Book excerpt: This book is made for students of English as a Second or Foreign Language. You will learn 50 ways to practice and improve listening in English. By applying these methods, you will improve your comprehension and your confidence. You do not need to be living in an English-speaking country or be currently taking an English class to use this book. However, students who are already in a class can also use this book to improve their listening more quickly and easily. The book includes suggestions for specific websites and media that can be used for listening practice. Areas covered include 1. Strategies 2. Devices 3. Media 4. Fun and Games 5. Academic Learning another language is never fast, but the Fifty Ways to Practice series will speed things up by showing you how to practice more efficiently and effectively both inside and outside the classroom. These books can be used by beginners and advanced students alike.