Beginner Listening Practice

Lily: Hi, Tom! Where are you from?

Tom: Hi, Lily! I'm from Briston. It's a small town. Do you know it?

Lily: No. I'm from Greenford. It's also a small town. Is Briston nice?

Tom: Yes, Briston is a quiet and peaceful town. There are not many people. What is Greenford like?

Lily: Greenford is small but it's very busy. The town centre has many shops and restaurants.

Tom: Oh, Briston has a few shops, but not many. We have a supermarket and a bookshop.

Lily: We have a big supermarket, a pharmacy, and a lot of cafes. The cafes are always full!

Tom: Wow, that sounds busy! Do you have a park in Greenford?

Lily: Yes, there's a large park near the church. It's a great place to walk and relax.

Tom: We have a small park, but it's very quiet. Not many people go there. Do you have a hospital?

Lily: Yes, we have a small hospital near the town centre. What about Briston?

Tom: Yes, we have a hospital too, but it's far from the town centre.

Lily: Greenford also has a train station. It's easy to travel to the city.

Tom: Oh, Briston doesn't have a train station. We only have buses. And those buses can be very busy.

Lily: That must be a little difficult.

Tom: Yes, sometimes. But I like Briston because it's quiet. It's a good place to live if you don't like noise.

Lily: Greenford is noisy, but I like it. There's always something to do!