If you have listening comprehension problems try to meet foreign people in quiet places. Many tapas bar are picturesque and foreigners love them, but understanding is a nightmare. Avoid street-level terrazas, crowded restaurants, noisy pubs and music bars.
The secret? Try hotel top-floor lounges where drinks might be expensive but the sound is generally good.
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