Learn real English through inspiring stories told by people from all over the world. Intermediate to advanced learners — including those preparing for Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, and IELTS exams — will improve their English by listening to life-changing stories and motivational advice. Bree Aesie uses her psychology background to take you into the lives of extraordinary people, discovering different English accents and cultures. Studies show that stories activate your brain, making flue ...
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Coffee Break English is a podcast which will help you learn English in regular 15-minute episodes, perfect for your coffee break! Find out more about Coffee Break English at https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/coffeebreakenglish/ . Coffee Break English can help you improve your English with short lessons - the perfect time to enjoy a cup of coffee while learning. The course is presented in slow English which is easy to understand. Don’t worry if you don’t understand every word, it’s more import ...
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There are three things that help us create a wonderful life. "Our energy, our focus and our passion". Everything else is pure fantasy. How do I know that? Well, in the last decade I wanted to understand the relationship between these 3 principles. Hello! I am Yovanny Alfonso and today I encourage you to improve your life, to rescue your dreams and find a purpose in your life. In this weekly program you will laugh, enjoy and learn where to begin a new life. Support this podcast: https://podca ...
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“Influencers” que impactan nuestra vida diaria. La mentora y conferenciante, Cybel Betancourt entrevista a jóvenes emprendedores, desarrolladores, artistas y sobrevivientes de la vida. Descubre cómo estos “influencers” pueden mejorar tu vida. "Influencers" that impact our daily lives. Mentor and speaker, Cybel Betancourt interviews young entrepreneurs, developers, artists and life survivors. Discover how these “influencers” can improve your life. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot ...
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#61 | Making Something Possible (with Fabio Cerpelloni)
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Fabio decides to contact someone famous and what ends up happening gives him a new perspective on what becomes possible, when you ask. Level: Intermediate Accent: Non-Native English Speaker (Italy) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, transcript, and more. NEW! Our sponsors/affi…
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New episodes starting August 13, 2024 — Join Bree as she explores stories that inspire and improve your English.
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Sisters, Sisters Part 2 (from Easy Stories in English)
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Season 6 of Into the Story arrives August 2024! Meanwhile, enjoy this fiction story from Ariel Goodbody of Easy Stories in English about two sisters. If you haven't already listened to Sisters, Sisters (Part 1), go listen now! Angeline and Annabelle are a classic sister act. Annabelle writes the songs and they sing together, but Angeline gets all…
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Sisters, Sisters Part 1 (from Easy Stories in English)
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Season 6 of Into the Story arrives August 2024! Meanwhile, enjoy this fiction story from Ariel Goodbody of Easy Stories in English about two sisters. Angeline and Annabelle are a classic sister act. Annabelle writes the songs and they sing together, but Angeline gets all the compliments. When a music producer offers a deal to Annabelle, she realise…
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Unexpected Turns (with Christie Cunningham)
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Christie was on tour as a professional dancer when unexpected turns teach her about strength and confidence, even when things get difficult. Level: upper intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: …
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Running an Ultramarathon (with Thomas Zachariassen)
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Tom spends months preparing for an ultramarathon, but race day brings surprising challenges. Level: upper intermediate Accent: Australian 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO PUSH YOURSELF TO DO SOMETHING: To make a …
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Paragliding Accident (with Jaclyn St Louis)
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Jaclyn tells the story of a paragliding accident and its emotional impact on her life. Level: upper intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, transcript and much more! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO END UP: To arrive at a particular place…
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Searching for the Northern Lights (with Brigitte Lessard)
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Twice in her life has Brigitte felt alone and lost, and both times she decided to search for the northern lights. Level: Intermediate Accent: Canadian (Quebec) 🚐 Do you want to get much further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, transcript and more! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - UPROOT: to pull somethin…
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#60 | Stuck On A Knot (with Scott Brandon)
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When Scott goes exploring in a dark cave and gets stuck hanging on a rope with no light, he has to use his imagination to find a way out. Level: Advanced Accent: United States (Ohio) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: -…
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#59 | Going Beyond NASA (with Tiffani Claiborne)
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Tiffani leaves her job at NASA to explore a new path, leading her to the most difficult thing she's ever done. Level: Upper intermediate Accent: United States (Maryland) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO BE GLUED …
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#58 | Waiting to Hold You (with Martin Johnston)
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When Martin becomes a dad, he realizes how difficult it is when we can’t be with the ones we love. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (Essex) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with full vocabulary list, transcript, test, and much more! 5 words and expressions in today's story: -TO SHO…
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#57 | Into the Wild (with Gloudina Greenacre)
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Gloudina goes to Ecuador to volunteer with a wildlife veterinarian and ends up learning an important lesson from children in the Amazon.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: South Africa🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript!5 words and expressions in today's story:- WIL…
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#56 | Overcoming Impostor Syndrome (with Anna Tyrie)
