This A2 English listening lesson is for beginners and pre-intermediate learners.
Emily is talking about her new air fryer. She says what she does with it, and why she likes using it.
- 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 Emily talk about her favourite gadget.
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. What does Emily use her air fryer for?
a) Just vegetables b) Only chips c) Chips, chicken, vegetables, and toasties3. Why does Emily think the air fryer is healthy?
a) It uses less oil b) It cooks vegetables only c) It removes fatTrain your ear
Listen for words
Listen 1
Listen and write the words you hear.
I bought it last year, and every day.
Listen 2
Listen and write the words you hear.
It’s small and light, in my kitchen.
Listen 3
Listen and write the words you hear.
And you only oil.
Listen 4
Listen and write the words you hear.
Now, I food quickly and easily.
Listen 5
Listen and write the words you hear.
You can’t cook many .
Dictation
Listen to Emily and write down what she 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.






