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[blackwolf]

i always want to learn how english schools is Although i educate Unıversity which language of education is English all of My teachers know english very good but always we be aware different in terms of accent as information they are perfect but not accent..The same time ı have a American teacher .his name is KELLY when he talk sometime we dont understand anything exception some words ;what,do,how etc....
to understand him exactly always we keep talking clearly . ın the English schools i dont suppose that students dont understand teachers in terms of accent.Anyway many of students live English or America take care byby

[Philo Kevetch]

Hello Blackwolf -

Many/most EFL students learn the alphabet as a first step.

The alphabet is for reading and writing (spelling), not for speaking.

Native speakers hear and learn the 'sounds' of English for years before learning the alphabet.

Try practicing basic 'phonics' to improve your listening skills.

Another problem is the great variety of accects (national/regional).

If you are learning English for international communication, 'neutral' accents are most widely understood.

BBC and VOA offer 'special English' programming for non-native listeners.

Philo