logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2023
21m 33s

Podcast 170 Bigfoot (B1 Short story)

M. A. Bilbrough
About this episode
Write to Mike Bilbrough to ask a question or give an opinion.Advice for story-writing at B1 and B2 levels for Cambridge exams, and my short story Bigfoot for you to enjoy. You can follow the story this week on the transcript I include here and on at my website. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-170.htmAt https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer le ... Show More
Up next
Jul 8
248. The Unexpected Visit (animal vocabulary) B2 Story
This is a B2-level recording and story with vocabulary about animal sounds and movement:Animal words:warren - where rabbits live together in the groundroar - sound like a lion makesthunder - sound like large animals running pastscream - high pitched sound that sounds angry or sca ... Show More
19m 29s
Jul 1
247. Future Continuous for B1 (and B2) with story
Hello, dear students!Future continuous for fixed events, which are expected to happen. (This is B1 grammar with interest for B2 students too!)will + be + verb+ingI'll be giving a talk at that time, but I could see you afterwards for a coffee.This time next week I'll be flying int ... Show More
20m 6s
Jun 22
246. There is / are and extended family
Today, I’m going to talk about the family of ‘there is’! At first, that might seem very basic English grammar. Indeed, the phrase ‘there is’ is A1 level. However, at B1 and even B2 level, I must admit there are few students who talk about this family. Why? Because it’s not a stru ... Show More
13m 51s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2025
Christmas Stories: How to tell a story
Pippa and Beth talk about some language you can use to tell a good story. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/christmas-stories/250110 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HER ... Show More
8m 22s
Jul 2019
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 15
Welcome back to my podcast on English language and grammar points that are relevant for those of you who are studying English at an intermediate level. After they had finished their work they headed off to the cafe for some refreshments. The past perfect tense. Possessive pronoun ... Show More
4m 57s
Jan 2025
Christmas Stories: New Year rituals and blenders
Georgie and Pippa share real stories about New Year. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/christmas-stories/250103 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our ... Show More
7m 41s
Jul 2019
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 11
This is Harry, and welcome back to my podcast where I try to help you with your English language. I should be obliged if you would all attend the meeting on Thursday as it is very important. Business English. Formal English. Modal verbs in English. Vocabulary.  Improve your Engli ... Show More
4m 52s
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
Aug 2019
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 41
Hi there, this is Harry and welcome back to my English learning podcast where I try to help you with your English grammar and vocabulary through short sentences. The sentence for today is - I hope it doesn't rain for our picnic in the park. But let's not worry about tha ... Show More
5m 7s
Jun 9
Office English: Pitching
Do you ever have to pitch ideas at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about sharing your ideas.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image credit: BBC/Getty Images)Find a full transcript for this episode and more progr ... Show More
6m 35s
Jun 11
English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'trip'
You can make one, take one, and extend one, but what other verbs can we use with the 'noun' trip? Learn verbs that collocate with 'trip' with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www. ... Show More
1m 6s
Aug 2024
English in a Minute: 3 ways to use 'consider'
Let's learn about the word 'consider'. Phil explains three different ways that you can use it and gives you a lot of examples.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/cou ... Show More
1m 9s
Dec 2024
Christmas Stories: Christmas trees and caravans
Georgie and Phil share real stories about Christmas. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/christmas-stories/241227 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our ... Show More
6m 10s