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Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com
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Practising English

M. A. Bilbrough

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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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Easy Stories in English

Ariel Goodbody, Polyglot English Teacher & Glassbox Media

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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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🇬🇧 I'm Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I'm an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I answer your questions about learning and help you achieve your goals in British English. Once a month I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language.
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5 Minute English Talk

5 Minutes English Talk

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Speak better English — one quick lesson at a time. Welcome to 5-Minute English Talk — your daily podcast to help you speak natural, real-world English with confidence. Each episode is just 5 minutes (or less!) and focuses on one useful topic: from everyday phrases, pronunciation tips, and speaking challenges, to small talk, grammar basics, and real-life situations. Whether you're a beginner or just want to sound more fluent, this show is your friendly, easy way to improve a little every day ...
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Get to know and learn English with Isi & Mitch; a bi-national couple in the UK. We talk all things British including pubs, small talk, music, food, the stiff upper lip and the bloody weather! We love to hear from our listeners and answer your questions on the English language or British life and culture. This is the authentic way to learn the language with day-to-day conversations and getting to know Isi & Mitch a little bit better. Become a member and we’ll give you interactive transcripts ...
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Are you learning English? Let me keep you company and support you on this long journey. Become a PLUS member and access more content while supporting this podcast - https://englishlikeanative.co.uk/elan-podcast/For more English learning resources - www.englishlikeanative.co.uk
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podcastsinenglish

Richard Cain

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The top esl/efl listening resource for those learning English and teaching English. We provide real conversations recorded for all levels of English learners. In addition, the supporting worksheets and transcripts can be used for self access or in the classroom to provide valuable English language lessons for learners of English at Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
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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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🇬🇧 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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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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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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An exploration of British slang for English learners, native speakers and anyone in between. Giving you a chance to hear, understand the origins and meanings of new slang and to use it immediately! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-slang-podcast-learn-british-english-now--4117941/support.
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Hello and welcome! I’m Jamie Francis — a British English pronunciation coach and former university lecturer in Phonology. This podcast is for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to enhance their pronunciation, grow their vocabulary, and feel more confident when speaking and listening in English. In each episode, I’ll guide you in clear, natural British English — perfect for listening practice — while we explore thought-provoking topics in self-development, language, culture, ...
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English Sound Building - British Pronunciation

Tamsin (English Brick by Brick)

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Join me, Tamsin, to smash some English language learning goals and flex your pronunciation muscles! English Sound Building is an advanced pronunciation podcast where *you* do the work to build muscle, muscle memory, and master new sounds. Each episode will focus on one or two British English sounds, looking at how they're pronounced in common words, and then practising them in some trickier phrases. Always remember that successful communication is possible in any one of the thousands of glob ...
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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 Love to Learn English Podcast brings you real conversations to help you speak English the way it is on the streets. The podcast is suitable for intermediate to advanced English students and is a great resource for those studying for the IELTS exam. Full transcripts of each episode can be found at https://lovetolearnenglish.com, which contain the best vocabulary, expressions, and real English that cannot be found in textbooks. We use Buzzsprout to host our podcast - https://www.buzzsprout ...
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English Listening, Vocabulary and Pronunciation: do you want to improve ALL THREE with just ONE podcast? Hi, I’m Karen! Join me to learn English through real news stories from around the world. Curious about how native speakers pronounce tricky words? Want to build your vocabulary with useful phrases? I’ll help with clear explanations and natural British pronunciation. Ready to boost your confidence and understand real English better? Every week, fresh news and practical language come togeth ...
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Since Attlee & Churchill

Lee David Evans & Richard Johnson

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The podcast about post-war British politics - since Attlee & Churchill. Hosted by Lee David Evans, an historian of the Conservative Party, and Richard Johnson, an historian of the Labour Party. Since Attlee & Churchill is also available as a Substack, which includes special bonus podcast episodes for premium subscribers. Visit www.sinceattleeandchurchill.com to find out more. Got a question? You can contact Richard and Lee on [email protected].
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Master advanced English and get your dream job with the Total English podcast! Boost your understanding and confidence through conversational English episodes that explore a variety of engaging topics. You’ll advance your English listening skills and learn the words and phrases needed to speak English professionally - all while having fun. Hosted by Shandon, a native British English teacher with 15 years of language learning and 6 years of teaching experience, this podcast gives you everythi ...
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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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Kings B2 English

