Notes on "Speaking 1st Listening" at A1 and A2 Level
Understanding "Speaking 1st Listening"
"Speaking 1st Listening" refers to the process where learners first listen to a conversation or phrase,
then respond with a spoken answer. This method helps improve both listening and speaking skills. At
the A1 (Beginner) and A2 (Elementary) levels, this process is essential for developing communication
abilities in real-life situations. It combines both comprehension (listening) and expression (speaking).
A1 Level (Beginner)
Listening Skills: Learners can understand simple phrases and sentences about familiar topics
(e.g., greetings, introductions, simple requests).
Speaking Skills: Learners can answer basic questions and use simple phrases to
communicate, e.g., "What's your name?", "Where are you from?".
Key Focus: Basic, everyday conversations. Slow, clear speech and familiar contexts.
Example at A1 Level:
Listening: Teacher says, "What’s your name?"
Speaking: Student answers, "My name is John."
A2 Level (Elementary)
Listening Skills: Learners can understand short, clear sentences and frequently used
expressions related to daily life (e.g., talking about routines, giving simple directions).
Speaking Skills: Learners can describe simple things about their life, ask for and provide
information about familiar topics, e.g., "Where do you live?", "What do you do?".
Key Focus: More detailed exchanges than A1. Learners can handle basic conversations with
slightly more complexity.
Example at A2 Level:
Listening: Teacher asks, "Where do you live?"
Speaking: Student answers, "I live in Paris, near the Eiffel Tower."
Key Points:
A1 Level focuses on very basic communication with simple questions and answers.
A2 Level allows learners to handle slightly more detailed exchanges.
"Speaking 1st Listening" helps learners build both skills through listening and responding to
simple questions and statements.
Worksheet with 25 Questions (A1 & A2 Level)
A1 Level Questions and Answers
1. Question: What’s your name?
o Answer: My name is [Your Name].
2. Question: How old are you?
o Answer: I am [Your Age] years old.
3. Question: Where are you from?
o Answer: I am from [Your Country/City].
4. Question: How are you today?
o Answer: I am fine, thank you.
5. Question: What is your favorite color?
o Answer: My favorite color is [Color].
6. Question: Do you like coffee or tea?
o Answer: I like [coffee/tea].
7. Question: Where do you live?
o Answer: I live in [City].
8. Question: What time is it?
o Answer: It is [Time].
9. Question: Can you speak English?
o Answer: Yes, I can speak a little English.
10. Question: What do you do? (e.g., work, study)
o Answer: I am a [Student/Teacher/Worker].
11. Question: Do you like music?
o Answer: Yes, I like music.
12. Question: What’s your favorite food?
o Answer: My favorite food is [Food].
13. Question: What’s the weather like today?
o Answer: It’s [sunny/rainy/cloudy].
14. Question: What’s your phone number?
o Answer: My phone number is [Your Number].
15. Question: What’s your address?
o Answer: My address is [Your Address].
A2 Level Questions and Answers
16. Question: What do you do every morning?
o Answer: Every morning, I [wake up, eat breakfast, go to work].
17. Question: Where do you live in [City/Country]?
o Answer: I live in [specific area or neighborhood].
18. Question: What time do you go to bed?
o Answer: I go to bed at [Time].
19. Question: How often do you go to the gym?
o Answer: I go to the gym [once a week/every day].
20. Question: Can you describe your house?
o Answer: My house has [number of rooms], and it’s [big/small].
21. Question: What are you doing this weekend?
o Answer: This weekend, I am [going to the park, visiting a friend].
22. Question: Do you have any pets?
o Answer: Yes, I have a [dog/cat].
23. Question: What’s your favorite season?
o Answer: My favorite season is [summer/winter].
24. Question: How do you get to work/school?
o Answer: I take the [bus/train/car].
25. Question: What do you like to do in your free time?
o Answer: I like to [read books, watch movies, play sports].
These questions cover simple exchanges for both A1 and A2 learners and provide basic opportunities
for practice in listening and speaking. By responding to these types of questions, learners build
confidence and develop their language skills gradually.
