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15 listenings · Multiple English varieties

Real-Life Listening

Train your ear with realistic situations and different English varieties. Every activity uses a reusable question bank, keeps unfinished attempts safe in My Horizons and finishes with Listening Recall.

How it works

The same audio can challenge you more than once without turning into a memorisation exercise.

Dynamic Question Bank

Different details, same listening

New attempts prioritise questions you have not seen yet and then revisit details you previously missed.

Safe Listening Attempt

Stop and continue later

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Listening Recall

Explain what you understood

Reconstruct the situation in your own words after the questions, using typing or speech-to-text when supported.

New York American English

Fast, practical listening in New York situations, from professional interviews to a busy Manhattan coffee shop.

Job interviews · 54-question bank · 26 per attempt

Tell Me About Yourself — New York Job Interview

Imagine you are the candidate in a New York job interview. Follow the interviewer’s questions, present your experience clearly, understand customer situations and priorities, and keep track of the practical next steps.

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Coffee shop ordering · 52-question bank · 26 per attempt

Morning Rush at Starbucks — New York City

Imagine you are Daniel in a busy Manhattan coffee shop during the morning rush.

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American English

Everyday American situations involving work, travel, accommodation and practical service interactions.

Workplace communication · 46-question bank · 22 per attempt

Calling Another Department for Help

Imagine you are an employee handling a customer account problem.

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Car rental · 47-question bank · 22 per attempt

Car Rental Pickup

Imagine you are Daniel picking up a rental car before an appointment. Your goal is to understand the vehicle change, insurance choices, card hold, fuel and toll rules, existing damage, and return conditions before driving away.

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Hotel check-in · 50-question bank · 22 per attempt

Hotel Check-in

Imagine you are Josh arriving after a long flight. Your goal is to understand enough of the receptionist’s information to get to your room, use the hotel services, manage the deposit, and handle checkout without confusion.

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Chicago American English

Time-sensitive American listening in Chicago, with airport directions, gate changes and connection pressure.

Flight connections · 55-question bank · 26 per attempt

O'Hare Flight Connection — Chicago

Imagine you are Alex at Chicago O’Hare after your incoming flight lands late. Your connection to Seattle is already boarding, the gate information on your phone is outdated, and airport announcements are competing for your attention.

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Southern American English

Road-trip situations with Southern American English, service details, directions and local interaction.

Motel check-in · 47-question bank · 22 per attempt

Checking Into a Roadside Motel

Imagine you are arriving at a roadside motel during a road trip.

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Diner ordering · 54-question bank · 26 per attempt

Roadside Diner in Texas

Imagine you are a traveler stopping at a roadside diner in Texas on your way toward Austin.

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British English

British English in everyday travel and café situations, with changing details, timing and practical follow-up.

Café ordering · 52-question bank · 26 per attempt

Ordering at a Café in London

Imagine you are Tom ordering food and coffee in a London café.

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Train connections · 54-question bank · 26 per attempt

The Last Train Connection

Imagine you are Emma. Your train is late, your connection is getting tighter, and the next train to Redbrook is the last one of the evening.

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Scouse English

Liverpool listening with local pronunciation and vocabulary inside a realistic pub interaction.

Pub ordering · 47-question bank · 22 per attempt

At a Liverpool Pub

Imagine you are visiting a pub in Liverpool for the first time.

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Irish English

Irish English in a Dublin travel situation, with route changes, timing, payment and local advice.

Taxi travel · 47-question bank · 22 per attempt

Dublin Taxi Ride

Imagine you have just arrived in Dublin and are taking a taxi to your hotel.

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Australian English

Australian English across service and workplace situations, including detailed instructions and safety information.

Barber shop · 47-question bank · 22 per attempt

At the Barber Shop — First Customer

Imagine you are Alex, the barber. Your goal is to understand exactly what Ryan wants before you start cutting — including length, taper, neckline, beard shape, and the details he does not want changed.

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Farm work · 47-question bank · 22 per attempt

First Day on an Australian Fruit Farm

Imagine you are Lucas on your first shift. Your goal is not simply to recognise words — it is to understand enough of Ben’s induction to work safely and correctly.

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Workplace safety · 47-question bank · 22 per attempt

Working in the Packing Shed

Imagine you are Lucas starting a new task in the packing shed. Your goal is to understand enough of Ben’s instructions to sort fruit correctly, label boxes accurately, and respond safely if something goes wrong.

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