Thursday, April 24, 2025

You Listen Every Day, But Still Don’t Understand? | Ep. 42

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You Listen Every Day, But Still Don’t Understand?

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Alex: Hi everyone, welcome back to Effortless English Podcasts.

Alex: I'm Alex.

Luna: And I'm Luna.

Alex: Today’s topic is something a lot of people struggle with, and honestly, it drives them nuts.

Alex: We're talking about this: Why does my English listening stay the same, even when I practice every day?

Luna: Yep, that one hits hard.

Luna: So many of my friends say, "I listen to English every day, but I still can't understand movies, or news, or even YouTubers!"

Alex: Right, and it’s not just beginners.

Alex: Even people who’ve studied English for years feel stuck with their listening skills.

Luna: Like they’re walking on a treadmill—moving a lot, but staying in the same place.

Alex: Exactly!

Alex: You spend time, you put in the effort, and then… nothing.

Luna: And after a while, you just feel tired.

Luna: Some people even start to think, “Maybe I’m just bad at languages.”

Alex: But that’s not true.

Alex: In most cases, it’s not about talent—it’s about strategy.

Luna: Mmmhmm, I like where this is going.

Luna: Because I hate wasting time.

Alex: That makes two of us.

Alex: So I did some digging—research, data, personal stories—and I found some super interesting things about how listening actually works in your brain.

Luna: Of course you did.

Luna: Mr. Engineer has entered the chat.

Alex: Hey, I like knowing how things work.

Alex: But I also wanted to find ways that are not just effective, but fast.

Alex: Because I’m lazy.

Luna: I’d say efficient.

Alex: Let’s go with that.

Alex: Efficient.

Luna: So in today’s episode, we’re going to look at why your listening might not be improving.

Luna: We’ll talk about common mistakes, smart methods, and real things you can do to get better—step by step.

Alex: No crazy tricks, no magic pills.

Alex: Just solid strategies that work.

Luna: And don’t worry—we’re not gonna turn this into a boring lecture.

Luna: We’ll keep it real, like always.

Alex: Yep, real talk, real results.

Alex: But before we jump in, quick reminder:

Alex: You can find the full transcript of this episode in the video description.

Luna: So if you miss something, or want to read along, it’s all there.

Alex: We also have multi-language subtitles available.

Luna: Just click that “CC” button, and choose your language.

Alex: And if you’re new here—

Luna: Or if you keep forgetting—

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Luna: We drop new episodes regularly, and you don’t want to miss them.

Alex: Alright, ready to find out why your listening isn't working—and how to fix it?

Luna: Let’s go!




Alex: So let’s talk about what a lot of people actually experience when they try to improve their English listening.

Alex: First, they do what sounds logical—they start listening to English every day.

Luna: That’s what I did too.

Luna: Like, I’d play podcasts while brushing my teeth, or listen to English songs on the way to work.

Alex: Same here.

Alex: I even tried leaving English shows running in the background while doing laundry.

Alex: But here’s the problem—after weeks or even months, you realize something strange.

Luna: You still don’t understand what they’re saying!

Alex: Exactly.

Alex: You’re hearing the sounds, but your brain is not catching the meaning.

Luna: It’s like when someone talks super fast and all you hear is “blablabla,” and you’re just nodding like you understand.

Alex: Or worse, you keep replaying the same line ten times and still have no idea what it means.

Luna: Been there.

Alex: This happens because listening passively doesn’t always help you learn.

Alex: Your brain needs something more active to make connections.

Luna: It’s like trying to get strong by watching workout videos instead of actually exercising.

Alex: Great example.

Alex: Just hearing English doesn’t mean you're learning English.

Luna: And then comes frustration.

Luna: You’re putting in time, but you don’t feel smarter.

Luna: You’re not understanding more.

Alex: There’s no sign of progress.

Alex: And that leads to the second problem—people feel like they’re wasting their time.

Luna: Yeah, they think, “I spent an hour listening today, but I still can’t understand this simple news clip!”

Alex: It’s disheartening.

Alex: Especially when other people seem to improve faster.

Luna: Like your friend who watches English dramas and suddenly talks like a native speaker.

Alex: Spoiler alert: They’re probably doing more than just watching.

Alex: But when you don’t know that, it feels like you’re doing something wrong.

Luna: Which leads to problem three—mental fatigue.

Luna: Listening to a language you don’t fully understand is exhausting.

Alex: Yep.

