Have you ever found that you can easily understand your English teacher in class, but then as soon as you try to listen to a native English speaker in a real-life context it suddenly seems impossible? There could be lots of factors at play here, including speed and familiarity with the speaker. Rather than feel frustrated, why not try some of these tips for improving your comprehension? 00:46 Tip #1 Focus on a particular accent 2:06 Tip #2 Use English subtitles 2:42 Tip #3 Listen Consistently PS This episode is slightly over 3 minutes, I had a lot to share with you and pack in to the 3 minutes!