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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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298. Treasure Island - chapter 4 (B1 story)
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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214 | Intermediate - Short Story: Whispers in the Rain [English Listening Practice]
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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
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<p>Learning English can be a joyful experience. You learn all the nice words and phrases to talk about happiness, joy, and a good life. Sometimes though, things go wrong in life, and then it's nice to be able to explain that in an English conversation.<br/><br/>In this free ... Show More
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Fall is here, and that means rainy days and wind, apples and nuts, and of course, leaves. . And we're diving into a whole bunch of them inspired by fall. Perfect timing, right? The leaves are changing. There's a chill in the air. We’re going to leaf through a bunch of idioms that ... Show More
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Want to improve your English naturally while enjoying a great short story? 📚 This lesson is perfect for practicing listening, reading, and vocabulary! You’ll learn real-life expressions used in everyday conversations, so you can speak more fluently and understand native speakers ... Show More
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Let me ask you something: what's the easiest way to start a conversation in English? If you said the weather, you're absolutely right! It doesn't matter where you are—London, New York, or Paris—at some point, people will always talk about the weather. And it makes sense, right? T ... Show More
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Andes Plane Crash! 72 Days Lost - at 12,000ft ✈️ B2 English Story
B2 English Story — legendary true survival story! 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comBritish accent story of a plane crash in the Andes ✈️ — a true story of survival, fear, hunger, and human strength, told in clear B2 English by a native teacher. ———Transcript (interac ... Show More
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B1 Linking Words Linking words join two sentences together. Here are the ones I mention during the podcast: A Rainy Adventure Tom wanted to go hiking. The sky looked grey but he didn’t mind – no problem With linker: Tom wanted to go hiking, although the sky looked grey. He packed his bag. He wanted to be ready the moment his friend Anna called. With linker: ... Show More
<p><strong>Title:</strong> Whispers in the Rain</p><p><strong>Level:</strong> Intermediate (B1-B2)</p><br><p><strong>Story:</strong></p><p> Amelia and Leo meet by chance at a small bus stop on a rainy evening. Their simple conversation, sparked by the weather and a late bus, turn ... Show More
<h2><strong>Title:</strong> A new adventure</h2><h3><strong>Level:</strong> Pre-Intermediate (B1)</h3><p><br></p><p>Oliver was always full of ideas. One day, he thought of building a small garden shed where he could keep his tools and spend time reading. It wasn’t a simple dream, ... Show More
<h2><strong>Title:</strong> The Cold Walk to School</h2><h3><strong>Level:</strong> Beginner (A)</h3><h3><strong>Vocabulary Focus:</strong> Basic winter words (e.g., snow, coat, cold, wind)</h3><h3><strong>Grammar Focus:</strong> Present simple tense, basic sentences</h3><p><br>< ... Show More
<p><strong>Title:</strong> Echoes of the Night</p><p><strong>Level:</strong> Intermediate (B1-B2)</p><p><strong>Story:</strong></p><p> Two years after <strong>Adrian</strong> disappeared from <strong>Lena’s</strong> life without a word, she unexpectedly finds herself outside his ... Show More
