Learning English

In this listening and vocabulary activity you will learn about three little words that are often confused - quit, quite and quiet.

A presenter on a radio programme is talking about a new play. Listen to the review and practise listening for gist or the general idea.

Two radio DJs are talking about a band. Practise your general understanding by listening to them talk and answering some multiple-choice questions.

In this listening and pronunciation activity, listen to the different words related to health and decide which syllable stress pattern they follow.

Listen to two people talking about plans to build new homes in their town. Answer the questions to practise listening for gist or the general idea.

This pronunciation and listening activity practises pronouncing the long and short 'i' sound. Listen and decide which 'i' sound you hear first.

Listen to some conversations between two people. Decide if they are agreeing or disagreeing.

Listen to a student talk about college and decide which learning methods she finds helpful or unhelpful. This listening activity practises scanning a listening text to find particular information.

This pronunciation and listening activity practises the pronunciation of three consonant sounds. Listen to the different words and decide which consonant sound you hear.

Listen to Episode 3 of Virtually Anywhere - our audio series. Do this activity to practise some of the words you've heard in the episode.

The bank has called Fay and is leaving a message with her secretary. Practise listening for detail and then complete the gap with the word or number you hear.

Paul and Geeta continue their travels around the world. Listen to episode 5 and try the learning activities to practise the words you've heard.