Beginner's English with James (Beginner English Listening Practice)

In this episode, we walk through the countryside of Great Britain.Green hills, quiet woods, and wide fields full of life.I talk about the animals you see every day, the hidden ones you only notice at night, and the insects that are always around us.This episode is a simple trip into nature, showing how even ordinary places are full of surprises.✨ TRANSCRIPT & PATREON EXTRAS HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139652857🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Nature & places; Farm & Domestic Animals; Wild Animals & Insects; Descriptions & Movement; Everyday ExpressionsGrammar: Adverbs of Frequency - words like always, usually, often, sometimes, never. Simple Linkers (because, but, so) - small words that join ideas and show contrast, reason, or result. Present Simple for Facts and Habits - for things that are always true or that happen often.😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James” (intermediate)“Everyday English with James” (advanced)

In this episode, I talk about tattoos.I share the story of my first tattoo, how it felt to get it, and what it is like to heal afterwards.It is also about memory and choice - why tattoos stay with us and what they can mean in our lives.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138721327🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Body & Pain, Art, Design, & Expression, Everyday Actions & Phrasal VerbsGrammar: Too / Not enough when something is more than we want or when there isn’t as much as we need, Like / Hate + -ing - to show what activity we enjoy or dislike, Comparatives and Superlatives (-er / -est) to compare two things or show what's the best or worst.😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James” (intermediate)“Everyday English with James” (advanced)

In this episode, I tell a story from my travels.It begins with a cheap flight and a small adventure.But soon, something unexpected happens in the sky.Join me as I share the journey, the surprise, and the feeling of being far from home.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138130818🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Travel & Journeys, Feelings & Reactions, Aeroplanes & Airports, Actions & MovementsGrammar: "Was able to" to say someone managed to do something in the past, "Before doing, After doing" to show what happens first and what happens later, "Was going to do something" to talk about a plan in the past.😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James” (intermediate)“Everyday English with James” (advanced)

In this episode, I talk about bad days.I think about why we feel ashamed, why even successful people sometimes feel low, and what small things can help us feel better.It is about being kind to ourselves, and the new chance that tomorrow can bring.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/its-ok-to-have-137403297🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Emotions & Feelings, Problems & Difficult Times, Actions & EffortGrammar: Future with 'Going To' to talk about plans or things we think will happen in the future, Adverbs of Frequency like 'always', 'often', 'sometimes', and 'never' to show how often something happens, Basic Comparatives and Superlatives to compare two things or to show the extreme.😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James” (intermediate)“Everyday English with James” (advanced)

In this episode, I talk about smells I love.Some smells make me remember old times, like a swimming pool, a bonfire, or my grandma’s house.Others just make me feel happy, like fresh coffee, rain, or the sea. I share little stories about each smell, from car trips to summer nights, and why they are special to me.If you’ve ever stopped because a smell made you smile, this one is for you.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-favourite-17-136764083🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Smells & Scents, Appearance & FeelGrammar: Like / Don’t like to talk about preferences, Past simple vs Past continuous to talk about the past, Very / Really / Quite to show how strong something is😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James” (intermediate)“Everyday English with James” (advanced)

In this episode, we’re back home on a Sunday afternoon.There’s the smell of roast potatoes in the air. The gravy is cooking on the stove. Steam is on the windows.I talk about the British Sunday roast which is a big, warm meal that many people in the UK eat every week. This episode is about food, family, and British tradition.If you’ve ever missed a special meal from home, you might like this one.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Food & Cooking, Time & RoutineGrammar: Have/has got to show possession or relationships in everyday English, Like/don’t like + noun or verb-ing to talk about preferences or interests, Indirect speech to report what someone said, usually with "said" or "told".✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/136038150📲 Follow me, Get transcripts, Book a class with me: https://linktr.ee/jamesbradleyenglish😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James” (intermediate)“Everyday English with James” (advanced)

In this episode, I talk about something we love in Britain - tea!Tea is more than just a drink - it’s something we have every day, in every kitchen, at work, and at home.I talk about history, how tea came from far away, and how it became part of British life. I also show you how to make a real cup of British tea.If you like quiet moments and warm drinks, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Everyday Life & Home, Food & DrinkGrammar: Countable & Uncountable Nouns + Quantifiers to say which nouns can be counted (like "cups") and which cannot (like "tea"), Imperatives to give clear instructions or advice, There is / There are.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/135320912📲 Follow me, Get transcripts, Book a class with me: https://linktr.ee/jamesbradleyenglish😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James” (intermediate)“Everyday English with James” (advanced)

