Spanish Listening
Train your ear with native audio
Developing strong listening skills is essential for real-world Spanish communication. Our listening exercises feature native speakers and text-to-speech technology, helping you understand natural speech patterns, accents, and conversational rhythm at your own pace.
Each exercise includes audio playback with adjustable speed, comprehension questions to test your understanding, and optional transcripts to follow along. Professional audio recordings ensure authentic pronunciation while text-to-speech options let you practice with different voices.
How to Practice Your Listening Skills in Spanish
Choose an exercise text. There are many to choose from, and there are different levels of difficulty.
Practice with your preferred pronunciation: Listen to files in different accents and styles.
You can choose a voice and accent for the speaker.
Listen to the spoken text and think about what it means.
Answer the comprehension questions and get immediate feedback on how you did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of audio are available?
We offer both professionally recorded audio from native speakers and high-quality text-to-speech options. This variety helps you get accustomed to different voices, accents, and speaking styles.
Can I adjust the playback speed?
Yes! All audio can be played at different speeds (0.5x to 1.5x). Start slower to catch every word, then increase the speed as your listening skills improve.
Are transcripts available?
Most listening exercises include a transcript that you can reveal after attempting to understand the audio. This helps you identify words you may have missed and learn new vocabulary in context.
How do the comprehension questions work?
After listening to the audio, you'll answer multiple-choice questions about what you heard. Questions test your understanding of main ideas, specific details, and vocabulary used in the recording.
Can I download exercises for offline practice?
Many exercises include downloadable PDF worksheets with transcripts and questions that you can print or save for offline study.