One of the most popular features of Spoken is being able to listen to recordings of real humans, talking naturally.

Many language learners make the mistake of listening to slow audio and AI voices. They like them because they’re easier to understand. But, once you’re past beginner level, that type of listening practice can hold you back.

Listening to something that’s clearer, but artificial, doesn’t prepare you for the real world.

If you find it difficult to understand Spanish speakers, it’s usually for one of two reasons:

• you don't know the words
• you don’t recognise known words at natural speed

Listening to slow and clear audio doesn't help you work on either of those problems.

Instead, listen to recording of real humans who are talking at natural speed but use a transcript to check words you don't know. Even if you don't know all the words, it's still useful to practice identifying any of the words you DO know.

The listening activities in Spoken are designed to help you do this in a quick and simple way, every day.