Listening
A practical core curriculum, with suggested levels. These are learning units, not official exam papers or level certification.
A1Beginner
A daily schedule
Listen to the original script when local audio is available. Notice corrections and reasons; use the transcript after listening to check your evidence.
Finding an address
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A cafe order
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A library message
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A swimming lesson
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A birthday picnic
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A lost bag
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A school visit
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At the café
Read or listen for details, reasons and purpose. Use evidence from this material.
Buying a train ticket
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
Joining a swimming class
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
A2Elementary
A travel announcement
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A health appointment
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A club announcement
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Hiring a bicycle
Listen to the original English recording, answer the questions, then open the transcript to check the evidence. These related questions use the same recording; the level is an editorial guide, not a certified result.
A cookery class update
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Arriving at a guesthouse
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A clothes repair event
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Returning a suitcase
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Changing a repair booking
Read or listen for details, reasons and purpose. Use evidence from this material.
Planning a weekend walk
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
Returning a jacket
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
B1Intermediate
A project interview
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A museum guide
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A podcast explanation
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A festival volunteer briefing
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A remote work trial
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A food rescue project
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A photography workshop
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Moving to a smaller home
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Choosing a house-share
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
Sharing work on a presentation
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
B2Upper-intermediate
A short lecture
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An opinion podcast
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A planning discussion
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Redesigning an exhibition
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A neighbourhood noise study
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Sharing a public square
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Repairing public equipment
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Using personal memories
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Choosing a community project
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
Negotiating a hybrid-work trial
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.