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!
- 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 Mike’s story about finding time to relax.
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:
2. What kind of TV shows does Mike sometimes watch?
a) News or sports b) Cooking or crime dramas c) Comedy shows only3. Where does Mike go for a walk when he wants to relax?
a) On the beach b) Through the city c) In the park near his house4. What does Mike enjoy doing at weekends to relax?
a) Going shopping b) Sleeping, reading, and meeting friends c) Cooking and cleaning5. Why does Mike think rest is important?
a) It helps him learn faster b) It makes food taste better c) We feel tired without itTrain your ear
Listen for words
Listen 1
Listen and write the words you hear.
But I find time to relax.
Listen 2
Listen and write the words you hear.
It helps me .
Listen 3
Listen and write the words you hear.
But relaxing .
Listen 4
Listen and write the words you hear.
And .
Listen 5
Listen and write the words you hear.
Some people feel .
Dictation
Listen to Mike and write down what he 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.
