Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

Relationship and feelings

Questions often ask how the speakers know each other or how one of them feels. Listen to tone as well as words: a flat "great" can mean the opposite. Note the relationship early (co-workers, neighbours, customer and clerk).

Details that change

Times, dates, prices and places often change mid-conversation: "Let's meet at 3. Oh wait, I have an appointment. Make it 4:30." Cross out the old detail in your notes and keep the latest one.

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What happens next

The last question often asks what one speaker will do next. The answer is usually in the last few lines, so keep listening after the conversation seems finished.

Key points

• Note the relationship and listen for tone.
• Keep only the latest time, price or place.
• The last lines tell you what happens next.

Exercise

"The blue one's $40… actually, it's on sale, so $32. Oh, but I've got a coupon for another five off."

1. What will the customer pay?

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All lessons in this course

1. How CELPIP Listening Works and Is Scored
2. Note-Taking When You Hear It Once
3. Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
4. Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
5. Part 3: Listening for Information
6. Part 4: Listening to a News Item
7. Part 5: Listening to a Discussion
8. Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints
9. Distractors, Guessing and Test Day