Comprehensive listening exams that simulate real-world testing environments to verify an A1/A2 level of proficiency.
Note: The Test Booklet Audio is typically sold separately from the Test Booklet itself. Check your edition (1st or 2nd edition – the “red” book) to ensure compatibility, as audio files for the 3rd edition (English File) are not interchangeable.
If you are an educator, the Test Booklet Audio is a powerful diagnostic tool. Here is how to maximize its utility:
: Sit in a quiet room, avoid using a dictionary, and strictly limit yourself to hearing the audio track twice. New English File Elementary Test Booklet Audio
A standout feature is the inclusion of parallel A and B versions for each test. These two versions cover the same material but with different questions, allowing teachers to discourage cheating by distributing both versions in the same class.
: The audio tracks support a wide array of testing styles, including: Multiple-choice questions True or False evaluations Fill-in-the-blanks or cloze exercises Matching exercises
Hello. Can I help you? Rob: Yes, I have a (1) ___________. (reservation / problem) Jenny: What's your name? Rob: Rob Walker. Jenny: Ah yes. Here it is. A room for two nights. Rob: Great. (2) ______________? (What's my room number? / How much is it?) Jenny: It's $99 dollars a night. Rob: OK, fine. Jenny: Can you (3) ______________, please? (show me your passport / fill in this form) Rob: Sure. Here it is. ... Is there a lift? Jenny: Yes, there is. Rob: Good. I have a lot of (4) ______________. (luggage / questions) Jenny: Don't worry. Someone can help you. Rob: Thank you. () If you are an educator, the Test Booklet
Registered teachers using Oxford University Press materials can typically download these tracks directly from OUP’s secure digital portals.
Never allow students to look at the audio scripts during the test. Post-Test Diagnosis
Tell me your goals, and I can provide tailored resources or advice! These two versions cover the same material but
: After finishing a "File" (unit), use the specific audio tracks for that unit's listening section. These often re-use familiar contexts from the Student's Book but with new, challenging tasks. End-of-Course Tests
While the Main Student's Book and Workbook feature daily listening exercises, the is specifically engineered for assessment. It contains the exact audio tracks needed to complete the listening sections of the following evaluations:
The audio files correspond directly to the assessments found within the printed or digital Test Booklet. Typically, the audio tracks are divided into three distinct categories: 1. Progress Tests (Listening Sections)
Using authentic audio materials during testing offers several distinct advantages for language acquisition:
Listen to the test audio phrases and repeat them immediately afterward, mimicking the speaker’s speed and intonation. 6. Where to Find and Access the Audio Files