Best With Paul Dodds Podcasts (2025)

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From Adversary to Ally: How to Coach the Inner Critic with Paul Boehnke 26:09

3d ago26:09

26:09

This episode of "Success Your Own Way" features Paul Boehnke, a speaker, author, and life coach helping solopreneurs align their business for greater impact. A former classical musician, Paul transitioned into coaching, focusing on personal growth and mindset transformation. His book, Thoughts on Demand, teaches individuals to turn negative self-ta…

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Read to Succeed with Kelly McDonald 13:09

3d ago13:09

13:09

Kelly McDonald did not set out to be an author or public speaker, yet that is what she has become. Kelly spends her time either speaking internationally on the topic of diversity in the workplace or writing her next book. In this interview Kelly shares two books that have inspired her along with tips on writing a book, given the ever decreasing att…

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941. The Man Who Could Work Miracles ✨ (Learn English with a Short Story) 2:03:04

3d ago2:03:04

2:03:04

Learn English with a short story on LEP. In this episode I am reading "The Man Who Could Work Miracles" by HG Wells (adapted into modern English). First you can listen to the story, then I summarise it again in my own words, discuss my interpretations of its meaning, explain how you can use stories like this to improve your English, and teach some …

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Leadership Redefined: Embracing Growth, Authenticity, and Success with Tina Schuricht 29:02

17d ago29:02

29:02

In this episode, Tina Schuricht explores 5 essential characteristics of strong leadership: Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Strategic Thinking, Delegation, and Building Trust. Tina shares how her definition of success evolved over time, from career-driven milestones to a balance of personal connections, flexibility, and time spent on wha…

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940. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 2) 1:49:26

18d ago1:49:26

1:49:26

Here is the second part of this double episode all about great things to see and do while in London 🇬🇧. Listen to my friends and family talking about the city 🏙️, learn some fascinating bits of history 🔥, get inside tips 🗺️ and learn some vocabulary in the process. 📄 Get the episode PDF with transcript, recommendation summaries & vocabulary list 👉 …

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939. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 1) 1:32:01

19d ago1:32:01

1:32:01

Here is part 1 of a double episode about London 🇬🇧 and great things you can see and do there 🎡. Listen to my friends and family describing their favourite things to do in the city 🍻, get some travel tips 🏙️, get a mini history lesson 🏛️, and learn some vocabulary in the process. 📄 Get the episode PDF with transcript, recommendation summaries & voca…

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938. Film Club: Monty Python’s Life of Brian (with Antony Rotunno) 1:58:39

25d ago1:58:39

1:58:39

A return to Luke's Film Club with a conversation about one of the funniest and most controversial films of all time, also voted one of the UK's favourite films. Antony and I discuss the film's writing, production, story, famous scenes, deeper meanings and acting by the various members of the Monty Python team. Transcript available. 📄 Get the PDF tr…

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76: Best Newcomer with Anna Cass 53:18

25d ago53:18

53:18

In This Episode:Join hosts Helen and Rob Bee as they chat with Anna Cass, the rising star who's taken the voiceover world by storm in just two years. Fresh from winning Best Newcomer at the One Voice Awards, Anna shares her inspiring journey from musical theatre performer to award-winning voice actor. This episode is perfect for aspiring voice acto…

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Finding your Agency: Ethan Johnson on Balancing Work, Family, and Fulfillment 30:28

1M ago30:28

30:28

On this episode of Success Your Own Way, Ethan Johnson recounts his career journey, starting with formative experiences like carpentry and washing dishes, which instilled a strong work ethic and creativity. Transitioning to the tech industry, he gained valuable experience in finance and project management as well as explored diverse roles in paymen…

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An Accidental Career -Becoming An Author and Public Speaker 59:27

1M ago59:27

59:27

Kelly McDonald did not set out to be an author or public speaker, yet that is what she has become. Kelly spends her time either speaking internationally on the topic of diversity in the workplace or writing her next book. In this interview Kelly shares her journey along with providing insight into why she is so passionate about embracing diversity …

