Curated VOA Slow English Listening (3) Education. Health. Development Report (Book + 2 Tapes)

Author: Yu Gao Feng
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The five most important skills in English learning are listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation, with listening and speaking being the most challenging. These two skills are key indicators of English proficiency. Among listening and speaking, listening is language input and the foundation for the other four skills. Therefore, training and improving English listening skills are crucial for enhancing the English proficiency of learners. "VOA (Voice of America) English" programs have long been a must-listen for Chinese English learners. Listeners can not only imitate pronunciation and intonation but also learn language knowledge, while also broadening their horizons and enriching their knowledge. It can be said that the vast majority of Chinese English learners regard it as an excellent teacher for English learning, especially the "VOA Slow Speed English" program. However, for many English learners, due to time and geographical constraints, it is difficult to listen to the program consistently and persistently. Moreover, there are no targeted exercises to help learners self-assess and improve their listening skills while listening. This book is part of the "Education, Health, and Development Report" series. In the selection and arrangement of materials, we considered the following factors: 1. Each material should not be too long, generally around 5 minutes; 2. The selected materials should be as recent as possible; 3. Recordings should use authentic audio; 4. The number of exercises should be moderate, with varied formats that focus on testing and cultivating learners' listening skills; 5. Each exercise has a reference answer, and each material has a reference translation to help learners deepen their understanding. Overall, this book is suitable for both beginners in English, who can use it to imitate pronunciation and intonation, correct their own pronunciation, expand their vocabulary, and intermediate learners who can use it to improve their listening skills and gain language knowledge.