Speak English powerfully using the Effortless English system. Learn English with AJ Hoge, "The World's #1 English Teacher". Learn tips and strategies to improve your spoken English. Learn English vocabulary. Learn about American English and American culture. Be a successful English speaker and international leader!
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This podcast is for English learners who want to practice their listening comprehension in a natural way. In each episode, an American speaker talks about different topics without reading a script. He speaks in a natural way, with native words and phrases, but he speaks a little more slowly and clearly than other native speakers. Each episode includes the transcript, which you can use to help you understand the speaker. If you want my advanced podcast episodes and my specialized training, th ...
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Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We’ve been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How t ...
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Would you like to speak English with an RP British English accent. This podcast provides pronunciation practice and tips and tricks to improve your spoken English.
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The best podcast for learning English if you like current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening, learn new words, and build your confidence with the #1 English-learning podcast focused on current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening: Plain English episodes go a little slower than native speed so you can understand every word and improve your English listening little by little. Your host is Jeff. He's a native English speaker from the United States a ...
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Listen to Bringlese Daily every morning Monday-Friday for a daily dose of English listening practice!
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This podcast is designed to give English students extra practice by discussing events, history, culture and language.
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Real English conversations for ESL listening practice. Each episode, your hosts introduce a new topic of conversation for upper intermediate and advanced English learners to practice their listening skills and learn new vocabulary. Throughout the conversation, there are also opportunities to learn about American culture. You'll benefit from just listening to these authentic conversations, but to get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you ...
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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. Practise and prepare for Cambridge: B1 PET Preliminary and FCE First Certificate exams. IELTS: level 4, level 5 and level 6. Includes English grammar explanations and practice exercises, examples of vocabulary use, phrasal verbs and collocations help, British E ...
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Inglés para gente que habla castellano.
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Do you want to get a band 7 on the IELTS exam? IELTS exam preparation doesn’t have to be hard or boring! It can be fun! Aubrey and Jessica from All Ears English are back with a new way to help you achieve the IELTS score you need for the General or the Academic exam! We’ll give you IELTS strategies, practice, tips, tricks, and secrets using real English examples. We’ll show you how to take control of the Speaking Section by reducing anxiety, panic, and fear. You’ll learn what to do when your ...
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🇬🇧 EXCITING topics in EASY English ❤️ Pre-intermediate & Intermediate Listening. 📆 Podcasts every 1st + 15th! ✅ Subscribe! ✍ Lessons, Stories & Transcripts: www.simpleenglishbooks.com ☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://bmc.link/simpleenglish On this podcast, I tell stories and speak about interesting topics in easier, slower English. It is perfect to help intermediate A2, B1, B2, C1 learners naturally pick up the language. 🌎 English: Your PASSPORT to the world! My name is Tristan, from England. I've ...
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We ask native English speakers real exam questions from previous B2, C1, C2 and IELTS papers and analyse the answers for the best bits. You'll learn lots of great vocabulary and useful expressions to use in your exam as well as tips on writing, grammar and much more. You get to listen to really interesting speakers from the UK, USA, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, which is something you need to practice lots of before the exam. For more information check out: https://realex ...
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Are you looking for English listening practice? Join Chris, an American living in Japan, for an intermediate-level podcast with native English stories and conversations. New episodes every Tuesday!
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Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science f ...
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No Hay Tos is a podcast designed to help English speakers practice their Spanish listening skills through real conversations at a normal speed by native speakers.
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Discover Adept English, the modern way to learn to speak English. Our goal is to help you speak English fluently. The Adept English language teaching approach is to learn through listening. We publish two new English audio lessons, with full transcripts, weekly. Every one of our English lessons will help you learn to speak English in ways that are interesting and lead to success. We have lots of podcasts, at all difficulty levels, on many topics, suitable for all listeners, ready for you to ...
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The Accent Training Podcast is your go-to resource for free American accent training. Learn the American accent for free and strengthen your English communication skills. Listen to Pat, your personal American Accent Trainer, to develop the American accent through daily podcast lessons! Boost your professional skills with a versatile English sound and enhance your spoken English.
