Listen to this telephone message and take the quiz below to test your understanding. There are two listening options: fast (for intermediate to advanced students) and slow (for beginner to pre-intermediate students).
Fast:
Slow:
Tip: When spelling a word over the phone, many English speakers clarify the letters like this:
- “F” as in “favorite”
- “D” as in “dark”
- “P” as in “purple”
…etc.
Listen for these in the phone message, they will help you!
Telephone English: Spelling names and places
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Question 1 |
Where did the caller see the advertisement?
On the internet. | |
In a magazine. | |
In a newspaper. |
Question 2 |
How long is the course?
One year | |
One week | |
One month |
Question 3 |
What is the number of the caller's house?
3254 | |
3264 | |
4254 |
Question 4 |
What's the street name?
Sycamore Street | |
Sicamori Street | |
Sycanore Street |
Question 5 |
What's the apartment number?
718 | |
871 | |
817 |
Question 6 |
What's the city and state?
Newcasdle, New York | |
Mewcastle, New York | |
Newcastle, New York |
Question 7 |
What's the ZIP code (postal code)?
10769 | |
11706 | |
10796 |
Question 8 |
What's the caller's first name?
Ariana | |
Ariama | |
Aryana |
Question 9 |
What's the caller's last name?
Lombardy | |
Londardi | |
Lombardi |
Once you are finished, click the button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect.
There are 9 questions to complete.
