24 interactive listening activities for Beginner (A1) English learners, aligned to the CEFR A1 level. Free to use with instant feedback and no sign-up required.
Suitable for self-study and classroom use. Teachers can build assignments from these activities and track student progress.
Academic
Hello, Haffenville! — Amina introduces herself at Haffenbridge School.
My First Day — Listen to Ms. Chen's voicemail about the first day of school.
Everyday
The Lost Bag — A lost-and-found announcement at Senville Park describes a bag.
At Ghafridge Cafe — An announcement at Ghafridge Cafe about this week's coffee, tea and music.
Finding Your Way — An announcement at the downtown metro stop says which exit to take for each place.
Three Messages for Farid — Three voicemails on Farid's phone before his interview with the veterinarian.
Ouch! — An announcement in the waiting room at Senfarrow Clinic.
Fun at the Gym — Short sentences about sports and free time for dictation practice.
At Mosh Market — An announcement at Mosh Market gives today's clothes prices.
At Mosh Market — Listen to the announcement in the food hall at Mosh Market. Find out when the food hall closes.
The Cooking Class — Listen to Camila open her cooking class at Farville Restaurant. Find out what the fruit on the counter is for.
Right Now at the Metro — Listen to the announcement at Haffenville Metro. Find out which platform the Ghafwick train is on.
Social
At the Park Office — Write what Sofia and Lars say at the park office.
A Day in Haffenville — Liam talks about his day on Moffen Street.
Lunch at Ghafridge — Listen to two messages about lunch at Ghafridge Cafe. Find out what Liam says about the cafe.
Every Day or Right Now? — Listen to Lani on the train.
Making Plans for Saturday — Listen to three messages about Sofia's birthday party. Find out how Camila is getting there on Friday.
Last Weekend — Short sentences about last week in Haffenville, for dictation practice.
After the Party — Three messages on Liam's phone on Sunday morning, the day after Sofia's birthday party.
Looking Ahead — Amina looks back at her first months in Haffenville, and says what she will do in January.
Community
Planning Your Week — Lani and Ethan exchange voicemails about a class at the Community Center.
At the Park — Amina and Lars exchange voicemails from Senville Park on a Saturday morning.
Who's Who? — Ethan talks about the new photo board in the Community Center lobby.
Birthdays & Calendars — Short sentences about the year at the Community Center for dictation practice.