Word Skills Basic Audio: Oxford

"The audio is too fast for me." Solution: Use the Oxford Learner's Bookshelf app. It has a "slow down" button (a turtle icon). Or use a music player (like VLC) to reduce playback speed to 90% or 80%.

Play the audio line by line (pause after each sentence). Say the word or sentence out loud at the exact same time as the speaker. Then say it again immediately after the speaker (shadowing). Do this three times per word. oxford word skills basic audio

Open the unit (e.g., Unit 15: "Clothes"). Look at the pictures and words. Try to guess pronunciation. "The audio is too fast for me

For a massive boost in listening ability, play the audio and write down what you hear. Compare it to the book. This unites listening, writing, and spelling. Common Problems and Solutions Problem: "I downloaded the audio, but it is the British accent, and I want American." Solution: Oxford Word Skills primarily uses Received Pronunciation (British). However, the vocabulary is international. Focus on pronunciation accuracy, not accent preference. For American specific audio, you may need a different series (like English Vocabulary in Use ). Play the audio line by line (pause after each sentence)