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This podcast is for English learners who want to practice their listening comprehension in a natural way. In each episode, an American speaker talks about different topics without reading a script. He speaks in a natural way, with native words and phrases, but he speaks a little more slowly and clearly than other native speakers. Each episode includes the transcript, which you can use to help you understand the speaker. If you want my advanced podcast episodes and my specialized training, th ...
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Listening practice for learners of B1 and B2 levels of English (intermediate and upper-intermediate). Learn English listening to stories. Original stories written for learners of English. Cambridge: PET (Preliminary) and FCE. IELTS: level 4, level 5 and level 6. Includes grammar explanations, examples of vocabulary use, Phrasal verbs and collocations help, pronunciation practice, advice and help for passing B1 and B2 examinations: Cambridge, IELTS and Trinity. Start improving your English li ...
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If you’re learning English and have difficulty discovering intermediate-level content that is consistently interesting and also made for English learners, English, please is for you! Get ready to boost your English listening skills with episodes lasting less than 10 minutes—enough time to dig into a subject, but short enough to add to your regular routine. Each episode is designed to enhance your English language journey. I’ll provide you with clear, intermediate-level English that’s just ri ...
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Description Hi, Let's learn English. I'm English Danny. This is my channel www.youtube.com/englishdanny about learning English and studying English. On this channel, you can learn English from 4 real English teachers. You can use these episodes to help you improve your English speaking and English Conversation skill. Our goal is to help you become more fluent in English. If you are an English learner you know how important great lessons from a great teacher are.This channel makes episodes th ...
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My name's Mark Oliver. I'm an English teacher from Gloucester in the UK. I have been teaching English since 2002 and have taught in over ten countries, including, Japan, Brazil, Thailand, Lebanon, Singapore, Portugal and Sri Lanka. I've created these mini podcasts to help students improve their grammar, learn some new words and practise their listening. On the early podcasts, I chat a bit about different things and discuss areas of grammar and vocabulary. I write a summary of each podcast wi ...
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Culture Jumpers explores the funny, touching and dramatic ways people and culture make the jump from one cultural context to another. Listen on Spotify, Apple or your favorite app. In this award-winning show, the hosts share their stories as an Asian-Jewish couple and interview others about multicultural marriage, travel, kids, food and more. They also look at how pop culture translates globally.
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Get my training and advanced episodes: https://www.patreon.com/listeningtime US Conversations Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/USConversations My Wife's Spanish Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4V9hxLhvkzOhz6GGn3Zlfw Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZqnW6dmurRYSeOBnqIhBJNzZc4wpRHR-/view?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices…
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Send us a Text Message. Writing the B1 article. (If you are interested in my podcast about writing the B1 story... https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-128.htm ) These are some general, very important words I recommend you learn for writing in any part of the PET exam. You won't be able to use all of them, but try to use some at least: unless,…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 21: Juneteenth in the United States An important holiday in the United States that you might not know much about is Juneteenth. In this episode yo…
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Send us a Text Message. Expressions to memorize 1) There is a decline in the numbers of lynxes. (usually negative) The decline in the number of tourists. 2) It is extremely important that we finish this project on time. It is crucial that we finish this project on time. 3) Tigers are an endangered species. Tigers are a threatened species. Bees are …
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 20: Route 66 Driving from Chicago to California, Route 66 was the "Main Street" of the USA and offered more than just a route— it captured the fre…
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Send us a Text Message. Introduction to part 2 of The Breath of the Mosquito Emil Zimmermann, professor of astrophysics at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University sat back in his leather chair and studied the colourful feather, he was holding in his hand, through his thick glasses. ‘Incredible!’ he said. ‘You say it comes from an extinct* type of…
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Send us a Text Message. This is a B1-level short story in two parts. Professor Mathew Pearson, a paleontologist and professor at Oxford University, made an incredible discovery when he found a skull. Tests are done and the results are extremely surprising... Technical vocabulary in the story Prehistory / A prehistoric scene paleontology fossils The…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 19: New York City in the 1970s In the 1970s, New York City was filled with crime and economic problems. In spite of this, there were important dev…
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Maybe you noticed we have paused for a while - the reason is that we are re-organising the podcast to make it match our listeners' needs. Please contribute to the future by letting us know your opinion about our podcast - The survey can be accessed on this link... https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/2…
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Send us a Text Message. This is the third and final part of the story 'The Harmonica Players'. Here are the B2 phrases I discuss in the podcast. 1) This was not the familiar peaceful atmosphere of Oxted. 2) He found London rather threatening. 3) An awful lot of unfamiliar people who packed the streets. 4) You were swept along by dense, hostile crow…
