Study Guide:
ESL Study Paths
Guided listening for real-world English
Not sure where to start? Each path below is a curated sequence of listening activities organized by topic. Choose a path that interests you and work through the lessons in order.
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Basic to Easy
Getting Started in English
A curated sequence of 7 listening lessons for beginners. Work through them in order to build confidence in the most common everyday situations.
🎧 7 Activities · Basic to Easy · ~2 – 4 hours
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Basic to Easy
Day-to-Day Interactions in English
A carefully chosen sequence of 13 activities that pairs grammar lessons with real listening practice. Work through them in order to build the skills you need for everyday conversations.
🎧 13 Activities · Basic to Easy · ~3 – 5 hours
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Basic to Easy
Education: Getting Started
A curated sequence of 8 listening activities for beginner to easy level learners. Work through them in order to build confidence with the English you’ll need in academic settings — from enrolling in programs to navigating college life.
🎧 8 Activities · Basic to Easy · ~2 – 4 hours
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Easy
Everyday English for Food and Dining
A carefully selected sequence of 8 activities for easy-level learners. Work through them in order to build the vocabulary and grammar you need for talking about food, cooking, and eating out.
🎧 8 Activities · Easy · ~2 – 4 hours
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Easy to Intermediate
Everyday Conversations in English
A carefully selected sequence of 14 activities for beginning to intermediate learners. Covers the grammar and expressions that come up in everyday English conversations, including talking about the past, giving advice, comparing options, and using common phrasal verbs.
🎧 14 Activities · Easy to Intermediate · ~4 – 6 hours
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Easy to Intermediate
Daily Routines
A carefully selected sequence of 12 activities for easy to intermediate learners. Covers the grammar and expressions used to describe daily habits, schedules, and plans for the week ahead.
🎧 12 Activities · Easy to Intermediate · ~3 – 5 hours
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Easy to Intermediate
Travel and Sightseeing
A carefully selected sequence of 15 activities for easy to intermediate learners. Covers the grammar and expressions used in travel situations, from navigating a new city to booking hotels, renting cars, and understanding cultural customs. Includes three culture videos on bus, train, and air travel.
🎧 14 Activities · Easy to Intermediate · ~3 – 5 hours
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Intermediate to Difficult
Food and Dining in English: Intermediate to Advanced
A carefully selected sequence of 16 activities for intermediate to advanced learners. Work through them in order to build the listening and grammar skills you need to talk about food, cooking, and dining out with confidence.
🎧 16 Activities · Intermediate to Difficult · ~4 – 6 hours
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Intermediate to Difficult
Travel and Sightseeing: Advanced
A carefully selected sequence of 14 activities for intermediate to advanced learners. Covers the grammar and vocabulary that come up in more demanding travel situations, from hotel problems and airport delays to national parks and overseas travel experiences.
🎧 14 Activities · Intermediate to Difficult · ~4 – 6 hours
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Intermediate to Difficult
English for Academic Life
A curated sequence of 7 listening activities for intermediate to advanced learners. Work through them in order to build the vocabulary and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in college and academic environments.
🎧 7 Activities · Intermediate to Difficult · ~2 – 4 hours
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