Getting Around my Town – A2 Listening Practice
This A2 English listening lesson is for beginners and pre-intermediate learners.
Leo is talking about how he travels around his hometown. Which kind of transport does Leo use most often? Listen!
Listen and understand
Answer the questions about Leo’s transport problems! Check answers when you have finished all of the questions.
Leo always uses the same kind of transport every day.
Leo thinks walking is a good way to travel for short trips.
Leo believes buses are always the fastest way to get into town.
Why does Leo take the bus instead of walking sometimes?
Why doesn’t Leo often use taxis?
What does Leo think about having a car?
How long does it take Leo to get to the big city by train?
What does Leo like about the train?
Train your ear
Listen and complete ONLY the missing words.
I walk because it’s free
It usually
I usually take the bus
If I’m I take a taxi
That’s use taxis very often
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.






