You've Been Listening WRONG Learn English C1 C2 Advanced Listening Secrets

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[00:00:00]Hello everyone. I'm Natasha and today we are going to take a big step together in improving your English listening skills.

[00:00:12]Listening is the heart of language learning because if you can understand clearly, you can respond clearly. In this lesson, we will practice with short stories and everyday conversations.

[00:00:28]You will hear natural English. The way people really speak in daily life, sometimes fast, sometimes casual, sometimes full of expressions that learners don't always find in textbooks.

[00:00:44]Our goal today is to train your ears, to help you understand native English speakers more easily, and to give you the confidence to respond naturally.

[00:00:58]Step by step, story by story, you'll notice that your listening improves, your speaking flows more smoothly, and your English feels more alive.

[00:01:12]So relax, stay with me until the end, and let's begin this journey together.

[00:01:20]Imagine you are sitting in a small cafe on a busy morning. The sound of coffee machines, people talking, and footsteps moving around fills the air. You hear someone next to you order quickly. Hi, can I get a medium latte with oat milk, please? And oh, actually, make that a large. This is how fast and natural English often sounds in real life.

[00:01:48]Sometimes it's quick, sometimes there are small pauses, sometimes people change their mind in the middle of a sentence. Now, let's practice listening and repeating this. Say it with me slowly first. Hi, can I get a medium latte with oat milk, please? And oh, actually, make that a large. Now, try it again, but a little faster. This kind of shadowing practice helps your brain catch the rhythm of real speech. When you listen to native speakers, you will notice they often don't pronounce every single word perfectly. Instead, words connect together. For example, can I get a often sounds like can I get a or even get a listen carefully. Can I get a medium latte? Becomes canina get a medium latte.

[00:02:46]It may feel strange at first, but the more you hear it, the more natural it becomes.

[00:02:55]Let's try another short daily life story. You are walking into a store and someone asks you politely, "Excuse me, do you know where the sugar is?" you respond, "Yes, it's right over there next to the flower." Simple, but useful.

[00:03:18]Now, let's practice together. Repeat after me slowly.

[00:03:24]Excuse me, do you know where the sugar is? Now, say it faster.

[00:03:30]Excuse me, do you know where the sugar is? Notice how do you changes to dia.

[00:03:38]That's how natives really speak. The key to improving your listening is not just hearing the words. It's recognizing the patterns. It's about training your ears to expect the small changes that happen when people speak quickly. Words blend together. Sounds disappear.

[00:04:00]But the meaning is still there.

[00:04:03]Here's a listening exercise. I will tell you a short story and I want you to focus only on listening first. Don't repeat yet. Just listen.

[00:04:18]Yesterday morning, I woke up late. I rushed to the bathroom, brushed my teeth quickly, and then realized I didn't have time for breakfast. So, I grabbed an apple and ran out the door. At the bus stop, I saw my friend. She said, "You look tired." And I laughed and said, "Yeah, I stayed up too late last night."

[00:04:42]Now, did you catch everything? Maybe some parts felt easy. Maybe some parts felt fast. Let's break it down together.

[00:04:51]Repeat after me slowly. Yesterday morning, I woke up late. Again, but a little faster. Yesterday morning, G I woke up late. Next line. I rushed to the bathroom, brushed my teeth quickly, and then realized I didn't have time for breakfast. Try it slow first, then a bit faster.

[00:05:15]This is how you train your listening and speaking at the same time. First, you listen carefully, then you repeat slowly, and finally you build speed.

[00:05:26]Each step makes you more confident with real English.

[00:05:30]Now, let's do a small practice. I will read three sentences fast and I want you to listen carefully, then I'll repeat them slower so you can practice with me.

[00:05:43]Ready? One, I'm going to grab some water. Be right back. Two. Did you see what happened at the store yesterday?

[00:05:53]Three. I'll call you later when I'm free. Now slowly with me. I'm going to grab some water. Be right back. Again.

[00:06:03]Faster. I'm going to grab some water. Be right back. Next one. Did you see what happened at the store yesterday? Now faster. Do you see what happened at the store yesterday? Last one. I'll call you later when I'm free. Faster. I'll call you later when I'm free. The more you do this kind of practice, the more your brain adjusts to fast English. At first, it feels too quick, but slowly your ears and mouth catch up.

[00:06:39]Let's move into another short story practice. Imagine you're at the train station early in the morning. You hear an announcement. Attention passengers, the 7:30 train to Central City will be arriving on platform 2.

[00:06:55]If you listen carefully, the words may feel very fast, especially 7:30 train to Central City. So, let's break it down.

[00:07:06]Say it slowly with me. The 7:30 train to Central City. Now, faster. The 7:30 train to Central City. Do you notice how to almost disappears?

[00:07:22]It blends into the next word sounding like to central city. This is normal in everyday English. Now, here's the listening exercise. I'll tell you a short scene and you just listen first.

[00:07:38]Last weekend, I went shopping with my sister. We walked into a clothing store because she wanted a new jacket. The store was crowded and there was loud music playing. My sister pied, picked up a blue jacket, and asked me, "Do you think this looks good on me?" I said, "Yes, it looks perfect. You should buy it." But then she saw a red one and said, "Actually, I like this better." We laughed because she always changes her mind. Did you catch the details? Let's practice some key lines together. Repeat after me slowly.

