1.How do accents and speech speed affect listening comprehension in A1 learners of English?

Accents have no significant impact, but fast speech improves comprehension.

Unfamiliar accents and fast speech both decrease comprehension accuracy.

Familiar accents make comprehension easier, while fast speech has no effect.

Fast speech increases comprehension, but only with familiar accents.

2.What strategies can be implemented to improve listening skills when faced with these challenges?

Focus on listening to fast speech without worrying about comprehension.

Practice listening to a variety of accents at slower speeds before gradually increasing speed.

Use subtitles and transcripts to follow along with speech, gradually removing them as comprehension improves.

Only listen to familiar accents at a normal speech speed to build confidence.

3.What role does exposure to various accents play in long-term listening comprehension development?

Exposure to various accents has no impact on long-term listening comprehension.

Exposure to various accents improves adaptability and enhances overall listening comprehension skills.

Listening to only one accent is better for long-term comprehension as it avoids confusion.

Exposure to various accents slows down comprehension initially but improves long-term listening proficiency.