
In this podcast you'll learn how to use the different forms we have in English to talk about past events. Listen carefully and learn to identify the differences between the tenses.
These are the examples I mentioned in the podcast:
She visited her grandmother last weekend.
They played football yesterday.
I was reading a book when the phone rang.
They were watching TV when their friends arrived.
She had left before I arrived.
By the time we got to the cinema, the film had already started.
He had been studying for hours before he finally took a break.
They had been waiting for a long time before the bus arrived.
Thanks to BBC sound effects and Jamendo music for the tracks used in this recording.
Feb 15, 2025
4 min

This is a podcast with some insights about the city of London. It has been created for a course by the CPR Región de Murcia on podcast creation. I used Audacity for its recording and to add the sound effects included. Thanks to BBC Sound Effects and Jamendo Music for the tracks.
Feb 14, 2025
5 min

Learn how to use these words very easily, with examples to see the difference between them.
Once you've listened to the podcast, do these activities:
- https://english.best/tests/assessment/determiners-and-quantifiers/test/other-another-others-others
-https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/another-other-others-the-other-the-others/
-https://www.englishgrammar.org/exercise-13/
Still have questions? leave a comment and I'll try to help!
examples mentioned in the podcast:
I have other plans for the weekend.
There are other options available
Would you like another cup of coffee?
She needs another pen to continue writing
I have two sisters. One is a doctor, and the other is a teacher
there were two books; my friend took one, and I took the other
Two students left early, but the others stayed until the end
I’ve read some of the books, but I still need to read the others
Some people like to travel; others prefer to stay at home
I’ve seen many films this year, but there are still others I want to watch
Dec 9, 2024
4 min

Learn about the position of adverbs in English. This podcast gives a general explanation that can help understand the topic. Once you listen to the recording, do the activities provided below. Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask anything you don't undertand. Is there a topic you would like me to deal with? Please leave a comment and let me know. Great to see you around!!
These are the examples given in the podcast:
She ran a mile quickly
very expensive
very quickly
once a week / twice a month
Elderly people drive slowly
Helen hardly ever has free time
Helen’s always late for work
They are in Italy at the moment
luckily / clearly /apparently
The students will certainly have received news from the school by next week.
Activities:
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a1/adverbs-manner/
https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/advman1
http://www.bastrimbos.com/Hotpotatoesfiles/advadj1.htm
http://a4esl.org/q/j/dt/mc-confusedadv.html
Good job!
Aug 13, 2024
2 min

Listen to this podcast if you get confused with these three expressions. The examples mentioned are:
Helen used to work in an office
I used to do a lot of sport
When I was a child I didn’t use to like vegetables.
I never used to wear glasses
I usually get up at 7 oclock
I’m used to working at night and I don’t feel tired
Stephen has moved to London and he isn’t used to driving on the left.
Helen couldn’t get used to having dinner at 9 oclock
If you want to get fit, you’ll have to get used to exercising more
It’s late and it’s getting late
Once you've done that, try to do these activities and see how it goes:
- https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a2/used-to/
- https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/used-to-exercise-3.html
-https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/used-to/
-https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/usually-used-to-be-used-to-get-used-to/
Any comments? Tell us how you did!!
Jan 30, 2024
3 min

Inversion is used if we want to sound emphatic, dramatic or formal. In this podcast you'll hear the basics and most important hints to bear and mind along with some useful practice.
These are the examples mentioned in the podcast:
Not only is she a great dancer, but she also sings perfectly.
No sooner had the football match started than it began to snow heavily.
Never have I heard a politician say sorry
Not only did you forget to shut the window but you also forgot to lock the door
Not until you become a teacher, do you understand what it really means
Only when you leave home do you realize how expensive everything is
Hardly had I sat down when the train began to move
Once you've listened, try the following activities:
-https://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/exercises/inversion_quiz1.html
-https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/inversion-negative-adverbials/
-https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-116807.php
Feel free to ask any questions or tell me how you did!!
Good job!
Jul 15, 2023
2 min

learn and revise the different kinds of questions we can find in English.
Once you've listened to th epodcast, try these activities and see how you do:
- https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/indirect-questions/
- https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/indirect-questions/2/
-https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/indirect-questions/3/
Good job!!
Do you have any questions or comments? please, leave a message and I'll try to help!
Apr 13, 2023
4 min

learn how to use this confusing word for some nationalities. Is it singular or plural? Can we use a verb in plural o how can we change "news" so that a plural verb can be used?
Listen to this podcast and find out. After you've listened, there will be no more mistakes in its use.
then do these activities:
https://www.focus.olsztyn.pl/en-irregular-nouns-plural.html
Hope this helps!!
Mar 28, 2023
2 min

With this episode you'll learn how to give information when you're not sure of the facts or you want to distance yourself from the source of the information.
the examples mentioned in the episode are:
-He is expected to become an actor
-they were believed to be in love
-The thieves were believed to have got in through a window
-Jane loves running. It is said that she goes running every day/she is said to run everyday
it is thought that the criminal is very dangerous/the criminal is thought to be very dangerous
It is believed that the boy is wearing blue jeans/the boy is believed to be wearing blue jeans.
It is alleged that Liam stole his friend’s bike/Liam is alleged to have stolen his friend’s bike
It is expected that the weather will be good tomorrow/the weather is expected to be good tomorrow.
After listening to the episode, try these activities:
-https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/passive-reporting-verbs/
-https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/passive-voice/pa002-incident-in-the-sky.htm
https://elt.oup.com/student/solutions/upperint/grammar/grammar_06_012e?cc=global&selLanguage=en
-https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/distancing/
Feel free to leave a comment saying how you did!
Good job!
Mar 14, 2023
3 min

Learn to use between and among in English in an easy way
listen to the podcast and then do these exercises:
https://www.superprof.es/apuntes/idiomas/ingles/gramatica-inglesa/prepositions/exercises-between-among.html
-https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-25854.php
-https://www.englishpractice.com/quiz/exercise-11/
How did it go? Leave a comment if there's a topic you'd like me to podcast for you or need to know more about. Thanks!
Dec 4, 2022
2 min
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