Alex: Your brain is trying to guess meanings, recognize words, and follow the context—all at the same time.

Luna: And if the content is too hard, your brain gives up and says, “Nope. Time for a nap.”

Alex: I’ve literally fallen asleep during English TED Talks.

Luna: You? Mr. Efficiency?

Alex: Hey, I’m not immune to boring or confusing content.

Luna: That’s fair.

Alex: And when you feel tired every time you practice listening, you start avoiding it.

Luna: Which brings us to the last big issue—zero motivation.

Alex: When you don’t see results, and you feel tired, it’s easy to give up.

Luna: You think, “Why am I doing this? It’s not helping.”

Alex: And then you stop.

Alex: Or worse, you keep doing the same thing every day, hoping it’ll magically start working.

Luna: That’s called the “wishful thinking” strategy.

Alex: Also known as “how I approached gym training for two years.”

Luna: Ha!

Alex: But seriously, language learning doesn’t work like magic.

Alex: If something isn’t working, it’s time to try a different way.

Luna: So if any of this sounds familiar—

Alex: Listening every day but not improving,

Luna: Feeling like it’s too hard or too boring,

Alex: Getting tired or frustrated,

Luna: Or thinking about quitting—

Alex: Don’t worry.

Alex: You’re not alone.

Luna: We’ve all been there.

Alex: And the good news is, there are better ways to practice.

Luna: Ways that actually help you hear more, understand more, and feel proud of your progress.

Alex: And that’s what we’re diving into next.




Alex: Alright, now that we know the struggle is real, let’s break down why listening doesn’t seem to improve—no matter how much you do it.

Alex: First big reason?

Alex: You’re listening to the wrong kind of content.

Luna: Yep.

Luna: A lot of people choose things that are way too hard—or way too easy.

Alex: If it’s too hard, your brain can’t keep up.

Alex: It’s like trying to solve a puzzle with half the pieces missing.

Luna: Or like watching a cooking show in Italian when you only know “pizza” and “pasta.”

Alex: You hear sounds, but you get no meaning.

Alex: That’s not helpful.

Luna: But if the content is too easy, your brain just relaxes and stops learning.

Alex: Right.

Alex: There’s no challenge, no growth.

Alex: You’re just coasting.

Luna: So what’s the sweet spot?

Alex: You want something where you understand about 70 to 80 percent.

Alex: That way, you can follow the story, but still meet new words and phrases.

Luna: Enough comfort to stay interested, enough challenge to keep learning.

Alex: That brings us to the second reason—passive listening.

Alex: A lot of people think listening means just… hearing.

Luna: Like playing an English podcast while scrolling Instagram.

Alex: Yeah.

Alex: Your ears hear it, but your brain is busy somewhere else.

Luna: Or when you’re “listening” while half asleep on the bus.

Alex: That kind of practice doesn’t stick.

Alex: Active listening is different.

Alex: It means paying attention, trying to catch meaning, repeating parts, even writing things down.

Luna: And checking if you really understood.

Alex: Exactly.

Alex: Which leads us to the third problem—no feedback.

Luna: Oh yes.

Luna: If you never check what you understood, you don’t know what you missed.

Alex: Let’s say you listen to a YouTube video.

Alex: Do you ever pause and ask yourself, “What did they just say?”

Luna: Most people don’t.

Alex: But that step is huge.

Alex: It shows you where your ears are working—and where they’re not.

Luna: Plus, checking the script after listening helps you catch those small, tricky words.

Alex: Like contractions or linking sounds.

Luna: Yeah, like “gonna” instead of “going to.”

Alex: Or “wanna,” “gotta,” and all those fast-talking phrases.

Luna: Without feedback, those just sound like mush.

Alex: Last big reason why people don’t improve?

Alex: Boring practice.

Luna: Oh no, the worst kind.

Luna: If listening feels like punishment, you’re not gonna do it for long.

Alex: True.

Alex: If I’m listening to something I hate, I’m already counting the seconds till it’s over.

Luna: And the brain doesn’t remember what it doesn’t care about.

Alex: Exactly.

Alex: That’s why choosing interesting content matters.

Luna: It has to feel fun, or useful, or connected to your life.

Alex: And it should fit your personality.

Alex: If you love sports, listen to sports shows.

Alex: If you’re into drama, find shows with drama.

Luna: Or if you’re like me, watch a reality show with people arguing in English.

Alex: Classic Luna move.

Alex: But hey, it works.

Luna: It really does.

