Listening Practice

 The 3-Stage Listening Method

1. First listen:  Focusing on global meaning

  • Who is speaking?
  • Where?
  • Topic?
  • Positive or negative?


2. Second listen: guided focus

Tick ideas

Listen again. Which ideas are mentioned?

☐ Job interviews are difficult only for non-native speakers
☐ Talking about strengths can feel uncomfortable
☐ Preparation helps people feel more confident
☐ Interview answers should be very long and detailed
☐ The STAR method helps organise answers
☐ It’s OK to ask the interviewer to repeat a question


Match speakers

Listen again and match the speaker with what they mainly do.

SpeakerRole
Pippa      A. Gives expert advice
Phil                 B. Shares personal experience
Amy Evans                     C. Explains interview techniques


Choose the correct answer

1. Why do many people feel nervous in job interviews?

A. Because they don’t know the company

B. Because talking about strengths feels unnatural

C. Because interviews are very long


2. What is the main purpose of the STAR method?

A. To make answers longer

B. To memorise answers

C. To organise answers clearly


3. What should you do if you don’t understand a question?

A. Answer something similar

B. Ask for the question again

C. Change the topic


3. Third listen: Language noticing

Let's identify:

  • key words
  • collocations
  • expressions

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