Listening-(2)

Author: Zhao Yushan
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: When it comes to listening training methods, there are common misconceptions. Many people only emphasize understanding the main idea as proof. Due to the lack of an English language environment, Chinese students already have weak foundations in listening and speaking. Adding to this, incorrect methods and a one-sided focus on grasping the gist further exacerbate their difficulties in improving listening skills. Some start listening to foreign English broadcasts like VOA or BBC without carefully listening to general tapes. This approach of casual listening results in low efficiency and little progress. Because of weak foundations and a one-sided belief in "tricks" and a desire for quick results, many Chinese people struggle to learn English effectively. Dictation is the most fundamental method for practicing listening. The key is to listen repeatedly and try to write down as much as possible until you can no longer write anything, then check the original text. Tip: Focus on one word at a time—this leads to faster progress. This book adopts the "multi-pass" dictation training model for Chinese students, tailored to their actual proficiency levels. It is the first of its kind in China, providing a universal key for beginners regardless of how poor their English listening skills are. Based on this foundation, using the "College Freshman English Bridging Series" (Level 1, Level 2) will definitely help students reach a new level in listening.