LISTENING

Listening can be tricky: accents, surrounding sounds and, of course, the topic, can really impact your level of understanding. But practice is everything! Here you will find some resources that will definitely help you feel more confident. I am sure that little by little you will see an improvement in your listening skills. Click on each title to access the website!

Audible

What if instead of reading your favorite books you could listen to them? Audible is the number one online audiobook and podcast service. With a subscription, you will be able to listen to whatever you want, whenever you want, wherever you want. Although it may be a bit pricey, you can get a one-month free trial and decide for yourself, but I am telling you... you will not regret it!

Tedtalks

Tedtalks has been a staple in language learning for a long time now, but it never gets old! On their website it is described as a nonprofit organization "devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less)." There you will be able to find talks in more than 100 languages about almost any topic: from social issues to history to science. Most of them also have subtitles available, so you will be able to follow the topic smoothly!

Forvo

Forvo is the world's largest pronunciation guide. This website is like a huge pronunciation dictionary where you will be able to access and listen to sound clips in which native speakers from all around the world pronounce different words. It will definitely help you get familiar with many different accents!