Best Fce Podcasts (2024)

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Podcast 190 The Harmonica Players (Part 3) B1, B2 story 28:48

3h ago28:48

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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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Podcast 189 The Harmonica Players (Part 2) B1, B2 story 22:41

6d ago22:41

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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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Podcast 188 The Harmonica Players (Part 1) B1, B2 story 24:58

22d ago24:58

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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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Podcast 187 The River (B1, B2 story) 21:26

1M ago21:26

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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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Podcast 186 Cambridge Preliminary Speaking Test B1 (part 3) 23:54

1M ago23:54

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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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Podcast 185 On The Edge (B1 Story) 27:25

2M ago27:25

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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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Podcast 184 Drawing Conclusions (B2 Story) 26:41

2M ago26:41

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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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Podcast 183 Doghouse Reilly Part 2 (B1 B2 Story) 23:46

3M ago23:46

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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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Podcast 182 Doghouse Reilly Part 1 (B1 B2 Story) 22:06

3M ago22:06

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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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Podcast 181 The Octopus's Garden B1 B2 (Complete Story) 30:40

3M ago30:40

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Send us a Text Message. This is a special edition podcast. Today I’m publishing The Octopus’s Garden as one complete story. If you have listened to this story in the two parts I published two weeks ago (podcasts 179 and 180), you’ll remember that I have dedicated this story firstly, to the children of Gaza, who are suffering so terribly during this…

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Podcast 180 The Octopus's Garden B1 B2 (Part 2) 25:07

3M ago25:07

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Send us a Text Message. Hello, dear listeners! This is part 2 of my story, The Octopus's Garden, which I'm dedicating to the children of Gaza and my brother's HandsUp Project team that has been working with Palestinian children to help them have a voice in the world by producing plays in English online. You can find out more about the HandsUp Proje…

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Podcast 179 The Octopus's Garden B1 B2 (Part 1) 24:02

3M ago24:02

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Send us a Text Message. Dunya Yousef Hussan AL-BARGHOUTI sat on the white sand and looked out across the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea. Somehow, at last, she had found comfort here... This is a B1 to B2-level English podcast about my story dedicated to the children of Gaza. I will introduce a lot of new B2 words for you to listen for during th…

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Podcast 178 Lunch of the Boat Party (B1 English) 22:57

4M ago22:57

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Send us a Text Message. A painting by Renoir inspired today's story. The painting is famous, and is called "The Luncheon of the Boat Party" (I have used the simpler word "Lunch"). These are the adjectives to talk about people's personality that I mention at the beginning: miserable lively keen lonely exhausted embarrassed easygoing reliable charmin…

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Podcast 177 Never Go Back (Part 2) B1 level 23:36

4M ago23:36

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Send us a Text Message. Part 2 of my short story for B1 learners of English - Never Go Back. I'll look at the vocabulary I used, related to suspense. Here are the words I explain for you to listen for: Benjamin looked up, shocked at this unexpected and rude behaviour. Why all this unfriendly behaviour, when this morning the hotel staff he had met h…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: APOLOGY AND FORGIVENESS (C1-C2) 16:54

5M ago16:54

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PDF link: Episode 2 Apology and Forgiveness In this week’s episode, we will be reviewing modal perfects as well as learning expressions to help us apologise (apologise: to say sorry) and forgive (forgive: to accept an apology). To assist us with this topic we have, as usual, our fine English lady, Miss Finesstocrat, who, after nearly being poisoned…

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Podcast 176 A Christmas Carol (B1) 17:16

5M ago17:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast I thank my listeners for all the times you have downloaded Practising English Podcasts in 2023. I'll talk a little about an English Christmas and read my B1 version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. You can read the entire transcript at my website: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-176.htm At h…

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Podcast 175 Never Go Back (Part 1) B1 level 22:19