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Anna wanted to go to one of the most prestigious music schools in the UK and Europe, but felt that she wasn’t good enough. Level: Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, transcript and more! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO NAG: To…
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#55 | Taking Risks (with Lindsay McMahon)
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When Lindsay McMahon was backpacking alone in Southeast Asia, an injury teaches her an important lesson about living a good life.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United States (New Hampshire)🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, transcript and much more!5 words and expressions in…
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#54 | Reimagining Success (with Alastair Budge)
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Alastair Budge talks about his experience working in technology start-ups and how his ideas about success have changed over time. Level: Advanced Accent: United Kingdom (London) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript. 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO B…
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#53 | Building Confidence (with Anna Connelly)
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Anna Connelly tells a story about giving her first big presentation at work and about confidence. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (Oxford) 🥧 Access The EPISODE PACKAGE for vocabulary, test, transcript and more. 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO HAVE EVERYTHING TOGETHER: To be organized, calm, or sure about handling al…
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#52 | Life Isn't Forever (with Michael Lavers)
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Michael Lavers from Level Up English tells a story about trying 16 different jobs in search of something more. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (Cornwall) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO SEE WHAT…
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Erica Tait shares a story of falling off an 18-meter cliff. Level: Intermediate Accent: United States (New Jersey) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? The EPISODE PACKAGE is here ready for you in our English academy website, AC English School: TAKE ME TO THE EPISODE PACKAGE 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO TAKE IN: Appreciating …
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‘How much' or 'how many'? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.10
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Do you know when to use how much and how many in English? In this final episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Josie and Maurizio talk about when to use how much and how many as well as looking at a few examples. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Into the Story is back with new episodes on January 2, 2024!
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How to pronounce 'Tuesday' and 'Thursday' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.09
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Do you know how to say the words Tuesday and Thursday correctly in English? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Josie and Mark chat about how to pronounce Tuesday and Thursday - and use these sounds in other words. By the end of this episode you will be more confident in pronouncing the 'tu' and 'thu' sounds in English! ➡️ Click here …
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‘A' or 'the'? - How to use articles | The Coffee Break English Show 1.08
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In this new episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Mark and Josie chat about when to use ‘a’ and ‘the’ to talk about general and specific things. By the end of this episode you will feel confident using definite and indefinite articles. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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‘In', 'on', or 'at'? - Choosing prepositions | The Coffee Break English Show 1.07
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Do you know when to use prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at' in English? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Josie and Maurizio talk about the rules for when to use these prepositions when we talk about time, and they give examples to help you understand. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅…
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When to say 'is it?' at the end of a phrase - Question tags | The Coffee Break English Show 1.06
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Do you know when to correctly use "is it?" at the end of a an English phrase? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show we talk about the rules for how to use question tags such as "is it?". Then we also give some examples to practise! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See a…
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‘Like' and 'as' - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.05
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We are now halfway through The Coffee Break English Show series! In this episode we talk about when to use the words ‘like’ and ‘as’ and provide some useful examples to help you remember them. By the end of this episode you will know and exactly when to use 'like' and 'as'. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this …
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How to pronounce 'eat' and 'it' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.04
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Welcome to another episode of The Coffee Break English Show! In this episode we are learning about vowel sounds and focus particularly on the pronunciation of 'eat' and 'it'. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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‘Travel', 'trip' and 'journey' - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.03
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Welcome to the next episode of The Coffee Break English Show! In this episode we talk about the words 'travel', 'trip' and 'journey' and explain when and how to use them. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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‘I work' or 'I am working'? - The present simple and present continuous | The Coffee Break English Show 1.02
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Welcome back to episode two of The Coffee Break English Show! In this episode Mark and Josie explain the rules for when to use the present simple and the present continuous tenses in English. By the end of this episode you will be able to tell the difference between I work and I am working in English. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and wo…
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When to use 'do' and 'make' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.01
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break English Show! In this episode, we talk about when to use do and make while looking at some rules and expressions. Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our…
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#50 | Mission in Paris (with Luke Thompson)
