Write to Mike Bilbrough to ask a question or give an opinion.This is a B2 story in the genre of mystery or thriller. It's called Drawing Conclusions, which is one of the expressions I explain before I start the story.B2 phrases:- drawing conclusions- Mrs Robinson had neither seen nor heard Lorna since- take great pride in sth- to go into more detail- he coul ... Show More
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
Jan 2025
61: LEARN ENGLISH FAST through Short Stories | The Cafe Reunion | English Listening Skills
This English lesson helps you improve your listening skills through a heartwarming short story, “The Cafe Reunion.” Alongside enjoying the story, you’ll learn 10 phrasal verbs and three idioms used in everyday English. To make the most of this lesson, listen to the story with sub ... Show More
12m 54s
Mar 2025
249 | Intermediate - Short Story: Whispers of the Past [English Listening Practice]
Title: Whispers of the PastLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)Story: Emilia has always been drawn to the antique bookstore on Willow Street, particularly to one mysterious book with golden initials on the cover: A.D. She doesn’t know why, but every time she visits, something about it cal ... Show More
4m 41s
Dec 2024
163 | Beginner - Short Story: The Talking Clock [English Listening Practice]
Title: The Talking ClockLevel: Beginner (A1)
#Story : Tom, a curious boy, discovers an old clock in his grandmother’s attic that can talk. The clock reveals that it is magical but broken, needing a missing gear to work again. Guided by the clock, Tom embarks on an adventure to a ... Show More
5m 54s
Jan 2025
59: START TO UNDERSTAND English with a Simple Story: | The Wrong Suitcase (+ Words and Phrases)
Listen to the short story The Wrong Suitcase to practice your English listening skills. This story is about Lena, who mistakenly takes the wrong suitcase after a flight to Florence. Inside, she finds a series of mysterious clues that lead her on an adventure through the city, whe ... Show More
12m 29s
Dec 2024
55: English Short Story: Unexpected Guest - Practice Your English Listening
In this English lesson, you're going to practice your listening skills with the story The Uninvited Guest. After the story, we'll explore seven key phrases that will help you understand how to convey suspense, tension, and emotional depth in English. Whether you're here to improv ... Show More
12m 28s
Mar 2025
252 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Way Back to You [English Listening Practice]
Title: The Way Back to YouLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)Story: Lillian Parker returns to her small coastal hometown of Everbrook, thinking it’s just a visit. But deep down, she knows the truth—she’s back because of Ethan Carter, the man she once loved and left behind. Years ago, she ... Show More
5m 6s