Listen Up Intermediate

Introduction

Listen Up 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 Intermediate, CEFR B1 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

  • Working from home
  • The future of jobs

Module 2: Technology

  • The rise of social media
  • Artificial intelligence

Module 3: Health

  • Staying fit
  • Healthy eating

Module 4: Entertainment

  • Streaming services
  • The future of television

Module 5: Travel

  • Adventure holidays
  • Eco-tourism

Module 6: Education

  • Online learning
  • Studying abroad

Module 7: Hobbies

  • Photography
  • Playing the guitar

Module 8: Environment

  • Climate change
  • Plastic pollution

Module 9: Shopping

  • Online shopping
  • The future of retail

Module 10: Sports

  • Extreme sports
  • Fitness trends

Module 11: Transport

  • Electric cars
  • Public transport in the future

Module 12: Fashion

  • The fast fashion industry
  • Sustainable fashion

Follow-up

Students completing the Listen Up Intermediate course could:

  • Move on to our next level course: Listen Up Upper 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, Upper Intermediate Power, or Focus on B2 First