A2 ENGLISH LISTENING

Online Order

Everyday conversations and announcements with slightly longer sentences and practical information.

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1. Before you listen

Read the topic title. What words or situations do you expect to hear? Do not open the transcript yet.

orderWednesdaycouriercouldn'tdelivernobody

2. Listen

First listen: focus on the general meaning. Second listen: listen for the detail you need to answer the question.

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3. Check your understanding

Why wasn't it delivered?

4. Listen and read

Try the question before opening the transcript.

Your order was due on Wednesday, but the courier couldn't deliver because nobody was home. You can collect the parcel from our city-centre shop after four today.

5. Speaking follow-up

Answer these questions aloud in complete sentences:

  • What is the main situation or argument in this listening?
  • Which detail was most important for understanding the message?
  • What is your own experience or opinion of this topic?