Chapter 5: Listening Skills for Academic Sessions Concentration and Focus in Academic Listening As an English learner, I have come to understand the vital importance of concentration and focus when it comes to improving my listening skills. Academic listening, in particular, requires a heightened level of attention in order to fully comprehend and retain the…
Chapter 4: Listening Skills for Business and Professional Meetings Active Listening in Business and Professional Meetings Introduction to Narrative: In business and professional meetings, effective communication is crucial. It sets the stage for successful collaborations, problem-solving, and relationship building. However, many English learners struggle with listening comprehension, hindering their ability to actively participate and contribute…
Chapter 1: Building a Solid Foundation for English Listening Skills Why English Listening Is Important Introduction: English listening skills are vital in effective communication and language learning. In today’s globalized world, being able to understand and comprehend spoken English is more important than ever. It is the key to connecting with people from different cultures…
Introduction As a non-native English speaker, I vividly remember a time when I found myself sitting in a bustling café, desperately trying to follow a conversation unfolding around me. The words seemed to blur together, and my ears strained to pick out familiar sounds amidst the rapid-fire speech and unfamiliar accents. It was a frustrating…
Greetings, and welcome to our newsletter. I’m Ioan Elvis Sersea, M.A., M.A.T., aka Maestro Sersea. English was my third language when I moved to the United States of America from Romania over 40 years ago. I have been passionately teaching English learners in California since 1989, both at K-12 public schools and community colleges. Whether…
Greetings, and welcome to our newsletter. I’m Ioan Elvis Sersea, M.A., M.A.T., aka Maestro Sersea. English was my third language when I moved to the United States of America from Romania over 40 years ago. I have been passionately teaching English learners in California since 1989, both at K-12 public schools and community colleges. Whether…
Greetings, and welcome to our newsletter. I’m Ioan Elvis Sersea, M.A., M.A.T., aka Maestro Sersea. English was my third language when I moved to the United States of America from Romania over 40 years ago. I have been passionately teaching English learners in California since 1989, both at K-12 public schools and community colleges. Whether…
Greetings, and welcome to our newsletter. I’m Ioan Elvis Sersea, M.A., M.A.T., aka Maestro Sersea. English was my third language when I moved to the United States of America from Romania over 40 years ago. I have been passionately teaching English learners in California since 1989, both at K-12 public schools and community colleges. Whether…
Greetings, and welcome to our newsletter. I’m Ioan Elvis Sersea, M.A., M.A.T., aka Maestro Sersea. English was my third language when I moved to the United States of America from Romania over 40 years ago. I have been passionately teaching English learners in California since 1989, both at K-12 public schools and community colleges. Whether…