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Jul 2021
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Welcome to Practising English!

M. A. Bilbrough
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Hello, and welcome to practising English. This is my first podcast with you. In this episode, I'll talk about the following things: I'll introduce myself and tell you about my professional background as an English teacher, researcher and writer.I'll talk about the learners of English who will most benefit from these podcasts. You'll find out about the levels ... Show More
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299. The man who could work miracles - part 2 (B2 story)
These are the B2 words we'll study today. You can also find the story transcript with B2 words highligted at:https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-299.htm · in amusement She laughed in amusement when she saw the puppy trying to catch its own tail. · boast He likes to boast ab ... Show More
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Here is the B1 vocabulary for today's Treasure Island chapter:1) close up2) show somebody in3) have one’s doubts4) keen on / fond of5) dislike6) not be convinced7) give somebody a hand The Hispaniola was waiting out at sea, not near the land but a little way out. We rowed out in ... Show More
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297. The man who could work miracles - part 1 (B2 story)
The vocabulary and story transcript to today's B2 story:https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-297.htm 1. define It is sometimes difficult to define success, because it means different things to different people. 2. an act of will Finishing the marathon after injuring his ankl ... Show More
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