Mantén el contraste
Escucha palabras como «but» y «although». Revisa cómo las palabras que siguen cambian el mensaje.
Biblioteca de dictados enfocada
Biblioteca de lecciones de escucha B2
Explora lecciones de nivel intermedio-alto por tema, acento y duración. Practica el habla conectada, los phrasal verbs y el significado implícito.
Where can I practise B2 English listening?
You can practise B2 English listening on MicroEnglish, which has more than 120 upper-intermediate lessons. Browse lessons by topic, accent, and length, with British English throughout. The short, listening-first lessons teach one idiom, phrasal verb, word, or grammar point at a time. Practise connected speech, phrasal verbs, and implied meaning, then finish each lesson with dictation practice. The library includes 64 idiom lessons, 60 micro-listening lessons, and one grammar lesson.
- All lessons are at B2 level.
- The lessons use British English.
- Practise connected speech and implied meaning.
A ballpark guess
A ballpark guess is a rough numerical estimate based on general knowledge to help people make early plans.
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Above board
Above board describes actions or deals that are honest and legal, with nothing hidden.
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Ad Hoc: Meaning and Daily Use
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Adjective clauses: choose the right word
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Albeit Meaning: Use Clear Formal Contrasts
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Although, though, even though: Connect contrasting ideas
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At first glance
At first glance introduces how something appears when first seen before a closer look reveals new facts.
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Backlog
You answer five old emails, but twelve more are still waiting. What do you call the work that has built up behind you?
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Bend the rules
Bend the rules means to relax or ignore a standard regulation slightly for someone in a harmless situation.
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Breathing down my neck
Breathe down someone's neck means to watch someone closely in a stressful way, or to approach quickly as an urgent deadline.
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By the book
Following set rules, laws, or standard steps strictly without taking shortcuts.
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Capricious Meaning: Unpredictable Changes
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Caveat Meaning: One Condition to Remember
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Come out of your shell
Come out of your shell means to become less shy and more willing to talk with other people.
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Corner the market
One company sells nearly every reusable bottle in a city, and competing shops struggle to attract buyers. How can you describe the company's position?
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Crossed wires
You arrive for a meeting on Tuesday, but your colleague expects you on Thursday. Neither person meant to cause a problem. How can you describe what happened?
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Cut to the chase
Cut to the chase means to stop wasting time on minor details and talk directly about the most important subject.
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Cynical Meaning: How to Use It
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Despicable Meaning: Strong Moral Judgment
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Dichotomy Meaning: Two Opposing Sides
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Distributive Adjectives: Choose Each and Every
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Easier said than done
Someone tells you to stop worrying before an important interview. The advice is sensible, but following it feels much harder than giving it. How can you respond?
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Educational Goals Essay: Planning Your Main Steps
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Elicit or Illicit: How to Choose
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Cómo ayuda esta práctica
Sigue el mensaje principal y los detalles que lo cambian: un contraste, una razón o una expresión que no es literal.
Usa los ejemplos para revisar el significado y luego vuelve a escuchar para captar la redacción exacta.
Tu ruta de nivel
Practica con apoyo, intenta una prueba y luego revisa las palabras que te perdiste.
Revisa la redacción exacta
Una palabra omitida puede cambiar la gramática o solo el detalle. Compara tu respuesta con la transcripción para ver qué ocurrió.
Compara los acentos disponibles
Una vez que la redacción te resulte familiar, elige otra voz disponible para ese clip. Escucha qué se vuelve más difícil o más fácil.
