How much should be understood

Question

Hi,I am a fair way through level A2 and do not get much practice listening to Spanish speakers.  I find that I understand some of the dialogue but then a word appears that I am not familiar with and that throws me.  For me, the speed was about right should I have all the vocabulary.I have joined a local Spanish Conversation group that meets once a month in the hope that that will improve my understanding.Have you any suggestions on how I could better use the resources of Kwiziq to improve my understanding of spoken Spanish.  I should say that I am able to understand written Spanish in the lessons quite well.Saludos,Colin

Answer

Hola Colin H
It's great that you've made such progress with A2 Spanish and are part of a conversation group! Here are some tips on using Kwiziq’s resources to improve your listening and comprehension skills further:

Spanish Dictations: Dictations are an excellent way to practice listening comprehension. They allow you to focus on accurately hearing each word, which can be helpful when new or unfamiliar vocabulary comes up. You'll find that dictations challenge you to understand spoken Spanish without visual cues. You can review dictations in your dashboard under “Exercises.”

Readers with Audio: Kwiziq offers Spanish Readers with audio recordings at various levels, which can be an effective tool for practicing listening in a context. These Readers offer bilingual transcripts and allow you to listen while reading along, giving you a feel for sentence structure and helping you recognize vocabulary in spoken form. Look for Readers that match your A2 level to ensure the content is at a comfortable level.

Gapfill Exercises: These exercises include audio components that can strengthen listening comprehension while reinforcing vocabulary and grammar. As you complete gapfill exercises, the accompanying audio can help you connect spoken words with their written forms and meanings.

Review Vocabulary Lists: To keep new vocabulary words from becoming roadblocks during listening practice, create vocabulary lists or study lists from Kwiziq lessons. Reviewing these regularly will help you recognize words more quickly in spoken Spanish.

Weekend Workout Mailers: Check if you’re subscribed to these; they feature dictations and writing challenges that focus on integrated skills and can give you targeted listening practice as part of a themed exercise.

By consistently using these features, you’ll likely find that new vocabulary becomes easier to pick up in conversations, and your overall listening comprehension will improve.
If you need more details on where to find specific exercises, feel free to ask!
Saludos
Silvia