5M ago22:19

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Send us a Text Message. Today is part 1 of my new story Never Go Back. It's in the thiller, suspense or even horror genre. I mention some useful B1 adjectives and other B2-level words and one swear word in English. I will release Part 2 of this story at the beginning of January. Here we go... At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners o…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: THE FIVE SENSES (B2-C1) 20:31

5M ago20:31

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PDF link: Episode 1 The Five Senses Welcome back to the second season of English In A Teacup! Today we will be learning about the five senses as well as idiomatic expressions that use them. To help us with the topic, Miss Finesstocrat will be telling us of her first day at her new job working as a tea quality control inspector. How did she get on? …

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Podcast 174 Somebody for Jenny (B1 story) 16:16

5M ago16:16

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Send us a Text Message. Jenny is looking for a relationship. Will she ever find somebody suitable? Today's B1 story comes with a test. The story contains around 60 B1 words, which are useful for B1-level English study, and some of them are not easy to learn as they are not very intuitive (false friends). I include below a list of thes B1 words in t…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP:REGRETS AND CONDITIONALS (B2-C2) 19:37

6M ago19:37

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PDF link: Episode 11 Regrets In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we will be revising the third conditional as well as learning about modal perfects. To help us with these grammar topics, Miss Finesstocrat will be talking about regrets as she reminisces about the last few months, but will the episode have a happy ending for her? Let’s put…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (B2-C1) 19:14

6M ago19:14

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PDF link: Ep10 Crime and Punishment November Competition: https://forms.gle/d43RduFLHMMMGJm3A @english_in_a_teacup Join Italki today In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we will be learning vocabulary related to the topic of crime and punishment as well as the structure of the third conditional when talking about hypothetical situations. …

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Podcast 173 Tsunami (B1 Story Part 2) 22:53

6M ago22:53

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Send us a Text Message. The second part of Tsunami (See Podcast 172 for Part 1). Story for B1 and B2 learners of English. The words and expressions I describe today are: frightening strike fear into human hearts the heart beats faster mysterious giant horse screaming with/in fear, happiness be in shock a totally hopeless situation The three questio…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: BREAKING NEWS 1:39

6M ago1:39

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PDF Link: BREAKING NEWS! November Competition: https://forms.gle/d43RduFLHMMMGJm3A @english_in_a_teacup Join Italki today For questions and feedback: prudcha93@gmail.com @english_in_a_teacup Join Italki todayBy CHARLETTE PRUDENT

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Podcast 172 Tsunami (B1 story Part 1) 20:41

6M ago20:41

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Send us a Text Message. B1-level story with questions and a grammar point. For the audioscript, please go to my website: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-172.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English learning pages. https://www.practisingenglish.co…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: TRYING TO MAKE ENDS MEET (B2-C1) 20:46

6M ago20:46

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PDF link: Ep.8 Trying to Make Ends Meet.docx November Competition: https://forms.gle/d43RduFLHMMMGJm3A @english_in_a_teacup Join Italki today In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we will be learning idiomatic expressions to talk about money and the economy. To help us with the subject, our fine English lady, Miss Finesstocrat, who will te…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: MAKING A COMPLAINT (B2-C1) 18:57

6M ago18:57

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PDF link: Episode 7 Making A Complaint.docx November Competition: https://forms.gle/d43RduFLHMMMGJm3A @english_in_a_teacup Join Italki today In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we will be continuing with the topic of inversions as well as learning how to write letters. For students preparing for advanced-level exams (CAE, CPE, IELTS, etc…

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Podcast 171 The Picnic (short story) 21:26

7M ago21:26

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Send us a Text Message. I discuss some important language for part 1 of the reading paper of the Cambridge Preliminary B1-level exam and include those words in a story called The Picnic. The formal phrases for you to change to a more informal version are the following: 1) ‘I’ll make the arrangements,’ Marvin had then said. 2) I’m sure I have a few …

