- Audio
- About 30 to 60 seconds
- Questions
- 2 or 3 per conversation
- Speakers
- Two
- Tests
- Details, purpose, next steps
Most conversations follow one shape
- 01Someone has a problem or a question.
- 02The other person gives information or a suggestion.
- 03A decision is made: what will happen next.
If you note those three moments, you can answer most questions. Write the problem, the suggestion and the decision, nothing else.
Question types
- Main topic: What are the speakers mainly discussing?
- Detail: What does the woman say about the deadline?
- Purpose: Why does the man mention his roommate?
- Next step: What will the student probably do next?
Signal words to listen for
| Signal | Usually means |
|---|---|
| Actually, … | A correction is coming |
| The thing is, … | The real problem |
| Why don’t you…? / Have you tried…? | A suggestion |
| I guess I’ll… / I’d better… | The decision |
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