The self-study lessons in this section are written and organised by English level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). There are recordings of different situations and interactive exercises that practise the listening skills you need to do well in your studies, to get ahead at work and to communicate in English in your free time.
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To develop your listening skill in English, you need firstly listen to some books in the English language. We find free audiobooks on the web. Here they are.
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Here you can find activities to practise your listening skills. Listening will help you to improve your understanding of the language and your pronunciation.
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All audio files are found in mp3 format. You can use the following media players to play mp3 files on your computer:
They cover lots of interesting topics, from everyday conversations to idioms and slang. Also, you can dive deeper with their study guides and interactive transcripts.
Practise listening to your classmates in live group classes, get listening support from a personal tutor in one-to-one lessons or practise by yourself at your own speed with a self-study course.