[00:08:16]Do you think this looks good on me? Now, faster. Do you think this looks good on me? Next line. Actually, I like this better. Faster. Actually, I like this better. Notice how better sounds like better in natural speech. This kind of practice helps you get used to how words change when spoken fast. Listening is not about hearing every single letter.

[00:08:45]It's about recognizing the sound patterns that carry meaning. Let's try a small quiz style practice. I'll say a short sentence quickly and you try to repeat it after me without slowing down too much. Ready? One, what you doing later tonight? Two, I've got to finish some work first.

[00:09:07]Three, want to grab dinner after that?

[00:09:11]Now, let's do it slowly together. What are you doing later tonight? Faster.

[00:09:18]What you doing later tonight? Next one.

[00:09:22]I have got to finish some work first.

[00:09:26]Faster. I've got to finish some work first. And finally, do you want to grab dinner after that? Faster. Want to grab dinner after that? This exercise is important because natives often shorten sentences. If you only listen for the full slow textbook version, you might miss the natural version. But when you practice both, your ears adjust.

[00:09:55]Now, let's do another short daily life story. Imagine you are at the office. A colleague comes to you and says, "Hey, did you get my email this morning?" You reply, "Yes, I saw it. I'll send you the file after lunch." Simple everyday English. Now repeat after me. Did you get my email this morning? Faster. Do you get my email this morning? And the reall I'll send you the file after lunch faster. I'll send you the file after lunch.

[00:10:34]Each time you do this, you're training your ears and your mouth together.

[00:10:39]Listening and speaking work like a mirror. The better you speak the natural rhythm, the better you can catch it when someone else speaks fast.

[00:10:48]Now let's imagine another real life situation. You are at the airport waiting at the gate and the announcement comes on the speaker. Ladies and gentlemen, flight 624 to New York City is now boarding at gate 5.

[00:11:06]That's a lot of words coming quickly. If you're not used to it, it can sound like a blur. So, let's break it down slowly.

[00:11:16]Repeat with me.

[00:11:18]Flight 624 to New York City is now boarding at gate 5. Now, a little faster.

[00:11:27]Flight 624 to New York City is now boarding at gate 5. Notice how to New York becomes to New York and how is now blends into now. These are small but important listening points. Here's a short listening story for you to follow along. Two weeks ago, my friend invited me to a birthday party. It was at a small restaurant.

[00:11:55]When I arrived, I saw many people laughing and talking loudly. The music was playing and everyone was having fun.

[00:12:04]My friend came up to me and said, "I'm so glad you made it." I gave her a gift and said, "Happy birthday. I hope you like this." Later, we ate delicious food and played some games. It was such a fun night. Now, let's practice repeating some sentences from the story. First line, I'm so glad you made it. Say it slowly. Now faster. I'm so glad you made it. Next line. Happy birthday. I hope you like this. Now faster. Happy birthday. Hope you like this. This shows you how words often connect and shorten in real speech. Let's try a listening challenge. I will say three fast sentences and I want you to try to repeat them as closely as possible. One, could you pass me the salt, please? Two, I've been waiting here for half an hour.

[00:13:09]Three, are you coming with us tonight?

[00:13:13]Now, let's break them down slowly. Could you pass me the salt, please? Faster.

[00:13:19]Could you pass me the salt, please?

[00:13:21]Next. I have been waiting here for half an hour. Faster. I've been waiting here for half an hour. And finally, are you coming with us tonight? Faster. You coming with us tonight?

[00:13:38]The trick here is to notice how sounds blend or drop. Could you becomes could you waiting becomes waiting. Are you becomes yah. These changes don't change the meaning, but they make listening harder if you're not prepared.

[00:13:57]Now, let's do another short scene.

[00:13:59]Imagine you're calling a friend on the phone. The friend answers and says, "Hey, what's up? How's your day going?"

[00:14:07]You reply, "Not bad. I just finished work. I'm a little tired, though." Your friend laughs and says, "Same here. I can't wait to relax tonight. Practice with me. Hey, what's up? How's your day going? Faster. Hey, what's up? How's your day going? Next line. Not bad. I just finished work. I'm a little tired though. Faster. Not bad. Just finished work. I'm a little tired though. And the reply. Same here. I can't wait to relax tonight. Faster.

[00:14:46]Same here. Can't wait to relax tonight.

[00:14:50]When you practice like this, you are learning to catch the real spoken version, not just the written version.

[00:14:59]This is what makes you ready for real conversations with native speakers.

[00:15:04]Now, let's do a repeat after me story exercise. I'll read the whole short story once at normal speed. Then we'll practice sentence by sentence together.

[00:15:17]Here's the story.

[00:15:19]This morning, I went for a run in the park. The weather was nice and I listened to music while I ran. After 20 minutes, I stopped to drink some water.

[00:15:33]Then I saw my neighbor walking his dog and we chatted for a few minutes before I went home.

[00:15:41]Now slowly line by line.

[00:15:45]This morning I went for a run in the park. Faster. This morning I went for a run in the park. Next. The weather was nice and I listened to music while I ran. Faster. The weather was nice and I listened to music while I ran. Next line. After 20 minutes, I stopped to drink some water faster. After 20 minutes, I stopped to drink some water.

[00:16:15]And last one. Then I saw my neighbor walking his dog and we chatted for a few minutes before I went home. Faster. Then I saw my neighbor walking his dog and we chatted for a few minutes before I went home.

