Courses and Hobbies

B1 LISTENING

5/13/2026

VOCABULARY

advert (anuncio / publicidad) = a notice or announcement that promotes something

certificate (certificado) = an official document showing you completed something

note (nota) = a short written message or piece of information

online form (formulario online) = a form completed on the internet

poster (póster / cartel) = a large printed notice with information or pictures

text message (mensaje de texto) = a short message sent by phone

ticket (billete / entrada) = a piece of paper or digital pass for entry or travel

art (arte) = creative activities such as drawing or painting

music (música) = sounds organised in a way people enjoy listening to

sport (deporte) = physical activities or games

travel technology (tecnología de viajes) = technology used for travelling, such as apps or websites

LISTENING TASK

FIRST LISTENING

Listen and answer the question:

What course did Daniel decide to join?

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

SECOND LISTENING

Choose the correct answer.

  1. Where did Daniel see the information about the course?
    a) In a newspaper
    b) On a poster
    c) On television

  2. What subjects could students study?
    a) Cooking and science
    b) Languages and maths
    c) Art, music, sport, and travel technology

  3. What did students need to complete?
    a) A letter
    b) An online form
    c) A phone call

  4. What did Daniel receive after registering?
    a) A text message
    b) A gift
    c) A map

  5. What would participants receive at the end?
    a) A medal
    b) A certificate
    c) A prize

  6. Which course did Daniel choose?
    a) Art
    b) Music
    c) Travel technology

LANGUAGE FOCUS

advert → information that promotes something
online form → a document completed on the internet
certificate → proof of completing a course
text message → a short message sent by phone
travel technology → digital tools connected to travel

SPEAKING QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever completed an online form for a course or event?

  2. Which subject interests you most: art, music, sport, or travel technology?

  3. Do you usually read posters and adverts carefully?

  4. Have you ever received a certificate for something important?

  5. What kind of technology do you use when you travel?

ANSWER SECTION

First Listening

Daniel decided to join the travel technology course.

Second Listening

  1. b) On a poster

  2. c) Art, music, sport, and travel technology

  3. b) An online form

  4. a) A text message

  5. b) A certificate

  6. c) Travel technology

AUDIO SCRIPT

Daniel was walking through the city centre when he noticed a colourful poster for a new community course. The advert explained that people could study art, music, sport, or even travel technology. Daniel thought the idea sounded interesting, so he decided to read the information carefully.

To join the course, students needed to complete an online form and buy a ticket for the first workshop. After registering, Daniel received a text message with extra details and a short note reminding him to bring a pen and notebook. At the end of the programme, participants would receive a certificate showing they had completed the course successfully.

Although Daniel enjoyed several subjects, he finally chose the travel technology course because he loved learning about apps and digital tools that make travelling easier.