Finding Time to Relax – A2 Listening Practice

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

Mike is talking about how he likes to relax. Which things help Mike feel more relaxed? Listen and find out!

Listen and understand

Answer the questions about how Mike relaxes. Check answers when you have finished all of the questions.

Mike usually relaxes in the morning before work.

True
False

Mike thinks it’s important to take time to rest.

True
False

Mike believes relaxing always means doing nothing.

True
False

What does Mike usually drink when he relaxes in the evening?

Tea
Coffee
Juice

What kind of TV shows does Mike sometimes watch?

News or sports
Cooking or crime dramas
Comedy shows only

Where does Mike go for a walk when he wants to relax?

On the beach
Through the city
In the park near his house

What does Mike enjoy doing at weekends to relax?

Going shopping
Sleeping, reading, and meeting friends
Cooking and cleaning

Why does Mike think rest is important?

It helps him learn faster
It makes food taste better
We feel tired without it

Train your ear

Listen and complete ONLY the missing words.

But I find time to relax.

It helps me

But relaxing

And

Some people feel

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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