Kings Language Academy

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Kings B2 English gives you what you need to pass your B2 exam. Learn advanced B2 English with our native British English coaches from Kings Language Academy in Valencia, Spain.
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Simple English News Daily is a 7-minute podcast which tells today’s news in clear, simple, British English. Start your day by listening to 7 minutes of the most important stories from everywhere in the world. With SEND7, you can stay up-to-date with world news, and improve your English at the same time. SEND7 is aimed at intermediate and advanced English learners and teachers, and people with English as a second language, as well as native English speakers who want a fast, daily summary of w ...
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Improve your English in a fast, fun and convenient way. Professional and experienced teachers help you improve your English grammar, vocabulary, idioms and more. All levels: from elementary to proficiency. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com to find out more about our courses and live practice.
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How many English accents are there in the world? Let me guess; you're thinking American, British, Australian, or Canadian? And what about grammar and vocabulary? Does it change in each country you visit? Let me introduce myself: my name is Kimberley Law, and I've created this podcast for people to continue learning English by being exposed to multiple accents in real-life conversations.
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Want to improve your English skills? Our Intrepid English Teachers are ready to show you exactly what you need to learn to help you to achieve your English goals. Choose from our library of self-study lessons or book a one-to-one lesson with one of our English teachers and take the first step on your path to success in English.
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Learn English the Australian way! There are plenty of sites online to teach you British or American English, but what about good old Aussie English? If you're planning to visit my beautiful country, but have only ever had language classes from a British or American tutor, you won't be ready for the huge difference you'll experience from native Australian speakers. Let me help ya, mate!
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One British Man

Lee Passmore

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One British Man is a weekly English language podcast created by Lee Passmore, a father, a singer-songwriter and a native English tutor from Devon, England. It's a lighthearted comedy podcast aimed at intermediate/advanced English learners and anyone with an interest in British English. Lee focuses on everyday English conversation, providing easy-listening episodes which are split into two parts; topic discussions and language learning. If you are looking for a fun and natural way to learn vo ...
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English for Life in the UK

