You want to improve your listening, but native English is too fast… should you slow it down?

This came up on a Q&A call a while ago:

“Which is more effective for learning English ー reading fiction or non-fiction books?
Good question.”

If you panic every time you have to speak English, freeze and ultimately miss a lot of opportunities and conversations, there’s a simple solution.

I call it the “Fast Action Habit”.

I vomited blood and spent 14 hours waiting in A&E.

Was it a long time to wait?

Five decades ago, futurist Alvin Toffler said:

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”

Is the American accent easier to understand?