Luna: So, let’s sum up:

Luna: If your listening isn’t improving, maybe the content is too easy or too hard,

Alex: Maybe you’re not actively listening,

Luna: Maybe you’re not checking your understanding,

Alex: Or maybe the whole process is just too boring.

Luna: All of these things stop progress.

Alex: But don’t worry—we’ve got solutions coming up.

Luna: Ways to make your listening smarter, stronger, and way more fun.




Alex: Alright, we’ve talked about the common mistakes—now let’s get a little personal.

Alex: I want to share what I tried when I was learning English.

Luna: Ooh, story time with Alex.

Alex: Yep.

Alex: So back when I started, I thought I could just watch a bunch of Hollywood movies and magically get fluent.

Alex: Spoiler: It didn’t work.

Luna: Let me guess—you chose action movies with ten explosions per minute?

Alex: Pretty much.

Alex: I thought it would be fun, but I couldn’t understand anything except “Go! Go! Go!”

Luna: Ha!

Alex: Later, I switched to TV shows with more dialogue.

Alex: Sitcoms were better because the scenes were slower and the characters repeated phrases a lot.

Luna: Did you use subtitles?

Alex: At first, I watched with English subtitles.

Alex: That helped.

Alex: Then I rewatched without them and tried to catch everything I remembered.

Luna: Sounds smart.

Luna: I tried something similar, but I started with YouTube.

Luna: I followed beauty vloggers and daily vlog channels.

Alex: Of course you did.

Luna: Don’t judge me.

Luna: But you know what? They spoke in a very natural, everyday way.

Luna: I learned phrases like “I’m gonna grab coffee” or “Let’s get this day started.”

Alex: Yeah, that’s the real-life English no textbook teaches.

Alex: I also tried pausing and repeating what they said, line by line.

Alex: That helped me understand fast speech better.

Luna: Same!

Luna: But I had one big problem.

Luna: When people spoke too fast or mumbled, I just blanked out.

Luna: It felt like my brain stopped working.

Alex: I know that feeling.

Alex: That’s when I started using transcripts.

Alex: I’d listen first, then read the script to see what I missed.

Luna: That’s actually genius.

Luna: I used to just rewind again and again.

Alex: Been there too.

Alex: But rewinding ten times without checking the script is like trying to unlock a door with the wrong key over and over.

Luna: You know what else helped me?

Luna: Talking to myself.

Luna: After watching a video, I’d try to repeat what they said, or say it in my own words.

Alex: That’s great for building memory.

Luna: Or I’d explain it to my cat.

Alex: Of course you would.

Luna: Hey, my cat speaks perfect Luna-English now.

Alex: But seriously, we both made a lot of mistakes before we found what worked.

Luna: Totally.

Luna: And I think that’s the key—try different things, and stick with what helps you.

Alex: What works for one person might not work for another.

Luna: But the main idea is, don’t just listen—engage with the content.

Alex: And be okay with failing a few times.

Alex: That’s part of the process.




Alex: So now let’s get into the good stuff—how to actually improve your English listening in the smartest way.

Alex: Let’s start with a combo that works really well: focused listening and background listening.

Luna: You mean like “deep listening” and “lazy listening”?

Alex: Basically, yeah.

Alex: Focused listening—also called “intensive listening”—is when you take a short clip, maybe one or two minutes long, and go deep.

Alex: You listen, pause, repeat, check words, and try to understand every part.

Luna: That sounds like work.

Alex: It is, but it’s powerful.

Alex: You catch grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation all in one shot.

Luna: Okay, so what’s the lazy version?

Alex: That’s “extensive listening.”

Alex: You play podcasts, shows, or music while cooking, walking, or chilling.

Alex: You’re not focused 100%, but your brain still gets used to the rhythm of English.

Luna: Kind of like letting the language sink into your brain.

Alex: Exactly.

Alex: It’s not about catching every word—it’s about getting used to the sound.

Luna: So doing both gives you power and flow.

Alex: Well said.

Luna: Now let’s talk about content choice.

Luna: If you’re not interested in what you’re listening to, you’ll tune out in five minutes.

Alex: That’s why I say—pick content you enjoy, not what you think you should listen to.

Luna: If you love food, watch cooking videos.

Alex: If you love science, find English explainer channels.

Luna: I love watching interviews with celebrities because they speak fast, but real.

Alex: Whatever keeps you engaged is the right choice.

Alex: Because when you care, you pay attention.