In this episode, I buy a bike: not a new one - a small, second-hand bike that folds in half.I talk about the problems with rental bikes, how I met the seller, and what happened when I tried to ride it home.This episode is about city life, broken bikes, and finding something that works, even if it’s not perfect.You’ll hear simple, useful English about transport, fixing things, and everyday problems.If you’ve ever used something old, and made it work, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Bicycle Parts, Buying Items, City Life & TransportGrammar: Can / can’t / could / couldn’t to talk about ability or possibility, Was / were to say how something was in the past, Want to / need to / have to to talk about desires, needs, and rules.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134435865📲 Follow me, Get transcripts, Book a class with me: https://linktr.ee/jamesbradleyenglish😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James” (intermediate)“Everyday English with James” (advanced)

In this episode, I talk about driving for the first time.In different cars, in different countries, and on the other side of the road.At first, I was nervous. But things changed fast.This is a story about trying something new, feeling scared, and doing it anyway.You’ll hear simple vocabulary about cars, travel, and feelings, and grammar like “going to,” “want to,” and easy commands.If you’ve ever felt nervous to try something new, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Driving & Vehicles, Places & Movement, Feelings, AdverbsGrammar: Going to (for future plans), Imperatives (commands and instructions), Want to / Don’t want to.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133332785📲 Follow me, Get transcripts, Book a class with me: https://linktr.ee/jamesbradleyenglish😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James” (intermediate)“Everyday English with James” (advanced)

In this short story, I wake up too early in the middle of a hot night.I feel too hot, drink some cold water, hear strange noises outside.I try to relax before going back to bed.This episode uses simple grammar and clear language for beginner learners.A small moment, full of hot summer feelings.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Feelings & Physical Sensations, Phrasal VerbsGrammar: Present Simple to talk about daily actions, routines, and facts, Prepositions of Place to say where things or people are, Like / Don’t like + Verb-ing to talk about things you enjoy or don’t enjoy doing.✨ Transcript for this episode:On Patreon, €5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/132125744💡 Support my work:Buy me a cup of tea☕: https://ko-fi.com/jamesbradleyenglishJoin Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/JamesBradleyEnglish📲Instagram,TikTok,YouTube: @jamesbradleyenglish😎Too easy for you?Understood everything? Listen to:The intermediate version on Slow English with JamesThe advanced version on Everyday English with James.

In this episode, we spend a peaceful day at the beach - from the moment we get ready in the morning to the tired, happy feeling at the end of the day.I talk about what it’s like to choose your swimsuit, smell the suncream, and travel with your friends or family.We go into the cold sea, get covered in sand, and lie on the warm towel to rest. There are fish, jellyfish, soft waves, and even a quiet night-time storm.This episode uses simple grammar and clear language for beginner learners.We focus on there is / there are, can / can’t for ability and possibility, and intensifiers like very, really, and so to make your English more natural.If you love the sound of the sea, the Sun, or just want to relax for a few minutes in English - this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Places & Natural Features, Nature, Sensory Language, Everyday Actions & Movement, Thoughts & FeelingsGrammar: There is / There are, Can / Can’t for Possibility and Ability, Intensifiers (very, really, so).✨ Transcript for this episode:On Patreon, €5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/days-at-beach-11-131255022💡 Support my work:Buy me a cup of tea☕: https://ko-fi.com/jamesbradleyenglishJoin Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/JamesBradleyEnglish📲Instagram,TikTok,YouTube: @jamesbradleyenglish😎Too easy for you?Understood everything? Listen to:The intermediate version on Slow English with JamesThe advanced version on Everyday English with James.

