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Are you searching for listening activities based on specific topics? If so, Randall has organized many of the listening activities on his websites according to subject and language function. This guide can help you find the topics you want to study. In some cases, Randall has identified the general level of the activities in this way:

Basic English (B), Easy (E), Intermediate (I), and Difficult or Advanced (D)
1. Meeting People

Videos (Easy to Intermediate):

Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

Breaking Out of the High School Bubble: Tim’s Story

  • Topic: education and relationships
  • Voice: Male – American accent

Foreign But Fabulous: Thriving as an International Student

  • Topic: study abroad and college study
  • Voice: Female – American accent
    2 Education

    Vocabulary:

    Videos (High Beginning to Intermediate):

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Adventures in Education: Claudia’s Quest for Self-Discovery

    • Topic: education and college majors
    • Voice: Female – American Accent

    Breaking Out of the High School Bubble: Tim’s Story

    • Topic: education and relationships
    • Voice: Male – American accent

    Foreign But Fabulous: Thriving as an International Student

    • Topic: study abroad and college study
    • Voice: Female – American accent

    Tim’s AI Writing Escapade: Whales, Woes, and Creativity 

    • Topic: AI technologies and academic writing
    • Voice: Male – American Accent

    Other Practice:

    3. Work

    Vocabulary: 

    Videos (High Beginning to Intermediate):

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    The Unpaid Overtime Dilemma: Working Beyond Hours 

    • Topic: working hours and overtime pay
    • Voice: Female – American Accent

    The Tale of Global Business Success

    • Topic: business marking
    • Voice: Male – American Accent

    The Art of Customer Support: Turning Challenges into Solutions 

    • Topic: call centers and customer support
    • Voice: Woman – American Accent

    Peak Performance: Daniel’s Climb to Business Success 

    • Topic: international business
    • Voice: Male – American accent

    Nervous Teacher, Big Heart  

    • Topic: language teaching and learning
    • Voice: Female – American Accent

    Other Practice:

    4. Living Arrangements

    Vocabulary: 

    Videos (High Beginning to Intermediate):

    Interviews

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Lucky or Not? Tom’s Quest for the Perfect Apartment

    • Topic: apartments and housing
    • Voice: Male – British accent

    From City Lights to Starry Nights: Paul’s Wyoming Adventure

    • Topic: overseas travel, study abroad, homestay
    • Voice: Female – American Accent

    Other Practice:

    5. Shopping, Money, and the Community

    Vocabulary: 

    Videos (High Beginning to Intermediate):

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Dancing to Your Own Beat: A Lesson in Self-Expression

    • Topic: fashion and personality
    • Voice: Female – American accent

    Other Practice:

    6. Family Life and Relationships

    Vocabulary: (from www.www.esl-lab.com)

    Videos: (from www.esl-lab.com)

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Between the Pages: A Story of Love and Friendship

    • Topic: friendship and love
    • Voice: Female – British accent

    Breaking Out of the High School Bubble: Tim’s Story

    • Topic: education and relationships
    • Voice: Male – American accent

    Love, Scams, and Unexpected Heroes 

    • Topic: identity theft
    • Voice: Female – American accent

    “Shell-ebrating” (Celebrating) a Day at the Beach

    • Topic: family relationships
    • Voice: Male – American accent

    Other Practice:

    7. On the Phone

    Videos (High Beginning to Intermediate):

    Other Practice:

    8. Travel

    Vocabulary: 

    Videos (High Beginning to Intermediate):

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Bridging Cultures, Igniting Minds: The Journey of an International English Teacher 

    • Topic: college majors and careers
    • Voice: Male- British Accent

    Smart Hospitality: A Case Study on Effective Hotel Vacation Packages

    • Topic: hotel tours
    • Voice: Male – British Accent

    The Tale of Global Business Success

    • Topic: business marking
    • Voice: Male – American Accent

    Other Practice:

    9. Food and Dining Out

    Vocabulary: 

    Videos (High Beginning to Intermediate):

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Room Services Riddles: Hilarious Encounters with Hotel Menu

    • Topic: hotel room service
    • Voice: Male – American Accent

    Other Practice:

    10. People

    Vocabulary: 

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

    11. Sports and Recreation

    Vocabulary: 

    Videos (High Beginning to Intermediate):

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    A Bear-y Scary Camping Trip

    • Topic: outdoor recreation
    • Voice: Male – American accent

    “Shell-ebrating” (Celebrating) a Day at the Beach

    • Topic: family relationships and recreation
    • Voice: Male – American accent

    Sweating With a Smile: Bob’s Fitness Adventure

    • Topic: physical and emotional health
    • Voice: Male – British accent

    Other Practice:

    12. Entertainment

    Vocabulary:

    Other Practice:

    Videos: (from www.www.esl-lab.com)

    13. Health

    Vocabulary: 

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Dancing to Your Own Beat: A Lesson in Self-Expression

    • Topic: fashion, personality, and emotional health
    • Voice: Female – American accent

    Healing in the Jungle

    • Topic: medical remedies
    • Voice: male – American accent

    Sweating With a Smile: Bob’s Fitness Adventure

    • Topic: physical and emotional health
    • Voice: Male – British accent

    Videos: (from www.www.esl-lab.com)

    Other Practice:

    14. Culture and Society

    Vocabulary: 

    Videos (High Beginning to Intermediate):

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)

    Life Stories Using AI Voice Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)

    The Eccentric International Student’s Guide to Birthday Parties

    • Topic: party activities, food, and games
    • Voice: Female- British Accent

    The Uniting Power of Christmas: A Heartwarming Story

    • Topic: friendship and gratitude
    • Voice: Male – British accent

    Other Practice:

    15. Science and the Environment

    Videos (High Beginning to Intermediate):

    Interviews (Intermediate to Advanced)


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