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Eight Short Recordings Set 1

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).… Read more ↓

Answer a few quick questions linked to the topics in today's recordings.

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You will hear eight short recordings. Each question has four images as options — A, B, C, or D.

IGCSE ESL

Eight Short Recordings — IGCSE ESL Listening Exercise 1, Set 1

Study all four images carefully before each recording begins. You will hear each recording twice. Remember: all four images will probably be mentioned — only one answers the question.

Three exercises using 12 key words from the eight recordings.

IGCSE ESL

Eight Short Recordings — Vocabulary Practice

Work through all three parts. All 12 words come from the eight recordings.

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Practise with

  • advanceverb

    to move forward or progress; to move something to an earlier time or date

  • borrowverb

    to take something for a short time

  • competitionnoun

    an event where people try to win by doing something better than others

  • exhibitionnoun

    A public show of paintings, objects, or other things for people to see.

  • favournoun

    a kind helpful action done for someone

  • helmetnoun

    A hard protective hat worn to prevent head injuries during activities like cycling or motorsports.

  • injurynoun

    physical harm to the body

  • instructornoun

    A person who teaches a particular skill or subject to a student or group.

  • snorkelling

    swimming underwater while breathing through a tube near the surface.

  • trainingnoun

    Regular practice to improve skill or fitness in an activity or sport

  • waterfallnoun

    water falling from a height over a cliff or rock

  • well-beingnoun

    a state of physical health, mental happiness, and social satisfaction

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📚 Flashcards

1Read the card carefully
2Think of the answer
3Study: tap to flip · Quiz: pick the right answer
💡 Tip: In Study mode, swipe right for Got it and swipe left for Again.
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Card 1 of 12
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🃏 Matching Pairs

1Tap a card to flip it
2Find its matching pair
3Match all pairs to finish
💡 Tip: Use your language to check understanding — then try switching to English-only mode to challenge yourself!

Matching Pairs

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🔀 Anagram

1Read the definition or translation
2Type the letters in the right order
3Press Enter or Check to submit
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Anagram

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Word 1 of 12

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🕵️ Word Detective

1Read the clue carefully
2Type one letter at a time
3You have 6 wrong guesses
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Word Detective

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Word 1 of 12

Lesson Information

IGCSE ESL
Skills
Listening
Themes
Various
Difficulty
B1–B2
Duration40-60 mins
Exam Components
IGCSE ESL Listening

Lesson Resources

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IGCSE ESL Listening Test Exercise 14 mins

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