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Conversation · About 25 s
A2 English listening practice
Eight short, slow everyday scenes: a café, a hotel, a voicemail, a station announcement. Answer while you listen, type what you hear, then read the transcript.
- 8 A2 clips
- About 25 s a clip
- Answers with reasons
- Dictation and transcript
A2 listening exercises
8 clips. Start with any of them; your scores stay in this browser.
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About 25 s
Conversation
Ordering a coffee
A customer orders at a café counter.
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About 20 sVoicemail
A voicemail about Saturday
A friend leaves a message to invite you to the beach.
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About 20 sAnnouncement
A platform change
A station announcement about a train to Leeds.
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About 30 sConversation
Checking in at a hotel
A guest arrives at a hotel reception in the evening.
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About 25 sConversation
In the supermarket
A customer asks a shop assistant for help before closing time.
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About 25 sVoicemail
A message from the dentist
A dental receptionist leaves a message about an appointment.
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About 30 sConversation
Meeting a new neighbour
Two people meet in the street outside their homes.
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About 25 sVoicemail
A birthday party invitation
A friend leaves a message about her birthday party.
What is A2 listening?
A2 is the elementary level of the CEFR. In listening it means you can understand phrases and the most common words about shopping, family, work and places, when people speak slowly and clearly. You can catch the main point of short, simple messages and announcements.
The A2 clips here are short scenes of 20 to 30 seconds at a slow pace. Each has one main idea and a few easy details, such as a price, a time or a place.
A2 listening test: what to expect
A2 exams such as Cambridge A2 Key (KET) use very short recordings, often with pictures or three-option questions, and play each one twice. This page does not copy any exam paper. It trains the same skill: catch the main point and one or two details, like a time or a price. For a test feel, take the listening test on the main page: two plays per clip and no feedback until the end.
Other levels: B1 listening · B2 listening · C1 listening · all levels and the listening test
How to improve your A2 listening
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Use the slow button.
Slow speech lets your ear catch each word. Turn it off when the clip feels easy.
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Listen for numbers and times.
A2 questions ask about prices, times and days. "Fifteen" and "fifty" sound close, so listen to the stress.
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Do the dictation.
Typing short sentences teaches you to hear small words like "a", "the" and "to".
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Read the transcript after you answer.
Then play each line again and say it out loud.
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Repeat the same clip.
Play it again the next day. You will hear more every time.
A2 listening FAQ
What does A2 listening mean?
At A2 you understand slow, clear speech about everyday things such as shopping, family and simple plans. You can follow short messages and announcements if the speaker uses simple words.
Are the A2 listening answers included?
Yes. After each question you see the right answer and a one-line reason. The transcript opens as soon as you have answered the questions.
How often should I practise A2 listening?
A little every day works better than a long session once a week. One clip takes about five to eight minutes with the questions and dictation.
When should I move up to B1?
When you get 70% or more on all the A2 clips, even with the slow button off, try the B1 clips.
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