Intermediate (B1) English conversations

100 short everyday dialogues, about 25 seconds each, for beginner to intermediate learners. Listen to one line at a time, type it and check every word.

Category
Conversations
Level
B1 Intermediate
Lessons
29
Segments
380
Levels in category
A1–B1

Browse 29 Lessons

29 lessons

  1. 21 A Death 12 segments
  2. 22 A Birth 9 segments
  3. 23 A Coincidence 15 segments
  4. 24 How have you been? 21 segments
  5. 25 Applying for a job 25 segments
  6. 26 Meeting an old friend 11 segments
  7. 27 Weekend plans 11 segments
  8. 28 Bad room service 9 segments
  9. 29 Photography class 13 segments

B1 Intermediate English Lessons

B1 lessons are longer stories, conversations and exam recordings on familiar topics. Follow the main points first, then check how much detail you really caught.

What You'll Learn

  • Follow the main points of clear speech about work, school and free time
  • Catch details such as names, numbers and reasons
  • Hear unstressed words: articles, prepositions and auxiliaries
  • Follow opinions and plans explained in a few sentences
  • Understand workplace conversations like those in TOEIC Part 3
Time Estimate
About 350–400 hours of guided learning in total (Cambridge English estimate)
Skills You'll Master
Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters
Next Level
B2 lessons bring faster speech, lectures and more abstract topics

What is B1 Level?

B1 is the intermediate level of the CEFR. You can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar topics, deal with most situations when travelling, write simple connected text and explain your opinions and plans briefly.

Learn more about CEFR levels