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937. A Birthday Ramble / The Spinning Wheel of Random Questions 1:40:56

1M ago1:40:56

1:40:56

It's my birthday 🥳 so join me for a relaxed and light-hearted ramble, first with some comments about recent episodes and other podcast housekeeping, and then a series of talking points with the Spinning Wheel of Random Questions ☸️ including bits about how being an English teacher affects my social interactions 💬, the infamous ice-cream wars of Ice…

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936. How AI can Boost your English with Podcasts ✨🎧 (feat. Alastair Budge) 2:04:22

1M ago2:04:22

2:04:22

In this episode, I’m joined by Alastair Budge from Leonardo English to explore how you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to boost your English, especially when combined with podcasts. We go through specific, practical ways to actively engage with podcast content using AI — improving your listening, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and even speaking. Alast…

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Navigating the Road Less Traveled: Angie Kalaytowicz's Path to Fulfillment 25:23

1M ago25:23

25:23

In this episode of Success Your Own Way, Angie Kalaytowicz reflects on her career journey, initially steering away from IT despite their parents' influence. She studied Medical Microbiology but pivoted to IT when job market challenges arose, starting with a role at Epic, where her scientific background proved valuable. Angie discusses her intense f…

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935. Terrible Traffic Jams & Self-Driving Cars 🚗 (Topic & Vocabulary) 1:42:22

2M ago1:42:22

1:42:22

This episode is all about the exciting topic of driving, getting stuck in traffic jams, the future of our roads and how self-driving cars might be the solution. What is so annoying about traffic jams? Why do they even happen in the first place? Have you seen your first self-driving car yet? Will they solve our driving problems, or not? The episode …

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Inspirational Reading Suggestions from top New Zealand CEO! 10:39

2M ago10:39

10:39

From humble beginnings to the CEO of one of the largest companies in New Zealand. Jason Paris’s journey underscores the importance of how we view our circumstances and events in our lives can fundamentally alter our outcomes. So much of our future is in our hands, but few realise this! In this interview Jason shares books that have inspired him on …

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934. Sign Language is Fascinating 👋 with Siobhan Dodd 1:24:47

2M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

Have you ever wondered about sign language, how it works and if it is similar to other languages like English? In this conversation I speak to Siobhan Dodd who is a sign language interpreter between English and BSL (British Sign Language). Siobhan is an enthusiastic and entertaining guest and we have a great chat about the nature of sign language, …

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75: Branding with Helen Bee 39:55

2M ago39:55

39:55

We've been hosting the podcast for just over 1 year (yay! And BIG thanks to everyone who listens!), but we've not really talked about what either of us actually do. So this month Rob Bee is interviewing Helen Bee about branding. Asking: what the hell branding is anyway why it's important why it's NOT about how you sound where to start when you're b…

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Building Your Own Stage: Angela Dodd on Leadership, Grit, and Growth 25:36

2M ago25:36

25:36

In this episode of Success Your Own Way, hosts Tina Schuricht and Yifat Rogers sit down with Angela Dodd, founder of Females in Food. Angela shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, including the personal challenges that led her to build a platform dedicated to empowering women in the food and beverage industry. They discus…

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933. The Best Expressions in English are from Shakespeare ✍️ Learn English Vocabulary 1:29:48

2M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Hello! In this episode I focus on English expressions and idioms that originated in the works of William Shakespeare and are still used in modern everyday language. Notice the expressions in various contexts, fully understand their meanings and use, explore their origins in Shakespeare's work, and gain valuable lessons about how to learn new vocabu…

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932. What is so great about Shakespeare? 🎭 (with Mum & Dad) 1:30:06

2M ago1:30:06

1:30:06

In this episode I talk to my parents about the topic of William Shakespeare. We discuss the enduring appeal and significance of William Shakespeare's work, biographical details of his life, the key themes in Shakespeare’s plays, and the impact of his language on modern English. We try to explain the qualities that make Shakespeare great, using exam…

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Perception of Events is Key! One CEO's Journey to Success! 1:13:20

