English listening practice
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First StepsBeginner
Hello, World
Simple greetings and introductions for absolute beginners.
Daily Life
Simple present tense sentences about everyday routines.
Numbers and Time
Counting, clock times, and the days of the week.
Family and Home
The people you live with and the rooms of a house.
Food and Drink
Meals, cooking, and the things people like to eat.
Colors and Sizes
Describing ordinary objects by color, size, and shape.
Weather and Seasons
Rain, sun, and the way the year changes.
School and Work
Classes, jobs, and the shape of a working day.
Places in Town
The shops, streets, and buildings of a small town.
Hobbies and Free Time
What people do after work and on the weekend.
Everyday EnglishIntermediate
At the Cafe
Ordering a drink and something to eat, and paying at the counter.
Ordering Dinner
Getting a table, reading the menu, and asking for the check.
Asking Directions
Finding your way on foot when the map runs out.
Taking the Bus
Tickets, stops, and getting off in the right place.
Making an Appointment
Booking a time by phone and saying what is wrong.
Shopping for Clothes
Sizes, fitting rooms, and asking whether you can bring it back.
At the Supermarket
Finding what is on your list and getting through the checkout.
Small Talk at Work
Short friendly exchanges in the hallway and the break room.
On the Phone
Taking a call, leaving a message, and spelling a name out loud.
Checking Into a Hotel
Arriving late, asking about the room, and sorting out breakfast.
Everyday ConversationsIntermediate
Making Weekend Plans
Choosing between a hike and a museum, and settling on a time and a place.
Meeting a New Neighbor
Trading names in the hallway and learning how the building works.
Talking About a Movie
Comparing reactions on the way out and deciding whether to recommend it.
Dinner at a Friend's Place
Arriving with dessert, helping in the kitchen, and saying goodnight at the door.
Catching Up With an Old Friend
Running into an old friend and trading news after several years apart.
Asking a Favor
Handing over a key and arranging care for the plants and the cat.
Planning a Surprise Party
Splitting up the cake, the guest list, and the secret before a birthday.
Feeling Under the Weather
Checking on a friend with a cold and taking over her Thursday shift.
Getting a Pet
Weighing the cost of adopting a cat and agreeing who takes care of it.
Sorry I Am Late
Apologizing after a missed bus and getting settled before the film starts.
Work and OfficeIntermediate
A Morning Team Meeting
Running a short morning meeting: two updates, one blocker, and the next steps.
Asking for a Day Off
Asking a manager for a Friday off, arranging coverage, and filing the form.
A Job Interview
Answering questions about strengths and past work, and hearing what comes next.
Giving a Short Presentation
Walking a room through one chart, taking a question, and finishing on time.
Calling IT Support
Reporting a laptop that will not connect, and clearing out an old password.
Scheduling a Video Call
Finding a slot across two time zones, then sending the link and the agenda.
Writing a Report Together
Splitting a report into sections, agreeing on sources, and reading each other's draft.
Negotiating Priorities
Choosing between two deadlines, deciding what can slip, and warning the manager early.
A Performance Review
Hearing what went well, one thing to fix, and setting a goal for the quarter.
Handing Off a Project
Leaving a project in good hands: what is done, what is pending, and who to call.
Short PassagesAdvanced
A Morning Commute
One traveler's ordinary journey from her front door to her desk.
The Corner Market
A street market on a Saturday, and the people who keep it running.
Learning to Cook
How a beginner gets from burnt rice to a meal worth sharing.
A Rainy Weekend
Plans collapse in the rain, and a quieter weekend takes their place.
Moving to a New City
The first weeks somewhere unfamiliar, from empty rooms to first friends.
A Quiet Library
An afternoon in a public library, and what one is actually for.
Starting a New Job
The awkward first days, and the week the work starts to make sense.
A Long Train Ride
Eleven hours across the country, and what fills them.
The Community Garden
A shared piece of ground, and the small rules that keep it working.
An Evening Walk
The same route every night, and the little that changes along it.