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Listening practice for learners of B1 intermediate and B2 upper-intermediate levels of British English. Learn British English by listening to stories. Original and exciting stories written for learners and students of British English.
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328. Jeeves and the hard-boiled egg (B2 level story) (opens the original)
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Here are the B2 phrases we'll be talking about today: See transcript at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-328.htm 1. stand up for Definition: To defend or support someone or an idea when other people are against them. She always stands up for her younger brother when other kids are mean to him. You should stand up for your rights at work. 2. in favour of Definition: To support or agree with a plan, idea, or person. Most people voted in favour of the new company rule. Are you in favou...
327. Treasure Island (chapter 17) B1 story (opens the original)
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Here are the phrases we will study in this B1 story: To see the full transcript with the B1 words: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-327.htm hand something over definition: To give something to someone, usually by putting it in their hand. 1. The police officer asked me for my passport, so I handed it over. 2. She handed over the keys to the new owner. 3. Please hand the documents over to the person at the desk. step forward/backwards/inside e...
326. Dracula (extract 2) B2 story (opens the original)
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The B2 phrases we'll be studying are: Transcript available at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-326.htm 1. Bizarre situation Definition: A very strange or unusual situation that is difficult to understand or explain. When I arrived at work, everyone was wearing costumes, and I had no idea what was happening. It was a bizarre situation. We were having dinner when a man suddenly walked into the restaurant with a chicken under his arm. It was a bizarre situation....
325. Treasure Island (chapter 16) B1 Story (opens the original)
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I'm back from my holiday. It's a new season! My sixth year with Practising English Podcasts. There'll be new things this season, which I'll let you know about soon. Firstly, here is the continuation of Treasure Island with interesting B1 language for you. To sea the transcript with B1 words highlighted, go to: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-325.htm 1) remain calm Definition: To stay relaxed and not become worried, angry, or frightened in a difficult situation. Ex...
Podcast 184 Drawing Conclusions (B1 B2 Story) (opens the original)
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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 couldn’t look her in the eye - was very absorbed in everything - as far as she knew, - ideas had crossed Mrs Robinson’s mind - gossip - the trouble with - was on the point of - it’s common kno...
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