Podcast Episodes

276. B1 Linking Words (Part 2)

Season 5 Episode 276

Here is the text we are studying today.

The Best Way to Learn a New Language

If you want to build confidence in English language speaking, rather than silent study, choose conversation activities inste…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

275. B2 Linking Words

Season 5 Episode 275

B2 conjunctions

City Life Compared to Country Life

Many people wonder whether they would be happier living in the city or in the countryside. City life offers a fast rhythm and many opportunities, and …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

274. B1 Linking Words (Part 1)

Season 5 Episode 274

This is part 1 of my TWO podcasts on B1 linkers: The text for today is:

Many people want to learn a new language, yet they often wonder what method works best. One helpful idea is to treat the languag…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

273. Priorities (B2 Story)

Season 5 Episode 273

Here is the text for the B2 story today:

Priorities

Steve was a talented guitarist who had spent years trying to make it big. When his band finally got an album deal, he felt his dreams were coming tru…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

272. The Sandwich Hero (B1 Story)

Season 5 Episode 272

Here is the script for today's B1 story:

The Sandwich Hero

In our town there used to be this chap, Tom. Every day, he sat near the market asking for coins or for a sandwich to eat. His clothes were dir…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

271. Chance of a Lifetime (B2 Story)

Season 5 Episode 271

Here is the B2 story for today:

A chance of a lifetime (B2)

Sophie had always led a busy life. Between her job at the hospital and her evening art classes, she hardly had a moment to relax. One Friday,…

Published on 2 months ago

270. A Helpful Ghost (B1 Story)

Season 5 Episode 270

This is the B1 story I'm going to read to you today and the vocabulary I'll look at:

A helpful ghost (B1)

Detective Sam Green liked to hang around any place where strange things happened. One autumn mo…

Published on 2 months ago

269. Every Dog has his Day (B1 and B2 Story)

Norman Newbury has never won anything in his life, and then when a swimming competition comes up, Norman thinks he could, at last, win the trophy.

B2 phrases to listen for. What is the context of each…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

268. The Girl in the Painting (B1 Story)

Season 5 Episode 268

The B1 story today:

The Girl in the Painting

Sophie had been meaning to visit the old house on the hill for years, and she was surprised to see the door open, as though inviting her to visit.

Inside, th…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

267. Article on Friendship (B2 level)

Season 5 Episode 267

This is a B2 level podcast:

The Magic of True Friendship

Have you ever stopped to think what really makes a good friend? We all have people we hang out with, but genuine friendship goes beyond just hav…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago