English, the most common second language in China.Although,people think that China is going to be the country that speak English more than any other countries does, still, listening is one of the biggest barriers on the success.But there are ways to prove your listening:
1:often listen to English TV channel,radio and try to understand what they are saying.
2:VOA Special English is a website which teaches you to listen.They have different speed of reading to different level of audience which is fantastic.
3:study about the slang in English.
4:and dont forget about study the fast-read form of talking.
5:listen more about real English or Amarican people reading reports.Amarican president Black Obama's report is a good example.