B1 English Listening Practice – Page 2
B1IntermediateChoose a topic, answer the questions and check your result.
Listening practice tests
38 testsListen to the B1 Daily News report “Genetically modified pig kidneys help two patients reach human kidney transplants” and answer 5 comprehension ques...
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Hawaii Residents Prepare for Tropical Storm Conditions as Hurricane Lowell Passes West” and answer 5 comprehension...
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “John Coltrane’s Philadelphia home is planned as a cultural heritage and community space” and answer 5 comprehensio...
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Technology Is Reshaping Education. But Is It Helping Students Learn?” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade; company gives no reason” and answer 5 comprehension ques...
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “How U.S. Courts Handle Claims of Postpartum Psychosis” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
Practise B1 English listening through an airport-trip conversation about checking in, boarding trains, collecting tickets, changing plans, and saying...
Practice B1 English listening through a study-project conversation about completing tasks, catching up, reviewing notes, finding information, and taki...
Practice B1 English listening through a planning conversation about raising topics, solving problems, discussing options, recording details, and compl...
Practice B1 English listening through a conversation about looking after plants, visiting friends, getting along with neighbors, and moving home with...
Practice B1 English listening as two friends discuss waking up, getting ready, going out, returning home, and tidying up with everyday phrasal verbs.
Practice B1 English listening with a workplace conversation about organizing a training day, rooms, equipment, timings, food, and responsibilities.
Build B1 English listening skills with a community-garden announcement about schedules, equipment, volunteer tasks, and plans for bad weather.
Practice B1 English listening with a conversation about planning a community garden open day, including weather, tasks, materials, and event decisions...
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.
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.