SELF-ASSESSMENT ON PODCASTING SKILLS

I listened to 2 podcasts („Depression and features“ and “Radio New Zealand with British neurologist Paul Broks”) from http://martinmcmorrow.podomatic.com . Now I will try to make some points.

THE RATE OF SPEAKING
The rate is good. Really not to fast.

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU LISTENED TO SELECTED PODCASTS?
I listened only once because there was no need. Recordings are pretty good and understandable.

WHICH EXERCISES ARE USEFUL FOR IMPROVING LISTENING SKILLS?
Most beneficial exercises for me are Open-ended because they are more difficult and require more attention.

HOW DO YOU EVALUATE YOUR ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AUTHENTIC SPEECH?
Pretty good because I am listening to music, watch movies and hear many pronunciations so I got used to it, for example English and American.

DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO PASS A LISTENING EXAM PAPER IF YOU HAD TO TAKE AN EXAM TODAY?
I think yes but if I would fail I would fail on summary writing, It is still the most difficult thing for me.

HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS?
Movies, movies, movies in the original language without any subtitles.