Comprension questions and vocabulary tasks At my website, you can also find B1 and B2 vocabulary tasks to do for this story: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-321.htm Comprehension questions 1) Who said he didn't want to be rescued and why? 2) What is the bridge of a ship, and why did the scientists and naval officers all go there? 3) Where was the alien ship when the ship's crew first detected it? 4) Why did Pierre Lafayette say "Merde!" at the end of the story? Answers: 1) Who said...
Aug 4
28 min
Hello, and welcome to Practising English! Mike Bilbrough is on his summer holiday, so we'd like to offer a B1 story recorded way back in 2022. It's called Bully, and it's taken from Mike Bilbrough's book for preparing for the Cambridge Preliminary exam: "B1 English Vocabulary Builder". This week we're going to offer you the complete transcript of the story with B1 words highlighted. Enjoy! https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-320.htm Contact Mike Bilbrough with a question or enquiry abou...
Jul 28
25 min
Mike Bilbrough is taking his summer holiday at the moment. Meanwhile, we'd like to offer you a story recorded last year in two parts as one complete story for you to listen to, learn from and enjoy. You can follow the story transcript and see the B2 language in bold type at Mike's website at www.practisingenglish.com podcast-319.htm. Enjoy! Here is the transcript with B2 vocabulary shown in biold type: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-319.htm Contact Mike Bilbrough with a quest...
Jul 21
15 min
These are the B1 phrases we'll study today: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-318.htm 1. Attempt Definition: To try to do something, especially something difficult. (Can be used as a verb or a noun). Example 1: She will attempt to pass her driving test for the second time tomorrow. 2. Welcome Definition (Noun): The way you greet someone when they arrive. Definition (Verb): To greet someone in a polite and friendly way when they arrive. Example 1 (Noun): The hotel staff gave us a ve...
Jul 15
30 min
The B2 phrases we'll be studying are: Full story transcipt: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-317.htm on behalf of Definition: Instead of someone else, or representing another person or group. Example 1: I am writing this email on behalf of my manager who is on vacation. Example 2: On behalf of the whole team, I want to say thank you for your help. come to this conclusion Definition: To decide that something is true after thinking carefully about all the facts. Example 1: After revie...
Jul 8
34 min
Here are the words and expressions we''l study today: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-316.htm 1) to handle Definition: To deal with a situation, a person, or a problem successfully. Examples: Don't worry about the cooking tonight, I can handle it. Our manager is very calm and knows exactly how to handle angry customers. 2) sound like Definition: To seem true or interesting after hearing or reading about it, or to make a noise similar to something else. Examples: Go...
Jun 30
31 min
These are the B1 phrases we'll be studying today! See full story audioscript here with B1 words highlighted: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-314.htm 1. Take care of. Definition: To look after someone or something and make sure they have what they need. I need to take care of my little brother while my parents are at work.Please take care of your new books and do not lose them.2. Alive. Definition: Living and not dead. We found a small bird in the garden, and it was still...
Jun 16
25 min
These are the B2 phrases I'll be studying today: (See transcript at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-313.htm as far as sth is concerned Definition: When talking about a particular subject or issue. Example: As far as money is concerned, we need to be careful. a misunderstanding Definition: A situation in which people do not understand each other correctly. Example: The argument started because of a misunderstanding.what on earth...! / why on earth...! Definiti...
Jun 9
33 min
These are the B1 phrases we're going to study today: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-312.htm 1. after a while Definition: after some time has passed Example: We talked for a while , and after a while we went home. 2. on purpose Definition: intentionally; not by accident Example: John broke his mobile phone on purpose so his parents would buy him a new one. 3. put out (a fire) Definition: to stop a fire from burning Example: There...
Jun 2
29 min
These are the B2 phrasal verbs we're studying today: For full stiry transcript: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-311.htm 1. Turn up (Meaning: To arrive or appear) "We wrapped up the meeting early because the client didn't turn up on time." 2. Get away (Meaning: To escape or evade capture) "The thieves managed to get away before the security guards could lock the building down." 3. Deal with (Meaning: To handle or take action on a problem) "Don't worry about the scheduling conflict;...
May 27
26 min
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