This A2 English listening lesson is for beginners and pre-intermediate learners.
Mike is from the UK. He’s talking about the school his son goes to.
- 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 talk about his son’s school.
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:
3. What after-school clubs does Jake attend?
a) Swimming and music b) Science and chess c) Football and Lego clubTrain your ear
Listen for words
Listen 1
Listen and write the words you hear.
It’s small, but the teachers .
Listen 2
Listen and write the words you hear.
We try to practise, playing football.
Listen 3
Listen and write the words you hear.
He packed lunch.
Listen 4
Listen and write the words you hear.
If there is no after school club… .
Listen 5
Listen and write the words you hear.
Jake after-school clubs.
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.
