Introduction
Listen Up Pre-Intermediate is an online course, consisting of 12 modules of English, and providing approximately 30 hours of study for students.
Course aims
To give students at Pre-Intermediate, CEFR A2 level practice in listening passages of different kinds. The course is ideal for students who find their level of listening comprehension is falling behind their level of grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, speaking, or pronunciation, and need a more targeted approach to bring their listening skills into line with their other English language skills at this level.
Students can also combine this course with our other similar courses:
- Grammar Box
- Reading Skills
- Vocabulary Booster
- Pronunciation Portal
Unit summary
Module 1: Routine
- My daily routine
- A day in the life
Module 2: Food
- Pizza night
- A restaurant experience
Module 3: Work
- A busy day at work
- My dream job
Module 4: Education
- Learning a new language
- Studying abroad
Module 5: Travel
- A journey to remember
- Backpacking in Europe
Module 6: Technology
- My new smartphone
- The internet revolution
Module 7: Shopping
- Online shopping
- A day at the mall
Module 8: Family
- A family reunion
- Growing up with siblings
Module 9: Weather
- A stormy night
- The changing seasons
Module 10: Sports
- A soccer match
- Playing tennis
Module 11: Entertainment
- Going to the movies
- Watching a live concert
Module 12: Hobbies
- Collecting stamps
- Gardening
Follow-up
Students completing the Listen Up Pre-Intermediate course could:
- Move on to our next level course: Listen Up Intermediate
- Choose one of our other skills-specific courses, such as Grammar Box, Reading Skills, Vocabulary Booster, or Pronunciation Portal
- Study one of our general English improvement courses, such as Complete, Intermediate Power, or Focus on B1 Preliminary