This A2 English listening lesson is for beginners and pre-intermediate learners.
Leo is talking about his family – now and when he was a child.
- Watch the short video, and listen carefully.
- Answer the questions, and do the exercises.
- Stop and repeat – or restart – if you don’t understand!
Contents
Listen in full
Watch the video and listen to Leo’s story about his family.
Try to understand as much as you can just by listening.
When you’ve finished listening, answer the questions and start the exercises.
Gist questions
Choose true or false:
Detail questions
Choose the correct answer:
1. Who is part of Leo’s family?
a) Just his parents b) His grandparents and cousins c) Parents, sister, and dog2. What were mornings like in Leo’s childhood home?
a) Noisy and rushed b) Quiet and slow c) Peaceful and relaxed3. What did Leo and his sister argue about when they were younger?
a) School work b) TV shows c) Friends4. When does Leo’s family try to meet now?
a) Every morning b) Every evening c) Birthdays, holidays, Sunday lunch5. What does Leo say about arguments in his family?
a) They happen but they still help each other b) They never argue c) They argue and stop talkingTrain your ear
Listen for words
Listen 1
Listen and write the words you hear.
He’s also a .
Listen 2
Listen and write the words you hear.
In the evening, dinner together.
Listen 3
Listen and write the words you hear.
We don’t any more.
Listen 4
Listen and write the words you hear.
I can , and she listens.
Listen 5
Listen and write the words you hear.
We for birthdays.
Dictation
Listen to Leo and write down what he says in the box below. Then, check what you wrote. Any mistakes you make will be in blue.
Listen and read!
Read the transcript of the speaker talking and listen at the same time. Click on any part of the text to listen again.