Luna: And when you pay attention, you learn.

Alex: Now here’s a trick I used that helped me a lot—use subtitles the smart way.

Luna: You mean start with English subs?

Alex: Yes.

Alex: Watch with English subtitles first, then turn them off and rewatch.

Luna: That’s what I did too!

Luna: It’s like giving your brain a warm-up.

Alex: Some people ask if using their native language subtitles is okay.

Alex: I say, it’s fine at first, but don’t stay there too long.

Luna: Yeah, you want your brain to think in English, not just translate all the time.

Alex: Right.

Alex: Another thing that helps—video.

Alex: Watching something with visuals helps you understand even when the words are hard.

Luna: That’s true.

Luna: You can guess meaning from facial expressions, actions, or background.

Alex: It builds your “language instinct.”

Luna: Plus, video is just more fun.

Alex: Okay, last thing—and this is huge: time and repetition.

Luna: Here we go.

Alex: Don’t try to listen for two hours in one sitting.

Alex: That’s like eating five meals at once.

Luna: You’ll get full… and sleepy.

Alex: It’s better to listen for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, multiple times a day.

Alex: Morning, lunch break, evening—whatever works for your schedule.

Luna: Your brain likes patterns.

Luna: When you train it to listen every day at the same time, it gets faster.

Alex: Repetition matters too.

Alex: Listen to the same clip more than once.

Alex: First for general meaning, second for details, third to mimic pronunciation.

Luna: It’s like getting closer and closer to understanding everything.

Alex: And soon, you don’t need subtitles anymore.

Luna: Then one day, boom—you understand a whole video without pausing.

Alex: Best. Feeling. Ever.

Luna: So to wrap this up:

Luna: Mix deep listening and background listening.

Alex: Choose stuff you enjoy.

Luna: Use subtitles smartly.

Alex: And keep it short, steady, and repeated.

Luna: These methods don’t just work—they make listening something you actually want to do.




Alex: Alright, now let’s get into the action part—real strategies you can start using today to train your listening.

Luna: Step-by-step stuff.

Luna: No theory, just things that actually work.

Alex: First one is super simple, but super powerful: listen to one sentence at a time, and repeat it.

Luna: I love this one.

Luna: You play a short sentence, pause, then try to say it out loud exactly the same way.

Alex: This helps your ear catch the natural rhythm, stress, and sound of English.

Alex: And you start to notice small words that native speakers blur together.

Luna: Like “did you” becomes “didya.”

Alex: Yep, or “what are you” becomes “whatcha.”

Luna: At first it sounds weird, but after a few tries, it feels normal.

Alex: It builds your language instinct.

Alex: The next one is called “shadowing.”

Luna: Ooooh, fancy word.

Alex: It means you listen to a speaker and speak at the same time—like an echo.

Luna: So you don’t pause—you speak with them.

Alex: Exactly.

Alex: It’s like chasing their words in real-time.

Luna: That sounds kind of hard.

Alex: It is at first.

Alex: But it trains your brain to match English speed and pronunciation.

Luna: And it helps with speaking too, right?

Alex: Absolutely.

Alex: You learn how to move your mouth like a native speaker.

Luna: So what should people shadow?

Alex: Choose short audio—maybe a one-minute news clip or a scene from a show.

Alex: Play it five to ten times until your mouth moves like theirs.

Luna: You’ll feel awkward at first, but then it becomes kind of addictive.

Alex: The third one is listening dictation—writing down what you hear.

Luna: Like spelling bee level training.

Alex: Yeah, it sounds boring, but it’s super effective.

Alex: You play a sentence, pause, and write exactly what you hear.

Luna: Then check it against the original script.

Luna: It’s great for catching little mistakes.

Alex: Like missing an “s” or mixing up “their” and “there.”

Luna: And it shows you if you really heard the words, or just guessed.

Alex: Do this once or twice a week and your listening will get sharper fast.

Luna: What if someone has no script?

Alex: Then make your own.

Alex: Listen, pause, write, then re-listen to check.

Alex: You don’t need to be perfect—just try.

Luna: The last one is my favorite—weekly self-checks.

Luna: I call it “English check-in day.”

Alex: That’s actually brilliant.

Alex: So how do you do it?

Luna: Once a week, I pick one video or podcast and listen to it on Monday.

Luna: Then I listen again on Friday and see how much more I understand.

Alex: That’s a cool way to track progress.

Alex: It makes your learning visible.

