Listening A1
Practice A1 listening with audio, transcripts, vocabulary, and comprehension questions.
Where are you from?
Billy explains that he lives in South Africa but is originally from Cameroon, where French is spoken and seafood is plentiful.
Is your house or apartment new?
Dandara describes her old but comfortable apartment in a busy Brazilian neighborhood close to restaurants and shops.
What is your nationality?
Dandara talks about being Brazilian and shares what her country is known for, from beaches to samba and Portuguese.
Who are your friends?
Desiree introduces three close friends and describes what each one looks like and where they live.
Is your house cold in winter?
Julie says her house in America is very cold in winter even though her heater, jacket, sweater, and hood are warm, and that summer there is very hot.
Where are your friends from?
Julie lists the countries her friends come from, including America, Argentina, Venezuela, and Spain.
Talk about a family member
Nerry describes her younger sister, who lives far away and is a good dancer with a beautiful smile.
Do you have any pets?
Nerry talks about her brown dog Gray, his habits, and why he is part of her family.
Where do you go in the morning?
Nerry explains her morning routine of walking to the gym and working out on the treadmill and weights.
What is in your house?
Sarah uses simple articles to list ten appliances and items she has in her house, and ones she still wants.
Ten Things about Me!
Sarah uses present-simple Be to share ten facts about her job, her two children, and her American family.
What is your name?
Syuzan from Armenia spells out her name, explains its meaning, and shares the nickname her friends use.