My Family – A2 Listening Practice

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.

Listen and understand

Answer the questions about Leo and his family. Check answers when you have finished all of the questions.

Leo grew up in a large family with many siblings.

True
False

Leo and his sister are now good friends.

True
False

Leo thinks it’s not important to meet with family.

True
False

Who is part of Leo’s family?

Just his parents
His grandparents and cousins
Parents, sister, and dog

What were mornings like in Leo’s childhood home?

Noisy and rushed
Quiet and slow
Peaceful and relaxed

What did Leo and his sister argue about when they were younger?

School work
TV shows
Friends

When does Leo’s family try to meet now?

Every morning
Every evening
Birthdays, holidays, Sunday lunch

What does Leo say about arguments in his family?

They happen but they still help each other
They never argue
They argue and stop talking

Train your ear

Listen and complete ONLY the missing words.

He’s also a

In the evening dinner together

We don’t any more

I can and she listens

We for birthdays

Dictation and transcript

Listen to the speaker again, and write what you hear. Then check your answers. Pause, replay or restart if you want to.

DRE Dictation
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