Listening: Listening for Specific Information & Detail B1 - Lesson 3: Identifying Reasons and Explanations in Conversations

Listening for Detail: Understanding Reasons CEFR Level B1 Lesson Goals In this lesson, you will practice listening to identify reasons and explanations . This key skill helps you understand why people make certain decisions or why events happen. How to Listen for Reasons When you want to understand the reason for something, you need to listen for specific clues. Often, speakers use signal words to introduce an explanation. These words are like signs on the road that tell you a reason is coming next. The most common signal word is "because," but there are many others. Sometimes, a speaker might not use a signal word at all, and you need to understand the reason from the context of the conversation. Key Tip: Listen for "Signal Words" Train your ears to catch these common words and phrases that signal a reason or explanation: because: "I was late because the traffic was bad." since: " Since it's raining, we should cancel the picnic." due to: "The fligh…