Listening: Listening for Gist A2 - Lesson 2: Identifying the Speaker's Main Purpose (e.g., asking for information, giving instructions) in simple scenarios

Listening for Purpose: Why Is the Person Talking? CEFR Level A2 Lesson Goals In this lesson, you will learn how to listen for a speaker's main purpose . This means you will practice understanding why someone is talking and what they want to achieve. What is a Speaker's "Purpose"? A speaker's purpose is their reason for talking. When you listen, ask yourself this question: "What does this person want?" Are they trying to get information (like asking a tuk-tuk driver for a price)? Are they giving an order (like a parent telling a child to clean their room)? Or are they making a suggestion (like a friend asking if you want to get coffee)? Understanding the purpose helps you understand the conversation. Common Purposes in English To ask for information: The speaker wants to know something. To give an instruction: The speaker wants someone to do something. To make a suggestion: The speaker is offering an idea or a plan. To apologize: The speaker is saying sorry for some…