Listening - Work & Careers
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Beginner
Thomas and Cynthia
Description: A story about Thomas and his job at the post office and his problems with a co-worker, Cynthia.
Language: Present simple for describing work routines and expressing likes and dislikes.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: British English | Length: 1m 51s | Listening Number: 0L8
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Listening Quiz 1 - Thomas and Cynthia
Listening Quiz 2 - Thomas and Cynthia 2
My Job At The Zoo
Description: A zookeeper describes her daily tasks, taking care of animals and interacting with visitors.
Language: Present simple for talking about work routines and describing animals and their care.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: North American English | Length: 2m 17s | Listening Number: 0L10
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Listening Quiz 1 - My Job At The Zoo
Tech Problems
Description: Two colleagues discuss sound and internet problems during an online meeting.
Language: Present simple and imperatives for technical troubleshooting and giving suggestions.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: British English | Length: 1m 55s | Listening Number: 0L14
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Listening Quiz 1 - Tech Problems
Listening Quiz 2 - Tech Problems 2
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Pre-Intermediate
Diana's New Job
Description: Diana tells her friend about how her new job is going.
Language: Quantifiers: few, a little, much, many, etc.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: North American English | Length: 1m 31s | Listening Number: 2L2
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Listening Quiz 1 - Diana's New Job
Listening Quiz 2 - Diana's New Job 2
The Job Interview
Description: Pia goes for a job interview to try and get a new job.
Language: Past simple and present perfect to talk about experiences and events.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: North American & British English | Length: 3m 52s | Listening Number: 2L3
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Listening Quiz 1 - The Job Interview
Listening Quiz 2 - The Job Interview 2
The Outrageous Office
Description: Chris talks to his friend, Janice, about the terrible office he works in.
Language: Past Continuous.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: North American English / British English | Length: 3m 22s | Listening Number: 2L15
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Listening Quiz 1 - The Outrageous Office
Listening Quiz 2 - The Outrageous Office 2
It's My Workplace
Description: Three people describe photos of offices.
Language: Photo description, using so and such.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: North American, Australian & British English | Length: 3m 37s | Listening Number: 2L16
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Listening Quiz 1 - It's My Workplace
Listening Quiz 2 - It's My Workplace 2
Intermediate
Far From The Office
Description: Three people talk about unusual jobs they have.
Language: Describing jobs and routines.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: British English & Australian English | Length: 4m 10s | Listening Number: 3L19
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Listening Quiz 1 - Far From The Office
Listening Quiz 2 - Far From The Office 2
Advanced
Interview with an Actress
Description: A famous actress is interviewed about her recent work.
Language: Conversation about actress's current work in the theater and movies.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: North American English | Length: 6m 27s | Listening Number: 4L1 | CEFR Level: C1
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Listening Quiz 1 - Interview with an Actress
Listening Quiz 2 - Interview with an Actress 2
The Pet Caterer
Description: Radio interview between presenter and man who works as a caterer for pets.
Language: Man describes everyday activities and procedure related to his job.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: North American & British English | Length: 7m 43s | Listening Number: 4L3 | CEFR Level: B2
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Listening Quiz 1 - The Pet Caterer
Listening Quiz 2 - The Pet Caterer 2
Friends From 9 To 5
Description: Four people talk about work colleagues.
Language: Personality vocabulary, describing people.
Category: Work & Careers
Dialect: North American & British English | Length: 3m 06s | Listening Number: 4L11 | CEFR Level: B2
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Listening Quiz 1 - Friends From 9 To 5
Listening Quiz 2 - Friends From 9 To 5 (2)
