My Favourite Tradition – A2 Listening Practice

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

Leo is talking about his favourite tradition. Which tradition is he describing, and why does he like it so much?

Listen and understand

Answer the questions about Leo’s favourite British tradition. Check answers when you have finished all of the questions.

Bonfire Night happens in summer.

True
False

Leo celebrates Bonfire Night with other people.

True
False

Leo thinks Bonfire Night is boring.

True
False

What does Leo buy at Bonfire Night?

Hot chocolate and food
Clothes and shoes
Books and games

What makes Leo feel warm?

His coat
The bonfire
Hot tea

What do people use to draw in the air?

Torches
Flashlights
Sparklers

What is the history behind Bonfire Night?

It started after the Gunpowder Plot in 1605
It celebrates the Queen’s birthday
It marks the end of summer

Train your ear

Listen and complete ONLY the missing words.

It’s on the every year

The Bonfire Night is the fireworks

Everyone

but it’s important tradition

I have every year

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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