Improving Listening Skills in Language Learning
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What does the presenter find most stressful when learning a new language?

  • Listening (correct)
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Writing

    • According to Gabriella, why do most people do pretty well in speaking compared with listening in exams?

  • People have more opportunities to listen in exams
  • Exams are a different situation from real life (correct)
  • People are more confident in speaking
  • People can ask for something to be repeated in exams

    • Why does the presenter feel in control while speaking?

  • Because they have a B1 level in German
  • Because they are confident in speaking (correct)
  • Because they can speak slowly
  • Because they have a good vocabulary

    • In real life, what strategy does Gabriella suggest for dealing with fast-speaking people?

    <p>Develop two strategies to cope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the presenter feel stupid always asking for repetition in real life?

    <p>Because the person often repeats equally as fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gabriella imply about asking for repetition in an exam?

    <p>It is not allowed in exams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strategy mentioned for handling a conversation when you don't understand?

    <p>Summarize what the other person said and ask questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario does Gabriella suggest that pretending to understand is not helpful?

    <p>Dealing with important paperwork at a government office or bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Gabriella mention 'coming out in a cold sweat'?

    <p>To emphasize the difficulty of certain conversations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you don't understand what the other person said?

    <p>Start summarizing and asking questions to control the conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenarios does Gabriella imply that it's important to understand the conversation?

    <p>Interactions at a government office or bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gabriella suggest as a way to control a conversation when you don't understand what was said?

    <p>Summarize what was said and ask smaller questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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