B1
Steve Jobs: three stories at Stanford
A B1 commencement speech with a clear story you can follow.
Try this lesson ↗Hear the idea, then the words
Learn English from speeches worth hearing
A speech has a story you can follow, even when you miss a few words. Listen to one line, read what was said, and return to the speaker’s voice before moving on.
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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Follow the idea without losing the words
Listen to one line, check the English, then replay it. When the meaning is clear, try speaking with the original rhythm.
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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 speech that moves you
These are real speeches already available as LingoTube lessons. The first 30 subtitle lines of each built-in lesson are free to try.
B2
J.K. Rowling: failure and imagination
A longer B2 speech for following an argument.
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Keep the story going
Continue the speech in the lesson, save useful words and practise the lines you want to remember.
Questions about speech practice
Can I try a speech without signing in?
Yes. Open a built-in speech lesson and try its first 30 subtitle lines free.
Can I replay one sentence?
Yes. Open the lesson, select a subtitle line and replay it before moving on.