[00:16:33]Each of these steps builds your ability to understand fast English in real life.

[00:16:40]Imagine you're in a grocery store late in the afternoon. You're pushing a cart down the aisle and you hear two people talking quickly next to you. One says, "Hey, did you grab the eggs already?"

[00:16:56]The other replies, "No, I thought you did." Then the first person laughs and says, "Okay, I'll go get them now." Now, let's practice this together. Slowly first. Hey, did you grab the eggs already? Faster. Hey, do you grab the eggs already? Next. No, I thought you did. Faster. No, I thought you did. And finally. Okay, I'll go get them now.

[00:17:29]Faster.

[00:17:30]Okay, I'll go get them. Now, this is how English works in real conversations.

[00:17:37]Short, quick exchanges, words blending together, and sometimes sounds almost disappearing. But if you practice like this, you'll begin to catch everything much more easily. Let's do another little listening story.

[00:17:54]Last night, I cooked dinner for my family. I made pasta with tomato sauce and some garlic bread. While I was cooking, my brother came into the kitchen and said, "That smells so good.

[00:18:07]When will it be ready?" I told him, "Almost done. Just 10 more minutes."

[00:18:14]Finally, we sat down together and enjoyed the meal. Now, let's take some sentences from that story and practice.

[00:18:25]First line. That smells so good. When will it be ready? Slowly first, then faster. That smells so good. When will it be ready? Did you hear the difference? When will it be? When will it? Next line. Almost done. Just 10 more minutes faster.

[00:18:50]Almost done. Just 10 more minutes. Now, here's a quick listening challenge. I'll say three fast daily life sentences. Try to repeat them after me. One, I got to wake up early tomorrow.

[00:19:06]Two, she's been studying all night long.

[00:19:10]Three, let's meet up at the cafe around 3. Now, slowly with me. I have got to wake up early tomorrow.

[00:19:19]Faster. I got to wake up early tomorrow.

[00:19:23]Next. She has been studying all night long. Faster.

[00:19:30]She's been studying all night long.

[00:19:34]And last, let us meet up at the cafe around three.

[00:19:40]Faster.

[00:19:42]Let's meet up at the cafe. Round three.

[00:19:45]Listening practice like this makes your ears stronger.

[00:19:50]you begin to expect how words will shorten. So when someone speaks quickly, you won't be surprised. Let's do a new short practice scene. Imagine you're sitting in a coffee shop. Your friend walks in, waves, and says, "Sorry I'm late. The traffic was terrible." You reply, "No problem. I just got here, too." Then your friend asks, "What are you drinking?" You answer, "Just a cappuccino. Do you want one too? Now repeat with me. Sorry I'm late. The traffic was terrible. Faster. Sorry I'm late. Traffic was terrible. Next line.

[00:20:32]No problem. I just got here too. Faster.

[00:20:36]No problem. Just got here too. And finally, just a cappuccino. Do you want one, too? Faster. Just a cappuccino. Do you want one, too? Now, let's do a listening exercise with a slightly longer story. Listen carefully first.

[00:20:54]On Saturday afternoon, I went to the park with some friends. We brought snacks, drinks, and a big blanket to sit on. We talked, played cards, and laughed a lot. At one point, a dog came running toward us, and tried to grab our sandwiches. Everyone laughed so hard. It was such a fun day.

[00:21:16]Now, let's break this down. On Saturday afternoon, I went to the park with some friends. Faster. On Saturday afternoon, I went to the park with some friends.

[00:21:28]Next, we brought snacks, drinks, and a big blanket to sit on. Faster. We brought snacks, drinks, and a big blanket to sit on. Next line. We talked, played cards, and laughed a lot. faster.

[00:21:46]We talked, played cards, and laughed a lot. Last line.

[00:21:52]At one point, a dog came running toward us and tried to grab our sandwiches faster.

[00:22:00]At one point, a dog came running toward us and tried to grab our sandwiches.

[00:22:07]This is how you train your listening.

[00:22:09]Little by little, you listen, repeat slowly, and then copy the natural fast version. Over time, your ears get used to it, and you begin to understand native speakers much more easily.

[00:22:26]Picture yourself on a rainy evening.

[00:22:29]You're standing under your umbrella, waiting at the bus stop. Two people next to you are talking quickly. One says, "Man, this rain just won't stop." The other replies, "Yeah, it's been raining all day long." Then the bus arrives and someone says, "Finally, I thought it would never come." Let's practice these lines together. Slowly first. Man, this rain just won't stop. Faster. Man, this rain just won't stop. Next line. Yeah, it's been raining all day long. faster.

[00:23:10]Yeah, it's been raining all day long.

[00:23:13]And last, finally, I thought it would never come faster. Finally thought it had never come.

[00:23:23]Now, here's a listening story. Just listen. The first time yesterday evening, I decided to cook something special for dinner. I went to the store to buy vegetables and chicken.

[00:23:37]The store was crowded and people were moving quickly with their carts. I picked up what I needed and stood in line. While I was waiting, the cashier said, "Next customer, please." Finally, I paid and went home to cook. Did you catch the main ideas? Let's practice some sentences.

[00:24:00]First, I decided to cook something special for dinner. Faster, I decided to cook something special for dinner. Next, the store was crowded and people were moving quickly with their carts. Faster.

