Listen Up Upper Intermediate

Introduction

Listen Up Upper 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 Upper Intermediate, CEFR B2 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: Work

  • The gig economy
  • Freelancing in the modern world

Module 2: Technology

  • Automation in everyday life
  • The rise of artificial intelligence

Module 3: Health

  • Alternative medicine
  • The future of healthcare

Module 4: Entertainment

  • The evolution of cinema
  • Streaming wars: Netflix vs. competitors

Module 5: Travel

  • Eco-friendly travel
  • Space tourism

Module 6: Education

  • The rise of online degrees
  • How technology is changing education

Module 7: Hobbies

  • The art of photography
  • Extreme sports as a hobby

Module 8: Environment

  • Fighting climate change
  • The future of renewable energy

Module 9: Shopping

  • The future of brick-and-mortar stores
  • The rise of ethical shopping

Module 10: Sports

  • The rise of esports
  • How technology is changing sports

Module 11: Transport

  • The future of autonomous vehicles
  • Electric vs. hybrid cars

Module 12: Fashion

  • Sustainable fashion trends
  • How fast fashion is changing the industry

Follow-up

Students completing the Listen Up Upper Intermediate course could:

  • Move on to our next level course: Listen Up Advanced
  • 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, Advanced Power, or Focus on C1 Advanced
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