{"id":3803,"date":"2022-11-24T21:37:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T21:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funtalk.es\/how-to-improve-listening-in-english\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T08:06:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T08:06:22","slug":"how-to-improve-listening-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funtalk.es\/en\/how-to-improve-listening-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"How to improve listening in English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Listening <\/em> comprehension is a fundamental and important part of the study of English (and any language).<br \/>\nBut how can we improve it?<br \/>\nIf you are interested in knowing more about this, keep reading this article!    <\/p>\n<h2>How to improve listening in English?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium  lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/funtalk.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mujer-escuchando-musica.jpg\" alt=\"woman listening to music\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/150;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium \" src=\"https:\/\/funtalk.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/mujer-escuchando-musica.jpg\" alt=\"woman listening to music\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"><\/noscript>  The most common thing when we start learning a language, whether it is English or any other, <strong>is to have a higher level of comprehension in writing than in speaking<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIf we think about it coldly <strong>it is logical that this happens<\/strong>, at the end <strong>we spend a lot of time doing exercises and reading to learn and not so much speaking and listening<\/strong>, so it is natural that these last two parts are complicated.<br \/>\nThis, although common, is not what should happen, and although it may be complicated to remedy it, there are some tricks that can help you improve your listening in English.<br \/>\nWe tell you about them     <\/p>\n<h3>Listen to the radio in English<\/h3>\n<p>  Whether you have to drive to work or walk down the street or you&#8217;re doing household chores, what better time to turn on the radio and stay on top of things!  <strong>Listen to programs that are in English and you will be able to improve passively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Listen to a podcast in English<\/h3>\n<p>  Another way, similar to the previous one, is to find a podcast that is of interest to you and that you can play either while you do your homework and listen passively or dedicate yourself exclusively to listening and enjoying the podcast.<br \/>\nIt is a way to be entertained while improving and refining your ear for the language.   <\/p>\n<h3>Watch series and movies in English<\/h3>\n<p>  How many series and movies have you watched in your entire life?<br \/>\n<strong>Ask yourself what would happen if you had watched them in English<\/strong>.<br \/>\nYou can improve your listening skills a lot, and <strong>nowadays we have at our disposal many platforms that allow us to watch series and movies with translated or original subtitles<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIt is an ideal way to work on your listening comprehension and have a good time, being able to graduate in a certain way the level thanks to being able to put translated subtitles.     <\/p>\n<h3>Living for a period of time in an English-speaking country<\/h3>\n<p>  This trick may be available to fewer people either because of price or situation.<br \/>\nHowever, if you have the opportunity to live abroad, you will be forced to understand the natives and, as an added bonus, you will also be forced to speak, so you win on both sides.   <strong>It is a great way to learn English and improve in every way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Listen to music in English<\/h3>\n<p>  Who doesn&#8217;t listen to music?<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s a perfect way to relax or &#8220;get intense&#8221; while practicing your listening comprehension.<br \/>\nWhile it may be more or less difficult depending on the type of music you listen to, it <strong>&#8216;s a fun way to improve your listening in English. <\/strong> So much for this article!<br \/>\nWe hope you liked these tips on how to improve listening in English.<br \/>\nIt can be difficult at times and sometimes it can be a bit of a struggle to learn a language. 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