The four listening parts
Attitude, detail, gist — and distractors that sound right.
15 minutes · A free lesson from Listening
- Part 1: short, unrelated extracts, one question each.
- Part 2: a talk; you complete sentences with words you hear.
- Part 3: five speakers on one topic; you match each to a statement.
- Part 4: an interview or discussion, with multiple-choice questions.
Each recording is heard twice.
Lesson quiz
Check what you have learned. Choose an answer to see whether it is right, and why.
Quick check: How many times do you hear each recording?
- Twice
- Once
- Three times
Show the answer
A: Twice — Use the second listening to check your answers.
Quick check: What is the classic trap?
- The recording is too quiet
- The questions come in a random order
- A wrong option is mentioned, then corrected or rejected
Show the answer
C: A wrong option is mentioned, then corrected or rejected — Listen to the whole answer before you choose.
Quick check: Which part has five speakers on one topic?
- Part 1
- Part 3
- Part 4
Show the answer
B: Part 3 — You match each speaker to a statement.
Practise: Part 1
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Practise: Part 2
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Practise: Part 3
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