Preparation before using these videos

More one knows about the broad cultural context of a particular topic more one will be able to delve into the depth of its meaning You may explore the Internet and other library sources to read on the topic in your own native language.

1.Check your current proficiency level in listening by consulting the generic ACTFL guidelines and see what else you will need to reach the next level on the scale. This analytical approach should suggest to you specific elements for advancing your proficiency.

2.Be mentally prepared to understand the meaning in the total context: literal meaning, background information and extra-linguistic cues provided by the speaker.

3.Familiarity with vocabulary is the major tool for interpreting any language. Add more and more vocabulary regularly to your repertoire in a systematic manner.