Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 1 3 Tips for Improving Speaking and Listening Skills Improving your speaking and listening skills in English requires a lot of time and effort. However, with knowledge and use of some learning strategies, your English abilities will grow quickly. Speaking and listening are skills that are closely connected. Improving one of them will help you improve the other. Remember this as you study English. Also, remember that improving your reading, grammar and writing skills in English will also help you improve your speaking and listening. Try to use and practice all part of the English language together. Speaking Listening ● Speak in English as often as possible, not only in class ● Listen in English as often as possible, not only in class ● Find good English speakers to practice with ● Listen to activities that you can read at the same time ● Use grammar rules in your speaking ● Listen to something 3 or 4 times ● Listen to pronunciation of words then repeat ● Listen and write what you hear ● Practice using correct stress, intonation and rhythm of English ● Listen actively: notice what you understand and what you don’t ● Spend at least 30-60 minutes every day of the week speaking in English ● Spend at least 30-60 minutes every day of the week listening to English