Listening

This is an interview with Barbara talking about her family. Barbara was born and brought up in northern Germany. She studied English at the University of Constance and speaks it almost fluently, although she does have a slight German accent. She also speaks fluent Spanish.

This is an interview with Barbara talking about Paderborn, the northern German city where she lives with her family. Barbara was born and brought up in northern Germany. She studied English at the University of Constance and speaks it almost fluently, although she does have a slight German accent. She also speaks fluent Spanish. (provided…

Danny grew up in a small market town in Cambridgeshire. He is now studying at Nottingham University. He spent a year in Dover on a placement as part of his studies. Danny has a rural Cambridgeshire accent.

People in conversation – Danny – A typical day. Danny is a student who is working in a pub during his summer vacation. Here he talks about a typical day. (provided by The Listening Business)   click on the links on the right-hand panel to listen you will find questions with the listening check your…

Real conversations in English to develop listening skills and vocabulary. Listen and complete the exercises and learn new English words

Listen to real conversations with people talking about their home, families and jobs. Do the exercises and improve listening skills and learn new english words.

Catherine lives in Llanrwst (pronounced Clanroost) in North Wales and is bilingual in Welsh and English. She has a strong Welsh accent. This recording was made in a garden on a hot, but breezy, summer’s day and you can hear the birdsong in the background. (provided by The Listening Business)   click on the links…

This is an interview with Carol talking about her family. Carol comes from Dublin in the Republic of Ireland. Although she has lived in London for over 10 years, Carol still has a strong Irish accent. (provided by The Listening Business)   click on the links on the right-hand panel to listen you will find…

People in conversation – Barrie Barrie was born near Blackpool in Lancashire, in the north-west of England. He now lives in London. Barrie has retained a marked northern accent. He works in computers, but also runs poker clubs and nightclubs. (provided by The Listening Business)   click on the links on the right-hand panel to…