Luna: Exactly.

Luna: It’s like taking a photo of your skills every week.

Alex: And it helps you stay motivated.

Alex: If you see even a 10% improvement, that’s huge.

Luna: Plus, you can write down new words or expressions each time.

Alex: So let’s recap:

Alex: Repeat one sentence at a time, out loud.

Luna: Try shadowing to train speed and pronunciation.

Alex: Use dictation to improve detail and spelling.

Luna: And give yourself weekly check-ins to track progress.

Alex: These are simple, but not easy.

Alex: They take time and focus.

Luna: But if you do them, your ears will get better—fast.

Alex: And the best part?

Alex: These methods fit into any schedule.

Luna: You don’t need a class or a teacher.

Alex: Just your ears, your voice, and a little time each day.

Luna: That’s what makes them so awesome.




Alex: Now let’s be real for a second—some methods just don’t work.

Alex: Or at least, they don’t work the way people hope they will.

Luna: Time to call out the listening habits that waste time.

Alex: Yep.

Alex: First one? Just playing English audio in the background without paying attention.

Luna: Oh boy.

Luna: I used to do this all the time.

Luna: I’d play an English podcast while scrolling on my phone or washing dishes.

Alex: Same here.

Alex: I told myself, “It’s fine, my brain is picking it up.”

Luna: But surprise—it wasn’t.

Alex: Right.

Alex: Unless you focus, your brain just hears noise.

Luna: Like a song in another language—you might remember the melody, but not the words.

Alex: Background listening has some value, but it can’t be your only method.

Alex: You need active time too.

Luna: Second big problem? Choosing content that’s too hard or too easy.

Luna: If you don’t understand anything, your brain checks out.

Alex: And if you understand everything, your brain gets lazy.

Alex: No challenge means no growth.

Luna: I remember watching a business show once.

Luna: It had tons of technical terms.

Luna: I didn’t understand 90% of it, and I was just sitting there lost.

Alex: Yeah, and I once tried a kids’ show thinking it would help—but I already knew everything they said.

Alex: Total waste of time.

Luna: You’ve got to find that middle zone.

Luna: A bit challenging, but still clear enough to follow.

Alex: Third mistake? No notes, no reflection.

Alex: Some people just listen and move on.

Alex: They never pause to ask, “What did I learn?”

Luna: I used to do that.

Luna: I’d finish a video and then forget everything five minutes later.

Alex: Taking notes—even just three words or one new phrase—can lock it in.

Luna: And if you write a short summary, it helps you think in English.

Alex: It turns listening into thinking.

Luna: Thinking leads to learning.

Alex: Fourth mistake—and this one’s sneaky—is using only one method.

Alex: Like, someone finds a podcast they love and only listens to that one thing every day.

Luna: Or someone only uses subtitles and never tries to listen without them.

Alex: Your brain needs variety.

Alex: Different speakers, different speeds, different accents.

Luna: I remember the first time I heard an Australian accent.

Luna: I was like, “Wait… is this still English?”

Alex: That’s why mixing content is important.

Alex: Music, interviews, news, movies—it all helps.

Luna: And different methods too.

Luna: Some days you do dictation, some days you shadow.

Alex: Keeps your brain active and interested.

Alex: So let’s sum this up:

Alex: Don’t rely only on background listening.

Luna: Don’t pick content that’s way too easy—or way too hard.

Alex: Don’t skip thinking or note-taking.

Luna: And don’t get stuck with just one type of listening.

Alex: These bad habits won’t destroy your English,

Luna: But they will slow you down big time.

Alex: And we’re all about saving time and making real progress.

Luna: So if you’re doing any of these, no shame—just shift your method.

Alex: Small changes can lead to big improvement.




Alex: Alright, we’ve shared strategies, mistakes, and our own stories—

Alex: Now let’s answer some of the questions we hear all the time.

Luna: Time for FAQ—frequently asked questions!

Alex: First one: What should I do when I don’t understand what I hear?

Luna: Ah yes, the classic panic moment.

Alex: Here’s the deal—don’t freak out.

Alex: It’s totally normal not to understand everything, especially at the start.

Luna: Even native speakers sometimes miss things, especially with noise or bad sound.

Alex: When you don’t understand something, pause.

Alex: Replay the part.

Alex: If you still don’t get it, try using subtitles or check a transcript.

Luna: And don’t just move on.

Luna: Ask yourself, “Why didn’t I understand this?”