[00:24:18]The store was crowded and people were moving quickly with their carts. Next one. Next customer, please. Faster. Next customer, please. Short and sharp, just like you'd hear it in real life. Let's try a short challenge. I'll say three fast daily phrases and you repeat them after me. One, I'll meet you outside in 10 minutes.

[00:24:49]Two, she's working late at the office tonight.

[00:24:53]Three, we should grab some coffee tomorrow morning. Now slowly with me. I will meet you outside in 10 minutes.

[00:25:04]Faster.

[00:25:06]I'll meet you outside in 10 minutes.

[00:25:10]Next.

[00:25:12]She is working late at the office tonight.

[00:25:16]Faster.

[00:25:17]She's working late at the office tonight. And the last one. We should grab some coffee tomorrow morning.

[00:25:26]Faster. We should grab some coffee tomorrow morning. Listening carefully to these small changes helps you catch the rhythm of spoken English. Natives rarely pronounce every word fully. They cut, blend, or connect words naturally. Now, let's imagine you're at school or work.

[00:25:47]Your teacher or boss says, "Can you hand me that paper, please?" You reply, "Sure. Here you go."

[00:25:55]Then someone nearby says, "Thanks. I needed that." Repeat with me. Can you hand me that paper, please? Faster.

[00:26:05]Can you hand me that paper, please?

[00:26:08]Next.

[00:26:09]Sure. Here you go. Faster.

[00:26:14]Sure. Here you go. And finally.

[00:26:18]Thanks. I needed that. Faster.

[00:26:23]Thanks. Needed that.

[00:26:26]Let's do another story practice. Just listen first.

[00:26:30]This morning, I missed my alarm and woke up late. I quickly got dressed, grabbed my bag, and ran out the door. On the way to work, I realized I forgot my phone at home. I thought about going back, but I didn't have enough time. So, I g just kept walking and hoped I wouldn't need it. Now, sentence by sentence. This morning, I missed my alarm and woke up late. Faster. This morning, missed my alarm and woke up late. Next. I quickly got dressed, grabbed my bag, and ran out the door. Faster. Quickly got dressed, grabbed my bag, and ran out the door.

[00:27:14]Next one. On the way to work, I realized I forgot my phone at home. Faster. on the way to work. Realized I forgot my phone at home last. So, I just kept walking and hoped I wouldn't need it faster. So, I just kept walking and hoped I wouldn't need it. Practicing like this makes listening natural like music. Instead of trying to hear every word, you start to feel the flow.

[00:27:44]Imagine you are in a busy restaurant at lunchtime. You hear a waiter speaking quickly at one table. All right, folks.

[00:27:52]Your burgers will be out in just a few minutes. And here's your water. At another table, someone says, "Excuse me, can we get the check, please?" The waiter replies, "Of course, I'll bring it right over." Let's practice these lines together. Slowly first. All right, folks. Your burgers will be out in just a few minutes. And here's your water now. faster. Right, folks, your burgers will be out in just a few minutes and here's your water.

[00:28:23]Next line, excuse me, can we get the check, please? faster. Excuse me, can we get the check, please? And the reply. Of course, I'll bring it right over.

[00:28:34]Faster. Of course, I'll bring it right over. Now, let's do a listening story.

[00:28:41]Just listen carefully the first time.

[00:28:46]Last Friday, I met a friend for lunch downtown. We sat outside because the weather was warm and sunny. We ordered sandwiches and iced tea. While we were eating, a man with a guitar started playing music nearby. Everyone smiled and clapped along. It felt like such a nice, simple moment.

[00:29:06]Now, sentence by sentence practice.

[00:29:10]Last Friday, I met a friend for lunch downtown. faster.

[00:29:15]Last Friday, me and a friend for lunch downtown.

[00:29:19]Next, we sat outside because the weather was warm and sunny. Faster.

[00:29:26]We sat outside cuz the weather was warm and sunny.

[00:29:30]Next line. We ordered sandwiches and iced tea. Faster.

[00:29:37]We ordered sandwiches and iced tea. And last, everyone smiled and clapped along. It felt like such a nice, simple moment.

[00:29:49]Faster.

[00:29:51]Everyone smiled and clapped along. Felt like such a nice, simple moment. Here's a quick listening challenge. I'll give you three natural fast phrases and you try to repeat them after me. One, I'll text you when I get home. Two, she's already waiting for us outside. Three, we've got to hurry if we want good seats. Now, slowly, I will text you when I get home. Faster.

[00:30:23]I'll text you when I get home. Next.

[00:30:27]She is already waiting for us outside.

[00:30:31]Faster.

[00:30:32]She's ready waiting for us outside.

[00:30:36]And last, we have got to hurry if we want good seats faster. We've got to hurry if we want good seats. The more you practice like this, the more you'll notice that English is not about pronouncing every sound clearly. It's about rhythm and flow. Let's try another story practice.

[00:31:02]This afternoon, I went to the library to study. I found a quiet spot near the window. After an hour, I felt hungry.

[00:31:11]So, I went to the cafe next door. I bought a sandwich and some juice. Then, I came back, finished my homework, and finally went home. Now, break it down.

[00:31:24]This afternoon, I went to the library to study faster.

[00:31:30]This afternoon, went to the library to study. Next. I found a quiet spot near the window. Faster.

