This single-lesson unit is built around IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 3, Set 2: a monologue in which a book reviewer discusses a newly published biography of Natalie Hardcastle — a… Read more ↓This single-lesson unit is built around IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 3, Set 2: a monologue in which a book reviewer discusses a newly published biography of Natalie Hardcastle — a woman who survives extraordinary hardship on an isolated Australian ranch and rebuilds herself through resilience and determination. The lesson prepares students for the demands of IGCSE Paper 3 (Listening), Exercise 3: a spoken monologue followed by eight multiple-choice questions with three options each. Read less ↑
Warm-up: Resilience and Family
Share your views on resilience, family, and storytelling before we listen.
Loading survey…
Listening: A Book Reviewer
Read all eight questions and their three options carefully before the audio begins.
IGCSE ESL
A Book Reviewer — IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 3
Read all eight questions and their options carefully before the audio begins. You will hear the recording twice. Choose the correct answer — A, B, or C — for each question.
A Book Reviewer — IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 3
IGCSE ESL
Question 1 of 8
Time is up! Moving to results.
Vocabulary Practice
Three exercises using 12 key words from the listening task.
IGCSE ESL
A Book Reviewer — Vocabulary Practice
Work through all three parts. All 12 words come from the listening passage.
A Book Reviewer — Vocabulary Practice
IGCSE ESL
Question 1 of 15
Time is up! Moving to results.
Teacher Notes
Teacher access only
This section contains teacher notes, answer keys, and model answers. Please log in with a teacher account to view it.
Practise with
adversitynoun
difficult situations or problems that make life challenging for a person
bustlingadjective
full of noise, energy, and activity
creditorsnoun
people or organisations to whom you owe money
isolatedadjective
separated from other people or places; not connected to or influenced by others
outbacknoun
the remote and sparsely populated interior regions of Australia
pennilessadjective
having no money at all
perceptionnoun
the way the mind becomes aware of something through the senses or intellect
perseverancenoun
Persistent determination and effort in pursuing goals despite difficulties or setbacks.
resiliencenoun
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt to challenging circumstances.
utilitiesnoun
Essential services like electricity, gas, and water provided to buildings and homes.
venturenoun
a new and difficult business activity or project that involves risk or uncertainty.
Choose your level to start playing
Log in to save your progress and unlock personalised levels.
Eight Short Recordings Set 1This single-lesson unit is built around IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 1, Set 1: eight short… Read more ↓This single-lesson unit is built around IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 1, Set 1: eight short recordings each followed by one multiple-choice question with four image options (A, B, C, D). This is a picture-answer exercise — students select the image that correctly represents the answer rather than choosing from written text. The eight recordings cover a wide range of everyday contexts: planning a morning activity, losing a phone, a school well-being day, a painting competition, a day trip, getting to football training, choosing an outfit, and a hospital visit. Read less ↑
Eight Short Recordings Set 2This single-lesson unit is built around IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 1, Set 2: eight short… Read more ↓This single-lesson unit is built around IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 1, Set 2: eight short recordings each followed by one multiple-choice question with four image options (A, B, C, D). This is a picture-answer exercise — students select the image that correctly represents the answer rather than choosing from written text. The eight recordings cover a wide range of everyday contexts: a return flight price, a cinema visit, a morning weather forecast, a family meal, a carnival date, a supermarket offer, a meeting time, and a holiday gift. Read less ↑
Scroll to Top
Course Categories
Quisque velit nisi, pretium ut lacinia in, elementum id enim.