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How will Stateside Sounds help you specifically? The answer
depends on your current ability in English and how much
time you spend with our program. While all subscribers
can enjoy each of the benefits listed above, find your
current level on the chart below and find out how you
will benefit the most from a subscription to Stateside
Sounds.
My level of English is . . .
Mid-level Beginner to Low
Intermediate
Intermediate
High
Intermediate to Advanced
Mid-level
Beginner to Low Intermediate
- Develop an "ear" for English. Begin
to build more consistent listening comprehension.
Soon you can stop asking people to repeat themselves
so much!
- Learn common phrases and vocabulary
so that you can express yourself on a wider range
of topics.
- Work on your pronunciation as you rewind
the tape or CD and imitate the native speakers.
- Build more self confidence as you speak
English better!
Intermediate
- Refine your "ear" for English. Begin
to understand a much higher percentage of spoken English.
This will be of particular benefit if you speak English
regularly on the phone.
- Commit fewer grammatical errors by listening
to the language usage of native speakers.
- Develop your vocabulary to allow you
to go deeper into conversations and subjects. Begin
to make idioms a regular part of your conversation.
- Expand your cultural awareness.
- Be able to add "small talk" to your
business conversations by learning the vocabulary
and phrases related to current events, including politics,
business, and sports.
- Show your employer (or yourself!) that
your language skills are not an obstacle to developing
meaningful relationships with English-speaking partners.
High Intermediate
to Advanced
- Speak with a more precise vocabulary
about current events, business, the arts and other
subjects.
- Increase your usage of idioms and typical
conversational "fillers." Learn a few jokes!
- Enjoy insights into alluring travel
destinations, famous people, and recent books and
movies.
- Improve your cultural fluency in business
and personal contexts.
- Keep your "ear" fresh by frequently
listening to dialogues on a wide variety of subjects
performed by speakers with different [regional] accents.
- Speak with more confidence in professional
and personal settings.
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