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When Luke’s daughter loses something important, he goes on a mission through Paris to get it back. Level: Advanced Accent: United Kingdom (London) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO NOT FIT IN: When you don't feel …
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Welcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break English Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, Mark and Josie will help you take your English to the next level, one coffee break at a time. We cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll …
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Clive tells his story of opening businesses in different countries, working as a chef on private jets and yachts, in a search for new experiences and human connection. Level: Upper-intermediate Accent: Canada 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expre…
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#48 | TEDx Event at the US-Mexico Border (with Mark Lovett)
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Mark tells the story of organizing a unique TEDx event hosted at the US-Mexico border, with all its challenges and a few surprises. Level: Advanced Accent: United States (California) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 6 words and expressions in today's story: -…
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#47 | Dealing With Uncertainty (with Bonnie Earl)
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Bonnie receives news about a terrorist attack in Nice, France, where her daughter and family were vacationing. Level: Intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO SCROLL: the action of moving th…
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Keena makes a long trip home after spending the summer in Greece. This episode originally aired April 2021. Level: upper intermediate Accent: North American (Canada) 5 words and expressions in today's story: - FANNY PACK: A small bag or pouch with a strap, typically worn around the waist, used for carrying personal items. In British English, it's k…
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#46 | Finding Your Purpose (with Alicia Marie)
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Alicia was sick with cancer, for the second time, and she made a decision: if she could find one person a day to talk to, then she knew she could survive. Level: intermediate Accent: United States (Texas) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressio…
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Sam goes on a seven-day horseback trip through the Rocky Mountains in Canada, and unexpected challenges arise. Level: Intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO BE IN AWE OF: To feel amazed and …
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#44 | Olympic Weightlifting Champion (with Laura Eiman)
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Laura Eiman tells us about her amazing journey to become a champion in Olympic Weightlifting when she was 63 years old. Level: High-intermediate Accent: United States (Boston) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - WANDER …
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#43 | Finding Your Voice (with Jill Mitchell)
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Jill Mitchell shares how a simple comment from a teacher inspired her to overcome extreme shyness and pursue her true passion in life—singing. Level: Intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE to get the FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript. 5 words and expressions in today's story: - …
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#42 | Climbing Mount Everest Part 2 (with Laurie Skreslet)
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Laurie Skreslet and a team of climbers face difficult conditions as they attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest — will they make it? If you haven't already listened to Climbing Mount Everest Part 1, go listen now! 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! Level: Up…
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#41 | Climbing Mount Everest Part 1 (with Laurie Skreslet)
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When Laurie Skreslet attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1982, he faced dangerous avalanches, the closure of the only route up the mountain, and a life-changing moment. Level: Advanced Accent: Canadian 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions i…
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In the extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Thomas and Mark about visiting Niagara Falls. Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We’ll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episod…
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CBE 4.10 | Niagara Falls | Language focus: phrasal verbs with ‘go’
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In this episode, we hear from Kate in the USA. She talks to us about Niagara Falls, and we focus on phrasal verbs and expressions with the word ‘go’. Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We’ll deliver the …
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CBE 4.09 | Extra | Have you seen the Lord of the Rings?
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In the extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Maurizio and Josie about the Lord of the Rings films. Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We’ll deliver the lesson notes for the current and futur…
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CBE 4.09 | New Zealand’s landscapes | Language focus: extreme adjectives
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In this episode, we meet Zoe from New Zealand. She talks to us about the landscape of the country, and we focus on extreme adjectives. Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We’ll deliver the lesson notes fo…
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In this extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Francesca and Mark about some bad experiences in airports. There are lots of examples of the past perfect and past simple tenses in this conversation, so listen carefully! Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and en…
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CBE 4.08 | The Founding Fathers | Language focus: the past perfect and past simple tenses
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In this episode, we hear from Kate in the USA. She talks to us about the Founding Fathers of the United States, and we focus on the past perfect and past simple tenses. Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode.…
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In this extra episode, we listen to a conversation between James and Josie about interesting kings and queens. Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We’ll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future…
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CBE 4.07 | King Henry VIII | Language focus: relative pronouns
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In this episode, we hear from Susan in England. She talks to us about King Henry VIII, and we learn about relative pronouns. Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We’ll deliver the lesson notes for the curr…
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