Listening Practice
Listen to a short text, answer the questions, and show the text afterwards to check.
Level A1
- Wer bin ich?A short self-introduction. Listen and answer four questions.
- Am BahnhofBuying a ticket: destination, price and departure time.
- Das Wetter heuteA weather report for different parts of Germany.
- Wie spät ist es?Asking the time and arranging a coffee before a film.
- Im CaféTwo people order drinks and cake.
- Meine FamilieA girl introduces her family and her cat.
- Mein TagSomeone describes a normal day.
- Auf dem MarktBuying fruit and vegetables.
- TelefonnummernGiving and writing down phone numbers.
- Im Restaurant bestellenA guest orders soup and a main course.
- Nach dem Weg fragenA short dialogue asking for directions.
- Auf dem MarktBuying apples and potatoes at a market stall.
- Beim FriseurA short haircut appointment.
- Einen Termin vereinbarenFinding a time for a doctor's appointment.
- Wie geht es dir?Two friends talk about how they feel.
- Im Bus: Fahrkarte kaufenBuying a single ticket from the bus driver.
- Eine EinladungA voicemail message inviting a friend to a party.
- Den Namen buchstabierenSpelling a surname at a registration desk.
- Im ZooA child and a mother at the zoo.
- Der FerienplanTwo friends talk about summer travel.
- Die Wohnung zeigenA landlord shows a flat.
- Der neue KollegeMeeting a new colleague at work.
- Kinokarten kaufenBuying two cinema tickets.
- Frühstück im HotelAsking about coffee and eggs at the breakfast buffet.
- Hunger und DurstTwo friends decide what to eat and drink.
- Wetter im RadioA short radio forecast for three cities.
- Preise verstehenPrices in a clothes shop.
- Nach Hobbys fragenChess with grandpa on Sundays.
- Welcher Tag ist heute?Days of the week and course times.
- Wo ist die Milch?Asking an employee in a supermarket.
- Die Farbe wählenChoosing a T-shirt colour and size.
- Eine Nachricht vom FreundA voicemail from a friend who is in town.
- Der SchulwegTwo children talk about how they get to school.
- Zeit für das BettA mother and child at bedtime.
Level A2
- Ein Termin beim ArztA phone call to make a doctor's appointment.
- Durchsage am BahnhofA station announcement about a delayed train.
- Pläne fürs WochenendeTwo friends talk about their weekend and arrange to meet.
- Im SupermarktA customer asks where things are and buys bread on offer.
- Nachricht auf dem AnrufbeantworterA voicemail message cancelling a sports date and suggesting another day.
- WohnungssucheA phone call about a flat for rent.
- Im HotelChecking in at a hotel.
- ZugverspätungA station announcement about a delayed train.
- Anruf wegen PraktikumCalling about an internship.
- Gate-Änderung am FlughafenAn airport announcement about a new gate.
- Einen Tisch reservierenA phone call to reserve a table for four.
- Im ReisebüroLooking for a beach holiday in September.
- Der HandyvertragPrice, length and fees of a mobile contract.
- Das ProbetrainingA welcome talk at the gym.
- Ein Auto mietenRenting a small car for three days.
- Das KinoprogrammA radio announcement of the weekend film programme.
- Die SchulanmeldungRegistering a six-year-old for school.
- Ein Paket abholenPicking up a parcel at the post office.
- Eine ÜberweisungSending money to Spain at the bank.
- Wetter am WochenendeA radio forecast: sun on Saturday, rain on Sunday.
- ZugauskunftAsking for the next train to Dresden.
- Eine ReklamationReturning a broken mixer.
- Den Termin verschiebenMoving a hairdresser's appointment.
- Die StadtführungA guide welcomes a group to a city tour.
- Einen Ausflug planenTwo friends plan a Sunday hike.
- Die Party planenSharing tasks for a party with fifteen guests.
- Das Paket beim NachbarnA neighbour took in a parcel.
- VerkehrsmeldungA radio traffic report about an accident.
- Ein Rezept erklärenHow to cook a tomato soup.
- Die MuseumsführungA guide introduces an art museum tour.
- Der NotrufA call to the emergency services after a bike accident.
- Information zum IntensivkursCourse times, length and price.
- Ein Zimmer in der WGA short interview for a room in a shared flat.
- Der Anruf bei der ChefinCalling in sick with a fever.