Video comprehension · Sport · B1

Boulder climbing

No ropes, just your shoes, some chalk and a rock! Two climbers explain the tips and tricks of bouldering, from the first move to the spectacular “dyno”.

Watch the video

Watch the whole video once (three minutes). Don't worry if you don't understand everything!

Video: Introduction to Boulder Climbing, from the YouTube channel WatchMojo.

How to work

  1. 1

    Check what you understood

    General comprehension

    Part by part, the main ideas: what you need, how to stay safe, how to train and compete.

  2. 2

    Listen for the details

    Detailed comprehension

    Now listen for the details: numbers, names and the exact words of the climbers.

  3. 3

    Listen and complete

    The script

    Watch the video again and drag the missing words into the script.

  4. 4

    Learn the key words

    Vocabulary

    The wall, the moves, the training: match the words, then watch the video again. How much more can you understand now?

  5. 5

    At any time

    Vocabulary list

    All the key words, sorted by theme, with a self-test.

  6. 6

    Your turn to write

    Food for thought

    A sport you would like to try? Competitions or just for fun? Choose a topic and give your opinion.