Grammar listening practice

A grammar rule may be clear in writing but harder to notice in speech. Use a complete example to connect the form with its meaning and sound.

6 lessons
B1 to B2
3 accents

Where can I practise English grammar through listening?

You can practise English grammar through listening on MicroEnglish, which has six short lessons. Each lesson teaches one grammar point, such as future plans, conditionals, or gerunds and infinitives. Read the grammar pattern and examples, then listen for the form in a complete sentence. The lessons cover B1 and B2 levels, use British English, and finish with dictation practice so you can listen and write the recorded words.

Short lessons focus on one grammar point.
Read the pattern and examples before listening.
Lessons cover B1 and B2 levels.

GRAMMAR B1 12 min

Conditionals

When you say, "If I have time," are you describing a real possibility or only imagining a different life?

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GRAMMAR B1 12 min

Future plans

You have decided to travel, bought the ticket, and agreed to meet a friend. Does English describe all three parts of that plan in the same way?

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GRAMMAR B1 12 min

Future predictions

Use be going to when present evidence shows what will happen next, and use will when you share a personal belief or guess about the future.

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GRAMMAR B1 12 min

Gerunds and infinitives with stop, try, remember and need

If you stop working and stop to work, have you ended the job or paused another activity so you can begin it?

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GRAMMAR B1 12 min

Third conditional: explanation and examples

You missed one train and arrived after the interview began. How do you imagine the version of yesterday that never happened?

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GRAMMAR B2 12 min

Mixed conditionals

A decision you made years ago still shapes your life today. How can one conditional sentence move between those two times?

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What this family trains

What to practise

Read the explanation, compare the examples, then listen for the words that show the pattern.

Notice short forms and endings in complete sentences. Check which word carries the meaning before trying to write it from memory.

Choose a form that fits the situation. Use the contrasts in the guide to see how another form changes the message.

Why it is hard to hear

What to listen for

Short forms such as I’d and should’ve can be difficult to separate in speech. Replay the phrase and use the rest of the sentence to check what it means.

A pattern can extend across several clauses. Keep the whole message in mind rather than guessing an ending from the first few words alone.

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Suggested starting points

Choose a level that fits you. You can return to the full list at any time.

Level progression

From B1 to C2

Check the lesson count at each level before choosing where to start.

B1 5 lessons
Connect familiar forms with everyday situations. Check the example before starting a dictation.
B2 1 lesson
Compare forms in longer sentences and notice how clauses relate to each other.
C1 No lessons yet
Look at how a speaker uses grammar for emphasis, uncertainty, or a more formal tone.
C2 No lessons yet
Compare small changes in meaning between sentences that are both grammatically possible.

Accent note

Compare the available voices

Choose from the recorded accents shown in the player. Changing the voice can help you check whether a difficulty comes from the wording or from an unfamiliar pronunciation.

Questions learners ask

Before you start

Is this a complete grammar course?

No. This collection offers focused explanations and listening practice for the topics listed here.

What if I cannot find my topic?

The lesson list shows the current collection. Use the contact page to suggest a topic and describe the example that confused you.

Do I need grammar terminology?

Start with the example and its meaning. The name of the form can help you look it up, but you do not need to memorise a label before listening.

How do the listening tests work?

Listen to a new clip and check your answer. Hints are unavailable in Test, and the transcript appears after submission. You can still replay the recording.

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