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    This course is designed to develop students’ fundamental listening comprehension skills at the CEFR A1 level. It introduces learners to familiar and everyday topics through a variety of short monologues and dialogues that reflect authentic spoken English. The lessons focus on recognizing familiar words, understanding specific details, identifying speakers’ intentions, and interpreting tone or emotion in simple communicative contexts.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, students are expected to be able to:

    1. Recognize familiar words and phrases related to personal information, daily routines, numbers, and basic needs.

    2. Extract specific information from short, slow, and clear recordings about everyday situations.

    3. Understand the gist or main idea of short, predictable conversations in familiar contexts such as shopping, travel, or school life.

    4. Identify directions, places, and expressions related to giving and understanding simple instructions.

    5. Recognize the topic, purpose, and speaker’s tone or attitude in short spoken texts.

    Course Structure:

    The course consists of 14 lessons divided into thematic clusters as follows:

    • Lessons 1–3: Recognizing and transcribing familiar words, names, and numbers.

    • Lessons 4–6: Extracting specific information from short recordings.

    • Lessons 7–9: Understanding directions and location references.

    • Lessons 10–12: Identifying the topic and purpose of everyday conversations.

    • Lessons 13–14: Recognizing the speaker’s tone and emotion.

  • Lesson 1

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      Due: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 10:23 AM
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      Welcome to Lesson 1 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will practice how to recognize and write down names and numbers when people speak clearly and slowly. This is one of the most important listening skills for everyday situations such as phone calls, introductions, and filling out forms.

      What You Will Learn?

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Recognize familiar English names when spelled aloud.

      • Understand and write phone numbers correctly.

      • Identify small differences in sounds (for example: six vs. seven).

      • Respond correctly when checking or confirming spoken information.

      Before Listening

      1. Make sure you are in a quiet place and using headphones for better audio quality.

      2. Listen carefully to each recording. You will hear names and numbers—focus on spelling and pronunciation.

      3. You may listen twice before answering the questions.

      4. Do not rush. It’s okay to replay and take notes while listening.

      Good luck and enjoy your learning! May this lesson help you become a more confident listener in real-life situations.

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    • LESSON 1 - PHONE NUMBER Page
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  • Lesson 2

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      Due: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 10:31 AM

      Welcome to Lesson 2 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will practice how to listen for specific information such as names, ages, days, times, and prices. This skill is very important for everyday conversations—especially when registering for events, confirming appointments, or understanding short announcements.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify and write down key details such as names, numbers, and days.

      • Understand how to clarify or confirm specific information when there is confusion.

      • Recognize how light distractions (like small mistakes or corrections) appear in real-life conversations.

      Before Listening

      1. Find a quiet space and use headphones for better sound clarity.

      2. Listen carefully for important details—focus on what is being asked (name, age, time, price).

      3. You may listen twice before answering the questions.

      4. Take short notes if needed, but keep your attention on the speakers.

      Good luck and enjoy your learning! May this lesson help you become a more confident listener in real-life situations.

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    • LESSON 2 - JOINING THE ENGLISH CLUB Page
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  • Lesson 3

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      Due: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 10:42 AM

      Welcome to Lesson 3 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will learn how to recognize and write down numbers and prices when people talk about shopping. You will also practice understanding short, everyday conversations about buying things in rupiah, even when there are small distractions or price corrections.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify prices and amounts of money when spoken clearly.

      • Understand short exchanges between buyers and sellers in markets or shops.

      • Recognize corrections or small misunderstandings during conversations about money.

      • Transcribe numbers and prices accurately in Indonesian rupiah.

      Before Listening

      1. Find a quiet place and use headphones for clear listening.

      2. Focus on numbers and prices—listen carefully to avoid confusing similar amounts (for example, forty and fourteen).

      3. You may listen to each audio twice before answering the questions.

      4. Take notes if necessary, especially when hearing price changes or totals.

      Good luck and enjoy your learning! May this lesson help you become a more confident listener in real-life situations.

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    • LESSON 3 - SHOPPING AT THE MARKET Page
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  • Lesson 4

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      Welcome to Lesson 4 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will practice how to find and understand specific details in a longer, realistic conversation. You will listen to a dialogue between a receptionist and a patient booking a doctor’s appointment. This type of listening helps you build accuracy and confidence when catching important details such as names, days, times, and addresses.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify key pieces of information such as names, days, times, and addresses.

      • Follow a longer dialogue in a realistic setting (such as a phone conversation).

      • Understand and correct small misunderstandings during spoken communication.

      • Record and confirm information accurately.

      Before Listening

      1. Prepare your notebook and use headphones for better sound clarity.

      2. Listen carefully for numbers and spelling, especially when names or addresses are mentioned.

      3. You may listen to the recording twice before answering the tasks.

      4. Stay focused and try to visualize the situation to understand the conversation better.

      Good luck and enjoy your learning! May this lesson help you become a more confident listener in real-life situations.

