If the above link fails, Collins uses Amazon Web Services. Try this direct pattern:
https://collins-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/asset_file/[file_code]/Listening_A2.zip
Note: The file code changes per edition. If you cannot find it, call Collins customer support (UK: +44 20 8307 4440) and ask for the "S3 bucket asset for Listening A2 Pre-intermediate." If the above link fails, Collins uses Amazon Web Services
Fix: Use a dedicated extraction tool
| Source | How to use | Reliability | |--------|------------|-------------| | Google Drive / Teacher shares | Some accredited teachers share clean audio for students. Ask your tutor. | Medium – depends on source. | | Internet Archive (archive.org) | Search “Collins English for Life Listening A2” – some user-uploaded sets exist. | Low – often incomplete. | | YouTube playlists | Search exact title + “audio” – some playlists have all tracks. | High for streaming, but downloading requires third-party tools. | If you have found the download link but
If you have found the download link but it isn't working, consider these technical fixes: how to download it correctly
If you own a copy of Collins English for Life: Listening A2 Pre-Intermediate and are struggling to access the accompanying audio files, you are not alone. This guide explains where to find the audio, how to download it correctly, and how to fix the most common issues.
Fix: Rename manually using the track list in the book’s first few pages.
Example:
Track_01.mp3 → Unit_01_Exercise_2.mp3