In this episode, I talk about the trip to work — the train, the bus, the car.Every day, many people go to work or school. It’s the same trip again and again.Sometimes it feels boring.But if we look at the people around us, it becomes interesting.I look at the people on the train.I don’t know them, but I see them every day.I think about their lives.Who are they? Where are they going? What are they feeling?We don’t speak, but we sit close together.Maybe they look at me and think the same.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Transport & Travel, Daily Life & Routine, Sounds & ActionsGrammar: Present simple vs. Present continuous, Intensifiers: really very so, There is / There are, Question words)✨ Transcript and flashcards for this episode:On Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/people-on-train-129988843💡 Support my work:Buy me a cup of tea☕: https://ko-fi.com/jamesbradleyenglishJoin Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/JamesBradleyEnglish📲Instagram,TikTok,YouTube: @jamesbradleyenglish😎Too easy for you?Understood everything? Listen to:The intermediate version on Slow English with JamesThe advanced version on Everyday English with James.

In today’s episode, I talk about the feeling of “bittersweet” and what it means.I share my own story - moving to Spain and starting a new adventure.I talk about my friendships, my adventures, and being sad about people leaving.In the end, I say to enjoy the moment and talk with the people you care about.If you think about life’s sad and happy memories, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Emotions & feelings, Friendship & relationships, Life changes & experiences, Travel & adventure, Time & memory, Common phrasesGrammar: Conditionals (“if” something, “then” something), Infinitives with “to” (To express purpose, desire, etc.)✨ Transcript and flashcards for this episode:On Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126735578💡 Support my work:Buy me a cup of tea☕: https://ko-fi.com/jamesbradleyenglishJoin Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/JamesBradleyEnglish📲Instagram,TikTok,YouTube: @jamesbradleyenglish😎Too easy for you?Understood everything? Listen to:The intermediate version on Slow English with JamesThe advanced version on Everyday English with James.

In today’s episode, we talk about a true British dish - fish and chips.I share my thoughts on why this dish is special in British culture.We talk about the best ways to eat it, and how I feel about it personally.This episode is about nostalgia, tradition, and enjoying food.If you want to know why us Brits like fish and chips, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Food & Eating, Emotions & Memories, Expressions & Common PhrasesGrammar: Past habits with 'would' and 'used to' (e.g. "We used to get fish and chips after football.")✨ Transcript and flashcards for this episode:On Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124977724💡 Support my work:Buy me a cup of tea☕: https://ko-fi.com/jamesbradleyenglishJoin Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/JamesBradleyEnglish📲Instagram,TikTok,YouTube: @jamesbradleyenglish😎Too easy for you?Understood everything? Listen to:The intermediate version on Slow English with JamesThe advanced version on Everyday English with James.

In today’s episode, I tell a story about meeting two students I taught five years ago.Back then, they were young kids, but now they are teenagers.Seeing them made me think about the past and how much life changes.I talk about old memories, how I have grown in five years, and what I have learned.This story is about change, growth, and thinking about where we are in life.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary:Time & Change, Growing Up & Life Experiences, Communications & Emotions, Phrasal Verbs & ActionsGrammar: Comparatives and superlatives - comparing things, or saying something is “the best”, Narrative tenses: present perfect and past perfect (describing what happened before another past event), “Used to + infinitive” to describe past habits✨ Transcript and flashcards for this episode:On Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123384985💡 Support my work:Buy me a cup of tea☕: https://ko-fi.com/jamesbradleyenglishJoin Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/JamesBradleyEnglish📲Instagram,TikTok,YouTube: @jamesbradleyenglish😎Too easy for you?Understood everything? Listen to:The intermediate version on Slow English with JamesThe advanced version on Everyday English with James.

Today’s episode is about happiness - what it means and where we find it.We talk about money and experiences.Personal happiness and sharing happiness with others.Happiness as a “goal”.I’ll also tell you what brings me happiness.If you think about what happiness really is, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Feelings and why we feel them, Money, Success, Happiness, Positive feelingsGrammar: Comparatives and superlatives - comparing things, or saying something is “the best”, Conditionals - imaginary situations, or things that aren’t real✨ Transcript and flashcards for this episode:On Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121952900💡 Support my work:Buy me a cup of tea☕: https://ko-fi.com/jamesbradleyenglishJoin Patreon, €3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/JamesBradleyEnglish📲Instagram,TikTok,YouTube: @jamesbradleyenglish😎Too easy for you?Understood everything? Listen to:The intermediate version on Slow English with JamesThe advanced version on Everyday English with James.