Today, for my B1 recording of chapter 19 of Treasure Island, there are three comprehension questions. Read these before you start listening: 1. Why did Doctor Livesey give Long John Silver the map? 2. What had happened to the treasure? 3. Why did Dr Livesey and the others decide not to report Long John Silver to the police? Contact Mike Bilbrough with a question or enquiry about advertising on Practising English Podcasts: https://www.practisin...
Oct 14
22 min
These are the B2 words and phrases I'll be explaining today: You can see the transcript at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-330.htm 1) From time to time Definition: Sometimes, but not regularly or very often. Example 1: When revising for my history exam, I take a short break from time to time to rest my eyes. Example 2: From time to time, the professor gives us a small quiz to check we understand the topic. 2) denied Definition: Said that something was not true, or refused to admit ...
Oct 7
30 min
These are the B1 phrases we'll be studying today: You can find the transcript here: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-329.htm 1. Refuse Definition: To say that you will not do or accept something. Examples: Some people refuse to recycle because they think it takes too much time. If we refuse to change our bad habits, there will be more plastic in the sea. 2. Throw away Definition: To put something in the rubbish bin because you do not need it any more. Examples: My neighb...
Sep 30
23 min
Here are the B2 phrases we'll be talking about today: See transcript at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-328.htm 1. stand up for Definition: To defend or support someone or an idea when other people are against them. She always stands up for her younger brother when other kids are mean to him. You should stand up for your rights at work. 2. in favour of Definition: To support or agree with a plan, idea, or person. Most people voted in favour of the new company rule. Are you in favou...
Sep 23
29 min
Here are the phrases we will study in this B1 story: To see the full transcript with the B1 words: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-327.htm hand something over definition: To give something to someone, usually by putting it in their hand. 1. The police officer asked me for my passport, so I handed it over. 2. She handed over the keys to the new owner. 3. Please hand the documents over to the person at the desk. step forward/backwards/inside e...
Sep 16
26 min
The B2 phrases we'll be studying are: Transcript available at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-326.htm 1. Bizarre situation Definition: A very strange or unusual situation that is difficult to understand or explain. When I arrived at work, everyone was wearing costumes, and I had no idea what was happening. It was a bizarre situation. We were having dinner when a man suddenly walked into the restaurant with a chicken under his arm. It was a bizarre situation....
Sep 7
30 min
I'm back from my holiday. It's a new season! My sixth year with Practising English Podcasts. There'll be new things this season, which I'll let you know about soon. Firstly, here is the continuation of Treasure Island with interesting B1 language for you. To sea the transcript with B1 words highlighted, go to: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-325.htm 1) remain calm Definition: To stay relaxed and not become worried, angry, or frightened in a difficult situation. Ex...
Sep 1
26 min
Drawing Conclusions is a mystery story about a woman who witnesses some strange things happening at the house next door. The B2 phrases analysed before the story can be found at the show notes of your podcast app and at Practising English dot com, podcast 184. See phrases at my website: Practising English... 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 eye - was very abs...
Aug 25
25 min
This story is the complete version of the B1, B2-level, Coming Home, first published here in 2024. Now you can enjoy the full story with vocabulary exercises below and at my website: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-323.htm Words to explain: to strengthen = to make stronger a property = a house (usually for sale) keep clear = stay away, do not come near B2 phrases to listen for. What is the context of each phrase? 1, more or less (finished etc.) = nearly 2, obliged to = you have to 3...
Aug 18
22 min
This is the complete version of the B2-level story, The Harmonica Players. I include here for you a B2 vocabulary list of words and expressions to listen for in the story: Practising English podcast 322... B2 Words and expressions in the story 1. couldn't face Story sentence to listen for: Somehow, he couldn’t face starting his day without a hot shower. Definition: To feel unable or unwilling to do something because you do not want to deal with it. 2. All of a sudden Story sentenc...
Aug 11
33 min
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