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EAP Taster - Listening

Welcome to the University of Leicester EAP taster.

Are you considering coming to Leicester to do an English language course before entering the University? Try the quiz below to see what kind of academic listening skills students practise and develop on our pre-sessional courses..

Start your listening quiz:
  • The questions in this quiz have been designed to match IELTS 5.5 to 7.0.
  • Read the extract below and answer the quiz questions.
  • When you finish the quiz, check your answers by clicking on the link to watch the video on the ELTU website.
Listen to David Baldwin (1946- 2016) talking about the discovery of the remains of Richard III in Leicester.

To listen,click HERE


1.What happened in 1986?(Required.)
2.How did David Baldwin feel when Richard III was discovered?(Required.)
3.What do you think David Baldwin’s job was?(Required.)
4.What does David Baldwin say is ‘very rare’?(Required.)
5.What is the main topic of the extract?(Required.)
6.From which country are you accessing this quiz?(Required.)
You have now finished the quiz questions. Watch the video where one of the ELTU tutors will discuss the correct answers and give you more information on how studying with us can help you improve your listening skills.


Click on the link to watch the video:   ELTU Listening Taster