Listening Exercises - Beginner Level

Leo and Mia arrange to meet for coffee, discussing days, times, and a place to meet.

Making arrangements; asking about availability; suggesting times/places; days of the week; telling time; places in town

Tom calls Eva to say he can't go to the party because he feels sick, has a headache, and is tired.

Explaining inability ("can't come"); describing simple health problems; expressing sympathy; offering help; using "need"

Harry asks Olivia for help with a difficult maths question about percentages during a lesson.

Asking for help ("Can you help...?"); asking for explanation; understanding instructions; requesting objects; Present Simple

Chloe describes her small, quiet town, mentioning shops (supermarket, bakery, bookshop), transport (buses), the park, and the library.

Using "There is/are" (affirmative, negative); Present Simple; basic adjectives; prepositions of place

Ryan and Zara talk about how they feel after their work day. Zara is tired, Ryan is happy because his project is finished, and they decide to order pizza.

Describing feelings; making suggestions; simple descriptions of work

A park staff member announces bad weather (heavy rain, strong wind), the closure of the boating lake, and gives repeated advice for visitors.

Giving information; giving instructions/warnings (imperatives); repetition for clarity; Present Continuous ("is changing", "is raining")

Amy (an early bird) and Sam (not a morning person) compare their different morning routines before work.

Talking about daily routines (Present Simple); telling time; frequency adverbs; transport; comparing habits

Chloe and Ben talk about what they can and can't do (playing instruments, cooking, swimming, speaking languages).

Talking about abilities ("can"/"can't" + verb); expressing likes/dislikes (Present Simple); asking about abilities

Omar can't find his keys before leaving. Fatima helps him check the pockets of his jacket and trousers, where he finds them. She also comments on his new shoes.

Asking for location ("Where are...?"); identifying clothes; colours; possessives; Present Continuous for current action