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English from all angles. A 9-minute unusual podcast to improve your English. Enlarge your vocabulary, practice phrasal verbs and learn expressions as you improve your listening and speaking skills.
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Learning English? Master these Essential English Expressions and you’ll be on your way to speaking English like a native speaker. In each episode, you’ll learn one English expression. Each episode will help you express a new idea in English, so you can use what you learn right away. The narrator is Jeff, a native English speaker from the United States. And in each episode, he shows you step-by-step how to use one English expression, with tips and tricks on how to sound like a pro. The best p ...
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Boost your confidence in English with engaging and interesting topics, useful vocabulary, and natural British pronunciation! Welcome to English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, the perfect podcast for lower-intermediate to intermediate English learners who want to improve their listening, speaking, and comprehension skills in a fun and engaging way. Listen to real, everyday English. Get a free transcript to follow along and understand tricky words. Learn useful vocabulary & expressi ...
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Learn Real, Advanced English with English and Beyond! Welcome to English and Beyond, the weekly podcast designed for upper intermediate to advanced English learners looking to boost their fluency, listening skills, and vocabulary - all in natural British English. Originally created for intermediate learners, this podcast has evolved to challenge those at an advanced level. We offer: 🔹 Free transcript available to help with tricky words. 🔹 Quizlet flashcards for practicing key vocabulary and ...
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Discover the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita in a language that speaks to your soul. This bilingual podcast brings you each verse of the Gita in its original Sanskrit, followed by in-depth explanations in both Tamil and English. Whether you’re new to the Gita or revisiting its teachings, this show offers powerful life lessons, spiritual clarity, and philosophical insights—verse by verse. Perfect for daily inspiration, deeper understanding, or spiritual practice. Listen. Reflect. Transform.
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Hear You Go is the English language conversation podcast for curious English learners. Join me, Catherine Angus, every two weeks to practice your listening with real conversations. From book reviews to interviews with other teachers, we cover advanced topics that make you think, reflect and feel connected to the language. Listen to the messy, fast way people communicate so you can speak better English. Website: https://www.englishwithcatherine.com/ Instagram: @catherineangus_hearyougo Amos t ...
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Do you want to practice listening to Japanese the way we really speak it? Are you finding it difficult to communicate in Japanese even though you study hard? This podcast is to help you to have natural conversations in Japanese and share Japanese culture with the world!! If you want to learn to speak natural sounding Japanese fast, please consider getting my course: https://www.mikurealjapanese.com/
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The Vita English Podcast: Stories, Grammar Tips, Vocabulary, and Idioms for Language Learners
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Welcome to The Vita English Podcast. My name is Faith, and I’m your host. Tune in to this podcast and improve your English.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email me at [email protected] For information about taking 1:1 online English classes, please visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email [email protected]
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English learning podcast & and now also a weekly talk-show podcast about football⚽ which reviews the Premier League game weeks. Are you studying English alone? Are you at B1, B2, or C1 level? Do you need more listening practice? If so, I might be your guy!!! 😇. I’m a university and DELTA-qualified English teacher from the Czech Republic with more than 10 years of experience teaching English to foreigners in the Czech Republic as well as the United Kingdom. 🤓. Listening to podcasts is part of ...
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This podcast is for English language learners. Practice your English listening skills by listening to natural conversation between native speakers.
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English to listen to and read, a relaxing mix of daily language spoken by a friendly, native English teacher.
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Listen and Practice speaking American English. Andrea gives you words and simple sentences for new 🇺🇸 English language learners 👍 Say it out loud to yourself or 📞Call-in and practice
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A British English podcast to help your English listening skills! If you can't understand everything I say, please don't worry. Just keep listening everyday and try reading the episode transcripts 🙂 📝 Episode Transcripts: https://englishgo.co.uk/link/transcripts 🎧 Ad-free Episodes: https://englishgo.co.uk/link/ad-free 📺 YouTube Channel: https://englishgo.co.uk/link/youtube 📸 Socials: https://englishgo.co.uk/link/socials 🔗 Website: http://englishgo.co.uk ❤️ Please support this podcast at: http ...
