Personal Info – A1 English Listening Exercise
Listening 1
Listen to the conversation between a manager and a new employee. Circle the correct answer for each question.
1 How does the new employee spell her name?
(A) A-N-N-A
(B) E-M-M-A
(C) E-M-A
2 What is Emma’s job?
(A) A designer
(B) A teacher
(C) A writer
3 What is Emma’s desk number?
(A) 10
(B) 12
(C) 20
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) E-M-M-A
- Explanation: Emma spells her name clearly as “E-M-M-A”. Option (C) E-M-A is a trap because it sounds very similar but is missing a letter. Option (A) A-N-N-A is a plausible name but is never mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (C) A writer
- Explanation: Emma says, “I am a writer.” Option (A) A designer is the trap because the manager asks “Are you the new designer?”, but she says “No.” Option (B) A teacher is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (B) 12
- Explanation: The manager says her desk is “number 12” and clarifies with “One-two”. Option (C) 20 is the trap because Emma mishears the number and asks “Number 20?” (12 and 20 sound similar to beginners). Option (A) 10 is never mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Manager: Hello, everyone. This is our new worker.
Emma: Hi. My name is Emma. That is E-M-M-A.
Manager: Welcome, Emma. Are you the new designer?
Emma: No, I am not a designer. I am a writer.
Manager: A writer. Great. Your desk is number 12.
Emma: Number 20?
Manager: No, 12. One-two.
Emma: Got it. Thank you!
Listening 2
Listen to the conversation between a receptionist and a student. Circle the correct answer for each question.
1 What course does the student want to register for?
(A) English
(B) French
(C) Spanish
2 How does the student spell his last name?
(A) S-Y-L-V-A
(B) S-I-L-V-A
(C) S-I-L-V-E
3 What is the student’s email address?
(A) lucas14@mail.com
(B) lucas40@mail.com
(C) lucas44@mail.com
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) French
- Explanation: The student says, “I want to study French.” Option (A) English is the trap because the staff asks about it first, but the student says “No.” Option (C) Spanish is a plausible language but is never mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) S-I-L-V-A
- Explanation: The student spells his last name “S-I-L-V-A.” Option (A) S-Y-L-V-A is the trap because the staff guesses this spelling, but the student corrects it. Option (C) is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (A) lucas14@mail.com
- Explanation: The student says his email has the number “14” and repeats “One-four.” Option (B) lucas40 is the trap because the staff mishears “14” as “40” (a very common listening mistake for A1 learners). Option (C) is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Staff: Hello. Do you want to register for the English course?
Student: No, I want to study French.
Staff: Okay, the French course. What is your name?
Student: My name is Lucas Silva.
Staff: How do you spell your last name? Is it S-Y-L-V-A?
Student: No, it is S-I-L-V-A.
Staff: S-I-L-V-A. Got it. What is your email address?
Student: It is lucas14@mail.com.
Staff: lucas40@mail.com?
Student: No, 14. One-four.
Staff: Thank you, Lucas.
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation between a teacher and a new student. Circle the correct answer for each question.
1 How old is Lily?
(A) 10
(B) 11
(C) 12
2 When is Lily’s birthday?
(A) In March
(B) In April
(C) In May
3 What is Lily’s favorite subject?
(A) Art
(B) Math
(C) Music
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) 11
- Explanation: Lily says clearly, “I am 11.” Option (A) 10 is the trap because the teacher asks “Are you 10?”, but Lily says “No.” Option (C) 12 is never mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (C) In May
- Explanation: Lily states, “my birthday is in May.” Option (A) March is the trap because the teacher guesses it, but is corrected. Option (B) April is a plausible month but is not in the audio.
3 Correct Answer: (A) Art
- Explanation: Lily says, “I like Art.” Option (B) Math is the trap because the teacher asks about it, but Lily says “I don’t like Math.” Option (C) Music is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Teacher: Hello. I am your new teacher, Mr. Davis. What is your name?
