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100 listening exercises for learners of English
En français- Listening practice for different levels, different interests.
Plenty of practice. - Listening actively can help your pronunciation too.
Even the simple exercises can help you to get your ear tuned to English sounds and rhythms. - Try listening to several different styles. A fairy story or a folk tale which is soothing, or a lively movie ad –some of these are quite challenging!
- Do a little at a time, but often and you will soon notice the difference.
- The dictation exercises help you pay attention to detail. Writing like this helps you assimilate.
- The variety of the listening selections and the different types of exercises keeps it fun and interesting.
If it gets too difficult, choose an easier exercise.
| Beginners Dictations A step-by-step course for real beginners. |  | |
 | Telephone Expressions Dictation | |
| Real English Video Dictations Street interviews of ordinary people. |  | |
 | Here, There and Everywhere Stories from around the world. | |
| Students' Introductions Four adult students introduce themselves. |  | |
 | TV Commercials 1960s TV ads. | |
| Fairy Stories Dictations |  | |
 | Movie Trailers Dictations | |
| Academic Text Reconstruction/Dictations |  | |
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