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Let’s Talk Spanish | Spanish Listening Practice with Travel & Culture
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Improve your Spanish listening and explore the Hispanic world with the Let’s Talk Spanish Podcast! Each short episode is spoken in clear, slow Spanish - perfect for beginner Spanish learners and those at a low intermediate level. You’ll discover the best things to do, see and eat in Hispanic countries - while learning in a fun, engaging way. No mind-numbing grammar. Just real, conversational Spanish to help you understand more and finally feel confident speaking. I’m Shandon - an English nat ...
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We bring to you real-world English in casual conversations with people from around the globe. Have fun growing your vocabulary and becoming a conversationalist with this podcast.
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Helpful tips and authentic listening practice for English language learners who want to be able to communicate with other English users in the U.S. at school, at work, or in daily life. Good for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners. Produced by Kim Bowman, EnglishTeacherAndTutor.com.
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In these podcasts you will listen to different point of view and topics that could be used as tools For listening practice. We aré community of English speakers who want to improve and enjoy.
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Live Listen Learn is a podcast for English speakers who would love to practice their listening skills or just want to listen to interesting topics.
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Equipping ELLs is a podcast for ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list. Each week you’ll hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents. Your host, Beth Vaucher, is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 y ...
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Listen to Short English Conversations with Dialogue Frog! Enjoy short and real English conversations to practice English listening, speaking and pronunciation. Subscribe for weekly updates! Visit our website at dialoguefrog.com for more English speaking and listening practice with episode transcripts, vocabulary lists and extra content. Ranked in the Best 10 English Conversation Podcasts by FeedSpot! Each episode of Dialogue Frog is a real conversation between two people. You will hear commo ...
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Free basic, intermediate and advanced English classes for ALL! Clases de inglés gratis básicas, intermedias y avanzadas para todos!
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Learn *Real Colloquial English* with Zapp! English Colloquial classes! This free audio podcast by Zappenglish.com contains real unscripted English conversations with native speakers, and interactive audio classes including English pronunciation practice. Each podcast comes with its own eBook which you can download at Zappenglish.com. We charge a small amount for the eBooks as this allows us to continue publishing the audio for free. The eBooks contain: A full transcript of the English conver ...
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I’m Matt, an English teacher from the UK, and for the last 10+ years I’ve been travelling the world teaching English. Now I’m sharing my travel stories and turning them into a English learning materials for you. Practice your listening skills and learn new vocabulary / idioms / phrasal verbs / grammar points and more with each episode.
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There’s a quiet corner of the language world where fluency isn’t rushed, and every phrase has a story. Welcome to The Immersion Studio — a soundscape for those who learn with intention and listen for more than just meaning. Inside, you’ll find a series of small doors. Some open to frameworks — ways to think, to practice, to grow. Others open to moments — three words at a time, a feeling in motion, a story the size of a sentence. Three series are always open to you: The Fluent Framework offer ...
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Welcome to English on Command, buddy! I’m Mark, English teacher with a deep passion for the craft. The host of “English on Command” podcast show. 5-star tutor on Preply. My lessons are fun and practical, but most importantly, we are going to be extremely productive. Listen to this podcast while driving, walking, running or simply when you are at home. For the best results, ALWAYS go and practice with your friends, family or even me. Connect me here: ►Email: [email protected]
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This is the Kelt (Key English Language Training) monthly podcasting site where students and friends of Kelt can have some fun, practice their listening and win prizes
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If you have watched animes or read mangas, you might have wondered “I wanna study Japanese...but I don’t know how to start!” So I’m here to help you! In this channel, I’d like to share how to study, what to study, and giving Japanese listening practice to you! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ken95/support
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Do you find it hard listening to English? I’m Dan from @myeng.uk on Instagram. Practice your skills with ‘TheEnglishPod’. I give my 2 cents on listener topics, and we’ll also talk to amazing individuals about their life and work. We’re here to help improve your English.
