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Micro-listenings: short English recordings

A short recording gives you a manageable place to practise. Listen for the main message first, then work on the details you missed.

  • 342 lessons
  • A1 to B2
  • 3 accents

Where can I practise short English listening exercises?

You can practise short English listening exercises on MicroEnglish, which has more than 300 short, listening-first lessons. The collection includes lessons on idioms, phrasal verbs, words and grammar points, from beginner to upper-intermediate levels. Recordings are mostly in British English, with a multi-accent lesson. Each lesson teaches a single language point through a short recording, then uses dictation or gap-fill practice to check the details.

  • Practise with short, listening-first English lessons.
  • Study idioms, phrasal verbs, words and grammar points.
  • Lessons range from beginner to upper-intermediate levels.

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342 lessons
MICRO LISTENING A1 12 min

English Nouns: Rules for Everyday Use

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MICRO LISTENING A1 12 min

Have or Has: Choosing the Right Verb Form

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MICRO LISTENING A1 12 min

Simple present tense: rules and practice

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

A, an, and the: clear everyday rules

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Adverbs: Add Information to Actions

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Animal Sounds in English: Verbs and Nouns

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Bought or brought? Getting ready for a games night

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Choose I, me, my, or mine when sharing plans

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Video MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Choose and, but, because, or so

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Common English Mistakes: Choose the Right Form

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Comparatives and superlatives: choose the right form

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Dairy or Diary: How to Choose

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

English Adjectives: Describe People and Things

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

English exercises: choose what to practice

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

English grammar: choose your lesson

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Everyday English grammar: build clear sentences

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Full stops: when to use them

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Hear vs Listen: Making the Right Choice

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

How to Spell Exercise: Avoid Common Mistakes

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

I or me: Choose the Right Pronoun

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

John and I or John and me: Choose the Right Form

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

John and I or John and me: Which Pronoun Fits?

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Past Simple Verbs: Choose the Right Form

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MICRO LISTENING A2 12 min

Past continuous: talking about past actions

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What this family trains

What to practise

Choose a topic and level. The instruction beside each recording tells you whether to write all the words or fill the gaps.

Follow the message without stopping at every unfamiliar word. On a second listen, look for the details that explain what happened.

Separate understanding from exact wording. You can understand a message and still need another listen to write it accurately.

Why it is hard to hear

What to listen for

A longer clip asks you to remember more words at once. Use replay or the sentence controls when available, then work through one part at a time.

In a dialogue, identify who is speaking and how each reply relates to the previous one. If a reply surprises you, replay the preceding turn as well.

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Suggested starting points

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

  1. Start at A2

    A, an, and the: clear everyday rules

    12 min · Open lesson
  2. Then try B2

    Ad Hoc: Meaning and Daily Use

    12 min · Open lesson
  3. Stretch at A1

    English Nouns: Rules for Everyday Use

    12 min · Open lesson

Level progression

From B1 to C2

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

  1. A1 3 lessons
  2. A2 34 lessons
  3. B1 227 lessons

    Begin with familiar topics. Catch the main point before writing the details.

  4. B2 78 lessons

    Listen for reasons, changes of plan, and the words that connect ideas.

  5. C1 No lessons yet

    Notice how speakers qualify a statement or suggest something indirectly.

  6. C2 No lessons yet

    Compare exact wording with intended meaning, including tone and implication.

Accent note

Compare the available voices

Use the voice choices available for each clip. A longer recording may have fewer accent options than a short dictation; check the label before playing.

Questions learners ask

Before you start

Why use short recordings?

You can replay a difficult part and compare it with the transcript in a short session. Use longer listening material too when you want to practise following an extended message.

Do I type the whole recording?

Follow the instruction above the answer field. A dictation asks for the words you hear; a gap-fill asks only for the missing words.

Can I slow the audio down?

Choose 0.75× for slower playback. Once you can hear the difficult part, try it again at 1×.

What does the number in a lesson title mean?

It identifies the lesson in the original MicroEnglish collection. It is not a score or a language level; use the level label when choosing a lesson.

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