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Culture Jumpers discusses a Chilean ad campaign that went viral on Twitter in March 2024 after originally airing over twenty years ago. Considered genius by many, the controversial ads caused a beef with George Lucas almost as big as the one between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Episode Transcript Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Prologue (00:00:40) - Most Mem…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 18: Grand Central Terminal in New York City If you've visited New York City, it's possible you arrived at Grand Central Terminal. Or, maybe you to…
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Send us a Text Message. In Part 2 of my story, The Harmonica Players, I’ll be talking about racial prejudice. That means the irrational distrust and dislike of people from other countries. My motive for bringing up this topic and creating Jeffrey, a man who is very prejudiced against foreigners, has been from the unfortunate policy by the current C…
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Send us a Text Message. The Harmonica Players. The story of two people who are very different from each other, yet there is something that unites them. Words and expressions discussed in the podcast: bedsit - accommodation, which is very basic, and is usually just one room. meter - a machine you put money into which controls the amount of electrici…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 16: Tips for Intermediate English Learners (Part 2) In this episode of English, please you will hear the second part of a series of great tips for…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 16: Tips for Intermediate English Learners (Part 1) In this episode of English, please you will hear some great tips for intermediate English lear…
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Send us a Text Message. This is a B1 and B2 level podcast with a new story about the ages of Man. (See link to audioscript of story below.) B1 words discussed: sunrise landscape valleys scenery waterfall cave the cool shade setting sun (sunset) B2 words discussed youth bounced along life was a gift, which he would grab for himself make the most of …
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Listening Time podcast emphasizes the benefits of consistent practice for improving English language skills. Here are five reasons why Listening Time is an invaluable resource for learners: it provides regular and consistent practice opportunities, introduces practical new words, and expands natural vocabulary. Throughout each episode, listeners he…
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Culture Jumpers looks at how Korean culture has come to dominate the West. Whether it’s K-dramas and Squid Game on Netflix; Academy Award-winning film Parasite; K-pop stars like BTS and Blackpink; or the latest beauty trends — Korean influence is everywhere. And that’s not an accident. This week’s guest, Dr. Rosalie Kim, explains the history of Kor…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 15: New York City Neighborhoods in Manhattan New York City is a huge city with many neighborhoods. In this episode of English, please you will hea…
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Send us a Text Message. I'm listing below the phrases I explain in the audio. This is a B1-level story. Below, are the phrases I explain from the story. Vocabulary expressions for the story Today's story is B1 level. I'm listing below the phrases I explain in the audio. The point of this podcast is to explain that the language you use in your speak…
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Send us a Text Message. In Telmah's life, very little happens. His garden is really the only thing he seems to care about. But one day, a neighbour loses her dog, and Telmah's life suddenly becomes much more complicated than he would like. These are the B1 expressions I explain from the story: be just about to do sth believe it or not feel sorry fo…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 14: Myths and Reality in the American West Movies, television, and books are filled with myths and stereotypes about the American West. In this ep…
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Last week we were talking about the passive voice - this episode is an extension of that - looking at a specific passive voice structure that many students have difficulty with 0 the causative! Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★By VivaLing
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Send us a Text Message. This is a B2 story in the genre of mystery or thriller. It's called Drawing Conclusions, which is one of the expressions I explain before I start the story. B2 phrases: - drawing conclusions - Mrs Robinson had neither seen nor heard Lorna since - take great pride in sth - to go into more detail - he couldn’t look her in the …
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 13: The Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural wonders on Earth. In this episode of English, please you will hear about t…
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Send us a Text Message. These are the dog expressions I mention today: Dog Eat Dog Raining cats and dogs Teach an old dog new tricks And these are the B1 and B2 expressions I explain, and that you will hear in the story: B1 It didn’t look like they were expecting me. They were definitely up to something. He walked in and I went after him. I glanced…
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Send us a Text Message. Today's story is B1 level with lots of B2 phrases added. This let's you improve little by little without getting lost because the text is too difficult to understand. I'm listing below the phrases I explain in the audio. I also talk about ellipsis, which is where you omit words from a sentence in an "economy of words". We st…
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Have you ever wondered what collocations were - and why you should study them. Learn some examples of adjective/noun collocations and see if Kari and Tom can fit them into a short story!! Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★By VivaLing
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