Mark + Christine, Sheena, Elsa,

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This podcast is for those people who want to improve their English and at the same time learn more about life in the U.K. It is aimed at intermediate level learners of English and is recorded, using everyday conversational English, by a group of volunteer teachers from a charity, the St Augustine’s Centre, based in Halifax, Yorkshire. We work particularly with Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Migrants and we hope this podcast will help those wanting to settle here and eventually become British C ...
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📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠ Join Charlie for an episode of Learn English with Short Stories, where a small lie turns into a big problem. Emma tells her cousin she lives in a fancy flat near Hyde Park, but she actually lives above a kebab shop. With the help of her friends, she tries to keep up the lie, but things quickly get out of control. …
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Today we're joined by a special guest... Mitch's mum. She talks about having and raising children in the UK; how kids speak to adults, how to educate children & being a childminder. She also defines common phrases that parents say to their children and answers your questions about raising a boy in the modern world & what Mitch was like as a child. …
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Improve your English and reduce stress with this unique ASMR-style episode ☁️ 🧘. Join me for a relaxing, meditative journey featuring calm background music, softly spoken English, vocabulary for peace and tranquillity, some grammar practice, and gentle humour. Designed to help you learn English naturally while calming your mind, this episode is ide…
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Hear about differences and similarities in vocabulary from both sides of the Atlantic. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ 6 Minute Englis…
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Think British food is all tea, fish & chips, and roast dinners? Think again! In this fun episode, David and Stephanie explore the classics, the weird (deep-fried Mars bar, anyone?), and the global dishes Brits love today. 🎧 Watch now and discover the tasty truth behind British food! www.perfectlyspoken.com ---- ⭐ Learn English online with Perfectly…
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🎙️ E595 of The English Like A Native Podcast. This series focuses on increasing your active vocabulary while also improving your listening skills. ⭐ SUPPORTING MATERIAL ⭐ Bonus Materials: episodes, transcripts, live classes & vocabulary lists HERE! Five-a-Day Database: All vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. Database regularly updated. Eng…
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Ever say “uh,” “um,” or “you know” while speaking English? Don’t worry — everyone does it! In this episode, we explore how native speakers use filler words to sound more natural, buy thinking time, and keep conversations flowing. You'll learn when these little pauses help — and when they don’t. Plus, we’ll practice using common fillers the right wa…
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World news in 7 minutes. Friday 4th July 2025. Today: France Shein fine. Russian general hit. Greece, Turkiye fires. US Diddy trial. Colombia-US spat. Argentina, Lula Kirchner. Rwanda commands M23. Zambia elephant attack. Iran nuclear back. Indonesia ferry sinking. And emojis are good! 🙂 Ask Me Anything - Send questions at send7.org Ask Me Anything…
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Say hello to the sun or as the Beatles sing, "Here comes the sun!" It is now truly summer here so what better time to look at 10 fun beach-themed idioms in English for you to use this summer! Be sure to check out Kate R's Ask Us Anything live where she gives a different lot of 10 beach idioms. 🌞😎 🌏Find out more about Intrepid English here: https://…
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Most of us check the time every day without thinking twice. But what if the numbers on your screen or wrist aren’t as objective as they seem? In this episode of English and Beyond, we explore the strange history of time: from ancient rhythms and local sunsets to train schedules and time zones. We’ll look at why 9 to 5 feels unnatural, why jet lag i…
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🎙️ E594 of The English Like A Native Podcast. This series focuses on increasing your active vocabulary while also improving your listening skills. ⭐ SUPPORTING MATERIAL ⭐ Bonus Materials: episodes, transcripts, live classes & vocabulary lists HERE! Five-a-Day Database: All vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. Database regularly updated. Eng…
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Talking about hobbies is one of the easiest ways to start a fun and friendly conversation in English. In today’s episode of 5-Minute English Talk, you’ll learn how to speak naturally about what you love doing in your free time — whether it’s playing sports, reading, cooking, or watching movies. We’ll share useful phrases, real-life examples, and a …
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World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 3rd July 2025 Today: US Vietnam deal. US Haitian status. Venezuela Turk. Bangladesh ex-PM sentenced. India fire deaths. Kenya privatisation. Somalia helicopter crash. WOAH S Africa bird flu. UK Letby charges. UK welfare bill. Azerbaijan Russia tension. Belarus prisoners freed. Dalai Lama reincarnation. With Juliet …
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Do you have a strategy for improving your English? You can have a strategy, but first you need to map out a strategy. There are many common verbs collocations with 'strategy' - learn how to use them with Beth in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.…
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🎙️ E593 of The English Like A Native Podcast. This series focuses on increasing your active vocabulary while also improving your listening skills. 🔴 Become a Plus Member, where you can access live classes and all podcasts' transcripts & vocab lists. ⭐ SUPPORTING MATERIAL ⭐ Bonus Materials: episodes, transcripts, live classes & vocabulary lists HERE…
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In this episode, we'll be talking about making decisions and the idea of being an indecisive person. I'm sure, like me, this is something that you have also struggled with at least some point in the past, and whether we're talking about life-changing decisions, or simple everyday choices, getting better at deciding on what to do will improve our li…
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Improve your English with real news stories with me, Karen. This week, take a trip to Venice for the wedding of Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. In this episode, you’ll hear what happened, why some people didn’t like it, and learn useful English words/phrases to describe events and behaviour. I’ll explain their meanings, and give you pronunc…
