Listen for familiar words
Start with the words you know. Type a partial answer if necessary, then replay to add another word.
Focused listening library
A1 English listening practice
Build a first listening routine with short, concrete English and patient repetition.
Where can I practise beginner English listening?
You can practise beginner English listening on MicroEnglish, which has 3 short listening lessons. This A1 collection helps you build a listening routine with concrete English and patient repetition. The lessons cover everyday nouns, the simple present tense, and choosing between have and has. They are listening-first lessons in British English, and each lesson ends with dictation practice, helping you listen carefully and write the words you hear.
- Build a first English listening routine.
- Practise everyday nouns and basic grammar.
- Listen to British English recordings.
What you will find here
How this practice helps
Start with very short messages and words you already recognise. Listen for who or what the recording is about.
Use the available lesson list to choose a starting point. If no A1 lesson is listed, do not treat a higher-level clip as an A1 exercise.
Your level route
Practise with support, try a test, then review the words you missed.
Read and listen together
After using a hint, open the transcript if you need it. Read along once, then listen without the text.
