Listening: Listening for Specific Information & Detail B1 - Lesson 1: Extracting Key Factual Information from Short News Items or Reports

Listening for Details in News Reports CEFR Level B1 Lesson Goals In this lesson, you will practice extracting key factual information (like names, places, and reasons) from short English news reports . The '5 Ws' of a News Report To understand the news, it helps to listen for specific information. Most news reports answer five basic questions, known as the '5 Ws'. When you listen, focus on finding the answers to these questions: Who? — The people or groups involved. What? — The main event or action that happened. Where? — The location of the event. When? — The time or date of the event. Why? — The reason or cause of the event. Listening for these five things will help you understand the main points of any news story quickly. Key Tip: Prepare Before You Listen A great strategy for listening tests and real-life situations is to prepare for what you are about to hear. If you have questions to answer, read them before you listen. By reading the questions first, you know exactly what info…