Improve your English listening skills with free video-based listening exercises for upper-intermediate and advanced learners. Each lesson uses an engaging real-world video and includes a downloadable PDF worksheet to help you develop listening comprehension, vocabulary and speaking skills.
Practise understanding natural spoken English, different accents and complex ideas while exploring interesting topics from science, psychology, technology and everyday life.
Each free worksheet includes listening comprehension questions, useful phrases, vocabulary exercises, discussion questions and an answer key. Perfect for self-study, private lessons or classroom use.
Watch the video, complete the exercises and use the discussion questions to practise expressing your ideas in English.
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How to Improve Your Attention Span: The Science of Focus — B2–C1
Discover why we get distracted and how to improve concentration in this TED-Ed video listening lesson. Students practise listening comprehension, useful phrases, vocabulary and discussion while exploring the science of attention, multitasking, mindfulness and practical ways to stay focused.
27 October 2026
Level: B2–C1
Focus: Listening comprehension, phrases, vocabulary and discussion
Format: Embedded video, online exercises and free PDF worksheet with answer key
