Art Classes At Bramley Community Centre Ielts Listening Answers [patched] -

In this IELTS Listening Part 1 task, a woman inquires about art classes at the Bramley Community Centre

. Below are the answers and a summary of the classes mentioned in the recording. www.tutorlistening.com Answer Key (required for 'Movement and Light') (fee for two terms) (Steve's surname) (made in 'Clay Basics') , to protect clothes in 'Clay Basics') (day for 'Clay Basics') (first building to draw in 'Sketching Architecture') (recommended to bring for lunch) (meeting point at the corner of Victoria Street and 021 785 6361 (Annie Li's cell phone number) www.tutorlistening.com Class Overview Movement and Light : Focused on painting in the style of French Impressionists . You need to bring a set of in various sizes. Clay Basics : Involves using a pottery wheel to make items like . It is recommended to bring an or apron to stay clean. Sketching Architecture : Held on Fridays at the local park . Students meet at the corner of Victoria Street and Station Road before starting with a sketch of the transcript of the conversation or more practice tests from the IELTS Trainer 2

Suggested Answers

  1. Tuesdays (or Tuesday)
  2. sponge
  3. 13:00 / 1 pm (check question requirement – usually 13:00 for IELTS)
  4. paper
  5. 16:00 / 4 pm / four
  6. apron
  7. coloured (UK spelling – also accepted: colored in US spelling tests? IELTS uses UK)
  8. 5 (Room 5)
  9. 48 (pounds – just the number)
  10. B (Bring a sketchbook for review)

B. The "Negation" Trap

When asking about materials (what to bring), the audio will often list things that are provided for free.

  • Example: "We provide easels and canvas, so you don't need those."
  • Strategy: Listen for negative words (don't, not, no need) immediately after a noun. If you hear a negative, cross that noun off your list of potential answers.

2. Vocabulary and Spelling

This topic tests your ability to spell art-related vocabulary correctly. Common words that appear in the answers include: In this IELTS Listening Part 1 task, a

  • Landscape: Often confused with "land scraper." Remember the spelling.
  • Portraits: Be careful with the spelling of the middle 't' and the ending 's'.
  • Watercolours: (UK spelling) vs. Watercolors (US spelling). IELTS accepts both, but you must be consistent.
  • Materials: Words like brushes, canvas, easel, and palette.

Question 3: Cost of the course

  • Answer: 75 / £75
  • Keyword: "Price," "Cost," "Fee"
  • The Trap: The speaker might mention a deposit (e.g., "You pay £25 now and the rest later"). In this version, the fee is usually a flat rate.
  • Listening Logic: "The course costs £75 for the term."

IELTS Listening Analysis: Art Classes at Bramley Community Centre

Section 1: Questions 1-10

Question 1: Name of the art class for beginners?

  • Answer: Watercolour (or "Introduction to Watercolour") – Be careful: ‘Watercolor’ (US spelling) is usually marked wrong; use the British spelling: WATERCOLOUR.

Question 2: Name of the advanced class teacher?

  • Answer: Gregson (The audio will spell it: G-R-E-G-S-O-N. Double-check the 'S' vs. 'C').

Question 3: Day of the week for the evening class? Tuesdays (or Tuesday ) sponge 13:00 / 1

  • Answer: Wednesday (Listen for traps: "Not Tuesday, as listed in the brochure, but actually Wednesday evening.")

Question 4: Start date of the course?

  • Answer: 14th October (Dates are notoriously tricky. Listen for "the fourteenth of October" – write 14 October, 14/10, or 14th October).

Question 5: Total cost for non-members?

  • Answer: £85 (They often give two prices: "Members pay £65, non-members pay £85.")

Question 6: What is provided for free?

  • Answer: Paper (Watch for distractors: "Pencils and erasers are provided, but you must bring your own apron and brushes." The question asks what is free/provided.)

Question 7: What should students bring for the first session?

  • Answer: A sketchbook (or "an A4 sketchbook").

Question 8: Location within the centre?

  • Answer: Room 12 (Often written as 'Room 12' or '12'. Listen for "That's on the first floor, room twelve").

Question 9: Parking recommendation?

  • Answer: The car park behind the library (Not the centre's own car park – it’s small).

Question 10: Closing time of the registration office?

  • Answer: 7:30 PM (Mix of numbers; may be 7.30 pm or 19:30).

IELTS Listening Practice: Art Classes at Bramley Community Centre