My Best Friend – A2 Listening Practice

This A2 English listening lesson is for beginners and pre-intermediate learners.

Mike is going to tell you about his best friend. He talks about how they met, and why he likes his friend so much.

Listen and understand

Answer the questions about Mike’s best friend. Check answers when you have finished all of the questions.

Mike met Adam during a school music class.

True
False

Mike thinks Adam is boring and serious.

True
False

Mike and Adam still feel close even though they see each other less.

True
False

What did Adam do when Mike wasn’t good at football?

He laughed at him
He helped him
He ignored him

Why did Mike and Adam call Mike’s dad?

They got lost
The bike broke
It started raining

What does Mike say Adam is good at when Mike has a problem?

Solving technical problems
Making jokes
Giving advice

What did Mike and Adam do last summer?

Took exams
Went on holiday
Started a business

Why does Mike say their friendship is special?

They can always reconnect and have fun
They talk every day
They live together

Train your ear

Listen and complete ONLY the missing words.

We have been friends

We

I was

Once he said we should at midnight

But

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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