B1 English Listening Practice
B1IntermediateChoose a topic, answer the questions and check your result.
Listening practice tests
38 testsListen to the B1 Daily News report “Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR’s All Things Considered, dies at 84” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Families sleep on Delhi sidewalks while children receive hospital treatment” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Rare Barn Owl Family Draws Crowds on Manhattan’s Upper West Side” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Short Wave explores ancient sea monsters, long COVID and elephant carcasses” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Five U.S. Bike Trails Chosen After Readers Share Their Favorite Rides” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Amazon feature shows shoppers personal insights based on their activity” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Rise in Child E-Bike Accidents Brings Calls for Federal Action” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Pope Leo XIV to Have Surgery for Small Lung Nodule” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “A Jurassic fossil offers clues about when mammals learned to chew” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “What Travelers Need to Know as Hurricane Isaias Nears the Gulf Coast” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Silicon Valley AI Startup Explores New Tools for Video Creators” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “WHO seeks more information after death at Russian plague research laboratory” and answer 5 comprehension questions...
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Failed Execution in Tennessee” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Three scientists win Nobel medicine prize for research on brain activity” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “A quieter side of Spain offers stars, wildlife and open space” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Trade tensions bring fewer Canadians to South Florida” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Heat-related deaths rise sharply in Phoenix area after two years of decline” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Oura puts a ring on Wall Street with one of this year's biggest IPOs” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “NPR asks whether Patagonia could become a new data center hub” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “NPR report examines the stigma surrounding HIV” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Afghan Woman Deported After First Case in Long-Dormant Terrorism Court” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survived” and answer 5 comprehension qu...
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Air-Traffic Control Problem Disrupts More Than 2,000 Flights at British Airports” and answer 5 comprehension quest...
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Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Has the economy gone C-shaped?” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
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B1 listening guides & lessons
How to practice B1 listening
Follow clear conversations, instructions and short reports on familiar topics. Listen for reasons, changed plans and the final decision rather than relying on the first detail mentioned.
Choose a topic
Start with one area you have studied. Read the instructions and work through the complete context.
Try the questions
Answer independently before checking your result. Note any choices you were unsure about.
Review and apply
Review mistakes and available explanations. Use the language in a fresh example, then revisit the topic later.
Try it in your own English
Listen to people making plans and explain what they finally agree to do and why.
Try B1 when you can follow everyday A2 material and connect simple ideas. Use the A2 activities to revise any gaps.
Explore all B1 English skills or estimate your English level if you are unsure where to start.
Frequently asked questions
Are these B1 listening tests official CEFR exams?
No. These focused exercises support intermediate learning. A result reflects this practice set, not your ability in every English skill, and does not award an official CEFR qualification.
How many questions are in each test?
The question count is shown on each card. Sets vary by topic, so choose one that fits the time you have and read its instructions before starting.
What should I do after checking my result?
Review uncertain answers as well as mistakes. Check the relevant guide and any explanation provided, then try the study task on this page. A new example checks understanding better than memorising the previous answers.
Can I return to a test and practice again?
Yes. Return to the test page to begin another attempt. Try again after reviewing the topic, and combine these exercises with reading, listening and your own use of English rather than judging progress from one score.