This targeted skills course is designed to equip students with the strategies and practical experience needed to excel in the Listening Paper of the Certificate of Nile International Secondary Education (CNISE) English Language Level 1 examination. The course focuses on developing critical auditory processing skills, moving beyond simple comprehension to the analysis of meaning, attitude, and intention in spoken English. Through exposure to a variety of accents and audio formats—including conversations, announcements, interviews, and monologues—students will learn to extract specific information, identify main ideas, and infer meaning accurately. The curriculum emphasizes effective note-taking, prediction techniques, and disciplined exam conduct to build confidence and ensure students can perform to the best of their ability under exam conditions.