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- 6 days ago27 min
309. Adventure of the Western Star (B2 story) Part 1
These are the B2 phrases we'll be studying today: For audioscript see: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-309.htm peculiar Definition: strange or unusual in a way that is interesting or surprising. Examples: There was a peculiar smell coming from the kitchen. worrying Definition: making you feel anxious or concerned. Examples: The doctor said the test results were worrying. playing a joke on Definition: tricking someone in a funny way for amusement. Examples: My brother was playing a j...
- 2 weeks ago28 min
308. Treasure Island - chapter 10 (B1 story)
These are the B1 phrases we'll be studying today: See transcript at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-308.htm 1) on one's own Definition: alone, without help from others Example: · She lives on her own in a small flat. 2) of one's own Definition: something that belongs only to a person Example: · He wants a room of his own. 3) in the end Definition: finally, after everything Example: · In the end, we chose the bl...
- 2 weeks ago29 min
307. Cowboy (B2 story) Part 2
These are the B2 expressions we're going to study today. For full transcript of the story, you can go to: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-307.htm 1) take the blame Definition: to accept that you are responsible for something bad that happened. I took the blame for the mistake at work.2) make for Definition: to move in a particular direction or go toward a place. After dinner, we made for the exit.3) catch up Definition: to reach the same level as someone else or to...
- 3 weeks ago27 min
306. Treasure Island - chapter 9 (B1 story)
These are the B1 phrases we are going to study today. To read the full transcript of the story, please go to: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-306.htm Non-B1 words from this chapter of Treasure Island: cannibals - humans who eat the meat of other humans shipwreck - a ship which has been destroyed at sea cannon - a large gun used in ships to shoot at other ships Union Jack - the flag of the United Kingdom B1 words and expressions: unknown – something that is not known or not familiar...
- Apr 15, 202628 min
305. Cowboy (B2 story) Part 1
Here is the B2 vocabulary I'll be studying today. The link takes you to see the audioscript. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-305.htm 1) Reckon Definition: To think or believe that something is true or will happen. Example Sentence: I reckon it is going to rain this afternoon, so we should probably bring our umbrellas. 2) Head (verb) Definition: To go or move in a particular direction. Example Sentence: After the movie ends, we are going to head back towards the city center for some ...
- Apr 8, 202626 min
304. Treasure Island - chapter 8 (B1 story)
These are the B1 words and expressions we'll be looking at today: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-304.htm 1) Binomial pairs Neat and tidy (meaning: clean, organized) Example: She keeps her bedroom incredibly neat and tidy. Sick and tired (meaning: very annoyed/bored of something) Example: I am sick and tired of this cold weather. Short and sweet (meaning: quick but pleasant) Example: The meeting was short and sweet, which everyone appreciated. Story: The ship, the Hispaniola,...
- Apr 1, 202626 min
303. The Count of Monte Cristo (extract) B2 Story
These are the B2 phrases we are going to study in today's podcast: thinking twice Definition: Considering a decision carefully or hesitating before doing something. Example: I saw the cat in the tree and, without thinking twice , I climbed up to save it. lose his nerve Definition: To suddenly become afraid or lose the courage to do something intended. Example: He wanted to go skydiving, but he lost his nerve as soon as he looked out of the plane door. it crossed his mind D...
- Mar 25, 202627 min
302. Treasure Island - chapter 7 (B1 story)
Read the audioscript: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-302.htm These are the words studied today: 1) take a good look at Definition: to look at something carefully 2) for sure Definition: definitely; without doubt 3) what’s on your mind Definition: what you are thinking or worrying about 4) sooner or later Definition: at some time in the future (not now, but eventually) 5) pay attention to Definition: to focus on something and listen or watch carefully Contact Mike Bilbrough with a q...
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About Practising English
Listening practice for learners of B1 intermediate and B2 upper-intermediate levels of British English. Learn British English by listening to stories. Original and exciting stories written for learners and students of British English. Practise and prepare for Cambridge: B1 PET Preliminary and FCE First Certificate exams. IELTS: level 4, level 5 and level 6. Includes English grammar explanations and practice exercises, examples of vocabulary use, phrasal verbs and collocations help, British English pronunciation practice, advice and help for passing B1 and B2 English examinations: Cambridge, IELTS and Trinity. Start practising and improving your British English listening, vocabulary and speaking levels today!
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