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The Listening level is designed for intermediate learners who have a solid grammatical foundation and are ready to focus on understanding spoken English and improving reading comprehension.

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Overview

Learning Focus

Auditivo (Intermedio) - The intermediate level concentrates on auditory comprehension, understanding movies and conversations, and developing strong reading skills.

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What You’ll Learn

The Listening level emphasizes three core areas:

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1. Auditory Comprehension

Train your ear to understand spoken English in various contexts:
  • Natural Speech Patterns: Understanding how native speakers actually talk
  • Different Accents: Exposure to American, British, and other English accents
  • Speed Variations: Practice with slow, normal, and fast-paced speech
  • Informal Language: Comprehending casual conversations and colloquialisms

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2. Media Understanding

Learn to comprehend English through authentic media:
  • Movie Analysis: Understanding dialogue, plot, and context from English films
  • Conversation Practice: Following and participating in real-time discussions
  • Podcast Listening: Comprehending longer-form audio content
  • Video Content: Understanding various video formats (news, interviews, tutorials)

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3. Reading Capacity

Strengthen your ability to read and understand written English:
  • Reading Speed: Improve your reading pace without sacrificing comprehension
  • Vocabulary Expansion: Learn new words in context through extensive reading
  • Text Analysis: Understanding main ideas, supporting details, and inference
  • Different Genres: Exposure to news articles, stories, essays, and informal writing

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the Listening level, you will be able to:

Understand Speech

Comprehend native English speakers in various contexts and speeds

Follow Media

Understand movies, TV shows, and podcasts without subtitles

Read Fluently

Read English texts with good speed and comprehension

Engage in Conversation

Follow and participate in real-time English conversations

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Class Format

Listening level classes follow this structure:
  1. Listening Exercise (30 minutes): Audio or video content analysis
  2. Discussion (25 minutes): Group conversation about the content
  3. Reading Practice (25 minutes): Text comprehension and discussion
  4. Recap & Preview (10 minutes): Summary and next class preview

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Post-Class Activities

After each class, you’ll receive activities in the platform’s Activities section:
  • Audio Comprehension: Listen to clips and answer questions
  • Video Analysis: Watch short videos and complete comprehension tasks
  • Reading Comprehension: Read passages and answer detailed questions
  • Vocabulary Quizzes: Test your knowledge of new words from class

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Who Should Choose This Level

Absolutely! Many learners can read and write but freeze when listening to native speakers. This level is designed specifically to bridge that gap.
Yes. If you have basic grammatical knowledge but struggle with real-world listening, this level will help you develop the comprehension skills you need.
You should be comfortable with basic to intermediate grammar (verb tenses, sentence structure, common patterns). If you’re unsure, consider starting with the Grammar level first.
Most students spend 4-8 months at this level, depending on practice frequency and starting comprehension ability. Consistent exposure to English audio and reading accelerates progress.

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What Makes This Level Different

The Listening level shifts focus from explicit grammar study to implicit learning through comprehension:

Less Grammar Drilling

Less time spent on grammar rules and exercises

More Real Content

More time with authentic English media and conversations

Active Listening

Training your brain to process English automatically

Context Learning

Learning vocabulary and patterns through context, not memorization

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Success Tips

Your brain needs time to adjust to processing English audio. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t understand everything at first - comprehension improves rapidly with consistent practice.
To succeed at the Listening level:
  1. Immerse Daily: Listen to English for at least 30 minutes every day (podcasts, music, videos)
  2. Use Subtitles Wisely: Start with English subtitles, not your native language
  3. Read Extensively: Read English content that interests you for 20+ minutes daily
  4. Practice Active Listening: Focus fully on what you’re hearing, don’t just have it in the background
  5. Accept Imperfection: You don’t need to understand every word to comprehend the message
Between classes, practice with these types of content:
  • Podcasts: Choose topics you enjoy to stay motivated
  • YouTube Channels: Educational content in English on your hobbies
  • English News: Short news articles or video news clips
  • Movies/Series: Start with familiar content you’ve seen before
  • Audiobooks: Try simple stories or books you’ve already read

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Next Steps

Join a Class

Book your first Listening level virtual class

View Activities

Explore comprehension activities
Ready to advance? Learn about the next level:

Conversational Level (Avanzado)

Move to advanced speaking fluency

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