Listening to people speaking English can be a daunting task. There are many things to look out for. You may have to contend with unfamiliar words, different accents, regional dialect, colloquialism, the list goes on. That is why it is of utmost importance to work on this aspect of learning English. Granted, it can be a hard task to master but once you get the hang of it, you will be at the centre of all the conversations.

In this course you will improve your listening skills. We will work on different aspects of speech while looking at familiar words and basic phrases that people use when they speak slowly and calmly. We will work up the ladder to more difficult areas of listening. We will work on understanding common expressions and vocabulary that is used in short forms of speech such as announcements, explanations, messages and introductions. These will be used on a more regular basis when dealing with other people.

One thing that often throws people is understanding a new language when basic things such as eye contact and the ability to lip read are taken away. For example, many struggle with listening to and understanding people on a phone call or video conferencing. To combat this, we will focus on understanding clear standard speech about everyday topics that are hindered by using technology. We will also consider extended speech about unfamiliar, abstract or complex topics.

Topics in this course include: At a job interview, listening to a lecture, phone call from a customer, team meeting about diversity etc.

听别人说英语可能是一项艰巨的任务。有很多事情需要注意。你可能要应对不熟悉的单词、不同的口音、方言、口语等等。这就是为什么在学习英语的过程中努力提高这个方面是至关重要的。当然，掌握它可能是一项艰巨的任务，但一旦你掌握了它，你就会成为所有对话的中心。

在本课程中，你将提高你的听力技巧。我们将研究言语的不同方面，同时研究人们在缓慢而平静地说话时使用的熟悉单词和基本短语。我们将逐步学习更困难的听力领域。我们将努力理解在简短的言语形式（如公告、解释、消息和介绍）中使用的常见表达和词汇。在与他人打交道时，这些将更经常使用。

经常会让人感到困惑的一件事是，当眼神交流和唇读能力等基本技能被剥夺时，理解一门新语言会变得困难。例如，许多人在电话或视频会议上很难听清和理解别人说的话。为了解决这个问题，我们将专注于理解因使用技术而受到阻碍的有关日常话题的清晰标准语音。我们还将考虑有关不熟悉、抽象或复杂话题的扩展语音。

本课程的主题包括：在工作面试中、听讲座、接听客户电话、关于多样性的团队会议等。