Lily: Hi, Mr. Davis. My name is Lily.
Teacher: Nice to meet you, Lily. How old are you? Are you 10?
Lily: No, I am 11.
Teacher: 11. Okay. And when is your birthday? Is it in March?
Lily: No, my birthday is in May.
Teacher: May. Got it. What is your favorite subject? Do you like Math?
Lily: No, I don’t like Math. I like Art. Art is my favorite.
Listening 4
Listen to the conversation between a librarian and a student. Circle the correct answer for each question.
1 What does the student want to get?
(A) A library card
(B) A student ID
(C) A credit card
2 What is Kevin’s student ID number?
(A) 80315
(B) 80350
(C) 80530
3 What is Kevin’s home address?
(A) 13 Park Street
(B) 30 Park Street
(C) 13 Dark Street
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (A) A library card
- Explanation: The librarian asks, “Do you need a library card?” and Kevin says “Yes.” Option (B) A student ID is the trap because the librarian asks for his “student ID number”, but he already has it and is not making a new one. Option (C) A credit card is not mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) 80350
- Explanation: Kevin says his number is “8-0-3-5-0” and clarifies with “Five-zero”. Option (A) 80315 is the trap because the librarian mishears it as 15 (fifteen sounds like fifty). Option (C) 80530 is a plausible mix-up but is never mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (A) 13 Park Street
- Explanation: Kevin says he lives at “13 Park Street” and repeats “One-three.” Option (B) 30 Park Street is the trap because the librarian mishears “13” as “30” (thirteen vs thirty). Option (C) is a plausible sounding street but is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Librarian: Hello. Do you need a library card?
Student: Yes, please. I am a new student. My name is Kevin.
Librarian: Okay, Kevin. What is your student ID number?
Student: It is 8-0-3-5-0.
Librarian: Let me check. 8-0-3-1-5?
Student: No, 50. Five-zero.
Librarian: Ah, 8-0-3-5-0. And what is your home address?
Student: I live at 13 Park Street.
Librarian: 30 Park Street?
Student: No, 13. One-three. Park Street.
Librarian: Thank you, Kevin. Here is your card.
Listening 5
Listen to the conversation between a cafe owner and an applicant. Circle the correct answer for each question.
1 How does the man spell his name?
(A) D-A-V-I-S
(B) D-A-V-I-D
(C) D-A-V-E
2 Where did the man work before?
(A) In a restaurant
(B) In a supermarket
(C) In a hotel
3 What day is the man free to work?
(A) Monday
(B) Tuesday
(C) Wednesday
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 Correct Answer: (B) D-A-V-I-D
- Explanation: David spells his name clearly as “D-A-V-I-D”. Option (A) D-A-V-I-S is the trap because the owner guesses this spelling first, but David corrects him. Option (C) D-A-V-E is a plausible name but is never mentioned.
2 Correct Answer: (B) In a supermarket
- Explanation: David states, “I worked in a supermarket.” Option (A) In a restaurant is the trap because the owner asks about it, but David says “No”. Option (C) In a hotel is not mentioned.
3 Correct Answer: (C) Wednesday
- Explanation: David says, “I am free on Wednesday.” Option (A) Monday is the trap because the owner asks if he is free on Monday, but David says he has classes. Option (B) Tuesday is not mentioned.
AUDIO SCRIPT
Owner: Hello. Are you here for the job? What is your name?
David: Hi. My name is David.
Owner: Nice to meet you. Is that D-A-V-I-S?
David: No, it is D-A-V-I-D.
Owner: D-A-V-I-D. Okay. Did you work in a restaurant before?
David: No, I didn’t. I worked in a supermarket.
Owner: A supermarket. Great. Are you free on Monday?
David: No, I have classes on Monday. I am free on Wednesday.
Owner: Wednesday. Perfect. We need help on Wednesday.