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The Most Beautiful Song in the English Language? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
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9:42In this reflective episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, I'm exploring the deeper, emotional side of language learning through the iconic song Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks. Rather than focusing on grammar or vocabulary, this episode invites listeners to think about how songs, places, and personal memories shape the way we con…
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English Listening - How Communication Has Changed
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27:34Get my training and advanced episodes: https://www.patreon.com/listeningtime US Conversations: https://www.patreon.com/USConversations Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SC3w5Pkv-Y4npm8X9UyRFiLj5MIO68X8/view?usp=sharingBy Sonoro | Conner Pe
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Why British People Love Pets - English Practice Ep 807
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13:37Pets aren’t just animals, they’re family. Did you know that India’s pet industry doubled to $3.6 billion in just five years? Or that British households now own 38 million pets, half as many as the human population? Welcome to Adept English, where we help you learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ English through fascinating real-wo…
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E43 Why is Meghan Markle so unpopular in Britain? | Advanced English Listening Practice
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27:23Why did Britain fall out of love with Meghan Markle? In this episode of English and Beyond, I take a deep dive into the intense reaction to the Duchess of Sussex, unpacking her rise and fall in British public opinion. From media double standards to cultural differences, race, class, and the emotional shift of Prince Harry, this monologue and conver…
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Slipping Through My Fingers | Advanced English Listening Practice
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23:27Graduation is a milestone that marks both an ending and a beginning—not just for our children, but for us as parents too. As my youngest prepares to finish university, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet reality of watching our kids step into their own lives. In this episode of Hear You Go, I explore: the process of letting go the evolving …
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Fluent in Listening, Not Just Speaking | The Fluent Framework
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6:05We usually treat listening as a passive skill or a study task—something to “get through” so we can start speaking better. But what if fluency actually starts with what you listen to… and how it makes you feel? In this episode, Lawrence breaks down why “Input That Matters” is one of the most powerful pillars of the Fluent Framework. You’ll hear stor…
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Fluency Is Broken. Here’s Why I Built Something New. | The Fluent Framework
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6:29Most language learners have been chasing a version of fluency that was never really built for them. In this opening episode of The Fluent Framework, Lawrence McEachin unpacks why traditional definitions of fluency fall short, how his personal frustration led to something new, and what it means to rebuild your relationship with language from the ins…
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IELTS Energy 1483: Your IELTS Writing Forum Questions Answered
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14:40Get Connected Communicator Online Course before the price goes up May 10. Save $50 and get the latest AI conversation opportunities newly added to the course. Go here to join now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lindsay McMahon, Jessica Beck, Aubrey Carter
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004 Scooters, Skateboards, and Almost Dying: A Wild Ride
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25:48In this episode, we share our fun stories about scooters, skateboards, and also a near-death experience on a skateboard! We also talk about scooters as a kid vs. an adult, electric scooters, and as always, lots of silly personal stories. Contents: 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - Scooters in college 05:27 - Skateboarding 10:08 - Scooter vs. Skateboard 12:24 -…
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El sistema de niveles (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) no se creó para ayudarte a aprender. Se creó para compararte y para encasillarte y para hacerte creer que aprender un idioma es un proceso lineal y nítido. Esto no es verdad y hasta me parece peligroso. Ahora usamos estos niveles como parte de nuestra identidad "pues yo soy un b1", cuando en realidad d…
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#440 - How to Become FLUENT in English by Playing Video Games — Stories From Learners Who Did it, and Our Favorite Video Games from Our Childhoods
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32:19Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, Izzy and Ethan explore how video games helped RealLife English team members learn real, everyday English. Discover three inspiring stories, learn why gaming is an underrated learning tool, and get recommendations for mobile games you can start using today. Plus, take…
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➡️ Obtén un 55% de descuento en una suscripción a LingoPie para aprender español con series y películas: https://learn.lingopie.com/no_hay_tos En este episodio de No Hay Tos hablamos de cómo se celebra el Día del Niño en México, del famoso May the 4th para los fans de Star Wars, y también del cotorreo (y la historia real) detrás del Cinco de Mayo. …
