Listening Activities

Listening is often an overlooked skill which takes time, practice, and patience. Dictation can and will provide the necessary support to help your ESL students accelerate acquisition and build their confidence.

Activities focus on everyday English comprehension skills at three levels based on content, voices, vocabulary, and natural speed. A combination of adult, teenage, and children’s voices are included.

Learning English is VOA’s multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners worldwide. This web site is also featured in the Lesson Plan section because it contains a wide variety of ideas for the classroom as well as interactive reading, listening, and writing activities. Have fun exploring!