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    • LESSON 4 - DOCTOR'S APPOINMENT Page
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  • Lesson 5

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      Due: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 10:55 AM

      Welcome to Lesson 5 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will practice how to find and understand specific details in an announcement or public message. You will listen to a school announcement about an English Movie Night. This activity will help you recognize useful details such as the event type, date, time, location, price, and extra information in spoken messages.

      What You Will Learn?

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify important information from a short public announcement.

      • Understand details like time, place, price, and who the message is for.

      • Follow a spoken monologue and focus on key details.

      • Improve your listening accuracy when hearing real-life announcements

      Before Listening

      • Prepare your notebook and use headphones for clear audio.

      • Listen for details such as dates, times, and numbers carefully.

      • You can listen to the recording twice before completing the tasks.

      • Stay focused and imagine the situation to help you understand the message better.

      Good luck and enjoy your learning! May this lesson help you feel more confident understanding real announcements in daily life.

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    • LESSON 5 - MOVIE ANNOUNCEMENTS Page
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  • Lesson 6

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      Welcome to Lesson 6 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will practice identifying the main topic and purpose of short public announcements. You will listen to a train station announcement that gives passengers important information about a delay and platform change. This activity will help you understand real-world listening situations, such as transport updates, school messages, or public reminders.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify the purpose and main message of a short announcement.

      • Recognize key details such as time, platform number, and reason for delay.

      • Understand how announcements are structured and repeated for clarity.

      • Improve your ability to listen for both general and specific information.Before Listening

      Before Listening

      • Prepare your notebook and use headphones for better clarity.

      • Focus on listening for numbers, times, and locations (e.g., Platform 3, 8:05 a.m.).

      • You may listen to the recording twice before completing the tasks.

      • Try to picture the setting (a busy train station) to help you follow the message easily.

      Good luck and enjoy your learning! May this lesson help you feel more confident understanding real announcements in daily life.

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  • Lesson 7

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      Welcome to Lesson 7 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will practice how to understand spoken directions and location references in everyday conversations. You will listen to a short dialogue where someone asks for directions to the post office. This activity will help you recognize key phrases like go straight, turn left, next to, and across from — phrases that are very useful when traveling or finding places in town.

      What You Will Learn?

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Follow step-by-step spoken directions on a simple map.

      • Identify key location phrases used to describe where places are.

      • Understand and respond to basic navigation instructions in English.

      • Distinguish between correct and distracting information when listening for directions.

      Before Listening

      • Prepare your notebook and pay attention to directional words (left, right, straight, across).

      • Visualize the map as you listen — imagine the road, the park, and the nearby shops.

      • You may listen to the recording twice before completing the tasks.

      • Take your time to follow each instruction carefully before moving to the next one.

      Good luck and enjoy your learning! May this lesson help you feel more confident understanding and giving directions in English.

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  • Lesson 8

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      Due: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 11:37 AM

      Welcome to Lesson 8 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will practice how to ask for and understand spoken directions in indoor places such as shopping malls. You will listen to a short, realistic dialogue between a customer and a staff member as they discuss how to find a bookstore. Through this activity, you will learn how to follow clear step-by-step instructions, recognize key words about places and locations, and avoid distractions when listening for specific details.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Understand common phrases used when giving directions indoors.

      • Recognize key words about locations and floor levels (e.g., next to, across from, after, on the second floor).

      • Follow a sequence of instructions in English accurately.

      • Identify unnecessary or distracting information while listening.

      Before Listening

      • Review vocabulary related to places in buildings, such as escalator, elevator, bookstore, and food court.

      • Prepare to visualize the directions as you listen — imagine moving through the mall step by step.

      • You may listen to the recording twice before answering the questions.

      • Focus on directional phrases (e.g., turn right, walk past, go straight) to understand movement clearly.

      Good luck and enjoy the lesson!

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  • Lesson 9

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      Welcome to Lesson 9 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will practice how to understand spoken directions inside a school building. You will listen to a short conversation between a student and a teacher about how to find a classroom. This will help you recognize direction phrases like go down the hall, turn left, and go upstairs, as well as learn how to follow step-by-step instructions in English.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Understand common phrases used to give directions inside a building.

      • Follow spoken instructions that include landmarks such as the office, the library, or the art room.

      • Recognize location expressions such as next to, across from, and on your right/left.

      • Identify and ignore distracting or unnecessary information while following directions.

      Before Listening

      • Review vocabulary about school rooms and locations, such as library, stairs, and classroom.

      • Try to visualize the school layout as you listen — imagine walking through the hallway and turning at the right places.

      • You may listen to the recording twice before completing the tasks.

      • Focus carefully on prepositions and direction words — they will help you understand where each place is.

      Good luck and enjoy your learning! Follow the directions carefully and imagine yourself walking through the school as you listen.

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  • Lesson 10

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      Welcome to Lesson 10 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will practice how to identify the main topic and purpose of short, everyday conversations. You will listen to a friendly exchange between a woman and a vendor at a traditional market. This will help you understand when someone is buying something, asking for items, or responding to availability — skills that are very useful for real-life shopping situations.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify the main idea and purpose of a short spoken interaction.

