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294. Treasure Island - chapter 3 (B1 story)

These are the questions for the story today. You can see the complete audioscript for the story at my website:https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-294.htm1) Why wouldn't the people from the village help Jim and his mother?2) How much money did Jim's mother take from the ches ... Show More

17m 29s

Feb 5

293. The Signalman - part 1 (B2 story)

These are the 7 B2 words I discuss during the podcast:https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-293.htm1) rolled2) feared3) shade4) dragged5) unwilling6) endless7) uneasyContact Mike Bilbrough with a question or enquiry about advertising on Practising English Podcasts: https://ww ... Show More

25 m

Jan 30

292. Treasure Island - chapter 2 (B1 Story)

For the full transcript of the story go to: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-292.htmThese are the phrases I study from the B1 story today:get rid of – I want to get rid of these old clothes because I never wear them. run (a business) – She runs a small business with her ... Show More

25m 52s

Oct 2024

English in a Minute: Learn common verb collocations with the noun ‘report’

A report is information which can be presented verbally or in writing. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'report' with Beth in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for ... Show More

1m 13s

Feb 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with the noun ‘car'

There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'car' with Neil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https:/ ... Show More

1m 3s

Aug 2024

Real Easy English: Talking about school

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about school. Learn to talk about your sleep habits and dreams. TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/2408 ... Show More

5m 28s

Jan 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about wishes

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about the future and wishes. TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250131SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔ ... Show More

5m 24s

Feb 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about mornings

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about mornings.TRANSCRIPTYou can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250228SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.b ... Show More

6m 44s

Oct 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with 'resource'

What does it mean to draw on and squander resources? Learn that and more in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC L ... Show More

1m 9s

Feb 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about nature

Beth and Georgie have a conversation in easy English about the countryside and things you can do there TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250207SUBSCRIBE TO O ... Show More

4m 42s

Jan 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with ‘hope’

Hope is the feeling of wanting and expecting something to happen. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'hope' with Neil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this ep ... Show More

1m 3s

Feb 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'research'

You can 'undertake' or 'carry out' research. It might, 'prove', 'suggest' or 'show' something important. These are some verbs that are commonly used with the noun 'research'. You can learn these and more with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode ... Show More

1m 13s

Sep 2025

The English We Speak: Speak someone's language

This expression is a different way to say 'I love that idea' or 'I completely agree'.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250915 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co. ... Show More

2m 42s

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