Slippery
something smooth that makes you fall easily
Example: The road was slippery because of ice.
Beginner listeningDuration 00:00:57
English Listening Practice (Beginner) - Winter Safety Tips
This beginner English listening practice, "Winter Safety Tips," helps you build real-world comprehension with clear goals. You will listen for main ideas, details, and key phrases while building confidence with natural English. The activity mirrors test-style listening but stays practical for daily use. After the audio, you will answer questions, review corrections, and reflect on what you heard. Use the transcript in Study Mode to check vocabulary, notice pronunciation patterns, and confirm meaning. If you want a challenge, switch to Practice Mode and try again without the transcript. Regular, focused listening like this is one of the fastest ways to improve understanding and fluency.
Topic focus: You'll hear a short radio monologue from a weather reporter named Tom, sharing important winter safety tips with listeners.
Audio
1) Listen once for the main idea. 2) Answer questions. 3) Study the transcript.
Questions
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Good morning, listeners! This is Tom from Sunshine Radio. Today, I'm going to share
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some important tips to stay safe in the winter.
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Uh..., first, remember to always wear warm clothes like hats, scarves, gloves,
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and coats when it's cold outside. You know, cold weather can be dangerous.
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Second, ice can be slippery! So, please walk carefully when it's icy. Wear boots
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or shoes with good grips. Ah, and third, always tell someone where you're going.
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If you're going outside for a long time, let your family or a friend know.
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Also, remember, hot drinks can help keep you warm, but be careful—don't drink them
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too fast! Um, lastly, driving can be hard in snow, so drive slowly and carefully.
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Well, that's it for today. Stay warm, stay safe, and have a great winter! Bye!
Vocabulary
Key terms from this listening practice with meanings and examples.
Grip
the ability of shoes or boots to stick to the ground, stopping you from falling
Example: My boots have a good grip, so I didn't fall
Dangerous
something that can hurt you or cause problems
Example: Driving fast in snow can be dangerous
Warm clothes
clothes that keep your body warm, like hats, gloves, coats, and scarves
Example: I wore warm clothes because it was very cold outside
Carefully
doing something slowly to avoid mistakes or accidents
Example: He walked carefully on the ice
Post-listening questions
Use these reflection prompts to summarize what you heard and practice speaking or writing.
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What is one winter safety tip Tom mentioned?
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Can you name three warm clothes that Tom talked about?
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Why is it important to tell someone where you're going?