Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Improve your English with these short dramas and stories. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam. Our website: https://successwithielts.com Transcripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcripts Premium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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The Premier Skills English podcast is a part of a project from the British Council and Premier League for people who are learning English and love football. If you want to know more visit the website https://www.britishcouncil.org/premierskillsenglish, or get in touch at [email protected].
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Ready-to-use current affairs lessons. Free. 100% copiable. As the news breaks, teach it.
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Culips English Podcast: Practical English Learning Made Fun Learn and Explore: Join Culips for an exciting English learning journey. Our podcast focuses on teaching English idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs through fun and engaging conversations. Each episode helps you master English for real-life situations. Unique Learning Experience: Culips stands out by blending language skills with cultural insights. Our diverse hosts make learning relatable, covering a variety of everyday topics. You’ll ...
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Speak English Now through mini-stories with teacher Georgiana
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Hi, I’m Georgiana, the founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. Since 2011, I’ve been helping people like you speak English fluently. Specializing in developing English fluency, I use highly effective and proven techniques such as mini-stories and point-of-view lessons. These approaches have helped numerous learners like you speak English fluently. In the last decade, I have created several English courses used by hundreds of thousands of students. Additionally, I host The Speak English Now podca ...
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The English Language Broadcast of Radio Exterior de España has been on the air since 1944. Our broadcasts seek to inform listeners around the world about goings-on in Spain, as well as offer a Spanish perspective on world events.
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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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Join me for a weekly talk-through of IELTS topics to help you learn about the issues, vocabulary, tips and strategies you need to prepare. Find all my tips on my website ieltsetc.com and join the Members Academy for all the downloads, step-by-step online courses, and support to get you a Band 7+ in the #ielts test.
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提高英语听力水平,掌握纯正英式表达,了解英国社会和文化的方方面面。BBC英语教学播客频道播出丰富、专业、实用的英语学习节目。 Improve your English listening skills, learn useful phrases and find out about life in the UK. This weekly podcast contains some of the best audio from BBC Learning English.
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Do you want to get a band 7 on the IELTS exam? IELTS exam preparation doesn’t have to be hard or boring! It can be fun! Aubrey and Jessica from All Ears English are back with a new way to help you achieve the IELTS score you need for the General or the Academic exam! We’ll give you IELTS strategies, practice, tips, tricks, and secrets using real English examples. We’ll show you how to take control of the Speaking Section by reducing anxiety, panic, and fear. You’ll learn what to do when your ...
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Spotlight English ADVANCED is a for all people who want to challenge themselves in their English learning. Spotlight Advanced is a 10 minute audio program for learning English. It uses a special method of broadcasting that makes it easier to understand for listeners worldwide.
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The best podcast for learning English if you like current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening, learn new words, and build your confidence with the #1 English-learning podcast focused on current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening: Plain English episodes go a little slower than native speed so you can understand every word and improve your English listening little by little. Your host is Jeff. He's a native English speaker from the United States a ...
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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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How Americans use English grammar in everyday conversation.
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Hi I'm Ella! Ella's Style English focuses on "PHRASAL VERBS AND EXPRESSIONS which is THE ENGLISH SPEAKING LANGUAGE. If you want to speak naturally and sound more like a Native like me :) then you have to learn Phrasal Verbs. You may have guessed from my accent, I am AUSTRALIAN :) The best way to learn them is to listen to them in CONTEXT. And the best context is through STORIES. Ella's Style English Podcast is all about teaching Phrasal Verbs through storytelling. Follow us on INSTAGRAM: ell ...
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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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Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk
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As It Is takes a daily look at issues in the United States and around the world.
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Speak English powerfully using the Effortless English system. Learn English with AJ Hoge, "The World's #1 English Teacher". Learn tips and strategies to improve your spoken English. Learn English vocabulary. Learn about American English and American culture. Be a successful English speaker and international leader!
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Word Matters is a show for readers, writers, and anyone who's curious about the English language. Join Merriam-Webster editors as they challenge supposed grammar rules, reveal the surprising origins behind words, tackle common questions, and generally geek out about the beautiful nightmare that is our language.
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Steve and Troy waffle about the exciting and wonderful world of Teaching English in a foreign country.
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Welcome to English Funcast. This podcast uses humor and jokes to teach English. Learn how to understand jokes and how to tell jokes. This fun podcast will improve your English in no time. Join the forum on our website to discuss each episode with other English learners at www.englishfuncast.com
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Hello, I'm Saymon, and I help people pass the Speaking Part of the IELTS test.
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Here we discuss all things English and in particular the most effective IELTS tips provided by Darian Sandmartin - an experienced IELTS trainer. To get more information about each of the audio lessons, visit www.thetesttaker.com or our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/DarianSandmartin for free books and preparation planners.