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Today's story: When a pope dies or resigns, the College of Cardinals, made up of senior advisors, convenes at the Vatican to elect a successor. Cardinals under age 80 enter a secret Conclave inside the Sistine Chapel, where they vote in silence and prayer until one candidate receives a two-thirds majority. White smoke signals the world that a new p…
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English Listening-London Life With Gen Z Trends Ep 809
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15:15In today's British English listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ practice: Did you know that nearly half of Gen Z workers in the UK would rather travel the world than work a traditional 9-to-5 job? Or that London commuters have invented a new word 'bare backers' to shame people who dare to look around on the Tube? Welcome to Adept E…
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No 190 The Importance Of Doing UNPRODUCTIVE Things In Life with Sayuri
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31:44👇Try my Japanese course for FREE 👇🇯🇵✏️https://www.mikurealjapanese.com/offers/sdGfWVky/checkout 👇Podcast TRANSCRIPT service 7 days FREE trial 👇 https://www.mikurealjapanese.com/podcast-transcript-service 👇Get my grammar / shadowing course👇🇯🇵✏️ https://www.mikurealjapanese.com/ 💓Follow Sayuri Saying 💓 Podcast 🎧: https://anchor.fm/sayurisaying YouTub…
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Write to Mike Bilbrough to ask a question or give an opinion. These are the words I discuss today. They are linking words, essential for your B1 and B2 writing papers in the Cambridge exam. Moreover In addition, Besides What is more, Furthermore, Yet To begin with, In the same way, Similarly, Consequently, See audioscript of story at: https://www.p…
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Along with discussing tasty, nutritious, well-made and comfort foods, Drew presents the musician known as the founding father of the New Orleans sound. And don’t miss the wit of George Bernard Shaw, as well as some Awesome Advice: Remember, all news is biased. What do you think?By Drew Crosby
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In this episode of the VivaLing Podcast, Coach Jessica sits down with Coach Shaun, one of VivaLing’s long-time English coaches. They discuss about his journey to becoming an online coach as well as the cultural quirks that shaped him and his experience travelling. A fun, thoughtful chat about life, language, and everything in between. 🚀 Ready to bo…
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Opposites Attract: 12 Phrasal Verb Pairs You Need to Master 💡↔️🙃 - Mastering "Either" & "Neither" – Usage & Pronunciation in British English - 🎙️ Your British Phone Voice Starts Here - Don’t Just Say ...
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21:11Want to get in touch ? Email: [email protected] Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/ 12 month subscription: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/ Indian speakers mini course: https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-…
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177. How Digital Portfolios Drive Student Success: Insights from Kelly Aldinger
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21:33How can I effectively track and showcase the progress of multilingual learners across all language domains when traditional assessments often fail to capture their growth? In this episode of Equipping ELLs, host Beth Vaucher is joined by Kelly Aldinger, a bilingual learning and development expert with a passion for fostering educational equity for …
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The Easiest (& Best) Ways To Learn English (PART 2)
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25:07🚀 Easy methods to improve! 📖 Exciting podcast—More lazy strategies to improve your English. Explained in B1 level English. 👍 This podcast is perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. 🗣️ One-to-one lessons: www.simpleenglishbooks.com ⭐ Every 1st & 15th day of the month. ☕ Support the Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee ✅ Subscribe ✍️ Transcripts …
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Today's story: Mass timber is a new type of engineered wood that allows buildings to reach heights once thought impossible for timber. It’s efficient to build, environmentally friendly, and gaining popularity in cities around the world, especially in Europe. But challenges like fire safety and moisture still remain. Transcript & Exercises: https://…
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IELTS Energy 1482: IELTS Q&A from Reading Forums
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11:56Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the …
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Great news -- the expressions are back! "Essential English Expressions" is a brand-new podcast from Plain English. All 14 episodes from Season 1 are available now for you to stream. Click this link to subscribe on your favorite player: https://essential-english.captivate.fm/listen In the meantime, enjoy this sample episode! -- Learn the English exp…
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Big news from Plain English.... The Expressions are coming back! Announcing... a brand-new podcast, "Essential English Expressions" Every episode in "Essential English Expressions" shows you step-by-step how to use an important expression in English. All 14 episodes of Season 1 are available for you to download or stream right now! Here is what to …
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Here we go again! This week's theme: WHO!
