English Learning Tip #  27

Train your ears

You ears will recognise words that are similar in sound to your own language, but may well ignore sounds they're unfamiliar with.  You need to train them, just like you do when you're practising pronunciation.   Find mp3 files and videos on the internet that you find challenging, listen to them again and again, until it's easy and relaxing.  Concentrate on distinguishing individual words, don't worry too much about understanding what they mean.