🎧Saving Money | Listening Activity (Nível A1–A2)

📝 English Listening Comprehension Practice | Saving Money  | English Listening (Level A1–A2)

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This activity is designed for A1–A2 level students and focuses on saving and talking about money. You will listen to an audio recording, complete a listening activity, answer comprehension questions, and finally, review the full transcription.

📝 Step 1: Do the Interactive Worksheet

Before listening to the audio, access this interactive exercise and complete the online activity:

👉 Do the activity here

• When you finish the test, press "finish" and check your answers.

Interactive Activity - Saving Money GOING ENGLISH

🎧 Part 1 - Listen to this audio and then write down what you hear.

🗒️ Activity

Write what you hear:

Audio - Saving Money

Audio: Saving Money (Going English Youtube)

🎧 Part 2 - Listen and answer the questions below.

Now, listen to the second audio and answer the following questions:

💬 Questions

a) Do you save money? Why or why not?

b) Where do people usually keep their money?

c) What could be a good reason to save?

💬 Multiple Choice Questions

1 - What is the main idea of the audio?

a) How to spend money quickly

b) Why is saving money important

c) Different types of jobs

2 - Why do people save even small amounts of money?

a) Small amounts can still help in the future

b) Small amounts are easy to lose

c) Banks ask for it

3 - What is one benefit of having a bank account?

a) You can get free gifts

b) You don’t have to work

c) The bank gives you interest

4 - People save money for emergencies like:

a) A car breaking down

b) Buying a new phone 

c) Planning a holiday

5 - What feeling does saving money give people?

a) More stress

b) More control and relaxation

c) Confusion

6 - What does the audio say about starting to save?

a) You must save a lot of money at once

b) It’s too late for adults to save

c) You can start with a small amount

🎧 Part 3 - Vocabulary Activity

Match the Words to Definitions.

1. ___ save

2. ___ interest

3. ___ goals

4. ___ emergencies

5. ___ bank account

6. ___ stress

7. ___ future

8. ___ grow

a) Money you earn from keeping money in the bank

b) To increase or become bigger

c) A place where your money is kept safely

d) Things you want to achieve

e) Worry or pressure

f) Time that has not happened yet

g) Unexpected, serious situations

h) To keep money for later

Listening Transcription - Saving Money

Transcription - Audio: SAVING MONEY

Saving money is important for people of all ages. It helps us prepare for the future and feel more secure. Many people try to save a little money every month. Even small amounts can help.

A common place to save money is a bank account. Banks keep your money safe, and some accounts even give you interest. This means your money slowly grows over time. It’s a simple way to build savings.

People save money for different reasons. Some save for emergencies, like when a car breaks down or someone gets sick. Others save for big goals, such as buying a house or going on a special trip. Goals give people motivation.

Saving money also helps reduce stress. When you know you have some money saved, you feel more relaxed about the future. It gives you a sense of control over your life.

It’s never too late to start saving. You can begin with a small amount each week. Over time, your savings will grow, and you will feel proud of your progress.

Activity 2- Multiple Choice Questions

1 - What is the main idea of the audio?

b) Why is saving money important

2 - Why do people save even small amounts of money?

a) Small amounts can still help in the future

3 - What is one benefit of having a bank account?

c) The bank gives you interest

4 - People save money for emergencies like:

a) A car breaking down

5 - What feeling does saving money give people?

b) More control and relaxation

6 - What does the audio say about starting to save?

c) You can start with a small amount

Activity 3- Vocabulary Activity

Answers: 1-h, 2-a, 3-d, 4-g, 5-c, 6-e, 7-f, 8-b

1. (interest) Money you earn from keeping money in the bank

2. (grow) To increase or become bigger

3. (bank account) A place where your money is kept safely

4. (goals) Things you want to achieve

5. (stress) Worry or pressure

6. (future) Time that has not happened yet

7. (emergencies) Unexpected, serious situations

8. (save) To keep money for later

   
   

💡 Practice Idea

Once you are done, attempt to write a short paragraph that describes your experience.

• Why is saving money important for people?

• What are some reasons people save money?

• How can saving money help reduce stress?

  
  
  
  

See you at the next practice!

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