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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.

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  • A1 to B2
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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Discuss or discuss about: Which is correct?

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Do languages have articles: a B1 guide

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Doubling Final Consonants Before -ing and -ed

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Each or Every: Which Word to Choose

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Eight hours of sleep

One speaker thinks every adult must sleep exactly eight hours. The other replaces that fixed number with a range and practical daytime signs.

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Emphasizing adjectives: four common choices

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

English Collocations: Natural Word Pairs

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

English Infinitives: When to Use To

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

English Question Forms: How to Ask Clearly

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

English Verb Forms: Choose the Right Time

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

English class activities: choose practical speaking tasks

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

English class activity ideas: practical speaking tasks

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

English class skills: What you learn

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

English homework help: Plan, write, and ask

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

English pronunciation: clear daily practice

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

English vocabulary: learn and use words

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Equipment or Equipments: Which Is Correct?

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Ergative Verbs: When Objects Become Subjects

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Estimated energy bill

The large bill is based on an estimate, not the meter. After one number is corrected, does the customer still owe money?

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Few vs Some: Choosing Quantity Words

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

First-day onboarding tasks

A new employee receives two required tasks and one optional invitation. Which action must happen before system access works?

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Flat viewing costs and dates

Four numbers describe the flat, but they do not all represent monthly costs. Can you label each amount and date correctly?

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

For example: planning a shared kitchen

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MICRO LISTENING B1 12 min

Foreign Words in English: How Loanwords Work

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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 25 lessons
  3. B1 189 lessons

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

  4. B2 60 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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