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.

True
False

Leo thinks walking is a good way to travel for short trips.

True
False

Leo believes buses are always the fastest way to get into town.

True
False

Why does Leo take the bus instead of walking sometimes?

He misses walking
It’s raining
He’s always late

Why doesn’t Leo often use taxis?

They’re expensive
They’re too slow
He can’t find one

What does Leo think about having a car?

It’s easy and cheap
It’s faster than the train
It’s expensive and stressful

How long does it take Leo to get to the big city by train?

One hour
Two hours
Three and a half hours

What does Leo like about the train?

It’s comfortable and relaxing
It’s very cheap
It’s the only way to travel

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.

DRE Dictation
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