As we’ve said before, the only way to improve your listening skill is to listen to more English. Many of you have .mp3 players (iPods, etc.). Instead of listening to music, try some English. Several postings have already pointed to places to download law-related material, some of it long and of interest only to specialists. If you’re looking for something shorter, simpler, and with more written help for the language learner, try Breaking News English. You’ll find short (about 2 min.) audio files, with a choice of easier or harder versions, featuring stories in the news. Some of the stories have a legal angle, but they can also be about non-legal subjects. There are over a thousand stories plus audio files and language exercises to choose from so you’re bound to find something of interest. Happy listening!