Short Conversations Set 3
Five short conversations — listen and choose the correct picture.
Listening Part 1
Improve your English listening skills at an A2 level by identifying key information in five short conversations. Listen carefully and choose the correct picture that matches each dialogue. This A2 Key Listening Part 1 activity helps you prepare for English exams and build real-life listening confidence.
- ⏱️ Short Conversations Set 3 takes 10–20 minutes
- 💡 Identify key information in five short dialogues and choose the correct picture
- 📶 A2 — the developing stages of learning English
Key Vocabulary
- closed for repairs — not open because it is being fixed
- art museum — a building where you can see paintings and other art
- go camping — to sleep outdoors in a tent, usually for a holiday
- pharmacy — a shop where you can buy medicine
- bookshop — a shop that sells books
Useful Language
Asking for directions: Excuse me, could you help me find…? · Is it next to…? · It’s between X and Y.
Ordering food: I’d like the cheese sandwich, please. · Do you have any fish? · I’ll have the fish and chips.
Arranging to meet: Shall we meet at…? · What time suits you? · Can we make it half past three?
Exam Tip
Listen to the whole conversation before you choose. The first plan, food or time you hear is often not the answer — people change their minds or correct themselves.
Practise the key words and phrases from this lesson.
Part 1: Short Conversations Set 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1. What will Lisa do this weekend?
M What are your plans for the weekend, Lisa?
F Well, I was thinking about going swimming on Saturday, but the pool is closed for repairs.
M That’s a shame. What about visiting the new art museum?
F Actually, I’ve decided to go camping with my family instead. We’re leaving early Saturday morning.
Now listen again. Repeat.
2. What does the man order for lunch?
F Good afternoon! What would you like to eat today?
M I’d like the cheese sandwich, please. Oh, wait, do you have any fish today?
F Yes, we have fish and chips, or grilled salmon with salad.
M Perfect! I’ll have the fish and chips instead, please.
Now listen again. Repeat.
3. Where is the post office?
M Excuse me, could you help me find the post office?
F Of course! Do you see the big bank on the corner over there?
M Yes, I can see it. Is the post office next to it?
F No, it’s between the pharmacy and the bookshop.
Now listen again. Repeat.
4. What size T-shirt does the woman want?
F I’d like to buy this blue T-shirt, please.
M Certainly! What size do you need? Small, medium, or large?
F I usually wear small, but this looks quite small. Do you have it in medium?
M Let me check… Yes, here’s a medium. This should fit you perfectly.
Now listen again. Repeat.
5. When will they meet?
M Sarah, shall we meet at the café tomorrow?
F That sounds great! What time suits you? How about two o’clock?
M I’m afraid I’m busy until three o’clock. Can we make it half past three?
F Perfect! I’ll see you at half past three at the café then.
Now listen again. Repeat.
That is the end of Part One of the Short Conversations Set 3.
A2 Practice
We provide targeted listening and speaking exercises to help students prepare for A2 Listening Part 1 of the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) exam. These interactive activities are designed to build confidence, improve comprehension, and develop essential skills for success in Part 1 of the A2 Listening Test. Practise now and get ready for test day with real-life topics and engaging tasks.
Part 1
Listen to conversations and choose the correct answer.
Part 2
Listen to a monologue and complete gaps in a page of notes.
Part 3
Listen to a conversation and choose the correct answer.
Part 4
Listen to conversations and choose the correct answer.
Part 5
Listen to a conversation and choose the correct answer.
A2 Success
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Part 1
Read six short real-world texts for the main message.
- Airport Notices
- Restaurant Notices
- School Notices
- Shopping Mall Notices
- Short Messages Exercise 1
- Short Messages Exercise 2
Part 2
Read seven questions and three short texts on the same topic, then match the questions to the texts.
Part 3
Read one long text for detailed understanding and main ideas.
- Climbing Mount Everest
- Don’t Skip Breakfast
- Edinburgh Festival
- Emirate Airline Manager
- Family Castle
- Getting to Sleep
- London Police Force
- Making Jam
- Photography for Beginners
Part 4
Read a factual text and choose the correct vocabulary items to complete the gaps.
Part 5
Complete gaps in an email (and sometimes the reply too) using one word.
Part 6
Write a short email or note of 25 words or more.
Links
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