[00:31:40]Found a quiet spot near the window.

[00:31:43]Next line.

[00:31:45]After an hour, I felt hungry, so I went to the cafe next door. Faster.

[00:31:52]After an hour, felt hungry, so went to the cafe next door. Last one. I bought a sandwich and some juice. Faster. bought a sandwich and some juice.

[00:32:06]Now, let's do another real life quick scene. Imagine you're at the movies with a friend. Your friend whispers, "Do you want popcorn?" You reply, "Yeah, but let's get it after the trailer." After a few minutes, you both go out and say, "Two popcorns, please." Repeat with me.

[00:32:27]Do you want popcorn? Faster. Do you want popcorn? Next line. Yeah, but let's get it after the trailer. Faster.

[00:32:38]Yeah, but let's get it after the trailer. And finally, two popcorns, please. Faster. Two popcorns, please.

[00:32:49]Short and simple, just like in real life. This kind of listening practice connects everyday life to English learning. When you hear similar situations in real conversations, your brain will already know what to expect.

[00:33:06]Imagine it's early in the morning and you walk into a small bakery. The smell of fresh bread is everywhere. A customer ahead of you says, "Can I get two croissants and a coffee to go?" The cashier replies quickly, "Sure. Anything else?"

[00:33:24]The customer answers, "No, that's all.

[00:33:27]Thanks. Now, let's practice this together slowly." First, "Can I get two croissants and a coffee to go?" Faster.

[00:33:38]Can I get two croissants and a coffee to go? Next line. Sure. Anything else?

[00:33:44]Faster. Sure. Anything else? And finally, no, that's all. Thanks. Faster.

[00:33:52]No, that's all. Thanks. Let's do a listening story now. Listen carefully.

[00:33:58]The first time on Sunday morning, I woke up early and went for a walk. The streets were quiet and the air felt fresh. I stopped at a small shop to buy a bottle of water. The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Good morning. How are you today?" I replied, "I'm fine, thank you.

[00:34:18]Just out for a walk." Then I continued down the street and watched the sunrise.

[00:34:24]Now repeat with me line by line. On Sunday morning, I woke up early and went for a walk. Faster. On Sunday morning, woke up early and went for a walk. Next.

[00:34:38]The streets were quiet. T and the air felt fresh. Faster. The streets were quiet in there felt fresh.

[00:34:49]Next one. The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Good morning. How are you today?"

[00:34:56]Faster.

[00:34:58]Shopkeeper smiled and said, "Morning.

[00:35:01]How are you today?" And last line. Then I continued down the street and watched the sunrise. Faster. Then I continued down the street and watched the sunrise.

[00:35:14]Here's a listening challenge. I'll give you three quick everyday sentences. Try to repeat them after me. One, what time does the movie start tonight? Two, I'll see you at the station around 7. Three, she's making dinner for her family right now. Now, slowly.

[00:35:38]What time does the movie start tonight?

[00:35:41]Faster.

[00:35:43]What times the movie start tonight?

[00:35:46]Next. I will see you at the station around seven. Faster. I'll see you at the station round seven. And the last.

[00:35:57]She is making dinner for her family right now. Faster.

[00:36:02]She's making dinner for her family right now.

[00:36:06]Listening to these small shifts in pronunciation is key. They are not mistakes, but natural reductions that happen when English is spoken fast. Now, let's imagine another scene. You're at a bookstore, browsing through the shelves.

[00:36:24]A worker asks, "Can I help you find something?" You reply, "Yes, I'm looking for a travel guide." The worker says, "They're right over there next to the magazines. Practice with me.

[00:36:39]Can I help you find something faster?

[00:36:42]Can I help you find something? Next line. Yes, I'm looking for a travel guide faster. Yeah, looking for a travel guide. And the reply, they're right over there next to the magazines. Faster. They're right over there next to the magazines. Let's do another longer story practice. Just listen first.

[00:37:09]Last night, I went out with a group of friends. We decided to try a new restaurant in town. The place was busy, but the food smelled amazing. We ordered pizza, pasta, meal, and some drinks.

[00:37:24]While we waited, we talked about our week and laughed at funny stories. When the food came, it was delicious.

[00:37:32]After dinner, we walked around the city for a while before heading home.

[00:37:37]Now, let's break this down sentence by sentence. Last night, I went out with a group of friends faster. Last night, went out with a group of friends. Next, we decided to try a new restaurant in town faster. We decided to try a new restaurant in town. Next one. The place was busy, but the food smelled amazing.

[00:38:02]Faster. Place was busy, but food smelled amazing. Next line. We ordered pizza, pasta, and some drinks. Faster. We ordered pizza, pasta, and some drinks.

[00:38:17]Last.

[00:38:19]After dinner, we walked around the city for a while before heading home. Faster.

[00:38:26]After dinner, walked around the city for a while before heading home.

[00:38:32]Every time you repeat these lines, you're not just practicing pronunciation.

[00:38:38]You're training your ears to hear natural speech.

[00:38:42]Imagine you're in a small office setting. You hear two co-workers talking by the coffee machine. One says, "Did you finish that report yet?" The other replies, "Almost. I'll send it by the end of the day." Then a third person walks in and says, "Hey guys, the meeting starts in 5 minutes."

[00:39:08]Now let's practice these lines slowly. First, did you finish that report yet?

[00:39:18]Faster.

