Ultimate Guide to Family and Friends 1: Finding & Using the Testing and Evaluation Audio
Are you teaching Family and Friends 1 and dreading the test prep? Or are you a parent wanting to practice the listening sections at home? You’ve come to the right place.
The is a goldmine for assessments, but it is useless without the audio scripts for the listening tests. Here is everything you need to know about accessing those files, plus tips on how to use them effectively. Where to Download the Official Audio (Legally) First, a quick disclaimer: I cannot host or provide direct pirated download links. However, here is the official roadmap to getting the files legitimately. Family And Friends 1 Testing And Evaluation Audio Download
Play Track 3 (Vocabulary section). Have students run to a partner and whisper the sentence, then write it down. It turns evaluation prep into a race!
Check your Teacher’s Book DVD case today. If the disc isn't there, email your Oxford representative for a download code. Have you used the Family and Friends 1 tests? Drop a comment below if you need help with a specific Unit track number! Ultimate Guide to Family and Friends 1: Finding
Play the first half of a dialogue, pause the audio, and ask: “What will the character say next?” Press play to check.
The file won't unzip. Solution: Use a free tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR. For Mac, use The Unarchiver. A Better Alternative: The Online Practice App If downloading feels like a hassle, note that Family and Friends (2nd Edition) has an Online Practice app (available via the Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf). While it doesn't have the exact test audio, it has interactive listening games that cover the exact same grammar and vocabulary points. Final Verdict Don't skip the listening section just because the CD is scratched. The Testing and Evaluation Audio is the only way to accurately measure if a student can actually understand spoken English, not just read it. The is a goldmine for assessments, but it
Most MP3 players (VLC, QuickTime) allow you to slow down the speed to 0.75x . This helps young learners distinguish between minimal pairs (e.g., pen vs. pencil ). Troubleshooting: Missing Audio? Problem: I bought the book used, and the CD is missing. Solution: Contact Oxford University Press customer service. If you provide proof of purchase (photo of the book with ISBN), they sometimes grant digital access.