English Listening Lessons
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English Listening Lessons
Free online listening activities for teaching and learning English
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January 15, 2014 2:05 AM

MLK Jnr. Day - "Happy Birthday"

MLK Jnr. Day - "Happy Birthday" | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it
ESL grammar gap fill activity for English language learners & kids on the song Happy Birthday by Stevie Wonder, to practise your listening skills. Listen to the song and complete the gaps in the lyrics by typing in the missing words.
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July 10, 2013 3:04 AM

The Beatles Story

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Intermediate listening lesson for English students and young learners about the British pop group The Beatles, one of the most famous bands in the world.
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2014 marks the 50th anniversary of Beatlemania, and The Beatles' historic trip to the USA.

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January 4, 2012 12:13 PM

New Year Resolutions

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Online listening exercise about how to make and keep to New Year's resolutions, for Intermediate English learners and IELTS students.

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November 11, 2013 11:58 AM

Songs To Learn English - Waterloo Sunset

Songs To Learn English - Waterloo Sunset | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it
Multiple choice quiz for English language learners on The song Waterloo Sunset, to learn and practise using some common English expressions and vocabulary.
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January 15, 2014 2:47 AM

Learn English With Songs - White Flag

Learn English With Songs - White Flag | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

English Listening Comprehension exercise on the song White Flag, by Dido, to practise general English listening skills and using the correct grammar forms for simple, high frequency verbs.  Image credit: Jan Jackobsen on Wikipedia (CC BY 3.0)

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March 7, 2012 5:55 AM

How To Improve Your Study Habits

How To Improve Your Study Habits | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Multiple choice ESL video listening quiz. Watch a short instructional video about how to study more effectively, and then complete a multiple choice listening comprehension test.

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August 26, 2013 4:41 AM

Women in Technology

Women in Technology | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

A video listening quiz about women working in technology, for upper intermediate and IELTS students.

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November 27, 2012 7:25 AM

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Intermediate listening comprehension for English language students about the iconic rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix (27/11/1942- 18/9/1970).

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December 3, 2014 3:01 AM

Informal English: Houseblinging

Informal English: Houseblinging | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

A fun listening and vocabulary lesson for English language students.

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February 25, 2012 1:34 PM

Easy English Song Quizzes

Easy English Song Quizzes | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Easy online song quizzes for English beginners, Elementary English students, and young learners. Learn and practise simple vocabulary and grammar with fun, free quizzes.

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August 3, 2012 9:09 PM

Marilyn Monroe

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Intermediate English listening comprehension exercise about the film star Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962). Watch a short biographical video, and then complete a multiple choice quiz to test how much you have understood.

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November 9, 2012 11:43 AM

This Month in History - The Fall of the Berlin Wall

This Month in History - The Fall of the Berlin Wall | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Berlin Wall East Side Gallery - an Intermediate video listening exercise about the fall of the Berlin Wall. Part of a free integrated skills lesson for English language learners with reading, writing and listening activities.

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April 22, 2012 12:59 PM

Big Yellow Taxi

Big Yellow Taxi | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Listening lesson on the Song "Big Yellow Taxi",  to learn & practise vocabulary for talking about environmental issues.  Includes an online crossword & printable worksheet. Part of a free series of lessons for teaching and learning English, by listening to popular songs.

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January 17, 2014 2:20 AM

Under The Boardwalk, by The Drifters

Under The Boardwalk, by The Drifters | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Practise your English listening skills and revise words for prepositions of place with this easy quiz on the song "Under The Boardwalk" by The Drifters.

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January 16, 2014 1:42 PM

Dance With Me, by Olly Murs

Dance With Me, by Olly Murs | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

An easy online quiz on the popular song "Dance with Me" by Olly Murs, to learn and practise simple, high frequency verbs and other useful vocabulary. Part of a free series of lessons for teaching and learning English through listening to popular songs.

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February 20, 2012 3:20 AM

Preparing For Mardi Gras

Preparing For Mardi Gras | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

English Listening Comprehension exercise on Mardi gras celebrations in New Orleans, Lousiana, For Upper Intermediate and Advanced English learners and IELTS students.

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March 29, 2012 4:44 AM

How To Make Cottage Pie

How To Make Cottage Pie | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Test your English listening skills with this video activity for Intermediate English students and young learners. Watch a video about how to make the traditional British dish cottage pie, with an Afro-Caribbean, St George's Day twist.

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November 22, 2011 12:04 PM

Winter's Tale by David Essex

Winter's Tale by David Essex | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Online gap fill writing activity for English language learners & kids on the song "Winter's Tale" by David Essex.

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July 8, 2012 1:23 AM

Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

The famous aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared on July 2, 1937, during a round the world flight. An Intermediate listening quiz and follow on activities about her last flight and the mystery that surrounds her disappearance: http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/history/amelia-earhart/amelia-earhart-listening-quiz.html

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December 30, 2011 2:00 PM

Firework, by Katy Perry

Firework, by Katy Perry | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Gap fill quiz featuring the song 'Firework', by Katy Perry. Listen to the song and complete the gaps in the lyrics by typing in the missing words. Use the words in the word box to help you if you get stuck.

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August 18, 2011 2:48 PM

The Edinburgh Festival

The Edinburgh Festival | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

English Listening Comprehension Exercise for Intermediate level English learners, about the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which takes place in August every year. Watch a video about the festival and then complete a multiple choice quiz to test how much you have understood.

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August 6, 2013 7:03 AM

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it
Intermediate listening lesson for English students and young learners about the African American singer Whitney Houston. Watch a short video clip about her life and music career, and then complete an online quiz to test how much you have understood.
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June 25, 2013 3:46 PM

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Multiple choice listening quiz for Intermediate English language learners and IELTS students. Watch a short video biography of Michael Jackson, and then complete an online test.

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May 23, 2012 2:32 AM

New York Tourist Attractions

New York Tourist Attractions | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Intermediate English Listening activity for Upper Intermediate and Advanced Level English language students.

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Intermediate Listening Activity about attractions in NYC
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May 7, 2012 5:04 AM

Apollo 11

Apollo 11 | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

A multiple choice  video listening activity for Intermediate English learners and IELTS students.

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