EL
English Listening Lab
Foundation Programme · CEFR B1 · Listening

The Sound of Silence &
the Loneliness Epidemic

A 30-minute interactive listening lesson linking a classic song with a modern documentary. Fill lyrics, answer comprehension questions, build vocabulary, and take a 25-item quiz.

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Step 1 · Pre-Listening

Warm up your ears and your thinking

Before we listen, take a moment to reflect. Your answers stay in your browser — nothing is saved.

1. What do you think "the sound of silence" could mean?

2. When do you feel most alone? What do you usually do?

3. Predict: what images might appear in a song about silence?

Step 2 · While-Listening

The Sound of Silence — fill in the lyrics

Play the song and type the missing word in each blank. Words shown as ______ are yours to fill.

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Vocabulary

Vocabulary — from the song

Tap a card to see an example sentence.

Step 3 · Documentary

The Loneliness Epidemic

Watch the documentary, then answer 10 comprehension questions related to the report.

TipWatch once for the main idea. Watch again to catch details before answering.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary — from the documentary

Tap a card to see an example sentence.

Step 4 · Post-Listening

Discussion & Speaking

Connect the song and the documentary. Prepare a 1-minute spoken response to one of the prompts below.

Extension task — Write a short paragraph

In 80–120 words, describe one way your generation can fight the loneliness epidemic. Use at least three vocabulary items from this lesson.

Step 5 · Assessment

25-Question Quiz — Grammar & Vocabulary

One correct answer per question. Submit when you're finished to see your score.