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE (B2-C2) 17:38

7M ago17:38

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PDF link: EnglishInATeacup Ep6 Zombie Apocalypse.docx November Competition: https://forms.gle/d43RduFLHMMMGJm3A @english_in_a_teacup Join Italki today In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we are getting ready for Halloween. We will be learning spooky vocabulary to get into the mood as well as a curiosity in English grammar called inversio…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: LOSING YOUR PATIENCE (C1-C2) 16:36

7M ago16:36

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PDF link: English In A Teacup Ep5 Losing Your Temper.docx @english_in_a_teacup In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we are exploring key words and phrases to describe anger and impatience. Losing your temper is not a nice feeling, but it is a good idea to know the correct way to express yourself so that it is clear for the other person th…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: BARBIE OR OPPENHEIMER? (B2-C1) 13:59

7M ago13:59

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PDF link: English In A Teacup Ep 4 Barbie or Oppenheimer.docx November Competition: https://forms.gle/d43RduFLHMMMGJm3A @english_in_a_teacup Join Italki today In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we are exploring vocabulary related to film. This episode is particularly useful for students preparing the Cambridge exams (B2/C1) where there …

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Podcast 170 Bigfoot (B1 Short story) 21:33

7M ago21:33

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Send us a Text Message. Advice for story-writing at B1 and B2 levels for Cambridge exams, and my short story Bigfoot for you to enjoy. You can follow the story this week on the transcript I include here and on at my website. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-170.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-leve…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: AGONY AUNTS (B2-C1) 15:00

7M ago15:00

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PDF link: English In A Teacup Ep3 Agony Aunt.docx @english_in_a_teacup FB: English In A Teacup We are continuing with the topic of persuasion, this time in the context of giving advice. We will be looking at some examples of phrasal verbs as well as persuasive expressions to help you give the best advice and recommendations. To assist us with this …

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Podcast 169 Three Hours between Flights Part 2 (B1 short story) 18:07

7M ago18:07

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Send us a Text Message. The second part of my adaptation to B1-level English of the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald "Three Hours between Flights". You can find the transcript of the story at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-169.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and ex…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: HOW TO SELL (B2-C1) 13:40

7M ago13:40

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PDF link: English In A Teacup Ep2 Sales.docx @english_in_a_teacup FB: English In A Teacup This episode is all about persuasion, how to convince others of your ideas or opinions. We will be looking at some useful adjectives and persuasive expressions to help you explain why others should follow your advice or recommendations. To assist us with this …

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: JOB INTERVIEWS (B2-C1) 14:35

8M ago14:35

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PDF link: English In A Teacup Ep1 Job Interviews.docx @english_in_a_teacup FB: English In A Teacup This episode is all about job interviews and we will be looking at the most typical questions as well as the best words and phrases to use in your answers. To help us with this topic, Miss Finesstocrat will be telling us of her traumatic experience in…

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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: INTRO 1:58

8M ago1:58

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November Competition: https://forms.gle/d43RduFLHMMMGJm3A @english_in_a_teacup Join Italki today INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED ENGLISH (B2/C2) English In A Teacup is a fun weekly podcast to help you improve your spoken and written English one sip at a time. With stories from the eccentric Miss Finesstocrat, we will learn key vocabulary and grammar to he…

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Podcast 168 Three Hours between Flights Part 1 (B1 short story) 17:46

8M ago17:46

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Send us a Text Message. A B1-level version of a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I talk about aeroplane and airport language before starting this romantic story of two people, who haven't seen each other since they were at school, meet again when adults. You can find the transcript of the story at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-168.h…

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Podcast 167 "Dad" part 2 (B1 short story) 21:46

8M ago21:46

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Send us a Text Message. This is the second part of the story "Dad" by M.A. Bilbrough. A story written for B1-level students of English. The verbs we are studying today are: realize drop call out weigh admire encourage dive appear breathe hug At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exerc…

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Podcast 166 "Dad" part 1 (B1 short story) 19:34

