Titles in the Real Lives, Real Listening series feature over 100 native and non-native English speakers, including native speakers from the British Isles, North America, Australia, New Zealand, and non-native English speakers from the rest of the world, including the whole of Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, China, India, and South Asia.

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The books in the Real Lives, Real Listening seriestrain students in the vital skills needed to decode •spoken English.boost students’ confidence in their listening •skills.help students deal with features such as •simplification, including linking, elision and weak forms.raise students’ awareness of the huge differences •between spoken and written English. help prepare students for exams such as FCE, •CAE, IELTS, and ToEFL iBT.

Real Lives, Real Listening is a unique, topic-based series of 100% unscripted authentic listening materials featuring a wide range of native and non-native English speakers. These teacher- and student-friendly, ready-made materials are designed to train students to listen more effectively to informal spoken English.

‘Sheila Thorn’s work leads the field in helping learners to engage with real speakers in real contexts. An outstanding resource for teachers and students alike.’ Professor Ron Carter

‘An innovative series that offers a fresh and practical approach to developing listening skills by means of authentic texts.’ Dr John Field

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