The Language Mistake

B1 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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1

Where is Isabella visiting for the first time?

a.
Spain
b.
Italy
c.
France
2

What mistake does Isabella make at the restaurant?

a.
She orders too much food
b.
She uses the wrong word for fish
c.
She forgets her wallet
3

How does the waiter react to Isabella’s mistake?

a.
He gets angry
b.
He laughs at her
c.
He explains the difference
4

What does Isabella do after the restaurant?

a.
She goes shopping
b.
She tells her friends about the mistake
c.
She leaves the city
5

What does Isabella learn from her mistake?

a.
Learning a language is easy
b.
Mistakes are part of learning
c.
She should not travel
Isabella was visiting Spain for the first time. While ordering food at a restaurant, she wanted to ask for fish, but she accidentally asked for "pez," which means the pet fish, not food. The waiter looked confused but smiled. He explained the difference between "pez" and "pescado." Isabella laughed and thanked him. Later, she shared the funny story with her friends back home. “I’ll never forget that mistake,” she said. It reminded her that learning a language is full of small, funny lessons.
Carlos MendezCarlos Mendez
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