont) learners rather than natives or analyze the language through their native language tend to be less able to reach a certain level of fluency in comparison to those who use more immersion techniques. They may be able to surpass "immersion" learners in the short term but in the long run they seem to have a more difficult time when it comes to using the language naturally. Everyone is free to use their own technique of course, depends on what your goals are.

[h1a1l1l1o]

thank you very much! I used your video as a listening comprehension test, because I have an English test tomorrow..

[LinguistAja]

@h1a1l1l1o Best of luck on your test!

[1000blabbities]

Twas a bit scant on information on improving listening comprehension (except starting with children's shows.. tho obvious). Though, I dont think there is much to be had in that arena besides exposure. For acclimatization I notice many people gloss over learning proper pronunciation. Spending a month or so on learning proper pronunciation in that language by looking at charts and sounding aloud. That helps immensely with familiarization. I want to say more but I have no space.

[koolibrii]

Te has explicado de maravilla. Me encanta tu manera de incentivar a la gente para que aprenda idiomas. Muy bien, guapa.

[dearwanderlust]

Another great video! And yes, I have been guilty of sitting online READING about other people's language learning methods all day INSTEAD of actively studying. I'm glad you pointed that out! No more. I have to find balance. Good luck on your studies and I always look forward to your vids! :-)