Difficulty understanding native speakers in conversation is a major obstacle for many intermediate learners in becoming proficient and confident in a foreign language.
In fact, your level of proficiency and comfort is primarily determined by your ability to listen to and comprehend your target language.
The key to understanding and continuing any conversation
Start out by listening to a dialogue scene and then drill down to each individual sentence.
Your listening (input) and speaking (output) skills are closely related – much more than you imagine.
If you can’t understand what’s being said to you, then you can’t interact spontaneously with others and that will stop any hopes of having a fluent and easy conversation.
This can be extremely frustrating, especially when you have already invested months or even years in studying a language and still feel as if your breakthrough moment is far, far away.
Proficiency and confidence only start to build when you no longer stutter and stumble through a simple conversation – when listening and speaking stop being a struggle and start being fun!
I enjoy using Lingophil so much that it’s my go-to to jump-start my Spanish studies especially on days I don’t feel like studying. I’m always excited to see what’s next. I love the way they have turned listening and transcribing into short segments, making it both enjoyable and satisfying. The translations, usage tips and exercises perfectly round out their already rich program.
Lingophil is a fusion of listening comprehension training, cultural tips, grammar explanations and vocabulary – all in a fun way. I particularly like the large number of synonyms and colloquial expressions they give you, as well as the “Avoid this common mistake” section, authored by native tutors and languag teachers. It’s not one of those audio-based courses that you listen to and immediately forget, but a highly useful app that lets you practice what’s been presented in each episode. A real immersion in French!
Lingophil has helped me get back into speaking German. It lets me experience native speech in a new way, allowing me to work on my skills and grow my confidence back. I love the voices in the stories and how interactive it is. I especially like that the grammar tips show me how to use grammar patterns, giving me different examples of the same pattern. It makes learning so much easier and engaging.
Have you been feeling stuck or at a loss with your language learning experience? Getting past the beginner’s phase seemed like a breeze and now, as an intermediate learner, nothing seems to come with ease.
Transform your listening comprehension and speaking skills with Lingophil starting today!