Listening and Speaking as Interactive Partners
Speaking is inseparable from listening; together, they form the backbone of real communication. When we speak, we constantly adjust our language based on what we hear—responding to questions, clarifying meaning, or expressing agreement. This dynamic interaction develops fluency, improves pronunciation, and builds confidence. Practicing speaking with active listening helps learners notice patterns, intonation, and authentic usage, making their language richer and more natural. Please, go to the SPEAKING page to learn more. Click the players below or go to VoKa PodCasts page to begin listening now. The Stories First Foundation is also highly recommended.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE BY JANE AUSTEN / ALL CHAPTERS
RAILWAY CHILDREN BY EDITH NESBITT / ALL CHAPTERS
THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO BY Carlo Lorenzini / ALL CHAPTERS
SECRET GARDEN BY Frances Hodgson Burnett / ALL CHAPTERS
EMMA BY JANE AUSTEN / ALL CHAPTERS
FIFTY SHORT STORIES RETOLD BY JAMES BALDWIN / ALL CHAPTERS
