Ariadne’s Thread → Listening comprehension → Vocational school

What this corridor works on → Listening comprehension: understanding the main points, then the details of a short document about everyday life or work (levels A2 to B1+). See the official requirements

My pace → You can stop whenever you want: your answers are saved on this device.

CO4

A safety instruction

Podcast

Audio podcast (American English)Site briefing → Safety first

Speed Listens: 0

Read the script (after listening, to check)

Supervisor : Good morning, everyone. Before we start, a quick safety reminder. Hard hats and high-visibility vests must be worn at all times on site. The north gate is closed today because of a delivery, so please use the south entrance. Lunch break is moved to twelve thirty. And one last thing: if you see anything unsafe, don’t fix it yourself. Report it to your supervisor right away. Thanks, and have a safe day.

Fictional script written for this exercise, recorded as an audio podcast.

Why do you have to use the south entrance?

The north gate is closed because of a delivery. It is raining. The south gate is closer.

What time is the lunch break?

12 h 30 12 h 13 h 30

What should you do if you see a danger?

Go home. Report it to your manager immediately. Repair it yourself.

Situation 1 of 3

CO5

A news bulletin

Podcast

Audio podcast (British English)Local radio news → Teens and social media

Speed Listens: 0

Read the script (after listening, to check)

Newsreader : In local news, a survey of two thousand teenagers suggests that more than half would like to spend less time on social media. However, only one in five says they have actually tried to cut down. Researchers point out that many apps are designed to keep users scrolling. One sixteen-year-old told us: I delete the app on Sunday and download it again on Tuesday.

Fictional script written for this exercise, recorded as an audio podcast.

What does the survey show?

More than half would like to spend less time on social media. Young people don’t use social media any more. Most of them have deleted their apps.

How many really tried to cut down?

Two thousand. One in five. Half.

What does the teenager’s story show?

He works for an app. He has left social media forever. He finds it hard to stick to his decision.

Situation 2 of 3

CO6

Booking an appointment by phone

Podcast

Audio podcast (British English)Phone call → Booking a haircut

Speed Listens: 0

Read the script (after listening, to check)

Ellie : Hello, Rosewood Hair Salon, Ellie speaking.

Daniel : Hi, I’d like to book a haircut for Friday afternoon, please.

Ellie : Let me see… Friday’s very busy. I’ve got four fifteen, or Saturday morning at ten.

Daniel : Four fifteen is a bit tight, I finish work at four. Could I have Saturday, then?

Ellie : Of course. Can I take your name?

Daniel : It’s Daniel Hughes. H, U, G, H, E, S.

Ellie : Lovely, Daniel. See you on Saturday at ten.

Fictional script written for this exercise, recorded as an audio podcast.

Which time slot does Daniel choose?

Saturday at 10 am Friday at 4 pm Friday at 4:15 pm

Why does he say no to the first time slot?

The salon is closed. He finishes work at 4 pm: it’s too tight. He doesn’t like Fridays.

Why does he spell his name?

So that the receptionist writes it correctly. Because he forgot his name. As a joke.

Situation 3 of 3

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