This A2 English listening lesson is for beginners and pre-intermediate learners.
Mike wants to tell you about his best friend. He talks about how they met, and why he likes his friend so much.
- 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 his best friend.
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. What did Adam do when Mike wasn’t good at football?
a) He laughed at him b) He helped him c) He ignored him3. What does Mike say Adam is good at when Mike has a problem?
a) Solving technical problems b) Making jokes c) Giving advice5. Why does Mike say their friendship is special?
a) They can always reconnect and have fun b) They talk every day c) They live togetherListen for words
Listen 1
Listen and write the words you hear.
We have been friends .
Listen 2
Listen and write the words you hear.
We .
Listen 3
Listen and write the words you hear.
I was .
Listen 4
Listen and write the words you hear.
Once, he said we should at midnight.
Listen 5
Listen and write the words you hear.
But .
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.