[00:39:20]Do you finish that report yet? Next line.

[00:39:24]Almost. I'll send it by the end of the day. faster almost. I'll send it by the end of the day. And the last Hey guys, the meeting starts in 5 minutes. Faster. Hey guys, meeting starts in 5 minutes.

[00:39:46]Now, let's do a listening story. Just listen the first time.

[00:39:52]On Monday morning, I woke up earlier than usual. I made some tea, sat at my desk, and checked my emails. One of them said, "Don't forget the meeting at 9:00." I quickly replied, "Thanks for the reminder." Then I got ready and left for the office.

[00:40:12]Now, break it down with me. On Monday morning, I woke up earlier than usual.

[00:40:19]Faster. On Monday morning, woke up earlier than usual. Next, I made some tea, sat at my desk, and checked my emails. Faster.

[00:40:32]Made some tea, sat at my desk, and checked me mails.

[00:40:37]Next line. One of them said, "Don't forget the meeting at 9:00."

[00:40:43]Faster.

[00:40:45]One of them said, "Don't forget the meeting at 9:00."

[00:40:50]Last one. Then I got ready and left for the office faster. Then I got ready and left for the office. Here's a listening challenge. I'll say three quick daily life sentences. Try to repeat them after me. One, can you send me that file later today? Two, he's been waiting outside for half an hour. Three, we'll talk about it after lunch. Now slowly. Can you send me that file later today?

[00:41:26]Faster. Can you send me that file later today?

[00:41:31]Next. He has been waiting outside for half an hour faster.

[00:41:38]He's been waiting outside for half an hour. And the last, we will talk about it after lunch faster.

[00:41:48]We'll talk about it after lunch.

[00:41:51]Now, imagine another short scene. You're at a bus station and you hear someone say, "Excuse me, does this bus go to the airport?"

[00:42:03]The driver replies, "Yes, but you'll need to buy a ticket first."

[00:42:10]The passenger says, "Okay, where can I buy one?" And the driver answers, "Right over there at the counter."

[00:42:20]Practice with me.

[00:42:23]Excuse me, does this bus go to the airport?

[00:42:26]Faster.

[00:42:28]Excuse me, this bus go to the airport next. Yes, but you'll need to buy a ticket first.

[00:42:37]Faster.

[00:42:38]Yeah, but you'll need to buy a ticket first.

[00:42:42]Next line.

[00:42:44]Okay, where can I buy one?

[00:42:48]Faster.

[00:42:49]K. Where can I buy one?

[00:42:53]And finally, right over there at the counter.

[00:42:58]Faster.

[00:43:00]Right over there at the counter.

[00:43:04]Let's do another longer story practice.

[00:43:07]Listen first.

[00:43:09]Last Saturday, I went shopping with my cousin. We walked around the mall for almost 3 hours. She wanted to buy new shoes, but she couldn't decide on the colo. Or first, she liked the white pair, then she liked the black pair. In the end, she didn't buy anything. We laughed because it felt like such a long day for nothing.

[00:43:34]Now, sentence by sentence.

[00:43:37]Last Saturday I went shopping with my cousin faster.

[00:43:42]Last Saturday went shopping with my cousin. Next we walked around the mall for almost 3 hours faster.

[00:43:52]Walked around the mall for almost 3 hours.

[00:43:57]Next line.

[00:43:59]She wanted to buy new shoes but she couldn't decide on the color. Faster.

[00:44:06]She wanted to buy new shoes but couldn't decide on the color.

[00:44:10]Next.

[00:44:12]First she liked the white pair, then she liked the black pair. Faster.

[00:44:18]First she liked the white pair, then she liked the black pair. And last, in the end, she didn't buy anything. We laughed because it felt like such a long day for nothing. Faster. In the end, she didn't buy anything. We laughed because it felt like such a long day for nothing.

[00:44:41]Everyday scenes like these make listening practice feel natural because they are the kinds of things you'll hear outside in shops, on buses, and with friends. Imagine you're at a family dinner. Everyone is talking at the same time. The table is full of dishes. You hear someone say, "Can you pass the salad, please?" Another person replies, "Sure, here you go." Then someone else says quickly, "Wow, this food is amazing. Who cooked it?" And the answer comes, "Mom did. She spent all afternoon in the kitchen."

[00:45:21]Let's practice these together. Slowly first. Can you pass the salad, please?

[00:45:28]Faster.

[00:45:30]Can you pass the salad, please?

[00:45:33]Next line. Sure. Here you go.

[00:45:37]Faster. Sure. Here you go. Next. Wow, this food is amazing. Who cooked it?

[00:45:47]Faster.

[00:45:48]Wow, this food's amazing. Who cooked it?

[00:45:52]And the reply, Mom did. She spent all afternoon in the kitchen.

[00:45:58]faster.

[00:46:00]Mom did spent all afternoon in the kitchen. Now, let's do a listening story. Just listen carefully. The first time on Tuesday evening, I met my best friend at a cafe. We hadn't seen each other in weeks, so we had a lot to talk about.

[00:46:19]She told me about her name. You job and I shared stories about my classes. We laughed so much that the people at the next table smiled at us. After two hours, we finally said goodbye and promised to meet again soon. Now repeat with me sentence by sentence. On Tuesday evening, I met my best friend at a cafe.

