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Free online listening activities for teaching and learning English
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December 11, 2013 5:52 AM

Superstitions About Friday 13th

Superstitions About Friday 13th | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it
A lesson about Friday the 13th superstitions for English language learners, with example sentences, reading, listening and writing activities, and a follow-up quiz on the song Superstition, by Stevie Wonder.
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October 10, 2011 2:04 AM

How To Cook a Thanksgiving Meal

How To Cook a Thanksgiving Meal | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

An Intermediate video listening quiz, for ESL students. Watch a short instructional video about how to cook turkey Thanksgiving, and then complete a multiple choice listening comprehension test.

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October 19, 2011 5:08 PM

The History of Halloween

The History of Halloween | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Listening comprehension exercise for ESL students and young learners about the history of Halloween. Watch a short video about the history of Halloween and then complete a multiple choice quiz. A printable worksheet for this activity is also available.

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August 17, 2011 12:17 AM

English Listening Exercises

English Listening Exercises | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Free Online English Lessons for English language students. Practise your English listening skills while learning about world history, current events and different cultures. Browse a wide range of free English activities and comprehension tests for IELTS, ESL and EFL students and young learners at all levels of English.

Philippa Baylis's curator insight, December 3, 2015 5:32 AM

Practise your listening skills!

 

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January 13, 2012 1:47 AM

Halloween - Superstition

Halloween - Superstition | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Gap fill listening exercise on the song "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder. Listen to the song and complete the gaps in the lyrics by typing in the missing words.

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October 30, 2011 1:49 PM

Halloween in The USA

Halloween in The USA | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

An Intermediate English listening exercise about Halloween celebrations in the United States, for adult English language students, young learners and children.

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May 27, 2012 12:39 PM

On The Radio - Grammar Gap Fill

On The Radio - Grammar Gap Fill | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Grammar gap fill quiz on The song On The Radio by Donna Summer, to learn and practise high frequency irregular past tense verbs. (image credit: http://www.cartoonaday.com/disco-legend-donna-summer-dies/)

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November 28, 2012 9:13 AM

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

English listening comprehension exercise about the famous British film director Alfred Hitchcock and the restoration of some of his silent films, to practise your English listening skills.

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May 28, 2013 5:21 AM

The Hunger Project

The Hunger Project | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it
Intermediate listening lesson for English language learners and IELTS students about the World Hunger Project. Practise your listening skills by watching a video about the project and the work they do, and completing a multiple choice online quiz.
Noelia Torres's curator insight, May 30, 2013 5:50 PM

Very interesting!

EnglishWizards's curator insight, June 18, 2013 6:26 PM

Fantastic ! More useful listening activities for students.

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January 4, 2013 4:41 PM

Ali - The World's Greatest

Ali - The World's Greatest | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Interactive video listening activity for adult English language students and young learners, on the song "The World's Greatest", by R.Kelly. Listen to this inspirational song from the film about the iconic African American boxer Muhammad Ali, and complete a gap fill quiz.

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May 23, 2012 2:45 AM

Making Kadhai Paneer

Making Kadhai Paneer | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

English listening lesson for Intermediate and Advanced English language learners, to practice following instructions using the imperative.

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July 2, 2012 5:28 AM

Naadam - The Mongolian Olympics

Naadam - The Mongolian Olympics | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

English listening comprehension test and printable worksheets about the Mongolian Olympics, which take place every July. Learn English by watching this video about Naadam. More free English activities, exercises and games can be found by exploring the menus.

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August 26, 2012 10:06 AM

The Notting Hill Carnival - Listening

The Notting Hill Carnival - Listening | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Video listening activity for English language learners. Watch a short video about the Notting Hill Carnival, and complete a multiple choice quiz. (Level: Intermediate)

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November 22, 2011 4:24 PM

Holiday History - Pumpkin Pie

Holiday History - Pumpkin Pie | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Upper Intermediate English listening exercise about making pumpkin pie, for adult ESL learners and children.

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October 22, 2011 6:45 AM

Haunted Travel Destinations

Haunted Travel Destinations | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Intermediate English listening exercise about America's most haunted travel destinations. Suitable for adult ESL learners and kids.

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October 1, 2013 4:09 PM

Film English

Film English | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it
by Kieran Donaghy
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Very nice collection of creative ideas for teaching English through films, by @kierandonaghy

Antonia Clare's curator insight, October 11, 2013 9:32 AM

Loads of creative ideas for using films in the classroom

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September 13, 2012 1:44 PM

English Listening - The Great North Run

English Listening - The Great North Run | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

English Listening activity for Pre-Intermediate English language students and above about the annual BUPA Great North Run, which takes place in September.

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May 10, 2013 5:04 AM

The Abba Museum

The Abba Museum | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

An online listening lesson for adult English language students and young learners about the Abba museum, which celebrates the music and history of the iconic Swedish band.

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November 5, 2012 12:19 AM

Bonfire Night Celebrations

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Listening Comprehension about Guy Fawkes Night festivities in the town of Lewes, for adult ESL students and young learners.

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April 19, 2012 6:08 AM

Green Energy

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English Listening Exercise about sustainable energy projects in Africa, for Intermediate English learners and IELTS students.

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February 13, 2012 1:24 PM

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

English Listening comprehension exercise on the popular song "I Will Always Love You", by Whitney Houston, to practise using high frequency English verbs. Watch the video, and then use the words in the word box to complete the lyrics.

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June 7, 2012 8:35 AM

Learn English with Songs: Our House

Learn English with Songs: Our House | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Online listening quiz and gap fill on The Song "Our House", by Madness, to learn and practise high frequency vocabulary for talking about familes, homes, and the neighbourhood where you live.

Catalina Elena Oyarzún Albarracín's comment, May 14, 2013 4:31 PM
Nice lesson!!!!
Sue Lyon-Jones's comment, May 15, 2013 8:28 AM
Thanks!
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October 4, 2012 5:15 PM

Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Can't Take My Eyes Off You | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Simple online gap fill quiz on the song "Can't Take My Eyes off You", by Andy Williams, to learn and practise high frequency English words.

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July 1, 2012 12:27 PM

US Independence Day (July 4)

US Independence Day (July 4) | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Video listening exercise about Fourth of July fireworks displays, for Independence Day in the United States.

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June 17, 2012 1:48 PM

Endless Summer

Endless Summer | English Listening Lessons | Scoop.it

Easy gap fill quiz on the song "Endless Summer" by Oceana, to learn and practise high frequency English vocabulary. 

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