Radio Communication Help

[TheSmallLebowski]

I have yet to start flight school and have been working at Flat Iron for a few weeks. I notice that I have an extremely difficult time understanding what the crews put out over the radio. I can hear it but don't understand the actual words! When I know the context of the communication, such as a run-up radio check, then I know what they are doing and how I need to respond but I don't actually understand what they are saying. So when crews are out and they do a comms check with their location, I'm clueless as to where they are!

Is this common? Are there any suggestions on how to get better and comprehending radio chatter?

[Thedude]

Don’t worry about it, you’ll learn it as you go. It’s just something you’ll have to do to get better at, especially if you were street to seat and didn't have a job that involved using the radio a lot. 

[TheSmallLebowski]

Far out, man.

[amp]

I would say it's pretty common at first. You will feel lost for a while. The good thing is your IPs will handle the radio, easing you into it as you get more comfortable.