[00:46:43]Faster. On Tuesday evening, met my best friend at a cafe. Next, we hadn't seen each other in weeks, so we had a lot to talk about. faster. Hadn't seen each other in weeks, so had a lot to talk about. Next line. She told me about her new job and I shared stories about my classes. Faster. She told me about her new job and I shared stories about my classes. Next, we laughed so much that the people at the next table smiled at us faster. We laughed so much the people at the next table smiled at us. Last line.

[00:47:27]After 2 hours, we finally said goodbye and promised to meet again soon. Faster.

[00:47:34]After 2 hours, finally said goodbye and promised to meet again soon. Here's a quick listening challenge. Three fast sentences and you try to repeat after me. One, I've got a lot of work to do tomorrow.

[00:47:53]Two, she's been practicing piano every night.

[00:47:58]Three, let's go grab something to eat after class.

[00:48:03]Now, slowly, I have got a lot of work to do tomorrow.

[00:48:09]Faster.

[00:48:10]I've got a lot of work to do tomorrow.

[00:48:14]Next. She has been practicing piano every night. Faster.

[00:48:20]She's been practicing piano every night.

[00:48:24]And the last. Let us go grab something to eat after class. Faster. Let's go grab something to eat after class.

[00:48:34]Now imagine a morning commute scene.

[00:48:37]You're standing in line for coffee before work. The barista asks, "Good morning. What can I get for you?"

[00:48:44]You reply, "Just a black coffee, please."

[00:48:48]The barista says, "That'll be $2." And you reply, "Here you go. Keep the change." Repeat with me. Good morning.

[00:48:59]What can I get for you? Faster.

[00:49:03]Morning. What can I get you next? Just a black coffee, please. Faster.

[00:49:11]Just a black coffee, please. Next.

[00:49:14]That'll be $2 faster.

[00:49:18]That'll be $2.

[00:49:20]And the reply. Here you go. Keep the change faster.

[00:49:27]Here you go. Keep the change. Now, a longer story practice. Just listen first. Last Sunday, my family and I went to the beach. The weather was sunny and the water looked beautiful. We brought sandwiches, fruit, and cold drinks. My little brother built a sand castle, and my parents relaxed under an umbrella. In the afternoon, we played volleyball with some strangers, and everyone had fun. By the time we left, the sky was turning orange and it felt like the perfect day.

[00:50:03]Now, line by line.

[00:50:06]Last Sunday, my family and I went to the beach faster. Last Sunday, my family and I went to the beach. Next, the weather was sunny and the water looked beautiful. Faster weather was sunny and the water looked beautiful. Next, we brought sandwiches, fruit, and cold drinks faster. We brought sandwiches, fruit, and cold drinks.

[00:50:36]Next line.

[00:50:38]My little brother built a sand castle and my parents relaxed under an umbrella faster.

[00:50:46]My little brother built a sand castle and my parents relaxed under an umbrella. And last, by the time we left, the sky was turning orange and it felt like the perfect day.

[00:51:00]Faster.

[00:51:02]By the time we left, the sky was turning orange and it felt like the perfect day.

[00:51:08]These kinds of practice stories not only train your ears, they also give you the confidence to imagine yourself in see me l situations.

[00:51:19]So when you hear fast English outside, it doesn't surprise you. Imagine you're at a train station during rush hour. You hear the loudspeaker announcement.

[00:51:31]Attention passengers. The 515 train to Riverside is now departing from platform 4. People around you move quickly.

[00:51:42]Someone says, "Hurry up. We're going to miss it." Their friend replies, "Relax.

[00:51:49]We still have 2 minutes. Now, let's practice these lines slowly. First, attention passengers. The 515 train to Riverside is now departing from platform 4. Faster attention passengers. The 515 train to Riverside's now departing from platform 4. Next. Hurry up. We're going to miss it. Faster. Hurry up. We're going to miss it. And finally, relax. We still have 2 minutes. Faster. Relax. We still got two minutes.

[00:52:32]Now, let's do a listening story. Just listen carefully. The first time, last weekend, I went hiking with a group of friends. We drove to the mountains early in the morning. The air was fresh and the view was amazing. We walked along the trail for 2 hours before stopping to eat snacks. At one point we saw a deer running across the path. Everyone was excited and took pictures. By the end of the day, we were tired but happy. Now repeat after me line by line. Last weekend I went hiking with a group of friends. Faster. Last weekend went hiking with a group f friends.

[00:53:21]Next, we drove to the mountains early in the morning. Faster. Drove to the mountains early in the morning. Next.

[00:53:32]The air was fresh and the view was amazing. Faster.

[00:53:38]Air was fresh and the view was amazing.

[00:53:41]Next line. We walked along the trail for 2 hours before stopping to eat snacks.

[00:53:49]faster.

[00:53:50]Walked along the trail for 2 hours before stopping to eat snacks. And last, by the end of the day, we were tired but happy.

[00:54:02]Here's a quick listening challenge. I'll say three fast sentences. Repeat them after me. One, I'll call you back in a few minutes. Two, she's been working on this project all week. Three. Do you want to grab lunch together tomorrow?

[00:54:22]Now slowly with me. I will call you back in a few minutes. Faster. I'll call you back in a few minutes. Next. She has been working on this project all week.

[00:54:35]Faster.

[00:54:37]She's been working on this project all week. And the last.

[00:54:43]Do you want to grab lunch together tomorrow?

