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B1 English listening exercises
Follow a short everyday situation, then listen again for the words you missed. Start with a recording below or choose a B1 lesson from the library.
Try a short recording
The first dictation is free to try without an account. Choose an available accent, listen and type the words you hear.
Choose a starting lesson
Start with arrival and meeting phrases. Open Turn up for different meanings, Bump into for an unexpected meeting, or Head back for returning somewhere. These are starting suggestions, not a placement test.
Turn upA late guest can turn up at your door, lost keys can turn up under a sofa, and you can turn up the heating. Context separates arrival, discovery and a higher level.Bump intoIf you bump into an old friend, you meet unexpectedly. If you bump into a table, the surprise may hurt a little more.Head backYou have enjoyed the walk, but it is getting dark. Saying we should head back signals that it is time to start returning, not that you are already home.
What to focus on at B1
Listen for who is speaking, what happened and the main action. On the next replay, check small words around the verb. In turn up and bump into, the whole phrase carries the meaning.
After you check your answer
After checking your answer, explain the sentence in your own words. If most of it is unfamiliar, read the meaning first and return to the recording. If you understood it, replay once at normal speed before moving on.
Doubling Final Consonants Before -ing and -ed
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Drop off
A driver can drop you off, you can drop off during the journey, and traffic can drop off after rush hour.
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Drop out
Starting something does not guarantee finishing it; a student, runner or bidder may drop out before the end.
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Each or Every: Which Word to Choose
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Eight hours of sleep
One speaker thinks every adult must sleep exactly eight hours. The other replaces that fixed number with a range and practical daytime signs.
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Emphasizing adjectives: four common choices
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English Collocations: Natural Word Pairs
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English Infinitives: When to Use To
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English Question Forms: How to Ask Clearly
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English Verb Forms: Choose the Right Time
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English class activities: choose practical speaking tasks
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English class activity ideas: practical speaking tasks
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English class skills: What you learn
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English homework help: Plan, write, and ask
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English pronunciation: clear daily practice
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English vocabulary: learn and use words
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Equipment or Equipments: Which Is Correct?
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Ergative Verbs: When Objects Become Subjects
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Estimated energy bill
The large bill is based on an estimate, not the meter. After one number is corrected, does the customer still owe money?
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Face up to something
Ignoring a problem may delay a decision; facing up to it is the moment you accept that it is real.
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Few vs Some: Choosing Quantity Words
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Fill out
You can fill out an application with information, while a young person's face may naturally fill out over time.
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First-day onboarding tasks
A new employee receives two required tasks and one optional invitation. Which action must happen before system access works?
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Flat viewing costs and dates
Four numbers describe the flat, but they do not all represent monthly costs. Can you label each amount and date correctly?
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Is this a CEFR level test?
No. These lessons are grouped by their catalogue level. Use the examples and recordings to judge what you need to practice; completing a lesson does not certify your level.
Can I slow down the recording?
Yes. Use the slower playback control when you need another listen, then return to normal speed when you can follow the sentence.
Is every activity free?
The first guided dictation in each lesson is available as a free sample. Other activities may require membership. The lesson shows what is available before you start.
