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Jan 16
288. The Lost Ring (B2 story)
You can find the audioscript to the B2 story today just here:https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-288.htmThe Lost RingMary Grams, a woman from Alberta, Canada, lost her diamond engagement ring in 2004 while she was working in her garden. The ring slipped off her finger, but ... Show More
17m 12s
Jan 14
287. That's Life! (B1 dialogue)
This is the audioscript for today's B1-level dialogue:https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-287.htmThat's Life!Mary: 'Morning, Anna. You don't look very well today. Are you sick?Anna: 'Morning, Mary. Oh, yes. I feel terrible. I'm suffering from this backache and my head hurts ... Show More
19m 35s
Jan 5
286. The Hole (B2 Story) Part 2
This is the audioscript for this B2 story (part 2) of The Hole:https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-286.htmThe Hole (Part 2)I hurriedly set up the equipment from out of my bags.'Can I help, señor?' Pedro stepped forwards.'Please. Undo these two ropes. One has a harness and t ... Show More
20m 42s
Oct 27
359. History of Vampires (English Vocabulary Lesson)
When you hear the word vampire, what comes to mind? Dracula? The Twilight books? Ancient castles in Transylvania? What if I told you that vampire stories are much older, and much stranger, than you think? In today’s Halloween special episode of Thinking in English, we’re going to ... Show More
17m 12s
Oct 2024
The Fifth Floor: Where do vampires come from?
Commonly associated with Count Dracula, the blood-sucking character in Bram Stoker’s quintessential novel, vampires continue to seduce. But where exactly did the vampire myth originate from? BBC Serbian’s Milica Radenković Jeremić has been researching the cultural history of vamp ... Show More
23m 18s
Oct 2024
CZM Book Club: "The Vampire Maid" by Hume Nisbet
Margaret reads you a story in which vampires serve as a metaphor for yet another thing, because vampires are cool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22m 1s
Oct 2021
S5 Ep2: Stoked for Stoker! Creating Dracula
You know the legend he created. Tonight, our reading will tell you just how eerily all of the spooky pieces of Bram Stoker’s life fell precisely into place so that he could give the world--DRACULA! Stoker had the right illness, the right grim mother, friends, books, and even th ... Show More
28m 30s
Mar 2025
248 | Advanced - Short Story: The Last Guardian [English Listening Practice]
17m 50s
Sep 2024
009 | Advanced - Short Story: Ser Alaric and Dracorith [English Listening Practice]
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Sep 2024
008 | Advanced - Short Story: The Legend of Eira [English Listening Practice]
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Sep 2024
Your English Five a Day #44.5
11m 13s
Mar 2025
749 : STOP Using Basic English! Learn These 5 Real-Life Vocabulary Words
<p>Level up your English vocabulary with 5 essential casual expressions you'll hear everywhere in real life! In this episode, we're diving into commonly used words that might not be in your textbook but are crucial for natural English conversations.</p><p>You'll le ... Show More
27m 55s
Oct 15
905 - Creepy, Spooky, and Downright Scary - Halloween Words in English
With Halloween right around the corner, I thought it’d be fun to do a little Halloween-themed English. So for the next three weeks, we’re going to dive into some spooky vocabulary, creepy idioms, and even take a look at how Halloween is celebrated in the U.S. Let’s kick it off to ... Show More
8m 27s
If I say the word 'vampire', I think you'll know what it means. The monster from the dead with two large sharp teeth is known throughout many cultures and countries even though it's meant to be a fictional character. The definition of 'vampire' in my Oxford English dictionary reads: 'A dead person who leaves his or her grave at night to suck the blood of liv ... Show More
<p><strong>Title:</strong> The Last Guardian</p><p><strong>Level:</strong> Advanced (C1-C2)</p><p><strong>Story:</strong></p><p> In the ancient kingdom of <strong>Eldoria</strong>, the world is on the brink of destruction as the <strong>Veil</strong>, the barrier between light an ... Show More
<h2><strong>Title:</strong> Ser Alaric and Dracorith</h2><h3><strong>Level:</strong> Advanced (C)</h3><p><br></p><p><strong>#Story :</strong></p><p> The kingdom of Elandor is under attack by Dracorith, an ancient and powerful dragon. Villages are burned, and the people live in fe ... Show More
<h2><strong>Title:</strong> The Legend of Eira</h2><h3><strong>Level:</strong> Advanced (C1-C2)</h3><p>Learn how to speak English by Short Stories</p><br><p>Story:</p><p><strong>1. The Silent Forest</strong></p><p> In a land long forgotten by many, there was a dense forest where ... Show More
<p><b>E365: </b>🎙️ Hello and welcome to <b>The English Like a Native Podcast</b>. My name is Anna, and you're listening to<b> Week 44, Day 5</b> of <b>Your English Five a Day</b>. This series focuses on increasing your active vocabulary while also improving your listening s ... Show More