      • Recognize key words related to buying and selling (e.g., price, sold out, total).

      • Ignore extra or unrelated details that do not affect the main meaning.

      • Understand the natural rhythm and politeness of everyday conversations in markets.

      Before Listening

      • Review common shopping vocabulary, such as bunch, total, bag, and change.

      • Look at the picture and predict what the speakers might be talking about.

      • Focus on who is speaking and what they want to do — this will help you identify the topic.

      • You may listen to the recording twice before completing the tasks.

      Happy learning and good luck! Listen carefully and enjoy exploring how people communicate naturally in market settings.

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  • Lesson 11

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      Due: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 12:26 PM

      Welcome to Lesson 11 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will listen to a conversation between a patient and a clinic receptionist. The dialogue includes realistic details such as explaining symptoms, checking available times, spelling names, and updating personal information. You will learn how to focus on important details like times, addresses, and doctors’ names while ignoring extra or distracting information. This lesson will help you understand real-life service interactions in English.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify the main purpose of a conversation in a service setting.

      • Extract specific information such as appointment time, doctor’s name, address, and payment method.

      • Recognize polite expressions used in medical or service dialogues.

      • Listen for important details while filtering out unnecessary information.

      Before Listening

      • Review vocabulary related to health and appointments, such as fever, headache, sore throat, appointment, and insurance.

      • Listen for times and numbers carefully — they are often easy to miss.

      • You may listen to the recording twice before doing the tasks.

      • Try to visualize the situation as if you were the person booking the appointment.

      Good luck and enjoy your learning! Pay close attention to how both speakers communicate politely and clearly — skills that are helpful for any real-life conversation in English.

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    • LESSON 11 - VISITING CLINIC Page
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  • Lesson 12

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      Welcome to Lesson 12 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will practice listening to a real-life shopping conversation between a customer and a store staff member. You will learn how to identify both the main purpose of the dialogue and specific details such as prices, colors, and store locations. This will help you understand how people ask for help, make choices, and confirm information in everyday store situations.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Understand the main purpose of a store conversation.

      • Recognize key information such as prices, colors, and product types.

      • Follow polite questions and responses used in customer-service interactions.

      • Identify and ignore unrelated or distracting details while listening.

      Before Listening

      • Review vocabulary about shopping and items, such as backpack, checkout, receipt, return, and aisle.

      • Focus on how the customer describes what she wants and how the staff gives clear information.

      • Listen for numbers and prices carefully—they are important clues.

      • You may listen to the recording twice before answering the questions.

      Happy learning and good luck! Listen carefully and imagine you are the customer asking for help in an English-speaking store!

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  • Lesson 13

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      Due: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 12:38 PM

      Welcome to Lesson 13 of A1 Listening Skills!

      In this lesson, you will learn how to recognize emotions and tone of voice in everyday English conversations. You will listen to a short dialogue between two friends, Aminah and Farah, as they talk about missing the bus. The way they speak — not just the words they use — will help you understand how people express frustration, worry, calmness, and support through tone and emotion.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify emotions such as frustration, calmness, and tiredness in a speaker’s voice.

      • Understand how tone can change the meaning of what someone says.

      • Recognize supportive and emotional expressions in a conversation.

      • Improve your ability to interpret feelings behind words, not just vocabulary.

      Before Listening

      • Think about how people sound when they are angry, tired, or calm — their voices and words change depending on emotion.

      • Pay attention not only to what is said but how it is said — tone, speed, and emotion are key.

      • You may listen to the audio twice before answering the questions.

      • Try to imagine the situation — this will help you feel and understand the emotions better.

      Good luck and enjoy your learning! Listen carefully to the tone and emotion of each speaker — understanding feelings is the key to real communication.

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  • Lesson 14

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      Due: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 12:44 PM

      Welcome to Lesson 14 of A1 Listening Skills!

      This is the final lesson of the course! In this lesson, you will practice how to recognize emotions and tone in longer conversations. You will listen to a realistic dialogue between two friends, Nina and Mira, as they talk about a difficult day at work. You’ll learn how feelings like stress, embarrassment, and care are expressed through voice, tone, and word choice. This will help you understand emotional meaning in English conversations — not just the words themselves.

      What You Will Learn

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Recognize emotions such as sadness, frustration, and support through tone of voice.

      • Understand how tone and word choice reflect someone’s feelings.

      • Identify emotional changes throughout a conversation.

      • Interpret how people express empathy and comfort in spoken English.

      Before Listening

      • Think about how people sound when they’re tired, sad, or comforting someone.

      • Pay attention to how the words are said — the speed, pauses, and voice emotion are just as important as the vocabulary.

      • You may listen to the audio twice before answering the questions.

      • Try to imagine the situation as if you were one of the speakers — it helps you feel and understand the emotions better.

      Congratulations on reaching the final lesson! Enjoy this activity, and reflect on how much your listening skills have grown. You’re now ready to understand real-life English conversations with both meaning and emotion!

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