2M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

From humble beginnings to the CEO of one of the largest companies in New Zealand. Jason Paris’s journey underscores the importance of how we view our circumstances and events in our lives can fundamentally alter our outcomes. So much of our future is in our hands, but few realise this! 1:17 An introduction to Jason Paris 4:38 Jason’s upbringing 11:…

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931. Overcoming Fears 😰 with Zdenek 1:40:23

2M ago1:40:23

1:40:23

This episode features a conversation with Zdenek about fears and anxieties experienced in everyday life. We explore common fears such as driving, flying, culture shock, language learning and public speaking, plus vocabulary we use to talk about the subject. Listen for stories of Luke's fear of Paris cafes, airport anxiety, Luke's dramatic scooter r…

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Authenticity, Resilience, Confidence: Andy Nelson’s Path to Purpose 39:29

3M ago39:29

39:29

Andy Nelson is an ICF-certified executive coach (PCC) and principal at Nelson Executive Coaching (www.NelsonExecutiveCoaching.com) with decades of corporate leadership experience at four Fortune 150 companies, and coaching and leadership development experience across industries as diverse as agribusiness, healthcare, retail, technology, manufacturi…

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930. Can I eat my cat? 😿 Weird Google Questions, Answered (Topics + Vocabulary) 1:36:45

3M ago1:36:45

1:36:45

This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google. I explore and answer some of these questions, explaining some vocabulary. The result is an engaging and intellectually light-hearted discussion involving the usual mix of rambling, and English teaching. The episode covers a range of topics, from personal health, se…

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Critcal Thinking - A Skill in short supply! 28:37

3M ago28:37

28:37

In part two of this discussion, our host Paul Dodds discusses critical thinking and why he thinks its in short supply right now and the ramifications. Whether in business or other aspects of your life, he calls upon us all not to be lazy and apply critical thinking. 1:00 Introduction 1:38 Carbon Dioxide and Global Warming 9:06 Only getting informat…

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74: 40 Years Behind the Mic – Guest Tanya Rich with hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee 38:11

3M ago38:11

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🎙 In This Episode: Join Helen Bee and Rob Bee (frmo B Double E) as they sit down with the legendary Tanya Rich, one of the UK’s most experienced voiceover artists and coaches. With a career spanning four decades, Tanya has seen it all – from the golden age of voiceover to the rise of AI, from working in radio to becoming the voice of a lift, a wate…

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929. Sarah Donnelly: The Only American In Paris 🇺🇸🇫🇷 US vs UK Accent Quiz 1:21:20

3M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

Sarah Donnelly comes back onto LEP to catch up and to tell us about her stand-up special, now available to watch on YouTube, and to do a British English vs American English pronunciation quiz. Sarah’s show is called The Only American in Paris and we discuss some of the themes of the show - the real experience of being a US citizen living in Paris, …

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928. The Abduction 🛸 (Learn English with a Short Story) 1:52:12

3M ago1:52:12

1:52:12

Learn English with another short story on Luke's English Podcast. This one is about a learner of English who has an extraordinary experience. Listen to me tell the story, and summarise it, then explain plenty of natural, commonly occurring, up-to-date English vocabulary. Episode page 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/03/24/928-the-abduction-learn-en…

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Steve Hewlett on Steve Hewlett - Eyes & Teeth - Episode One, Season One 1:36:33

3M ago1:36:33

1:36:33

Welcome to Eyes and Teeth the Podcast. I have loved creating this podcast now an archive of conversation in the World of Showbusiness. You can find them all on You Tube as well as Buzzsprout, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. Over 200 episodes with very talented people across show business. In this episode I modestly shout about my career f…

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The Importance of Critical Thinking! 1:00:31

3M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Whether wanting to achieve as an entrepreneur or just navigate the challenges of life, critical thinking is vital. We are being bombarded with misinformation, yet sadly this misinformation has gained traction due to a lack of critical thinking by the general public. In this interview James Arthur Ray discusses where he believes that we have gone wr…

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927. Walk & Talk: Medieval Museum ⛫🦄 (with Amber, Paul & Kyle) 1:35:54

