Level B1
Steve Jobs: three stories
A clear B1 speech with short ideas you can replay one line at a time.
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English listening practice with real videos
You found a video you like, but the English goes by too fast. Start with one real sentence: listen, read what you missed, then hear it again. Keep going in a free video lesson.
First 30 lines of each built-in lesson are free. No account or card needed.
Listen to one real sentenceB1
Steve Jobs at Stanford
English line
Today I want to tell you three stories from my life.
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A five-minute listening routine
A short line you understand and replay is more useful than a long video you leave halfway through. Try these three moves with the sample above.
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Listen once before reading
Play the sentence and catch the main idea. It is fine to miss a few words; first notice the speaker's pace and stress.
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Check the line, then replay it
Read the English line, look up one word if needed, and listen again without staring at the text. Switch the site language if you need a translation.
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Say it and come back later
Repeat the sentence aloud. Save a useful word in the lesson, then return to the video when you review it.
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Choose a video you will finish
These are real LingoTube lessons, not an endless list of random clips. Start with a familiar speaker or topic; the first 30 subtitle lines are free to try.
Level B1
RM: Speak Yourself
Follow a personal story one sentence at a time, with pauses to check what you heard.
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Level B2
J.K. Rowling: failure and imagination
Try a longer B2 speech when you are ready to follow a complete argument.
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Keep learning after the clip
The lesson lets you replay a sentence, check a word in context and save it for later. When the meaning is clear, try speaking along with the original voice.
Before you begin
The current built-in video lessons are mainly B1–B2, so this collection does not promise A1 beginner material. Choose a short, clear speech first if natural conversation feels too fast.
Built-in lessons offer the first 30 subtitle lines free. Making a lesson from your own YouTube link requires Pro and usable English captions. Some videos cannot play in an embedded player because of the owner's restrictions.
Questions about listening practice
Can I practise without signing in?
Yes. Open a built-in lesson and listen to its first 30 subtitle lines for free, without an account or payment card.
Is this suitable for a complete beginner?
The current video lessons are mainly B1–B2. If you are new to English, begin with a clear, short speech and use the translated line after your first listen.
Can I use my own YouTube video?
Creating a lesson from your own link is a Pro feature. The video needs usable English captions and permission for embedded playback.