[00:54:47]Faster.

[00:54:48]Do you want to grab lunch together tomorrow? Now imagine a scene in the evening. You're at home with your roommate. They say, "Hey, did you pay the electricity bill?" You reply, "Not yet. I'll do it online tonight." Then they add, "Good, because the deadline is tomorrow.

[00:55:11]Practice with me.

[00:55:13]Hey, did you pay the electricity bill faster? Hey, do you pay the electricity bill next? Not yet. I'll do it online tonight. Faster. Not yet. I'll do it online tonight. And last. Good, because the deadline is tomorrow. Faster. Good because the deadline's tomorrow.

[00:55:39]Now, let's do a longer listening story.

[00:55:42]Just listen first. Yesterday afternoon, I went to the supermarket. I needed vegetables, bread, and some milk. While I was looking for apples, I met an old friend from school. We talked for a while, asking each other about our jobs and families. After catching up, we said goodbye and I finished shopping. At the checkout, the cashier said, "Did you find everything okay?" I smiled and said, "Yes, thank you." Now, sentence by sentence.

[00:56:16]Yesterday afternoon, I went to the supermarket faster.

[00:56:22]Yesterday afternoon went to the supermarket.

[00:56:26]Next, I needed vegetables, bread, and some milk faster. Needed vegetables, bread, and some milk. Next line. While I was looking for apples, I met an old friend from school. Faster.

[00:56:43]While I was looking and fair apples met an old friend from school. Next, we talked for a while asking each other about our jobs and families.

[00:56:54]Faster. Talked for a while asking each other about our jobs and families. Next line. After catching up, we said goodbye and I finished shopping faster.

[00:57:07]After catching up, we said goodbye and I finished shopping. And last, at the checkout, the cashier said, "Did you find everything okay?" I smiled and said, "Yes, thank you." Faster. At the checkout, cashier said, "Do you find everything okay?" I smiled and said, "Yeah, thanks."

[00:57:30]This is exactly how you can prepare your ears for real conversations.

[00:57:36]Everyday English doesn't sound like a textbook. It sounds quick, connected, and natural. Imagine you're at a coffee shop on a busy afternoon. The line is long, people are chatting, and the barista calls out, "Large caramel latte for Anna." A customer picks it up and says, "Thanks. Have a good day." The barista quickly replies, "You, too.

[00:58:01]Let's practice these lines slowly.

[00:58:04]First, large caramel latte for Anna."

[00:58:08]Faster. Large caramel latte for Anna.

[00:58:13]Next, thanks. Have a good day. Faster.

[00:58:18]Thanks. Have a good day. And the reply, you too.

[00:58:24]Faster.

[00:58:26]You too.

[00:58:28]short and natural, just the way you'd hear it in real life.

[00:58:34]Now, let's do a listening story. Just listen carefully the first time. On Wednesday morning, I had an interview for a new job. I woke up early, put on my best clothes, and practiced my answers in front of the mirror. When I arrived at the office, the receptionist smiled and said, "Good morning. Please have a seat. After a few minutes, the manager came and introduced himself. We talked for almost an hour. At the end, he said, "We'll contact you soon with our decision." I left feeling nervous, but also excited.

[00:59:13]Now, repeat with me line by line. On Wednesday morning, I had an interview for a new job. Faster.

[00:59:23]on Wednesday morning had an interview for a new job. Next, I woke up early, put on my best clothes, and practiced my answers in front of the mirror. Faster.

[00:59:36]Woke up early, put on my best clothes, and practiced my answers in front of the mirror. Next line. When I arrived at the office, the receptionist smiled and said, "Good morning. Please have a seat." Faster. When I arrived at the office, receptionist smiled and said, "Morn, please have a seat." Next. After a few minutes, the manager came and introduced himself faster.

[01:00:07]After a few minutes, the manager came and introduced himself. Next line. We talked for almost an hour. Faster.

[01:00:18]Talked for almost an hour. And last, I left feeling nervous but also excited.

[01:00:26]Faster. Left feeling nervous but also excited.

[01:00:31]Here's a quick listening challenge.

[01:00:33]Three fast sentences and you repeat them after me. One, I'm heading out. Do you need anything from the store? Two, she's been learning English for over 2 years now. Three, we'll probably stay home and watch a movie tonight. Now slowly with me. I am heading out. Do you need anything from the store? Faster. I'm heading out. Need anything from the store? Next. She has been learning English for over 2 years now. Faster.

[01:01:08]She's been learning English for over two years now.

[01:01:12]And last, we will probably stay home and watch a movie tonight. faster. We'll probably stay home and watch a movie tonight.

[01:01:23]Now, imagine an evening at home. You're cooking dinner and your roommate walks in. They ask, "Wow, that smells good.

[01:01:32]What are you making?" You reply, "Just some pasta with vegetables." Then they say, "Can I have some, too?" And you laugh. Of course, there's plenty.

[01:01:45]Practice with me. Wow, that smells good.

[01:01:48]What are you making? faster. Wow, that smells good. What you making next? Just some pasta with vegetables. faster. Just some pasta with vegetables.

[01:02:03]Next line. Can I have some, too? Faster.

[01:02:07]Can I have some, too? And last, of course, there's plenty. Faster. Of course, there's plenty.

[01:02:17]Now a longer listening story. Just listen first.