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What Happens When an Entire Country Loses Power? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
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8:36What would you do if the lights went out — not just in your street, but across two countries? In this special episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, I share my experience of the huge blackout that hit Spain and Portugal, shutting down electricity, internet, and mobile service for hours. 🚫 No work. 🚫 No communication. 🚫 No idea…
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Oye, si ya estás cansado de traducir y quieres empezar a pensar en inglés de una vez, este episodio es para ti. Para llegar a ser "fluent", tienes que dejar de darle vueltas al español en tu cabeza e intentar pensar como un "native speaker". En este episodio de English with Dane, te voy a dar unos trucos para que lo consigas, sin excusas y sin impo…
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Keep an eye on / out Learn the English expression, "Keep an eye on / out" Have you heard the expressions, "keep an eye on" and "keep an eye out"? They're both about watching, but without giving your full attention. Here's what I mean. If you're making rice, you should keep an eye on the stove. You don't have to stare at it the whole time, but you d…
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Take advantage of Learn the English expression, "Take advantage of" Have you heard the expression, 'take advantage of'? It’s super common, but did you know there are two ways to use it? One is positive, and one is… not so much. Make sure you don't get them confused. The most common meaning of 'take advantage' is to make the most of an opportunity. …
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At once Learn the English expression, "At once" "At once" is an English expression with two meanings. First, it can mean to do something immediately, without any delay or waiting. If someone has a medical emergency, you might say, "Call a doctor at once!" That means, call a doctor right now, without waiting. When people use "at once" like this, the…
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For good Learn the English expression, "For good" If something happens "for good," it's permanent. Use this expression to emphasize that you mean something is is not temporary. For example, in the sentence, "That restaurant is closed for good," "for good" tells your listener that that the restaurant is closed permanently. It will not reopen. We oft…
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Keep track of Learn the English expression, "Keep track of" There are two ways to use the English expression, "keep track of." It can mean to organize information or to stay informed. But whichever way you use it, "keep track of" is about understanding what's going on. You might use an app to keep track of which books you've read. You enter each bo…
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At the last minute Learn the English expression, "At the last minute" Have you heard the expression, "at the last minute?" It means to do something almost as late as you possibly can--right before it's too late. Sometimes we decide to do things at the last minute. If you celebrate Christmas, you might buy gifts for friends and family. If you wait u…
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Take care of Learn the English expression, "Take care of" "Take care of" is a common expression with a few meanings. You've probably heard it like this: "I'm taking care of a sick friend this weekend." That means to provide care or support to someone who needs it. Here's another way to use it. Parents might look for someone to take care of their ki…
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Have a hard time Learn the English expression, "Have a hard time" If you have a hard time with something, it's difficult for you, but it's not impossible. You can use "have a hard time" with a verb or a noun. If an action is difficult for you, use an -ing verb. For example, "I'm having a hard time solving this complex math problem." But if it's a t…
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In charge of Learn the English expression, "In charge of" Who's in charge here? The person "in charge" is the person who is responsible for a situation. At your local café, there might be a barista and a manager. The manager has responsibility for the store and has to solve any problems that come up. That's why we say the manager is "in charge." Yo…
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Take for granted Learn the English expression, "Take for granted" If you take something for granted, you don't fully appreciate that thing. We take a lot of things for granted in our lives: modern conveniences, our health and safety, and even the people around us. When we take something for granted, we know it's there. But we don't stop to apprecia…
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Figure out Learn the English expression, "Figure out" There are two ways to use the phrasal verb "figure out." Number 1: "figure out" means to find the solution to a problem. Now be careful: it doesn't mean fixing a problem. It just means finding the solution. If your car needs to be repaired, you'll want to figure out how you're going to get to wo…
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Make sure Learn the English expression, "Make sure" The English expression "make sure" means to confirm that things are as they should be, or that people have done what they should do. You probably "make sure" all the time. When you leave your house, you make sure you have your keys with you. Before you go on long trip, you make sure your passport …
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