Luna: Was the word new?

Luna: Was it said too fast?

Alex: That’s how you learn.

Alex: Make a note of that sentence or word, and try to use it later.

Luna: Okay, second question: Should I memorize vocabulary before I start listening?

Alex: Great one.

Alex: The short answer? No.

Luna: Really? Not even a few words?

Alex: Well, some words are helpful, sure.

Alex: But you don’t need to memorize 1000 words before you press play.

Luna: Thank goodness.

Alex: In fact, listening helps you learn new words in context.

Alex: You hear how they’re used in real situations.

Luna: And that’s way better than flashcards.

Alex: Vocabulary and listening go hand in hand.

Alex: Listen first, notice words, then learn.

Luna: Third question: How long should I listen each day to see real improvement?

Alex: Ah, the magic number question.

Alex: Honestly, there’s no perfect answer.

Luna: But we do have a good rule.

Luna: Consistency over time.

Alex: Yep.

Alex: It’s better to do 15 minutes a day than 2 hours once a week.

Luna: That way, your brain builds a habit.

Alex: If you can do 15 to 30 minutes a day, you’ll make great progress.

Alex: If you can do more—awesome.

Luna: But don’t burn yourself out.

Luna: A tired brain learns nothing.

Alex: Fourth question: What if I really don’t like using subtitles?

Luna: Ooh, rebel learner alert.

Alex: Subtitles can be helpful, especially early on.

Alex: But if you hate them, that’s okay.

Luna: You can still use visuals, body language, and guess the meaning.

Alex: Or watch once with subtitles, and again without.

Luna: Mix it up.

Luna: The goal is understanding, not following rules.

Alex: If subtitles distract you, don’t use them all the time.

Luna: But don’t ignore them forever.

Luna: They can really help when something is just too fast.

Alex: Final question—and this one is deep:

Alex: Why can I understand what people say, but I can’t speak back?

Luna: Oh yeah, this one hurts.

Alex: It’s super common.

Alex: Listening and speaking are two different skills.

Alex: Understanding is step one, producing is step two.

Luna: Your brain knows the words, but your mouth hasn’t practiced enough.

Alex: That’s why repeating, shadowing, and speaking out loud is important.

Luna: You need to train your muscles, not just your mind.

Alex: Speaking is like playing piano.

Alex: You can know the notes in your head, but you still have to train your fingers.

Luna: That’s such a good example.

Luna: So don’t worry if you feel stuck.

Alex: Just add speaking practice to your listening routine.

Luna: Even just talking to yourself, or copying sentences, helps a lot.

Alex: Bottom line?

Alex: Don’t let these questions stop you.

Luna: They’re totally normal, and every learner faces them.

Alex: The important thing is to keep going—step by step.

Luna: One video, one sentence, one word at a time.

Alex: That’s how progress happens.




Alex: Alright, that’s a wrap for today’s episode.

Alex: Let’s quickly go over the key points we talked about.

Luna: First, if your listening isn’t improving, it’s not your fault.

Luna: You just might need to change your approach.

Alex: Second, don’t fall into the trap of passive listening only.

Alex: Be active, be curious, and make the effort to understand what you hear.

Luna: Third, choose content that’s interesting and just right for your level.

Luna: Not too hard, not too easy.

Alex: Fourth, use strategies like sentence repetition, shadowing, dictation, and weekly reviews.

Alex: These methods really work.

Luna: And fifth, avoid common bad habits like zoning out, using just one type of practice, or skipping notes.

Alex: And finally, remember—questions and struggles are normal.

Alex: Keep learning and stay consistent.

Luna: We hope these tips help you feel more confident with your English listening.

Luna: But now we want to hear from you.

Alex: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve had with listening practice?

Luna: What methods have worked for you?

Alex: Or which mistakes did you recognize from today’s episode?

Luna: Drop a comment below and share your story with us.

Alex: We read every message, and we love learning from you too.

Luna: And if you know someone else who’s stuck with their listening, share this episode with them.

Alex: Don’t forget, you can find the full transcript in the video description.

Alex: And if English isn’t your first language, turn on subtitles—we’ve got options for multiple languages.

Luna: And of course, make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss new episodes.

Luna: Just one click, and boom—you’re part of the crew.

Alex: Thanks for spending your time with us today.

Luna: We’ll catch you next time on Effortless English Podcasts.

Alex: Until then, happy listening.

Luna: And don’t forget—progress is progress, no matter how small.




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