Improve English Listening and pronunciation : a conversation about doing better in school

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of of a discussion about doing homework and improving grades . This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise.

Person 1: Your teacher tells me you’re not doing well this semester.

Person 2: I guess not. I often get Ds on the quizzes. I don’t know why I’m having so much trouble.

Person 1: Where do you usually study and when?

Person 2: I usually study at home on Sunday night.

Person 1: Is it always quiet in your house?

Person 2: Not really. My little brother sometimes has the tv on while I’m studying.

Person 1: Do you ever study at the library?

Person 2: I never do. Maybe I should.

Person 1: You should always find a quiet place to study. And try to do a little every day. Don’t wait until the last minute to do your homework or prepare for a test.

Person 2: I’ll try.