Listening at WorkEmre works with customers. He talks to them in English. Listening is hard for him, and he wants to listen better. Here are some ideas for Emre and for you. First, think about the words your customers often use. For example, they often say the word “order.” Make a list of these words. Then listen for them when a customer talks to you. You can tell your customers that you are learning English. You can ask, “Would you please speak more slowly?” When you hear a word from your list, ask a short question. For example, “Did you say you want to order?” Write your answers to customers’ questions in a notebook. Say them again and again in your free time. Also, listen to English movies and podcasts often. Learning English takes time, but these ideas can help you.