3M ago1:35:54

1:35:54

Finally, it's here - the medieval museum episode with Amber & Paul. Join us as we visit the museum of the middle ages in Paris. Learn about the history of the middle ages, find out about some of the art and artefacts from that period, including some fantastic symbolic tapestries, sculptures and weapons, and have fun with a few jokes along the way. …

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926. Oral Storytelling Traditions and the Mental Health Benefits of Listening to Podcasts ☀️🎧 2:03:00

4M ago2:03:00

2:03:00

The other day I was thinking about how podcasts must be good for your mental health, and how this could be connected to the tradition of collective oral communication which was the first form of mass media in most human civilisations, and how this has been central to human psychological and cultural development over the years. So, I made this podca…

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925. Walaa’s Experience in Syria - Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 2) 53:12

4M ago53:12

53:12

When Walaa was first on this podcast in episode 703 she talked about living in Syria as a student during the civil war (or people’s revolution) but at that time she felt she could not talk in detail about the situation. Now that the Assad regime is no longer in control of Syria, Walaa feels she can talk more candidly about what it was like to live …

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73: Voicing Animations: guest Kate Harbour with hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee 48:56

4M ago48:56

48:56

Voicing Animations with Kate Harbour This month Rob and Helen Bee are joined by the legendary Kate Harbour – a voice actor with more iconic credits than you can shake a script at. You’ve heard her in Bob the Builder, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time, Octonauts, The Secret Show, Chip and Potato, Go! Go! Cory Carson… Honestly, the list goes on, and if we …

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924. Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 1) 📚 PhD Studies in Wales & Teaching English for Refugees 1:18:32

4M ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Walaa Mouma returns to the podcast after 4 years to give us an update about her academic studies and personal story, including getting married and moving to Wales, details of her PhD doctorate, as well as her other studies and volunteer work helping to teach English to refugees and asylum seekers. Walaa's passion for this work is inspired by her ow…

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Read to Succeed with Leslie Shreve 9:14

4M ago9:14

9:14

With most of us under time pressure and wanting to get more out of each day, through personal experience Leslie Shreve has come up with strategies to help. One of the biggest culprits to our efficiency is the management of our email. It sounds simple, but few of us have unlocked or implemented the secrets to success. In this Read to Succeed episode…

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923. A Rambling Exercise for Fluency 🗣️ Late-Winter 2025 ❄️☀️ 1:19:42

4M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

A rambling episode full of spontaneous speaking from me to you. Topics include; an exercise for you to practise your spoken fluency 🗣️, the benefits of extensive listening to spontaneous speech 🎧, overcoming mental blocks 🌳, the English of my daughter and raising our kids to be bilingual 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, some reactions to recent episodes 🙉, some thoughts a…

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922. Words of the Year 📖 (with Amber) 1:49:10

4M ago1:49:10

1:49:10

Amber joins me for a discussion of some words which reflect various cultural movements of the last 12 months or more. Learn some trending words and listen to discussions of topics such as the influence of online content on mental health, the Oasis concert ticket scandal, an exploration of the 'lore' of LEP, romantic fantasy books, the rise of AI an…

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Turning A Passion Into A Successful Business! 52:42

5M ago52:42

52:42

With most of us under time pressure and wanting to get more out of each day, through personal experience Leslie Shreve has come up with strategies to help. One of the biggest culprits to our efficiency is the management of our email. It sounds simple, but few of us have unlocked or implemented the secrets to success. Leslie shares her journey as an…

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921. From Comedy to Cosy Crime 🎤📚 (with Ian Moore) 1:54:14

5M ago1:54:14

1:54:14

Ian Moore returns to the podcast to talk about his career shift from stand up comedy to writing "cosy" crime novels. After several decades as a professional stand-up comedian, Ian has transitioned to writing murder mysteries. Now he is a bestselling author and his books are being adapted for television. In this episode Ian talks about ending his st…

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920. Animal Vocabulary Quiz 🐎 (with my daughter) 1:28:22

