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!
- 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 Leo’s story about getting around his town. 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:
1. Why does Leo take the bus instead of walking sometimes?
a) He misses walking b) It’s raining c) He’s always late3. What does Leo think about having a car?
a) It’s easy and cheap b) It’s faster than the train c) It’s expensive and stressful4. How long does it take Leo to get to the big city by train?
a) One hour b) Two hours c) Three and a half hours5. What does Leo like about the train?
a) It’s comfortable and relaxing b) It’s very cheap c) It’s the only way to travelTrain your ear
Listen for words
Listen 1
Listen and write the words you hear.
, I walk because it’s free.
Listen 2
Listen and write the words you hear.
It usually .
Listen 3
Listen and write the words you hear.
, I usually take the bus.
Listen 4
Listen and write the words you hear.
If I’m , I take a taxi.
Listen 5
Listen and write the words you hear.
That’s .
Dictation
Listen to Leo 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.
