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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 English pronunciation practice, advice and help for passing B1 and B2 English examinations: Cambridge, IELTS and Trinity. Start practising and improving your British English listening, vocabulary and speaking levels today!
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These are the B1 phrases we'll be studying today: You can find the transcript here: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-329.htm 1. Refuse Definition: To say that you will not do or accept something. Examples: Some people refuse to recycle because they think it takes too much time. If we refuse to change our bad habits, there will be more plastic in the sea. 2. Throw away Definition: To put something in the rubbish bin because you do not need it any more. Examples: My neighb...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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