This essay discusses three listening challenges faced by students and suggests three strategies to improve listening skills. It also includes a personal reflection on listening challenges and strategies. The listening challenges discussed include lack of concentration, cultural differences, and false starts. The strategies suggested for teachers to help students improve their listening skills are continuous questioning, team work, and asking open questions. The personal reflection shares the experience of facing challenges in a different cultural setting and adopting strategies to overcome them. The essay concludes by emphasizing the importance of listening skills and the effectiveness of the discussed strategies.