A Room in my House – A2 Listening Practice

This A2 English listening lesson is for beginners and pre-intermediate learners.

Emily is describing her favourite room in her house. She also says why she likes this room.

Listen and understand

Answer the questions about Emily’s favourite room. Check answers when you have finished all of the questions.

Emily thinks a living room should be large and expensive.

True
False

Emily finds her living room a relaxing place to be.

True
False

Emily doesn’t like to have friends in her living room.

True
False

What colour are the walls in Emily’s living room?

Dark
Light
Grey

What does Emily keep on the small bookshelf?

DVDs and candles
Games and mugs
Books and plants

What does Emily say is the best thing in the room?

The sofa
The bookshelf
The TV

What does Emily use the small table for?

Storing books
Tea or candles
Magazines

How does Emily make the room feel warm in the evening?

She lights a fire
She adds more cushions
She turns on small lights

Train your ear

Listen and complete ONLY the missing words.

The walls are light and I’ve got some pictures

in the corner

I my tea or some candles on it

I love this room because relaxing

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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.

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