18 interactive listening activities for Intermediate (B1) English learners, aligned to the CEFR B1 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.
Social
Old Habits, New Friends — Listen to the quick voice note Amina records before she forgets the details. Find out what she talks about and how she sounds by the end.
Before It All Changed — Overhear Wei and Ira at the start of their walk through Senfarren. Listen for what each of them notices on the street.
What If? — Listen to the host open the evening at an open-mic night, and find out what the audience needs to know before the first act.
Spread the Word — Listen to the voicemails Farid and Lani leave each other after a group dinner. Follow the news they pass on about their friends.
If Only... — Listen to a voice note Amina records on the last evening of the course.
Academic
Back to the Books — Hiroshi and Sofia leave each other four voicemails one busy Tuesday. Listen for what each of them has been doing and what they agree to do next.
Telling Tales — Listen to the opening talk and complete the notes about the speaker, the event and her advice.
Making Your Case — Listen to a student presentation to the university student council, and fill in the note sheet.
How It Works — Listen to a scientist speak at the university science lab open day. Find out what his team has been testing.
Community
Should Have, Could Have — The host makes an opening announcement to the audience before the evening begins.
Facts & Predictions — Mei and Camila leave each other voicemails on Wednesday evening. Listen and find out what they agree to do.
The Road Not Taken — Diego and Yasmin are waiting outside the hall before a Residents' Association meeting. Listen for what each of them thinks went wrong.
Making Headlines — Listen to Maya's Monday bulletin, and note the details that listeners need.
Solving Problems — Take notes while the coordinator briefs the volunteers at the Moshridge Hollow community garden.
Work
Planning Ahead — Liam records a voice memo about the weeks ahead.
The Working World — Listen to a morning announcement to an office team, then answer the questions on what the speaker tells them.
Everyday
Good Advice — You overhear Lars and Yasmin beside the gym floor. Listen and answer the questions on what each of them says.
Getting Things Done — You overhear Diego and Lars at Ghafridge Cafe in the afternoon. Listen, then answer the questions about what each of them says.