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B1

Listening Exercises B1 – Messages

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Practice B1 (Intermediate) English listening with "Listening Exercises B1 – Messages". 6 audio comprehension exercises with instant answers. Free, no signup.

1. Listen to Kieran, a personal assistant, take a telephone message. What does the caller want to do?

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  • Set up a meeting ◻
  • Complain about a problem ◻

2. Listen again and complete the message.

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3. Now listen to Kieran take quite a long and detailed message. Complete his notes.

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4. Listen and complete these expressions.

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  • a)
    Could I , please?
  • b)
    Thanks a lot. I
  • c)
    Does that ?
  • d)
    Do you think you could ?
  • e)
    Can I ask ?
  • f)
    Have you ?
  • g)
    , please.
  • h)
    taking a message?
  • i)
    I Thank you.
  • j)
    Sorry. I didn’t
  • k)
    Could you ?

5. Which expressions can you use:

  • to ask to leave a message?
  • to thank the person taking the message?
  • to check the person has understood you correctly?

6. Which expressions might you hear if the person taking the message wants to know your name? ………………………..

How to Practice

  1. 1Read each question carefully
  2. 2Write your answer or select the correct option
  3. 3Click 'Show Answer' to check your work
  4. 4Review any mistakes and try similar exercises
  5. 5Move to the next exercise when ready

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