Erhan Aslan
Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading who appears as an expert guest offering research-based insights on listening difficulties and strategies for learners.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 9min
Beating Speaking Anxiety: 3. I’m scared I won’t understand people
Erhan Aslan, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading, shares research-based perspectives on why learners struggle to understand real-life speech. The conversation covers accents and limited exposure, the shock of fast natural speech, and practical ways to practice with unscripted listening and handle not-understanding in conversation.