5M ago1:28:22

1:28:22

Do you know more animal vocabulary than my 6-year-old daughter? Find out in this episode which covers over 60 items of vocabulary for describing animals, their body parts, habitats and behaviour. I am joined by my daughter for a quiz and chat about different kinds of animals. PDF available with quiz questions, vocabulary review & more. Episode page…

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Read to Succeed with Damion Lupo 10:19

5M ago10:19

10:19

Damion Lupo has experienced the highs and lows of business as a prolific entrepreneur. With maturity he has come to recognise the lessons from his failures. Failure was difficult to handle, but he now realises that he is able to achieve so much more now, thanks to his lessons learnt. In this episode Damion shares some of the books that have inspire…

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919. Catching Up with AMBER & PAUL #14 1:19:42

5M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Another fun chat with my friends Amber Minogue & Paul Taylor. This one was recorded in early January and we talk about running & fitness 🏃, falling out of bed 🛏️, my phone's battery issues 🪫, our Christmas meals 🍗, Amber's family bingo game 😅, Paul's horrendous Christmas rat story & some rat facts 🐀, insights into the lives of urban pigeons and cou…

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918. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle 💎 (Learn English with a Short Story) 1:50:40

5M ago1:50:40

1:50:40

It's time for another classic Sherlock Holmes mystery story by Arthur Conan Doyle on the podcast. This time it is The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle - a case of a stolen gemstone! 💎 My aim here is to help you to understand and enjoy the story. I’ll read the original text to you, and will explain and summarise what is happening regularly. Just rela…

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917. Listener Stories 🥷 How LEP has helped my listeners with their English ⭐️ Success & Advice 2:01:34

6M ago2:01:34

2:01:34

This is a listener-generated episode, meaning that the content is mostly written by listeners of this podcast. In this one I read out various comments and messages from listeners who have improved their English with the podcast. They describe the progress they've made and how they did it. Expect lots of success stories and plenty of advice for impr…

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72: Mindfulness with guest Elroy ‘Spoonface’ Powell. Hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee 47:04

6M ago47:04

47:04

Oh, January. The month of relentless goal-setting, family obligations, catch-ups with friends, and wondering why payday feels so far away. It’s exhausting just thinking about it, isn’t it? This month on the podcast, we’re talking mindfulness –because honestly, who couldn’t use a bit of calm right now? We’ll guide you through a simple mindfulness pr…

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916. Learning English in 2025 📈 with Luke’s English Podcast 1:48:38

6M ago1:48:38

1:48:38

A lengthy New Year's message about how to improve your English through consistent podcast listening. This episode details how regular listening improves comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency, incorporating listener testimonials and tips, with some specific advice about how to push your English with this podcast. Get the PDF 👉 https:…

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915. The World News Quiz 2024 🌍 with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast 1:57:02

6M ago1:57:02

1:57:02

Join me for a quiz about some curious stories from the news this year (2024). Stephen Devincenzi from the SEND7 Podcast is the quizmaster for the third year running, and has prepared questions that will test my knowledge of some of the slightly less serious global news stories this year. Can you beat me in the quiz? Listen to find out. 🔗 Episode pa…

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914. A Midwinter Ramble ❄️ Luke’s English Podcast 2:18:40

6M ago2:18:40

2:18:40

An end-of-year rambling episode with some seasonal good wishes 🎄, comments on recent episodes 🎧, an update about upcoming content 📲, anecdotes about seeing Paul McCartney live in concert 🎸, playing music at the British Ambassador's residence 🇬🇧 and visiting the British Library in London 📚, lots of library jokes (explained) 😂 and a vocabulary review…

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913. The Snowman ⛄️ (Learn English with a Short Story) 1:42:22

6M ago1:42:22

1:42:22

Listen to a short story and learn some useful English vocabulary in the process. This one is called The Snowman - a mysterious winter tale about a creepy snowman which appears outside a cabin in a remote forest. Follow the story, and learn plenty of descriptive vocabulary. 📄 Get the PDF (story text, vocabulary notes, vocabulary list) 👉 https://teac…

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