8M ago19:34

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Send us a Text Message. This is part 1 of a B1-level story for learners of English, especially Cambridge English. The story is called Dad. It's about a family fishing trip in Spain. Vocabulary about the sea, boats and fishing equipment... At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercise…

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Podcast 165 The verb 'to turn' B1 level 17:17

9M ago17:17

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Send us a Text Message. I'm still on holiday so I'm away from my recording studio and just making a quick podcast using my mobile phone while people watching. This week, I'm going to talk about the verb 'to turn' and use it in the context of the people I can see in a shopping centre by the sea. Here are examples of the uses of this verb: Turned on …

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Podcast 164 People Watching (B2 level English) 19:23

10M ago19:23

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Send us a Text Message. An atypical podcast! I'm just sitting outside a cafeteria in Seville watching the world go by. I comment on them and talk a little about Spain, its customs, and what people do in summer here. I apologize for all the background noise and this recording was just spoken directly into the mobile phone. At https://www.practisinge…

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Podcast 163 Actually (meaning and uses) B1, B2 English 22:21

10M ago22:21

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Send us a Text Message. The word 'actually' is not an easy word to use in English for learners. In this podcast, I explain its meanings and uses and give lots of examples from my podcast stories. There's a full transcript with this episode, which you can read at https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-163.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/…

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Podcast 162. Who's afraid of present perfect? (B1 English) 22:30

11M ago22:30

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Send us a Text Message. In today's podcast, I'm going to show you how to use present perfect, and that if you avoid present perfect, you may lose points in your Cambridge exam, especially at B1 level and above. I'm going to play some extracts from my stories here on Practising English as examples of present perfect use. I include the transcript so …

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Podcast 161 The Quiet Man (Part 2) 14:20

11M ago14:20

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Send us a Text Message. In this final part of the story (see part 1 at Podcast 160), Simon prepares for his part in the play, and life seems to be getting better for him - but will everything happen the way Simon imagined? Lots of B1 adjectives to listen for about personality: alike, uninterested, embarrassed, ashamed, uncomfortable, charmimg, shy,…

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Podcast 160 The Quiet Man (Part 1) 20:12

12M ago20:12

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Send us a Text Message. Part 1 of this B1-level short story with vocabulary about the theatre. In this first part, Simon Willoughby is a very shy man but is attracted towards Phillipa, but Phillipa is also a member of the local amateur dramatics group... At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar h…

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Podcast 159 The Fool on the Hill (B1 short story) 26:32

12M ago26:32

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Send us a Text Message. Short story called The Fool on the Hill for B1 learners of English. Useful personality adjectives and other vocabulary at B1 level. At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English learning pages. https://www.practisingenglish.com/ My latest no…

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Podcast 158 Who was Sidney Peabody? (B1 short story - part 2) 26:17

1y ago26:17

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Send us a Text Message. The second and final part of the short story "Who was Sidney Peabody?". Listen for the adverbs I use in this story. The language is for B1-level students studying for Cambridge PET exam or similar. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-158.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level E…

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Podcast 157 Who was Sidney Peabody? (B1 short story - part 1) 30:44

1y ago30:44

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Send us a Text Message. Part 1 of this story about someone who performed a miracle - or did he? B1 English study. Words for calculating: plus, minus, divide by, multiply by. Part 2 of this story on Sunday May 7th. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-157.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, …

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Podcast 156 The Great Dying (B1-level) 27:37

1y ago27:37

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Send us a Text Message. Vocabulary about climate change for B1-level students. The Great Dying refers to a time millions of years ago when the Earth warmed so much that most animal and plant life could no longer exist. I include a short story about the next Great Dying. Let's work together so this will never happen. https://www.practisingenglish.co…

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Podcast 155 Marie Claire (B1 short story) 28:52

1y ago28:52

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Send us a Text Message. Use of adjectives and adverbs in your B1 stories. A short story about a an English boy and a French girl and what happened when they met. At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English learning pages. https://www.practisingenglish.com/ My lat…

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