Listening Exercises - Beginner Level
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My Room
Description: A conversation between two friends about Ben's bedroom and its furniture.
Language: Present simple to describe objects, using "there is/are" and asking simple questions about possessions and location.
Dialect: North American English | Length: 1m 10s | Listening Number: 0L1
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Listening Quiz 1 - My Room
Listening Quiz 2 - My Room 2
At The Restaurant
Description: A customer orders food and drinks at a restaurant and talks with the waitress.
Language: Present simple for ordering food and drinks, using polite requests and asking for preferences.
Dialect: British English | Length: 1m 05s | Listening Number: 0L2
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Listening Quiz 1 - At The Restaurant
Tom's Daily Routine
Description: A conversation between two friends about Tom's daily routine and his dog.
Language: Present simple to describe routines and hobbies, using "do/does" for questions.
Dialect: North American English | Length: 1m 19s | Listening Number: 0L3
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Listening Quiz 1 - Tom's Daily Routine
Listening Quiz 2 - Tom's Daily Routine 2
Finding The Library
Description: John asks for directions to the library, and a local gives step-by-step instructions.
Language: Present simple for giving and following directions, using imperatives and prepositions of place.
Dialect: British English | Length: 1m 21s | Listening Number: 0L4
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Listening Quiz 1 - Finding The Library
Listening Quiz 2 - Finding The Library 2
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Shopping For Groceries
Description: Two friends talk about buying groceries at the market, including prices and quantities.
Language: Present simple for shopping vocabulary, quantities, and prices, using polite requests and amounts.
Dialect: North American English | Length: 1m 44s | Listening Number: 0L5
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Listening Quiz 1 - Shopping For Groceries
Listening Quiz 2 - Shopping For Groceries 2
Anna Is Bored!
Description: Anna calls Tom because she is bored. They talk about TV shows, the park, and ice cream.
Language: Present simple and present continuous to describe current activities and future plans.
Dialect: North American English | Length: 2m 12s | Listening Number: 0L6
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Listening Quiz 1 - Anna Is Bored!
Listening Quiz 2 - Anna Is Bored 2
The Train Station Announcement
Description: A public announcement at a train station about schedule changes and platform information.
Language: Present simple for train schedule updates and information about future departures.
Dialect: British English | Length: 0m 51s | Listening Number: 0L7
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Listening Quiz 1 - The Train Station Announcement
Thomas and Cynthia
Description: A story about Thomas and his job at the post office and his problems with a co-worker, Cynthia.
Language: Present simple for describing work routines and expressing likes and dislikes.
Dialect: British English | Length: 1m 51s | Listening Number: 0L8
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Listening Quiz 1 - Thomas and Cynthia
Listening Quiz 2 - Thomas and Cynthia 2
Welcome to Corper Castle
Description: A tour guide introduces visitors to Corper Castle, describing its history and features.
Language: Present simple for giving a tour and describing historical features, rooms, and gardens.
Dialect: North American English | Length: 1m 20s | Listening Number: 0L9
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Listening Quiz 1 - Welcome to Corper Castle
My Job At The Zoo
Description: A zookeeper describes her daily tasks, taking care of animals and interacting with visitors.
Language: Present simple for talking about work routines and describing animals and their care.
Dialect: North American English | Length: 2m 17s | Listening Number: 0L10
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Listening Quiz 1 - My Job At The Zoo
Sunny Beach Resort
Description: A promotional advert for a beach resort, highlighting its facilities and special offers.
Language: Present simple for describing resort features and making persuasive recommendations.
Dialect: North American English | Length: 1m 37s | Listening Number: 0L11
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Listening Quiz 1 - Sunny Beach Resort
How to Make a Fruit Salad
Description: Step-by-step instructions on how to make a simple fruit salad.
Language: Imperatives and present simple for giving instructions and describing food preparation steps.
Dialect: North American English | Length: 1m 16s | Listening Number: 0L12
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Listening Quiz 1 - How to Make a Fruit Salad

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What I Love About Christmas
Description: Two friends talk about their favourite things related to Christmas, including food, decorations, and traditions.
Language: Present simple for describing likes and traditions, using "love" and "like" to express preferences.
Dialect: North American English | Length: 2m 09s | Listening Number: 0L13
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Listening Quiz 1 - What I Love About Christmas
Tech Problems
Description: Two colleagues discuss sound and internet problems during an online meeting.
Language: Present simple and imperatives for technical troubleshooting and giving suggestions.
Dialect: British English | Length: 1m 55s | Listening Number: 0L14
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Listening Quiz 1 - Tech Problems
Listening Quiz 2 - Tech Problems 2