YL Crazy English Beginner's Listening (2nd Edition) (1 Book + 3 Audio Cassettes)

Author: Hu Degang, Editor-in-Chief
Publisher: Guangzhou Foreign Languages Press
Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The process of listening to language involves receiving sound signals through the ears and then feedback to the brain for analysis and organization. First, there are radio stations. We can listen to English programs on radios anytime, such as BBC and VOA news and language learning shows. Both of these stations have special programs designed for English beginners. We can easily find their broadcast schedules and program arrangements by going online. Next, there is television. Television is another excellent channel for listening to English. Beautiful and vivid visuals help us understand the English spoken in the programs more easily. Currently, China's CCTV has international channels, and many local radio stations also broadcast English news programs. Coastal areas and some big cities can receive foreign television programs broadcast by satellite channels. All of these provide great convenience for listening to English. Another way is through music and songs. You can often listen to English tapes or songs on CDs. While listening to songs, you can try writing down the lyrics of the entire song. Remember, when choosing songs for listening practice, don’t select those that are too difficult for your listening comprehension level. The songs you choose should have a moderate speed and clear pronunciation. Some pop songs have unclear lyrics, which can be challenging even for native English speakers to fully understand, let alone for second-language learners like you. Making friends who speak English and communicating with them through mutual exchanges is another effective way to improve listening skills. While practicing listening, you can also enhance your speaking abilities. If you don’t have much time with your friends, you can still achieve your learning goals by making phone calls. Finally, the editor’s advice to you is: Don’t worry if you don’t understand all the English information you hear. Remember to prioritize "listening" over "understanding"! The more you listen, the more naturally you will be able to understand.