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Have you ever been in a conversation where someone spoke too fast or used a phrase you didn’t understand? Don’t worry — it happens to everyone! In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, you'll learn natural and polite ways to ask someone to repeat or explain — without feeling embarrassed or awkward. ✅ Real phrases used by native speakers 🎯 Challeng…
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World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Today: Thailand PM suspended. Israel Gaza attacks. North Korea dead soldiers. South Korea lovebugs. Mexico fuel arrests. Costa Rica corruption, US Tesla DOGE. Tanzania sued. France fires. Turkiye blasphemy. Ukraine deep strikes. Poland borders. Spain stones. Ask Me Anything - Send questions at send7…
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Hello, dear students! Future continuous for fixed events, which are expected to happen. (This is B1 grammar with interest for B2 students too!) will + be + verb+ing I'll be giving a talk at that time, but I could see you afterwards for a coffee. This time next week I'll be flying into paradise I'll be seeing you soon, then. Yes. Holidays finish nex…
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🎙️ E592 of The English Like A Native Podcast. This series focuses on increasing your active vocabulary while also improving your listening skills. Five a Day Database Access all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get acces…
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World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 1st July 2025. Today: Australia mushroom case. India fire. Kazakhstan ban. US ambush. Canada withdraws. Togo protests. DRC slavery. Europe heatwave. Georgia protests. UK Glastonbury police. France smoking ban. Norway bad lottery. Ask Me Anything - Send questions at send7.org Ask Me Anything Christmas 2024 : https://…
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Have you ever wanted to say something during a conversation but didn’t know how to interrupt without sounding rude? In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we’ll teach you simple and polite phrases to help you jump into conversations with confidence — whether you’re in a meeting, class, or casual chat. ✅ Learn real expressions used by native spea…
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this energizing episode, Izzy and Ethan, with over 25 years of combined English teaching experience, break down the 5 biggest reasons why most English learners never reach fluency. You’ll discover why the same obstacles appear for nearly every learner worldwide — and, more importa…
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Did you know that over 3,000 iconic red telephone boxes in the UK no longer have phones inside? They are being converted into mini libraries, cake shops, even storing life-saving defibrillators! Welcome to Adept English, the podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7ixeOS7ezPTZSaISIx2TTw where you learn real British English through fascinating cultura…
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We talk about spelling words with double letters in 6 Minute Vocabulary. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podca…
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🎙️ E591 of The English Like A Native Podcast. This series focuses on increasing your active vocabulary while also improving your listening skills. Five a Day Database Access all the vocabulary covered in the Five-a-Day series. This database is constantly updated. You can even make a copy and personalise it with your own example sentences. Get acces…
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Knowing how to give simple directions in English is super helpful in daily life — whether you're helping a tourist, a friend, or guiding someone on a call. In this episode, you’ll learn natural phrases, key verbs, and examples to sound clear and friendly when giving directions. You’ll also learn what to say if you’re not sure, and get a fun speakin…
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World news in 7 minutes. Monday 20th June 2025. Today: Israel news reports. UN US aid. Hong Kong democrats. Tuvalu climate visa. Japan execution. Hungary Pride. Serbia protests. Rwanda Congo ceasefire. Uganda Museveni. US Canada talks. Canada, Brazil, Australia LGBTQI statement. Vogue Wintour resigns. With Juliet Martin SEND7 is supported by our am…
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In this special episode, we're joined by Presidential historian Alvin S. Felzenberg to discuss the rich and complex relationship between the Kennedy clan and the United Kingdom. How did this Irish American family, whose patriarch was appointed American Ambassador to Britain, cope with being in England? How did it shape the young Kennedy children? A…
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Want to sound more real and confident when you're excited? In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we explore fun and natural ways to express excitement in everyday English — just like native speakers do. Learn phrases like “No way!” and “That’s amazing!”, understand how tone makes a difference, and discover how to show excitement in texts too. P…
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Saying “no” can feel uncomfortable — but in English, there are simple and polite ways to do it! In this episode, learn natural phrases to turn down invitations, offers, or requests without sounding rude. We’ll practice soft responses, give real-life examples, and show how to stay kind and confident while saying “no.” A great episode for anyone look…
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Why do you feel guilty for resting when you're sick? In this episode of English and Beyond, I explore the strange but familiar feeling of guilt that creeps in when you take a sick day. Why do so many of us struggle to switch off, even when we’re clearly unwell? From cultural attitudes to childhood messages about work and productivity, we dig into w…
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🎙️ E590 of The English Like A Native Podcast. This series focuses on increasing your active vocabulary while also improving your listening skills. ⏯️ Listen and read along on The English Like a Native Podcast YouTube channel. ⭐ SUPPORTING MATERIAL ⭐ Bonus Materials: episodes, transcripts, live classes & vocabulary lists HERE! Five-a-Day Database: A…
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World news in 7 minutes. Friday 27th June 2025. Today: Kenya protest deaths. CAR stampede. Ukraine Europe tribunal. North Korea tourism. China floods. Palestine Israel update. Japan bear airport. Ecuador recapture. Dollar down. Plastic paracetamol. Ask Me Anything - Send questions at send7.org Ask Me Anything Christmas 2024 : https://www.spreaker.c…
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📝 ⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠ 👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ 🧐 ⁠Test Your Level of English⁠ Charlie chats with Don, a well-travelled Aussie with stories spanning decades of globetrotting, to ask the big question: Has travel got worse? From booking flights at a high street travel agent to navigating airport chaos today, they explore how travel ha…
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