Name: A1 English Listening Practice - Music
Uploaded: 2025-11-23T14:03:53.000Z
Duration: 6 min 52 s
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Welcome to this A1 English listening practice video.

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This is a fun topic because most people like music.

I'm not a very musical person, but of course I like music.

So first let's talk about the importance of music in every culture.

People use music to express themselves, tell stories and make beautiful sounds.

This is an important element in every culture.

And there are different musical traditions in different regions and countries.

Music can tell you a lot about people and help you understand them.

Also, music in general is important for each individual person.

It can inspire us, remind us of the past, or help us relax.

I like to listen to songs that remind me of the past.

It can transport you to a different time and place.

When I listen to some songs, I can imagine my childhood and remember many things from the past.

Sometimes when you're listening, you start to feel happy or you can get really sad.

So now let's talk about different genres of music.

When we talk about music or movies, we use the word genre.

Some popular genres of music include rock, jazz, country, classical and hip hop.

When I was young, I listened to a lot of rock music.

This is because my parents loved classic rock.

In particular, they listened a lot to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

I always heard this music when I was young.

When I was a teenager, I started listening to hip hop music because that's what was popular today.

This is still a very popular genre of music.

If you turn on the radio, you hear hip hop music on many stations.

Nowadays, I don't like this type of music.

To be honest, I don't listen to a lot of music nowadays.

But I do enjoy listening to music once in a while.

For example, I sometimes listen to country folk music.

I really like this genre especially because of the instruments.

I like country style instruments like the banjo, the harmonica and the fiddle.

Also, I like listening to and singing classic hymns at church or at home.

Another type of music that's interesting for me is regional music.

It's interesting to listen to music that's connected to one region.

For example, I like listening to fado music, which is From Portugal.

And I like flamenco music, which is from the south of Spain.

It's really cool to hear musical styles from different regions around the world.

Okay, now let's talk about musical instruments.

When I played the guitar, it wasn't natural or easy for me.

But I think it's good for children to play a musical instrument.

It's good for your brain and it's a good skill to have for adults.

It can be hard to learn an instrument, but it's possible.

Right now, my wife is learning to play the violin.

This is her first time playing an instrument.

It's hard for her, but she's learning and improving.

So if you're an adult and you want to learn an instrument, you should do it.

Everyone can sing, but most people aren't really good singers.

For example, I have a terrible singing voice.

I don't sound good when I sing, but I don't care.

Other people have good singing voices and and it sounds beautiful when they sing.

Also, some people take singing lessons to improve their singing.

This can help you improve your voice and your skills.

Alright, now I'm gonna ask you some questions about the video to see if you understood.

Write your answers in a comment down below.

Number one, what does the word genre mean?

Number two, what's one example of a country style instrument?

And number three, what instrument is my wife learning?

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