# Graded Listening: One Dialogue, Every Level

> Make the same listening dialogue at every CEFR level for a mixed-ability class. ZenMic adjusts vocabulary, grammar and speed for A1 to C1 and voices every speaker.

Canonical: https://zenmic.com/use-case/graded-listening-audio/
Last updated: 2026-11-14

📶 For mixed-ability classes

In a mixed class, one recording is too fast for half the room and too easy for the other half. Make the same dialogue at A2, B1 and B2: same story, same characters, with vocabulary, grammar and speaking speed matched to each level. Every group works on the same topic and you teach one lesson.

[Create One Free →](https://zenmic.com/studio/?template=esl-listening-dialogue&topic=The+same+listening+dialogue+at+three+CEFR+levels+%28A2%2C+B1+and+B2%29%3A+two+friends+ordering+food+at+a+cafe%2C+with+vocabulary+and+speed+matched+to+each+level) See Examples

No microphone · No actors · Script and audio in about a minute

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## Same story, three levels

Every group follows the same situation, so the whole class can discuss it together.

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## Speed to match

Slower, simpler speech at A1–A2; natural speed, idioms and longer turns at B2–C1.

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## Vocabulary per level

Each version uses words from the right CEFR band.

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## One minute each

Change the level in the description and generate again.

## Ready-Made Examples

Read the script, hear it, or make your own version in one click.

[☕ A2 version Graded Listening A2: Ordering at a Cafe Short turns, everyday words, slower speech. The same story as the B2 version.](https://zenmic.com/use-case/graded-listening-audio/cafe-a2/) [🍰 B2 version Graded Listening B2: Ordering at a Cafe Natural speed, idioms and a change of plan. The same story as the A2 version.](https://zenmic.com/use-case/graded-listening-audio/cafe-b2/)

## Recently Made on ZenMic

Real audios ZenMic users created in the last few weeks. Press play to hear one.

[First Day Introductions in the Classroom](https://zenmic.com/audio/kf0t)

2 min · Yesterday · ESL Listening Dialogue Generator

[Make one like this →](https://zenmic.com/studio/?template=esl-listening-dialogue)

[Planning the Professional Development Day Workshop](https://zenmic.com/audio/6bwe)

2 min · 2 days ago · ESL Listening Dialogue Generator

[Make one like this →](https://zenmic.com/studio/?template=esl-listening-dialogue)

[Complaining About a Hotel Room](https://zenmic.com/audio/ul3j)

34 sec · Yesterday · ESL Listening Dialogue Generator

[Make one like this →](https://zenmic.com/studio/?template=esl-listening-dialogue)

[Meeting a New Classmate](https://zenmic.com/audio/rv4d)

30 sec · Yesterday · ESL Listening Dialogue Generator

[Make one like this →](https://zenmic.com/studio/?template=esl-listening-dialogue)

[Joining a Gym](https://zenmic.com/audio/e48t)

35 sec · 3 days ago · ESL Listening Dialogue Generator

[Make one like this →](https://zenmic.com/studio/?template=esl-listening-dialogue)

[Complaining in a Restaurant](https://zenmic.com/audio/3b33)

34 sec · Today · ESL Listening Dialogue Generator

[Make one like this →](https://zenmic.com/studio/?template=esl-listening-dialogue)

[Hear more on Explore →](https://zenmic.com/explore/)

## How It Works

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### Describe the situation

One sentence is enough. Add the people, the goal, a level or your own document.

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### AI writes and casts it

A realistic script with a distinct AI voice for every person in it.

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### Edit, generate, share

Adjust any line, create the audio, then share a link or download the MP3.

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## Built on the ESL Listening Dialogue Generator

Tell ZenMic the situation, level, grammar point and target words. It writes a dialogue between the people IN the situation (not hosts talking about it), keeps language at the level, uses every target word, and voices it in the accent you choose.

[View Template →](https://zenmic.com/templates/esl-listening-dialogue/)

## Related Pages

[🏠 Cambridge Listening Practice Audio for Your Class Make Cambridge-style listening practice for your class: A2 Key, B1 Preliminary and B2 First parts with British voices, ready as MP3 with th…](https://zenmic.com/use-case/cambridge-listening-practice-audio/) [🚌 Listening Test Maker for Teachers Make a listening test for your class in minutes: AI writes the dialogue at the right level, voices every speaker, and adds questions and an…](https://zenmic.com/use-case/listening-test-maker/) [📅 Listening Audio for Your Coursebook Units Lost the coursebook CD, or need an extra listening for a unit? Paste the dialogue or describe the unit, and ZenMic voices it with a differe…](https://zenmic.com/use-case/coursebook-listening-audio/) [🚚 IELTS Listening Practice Maker for Teachers Make new IELTS-style listening practice for your students: Section 1 forms, Section 2 talks, Section 3 discussions, Section 4 lectures, wit…](https://zenmic.com/use-case/ielts-listening-audio-maker/) [📚 TOEFL Listening Practice Maker for Teachers Make new TOEFL-style listening practice for your students: campus conversations and academic lectures with American voices, plus questions.…](https://zenmic.com/use-case/toefl-listening-audio-maker/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How does the AI change the level? +

It shortens or lengthens turns, swaps vocabulary for words from the right CEFR band, simplifies or extends the grammar, and sets a matching speaking speed.

### Can I control the speed directly? +

Yes. Ask for slow, natural or fast speech in the description, or regenerate a line with a different delivery.

### Does it work for languages other than English? +

Yes. Graded dialogues work in German, French, Spanish, Dutch and other supported languages.

### Is it free to try? +

Yes. Your first audio is free.

## Create Your First One Free

Describe it in one sentence. ZenMic writes the script and voices every speaker.

[Start Free →](https://zenmic.com/studio/?template=esl-listening-dialogue&topic=The+same+listening+dialogue+at+three+CEFR+levels+%28A2%2C+B1+and+B2%29%3A+two+friends+ordering+food+at+a+cafe%2C+with+vocabulary+and+speed+matched+to+each+level)
