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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.
Has vs Had: Choosing the Right Form
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He and I are or am: Choosing the Right Verb
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He and I at the Cooking Class
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He and I, Him and Me: Planning a Community Lunch
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Head back
You 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.
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Hit the jackpot: Meaning and use
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Hold up
Traffic can hold you up, while a repair can hold up through bad weather. One use creates a delay; the other survives pressure.
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How to use semicolons: guide for clear sentences
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If Clauses: Real and Imagined Situations
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Improve Your English Listening Skills
Replaying difficult audio ten times can feel productive while attention fades. A better session gives each replay one clear job and ends with something you can recall.
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In Case Of or In the Case Of: Choosing the Right Phrase
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In or inside: choosing for a place
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In or within: Choose the right word
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Infinitives: When to Use To
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Interjections in Daily English: Choosing, Punctuating, and Hearing Everyday Reactions
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Interrogative adjectives: ask clear questions
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Irregular Verbs: Past Forms and Participles
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Job Interview Answers: Structure Clear Responses
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Joe and I or Joe and Me: Choose the Right Pair
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John and I or Me: Choosing the Right Pronoun
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Joining a library
A librarian explains several numbers and one exception. Which number describes books, which describes weeks, and when is renewal impossible?
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Keep it down
You need quiet, but saying be silent may sound too strong. Keep it down asks people to lower their noise rather than stop every sound.
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Keep out of
You can keep out of an argument by not joining it, or keep rain out of a bag by closing it. One is about involvement; the other is about entry.
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Keep up
A fast walker, changing technology, and a daily habit can all be difficult to keep up with. The common idea is avoiding falling behind or stopping.
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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.