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E2 Talks is a monthly podcast where we chat about the English language landscape, conversing about topics relevant to ESL students. E2 Talks, an extension of E2Language, will provide listeners with extensive insights into topics that matter to our students. The goal here is to create a more laidback learning environment that you can access on your terms!
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The English Fluency Now podcast will help you become fluent in English by providing you with interesting and timely podcast episodes in authentic, modern, intelligent American English.
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Drastically improve your confidence speaking English in less than 30 minutes a day. Learn how here: https://www.englishteacheradriana.com/
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Podcasts in English is for students/learners of English who want to improve their speaking and listening skills. The pie team have over 20 years of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) and ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching experience with the British Council in Asia, Africa and Europe. As well as the podcast listenings there are transcripts of the podcasts and worksheets which will provide comprehensive help for all four language skills to aid your learning.
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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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Are you interested in living in different countries, learning new cultures and languages, and teaching English to be able to do that? Each week, Jesse will share stories, advice, and ideas that will help your move be as smooth and beneficial as possible. Welcome to the More Than English Podcast. More materials and resources at: https://eaglemethod.newzenler.com
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The Common Errors in English Usage podcast features Paul Brians, author of the Common Errors in English Usage Web site and book.
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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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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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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Liverpool, who have just been crowned Premier League champions. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier…
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Today's story: LinkedIn has evolved from a resume and networking site into a platform where users share personal stories, professional lessons, and insights. Changes to the algorithm, a shift in user behavior during the pandemic, and a more civil atmosphere have turned LinkedIn into a space for authentic content and unexpected influence. Transcript…
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#338 You Need a New Identity to Speak English Fluently
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15:44Today, we’re going to explore something different. Something that might completely shift the way you think about learning English: What if learning English isn’t about replacing your identity... What if it’s about creating a new version of yourself? Get the transcript here: Speakenglishpodcast.com/338-you-need-a-new-identity-in-english/…
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May 08, 2025. US President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen the famous prison Alcatraz.
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English Language Broadcast - Documenta Madrid: archive and memory in non-fiction cinema - 08/05/25
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32:57For 22 years now, the festival Documenta Madrid has been bringing contemporary and experimental documentary from the whole world closer to Madrid's audiences. This year the focus is on archive, memory and new looks at social and political cinema. Luis Parés, art director at Cineteca Matadero, tells us more about what they have planned for this edit…
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Thursday 8th May 2025. Europe tariff preparation. Poland axe attack. Italy superyacht recovery. Vatican black smoke. World Bank Sri Lanka...
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6:54World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 8th May 2025. Today: Europe tariff preparation. Poland axe attack. Italy superyacht recovery. Vatican black smoke. World Bank Sri Lanka. India airports closed. China Russia visit. US Honduras warning. Venezuela Russia partnership. US Vance on Russia-Ukraine. Mali political suspension. Kenya ant smuggling. With Juli…
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How Plants Sense Temperature – IELTS Reading Made Easy This episode breaks down a challenging IELTS Reading Passage about how plants use light and temperature to grow. I’ll guide you through the key ideas, explain tricky vocabulary, and help you answer the questions with confidence. Perfect for Band 6–8 students who want to improve comprehension, b…
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Hans Christian Andersen: The Story Teller (Advanced Program)
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10:53Roger Basick and Alice Irrizary share about the life of a writer whose stories continue to be told to children around the world. https://spotlightenglish.com/books/hans-christian-andersen-the-story-teller/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https://www.…
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Great news -- the expressions are back! "Essential English Expressions" is a brand-new podcast from Plain English. All 14 episodes from Season 1 are available now for you to stream. Click this link to subscribe on your favorite player: https://essential-english.captivate.fm/listen In the meantime, enjoy this sample episode! -- Learn the English exp…
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外出旅行时遇到航班或列车延误不免让人感到烦躁,因此在收听机场或站台广播时我们经常要格外注意和公共交通 “public transport” 有关的关键词,避免影响自己的出行计划。本期节目中,主持人 Georgie 和步理回答一位听众提出的关于公共交通的问题,并介绍一些出行时常用的短语动词和单词。By BBC Learning English
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Wednesday 7th May 2025. India hits Pakistan. Germany Merz Chancellor. Buddha gems. Yemen Houthi agreement? Ukraine Moscow drones. Skype bye.
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8:06World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 7th May 2025. Today: India hits Pakistan. Germany Merz Chancellor. Buddha gems. Yemen Houthi agreement? Ukraine Moscow drones. Estonia Skype finished. Vatican conclave. Canada US chat. Mexico mayor arrest. Port Sudan hit. Nigeria cocoa boom. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get …
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🎂 Describe a special cake you received from others (Part 2) + Transcript
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18:51Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: when it happened, who gave it to you, and explain why it's a special cake. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: Sign up for o…
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An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here. Subscribe to our newsletter✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250505 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our we…
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听到他人在分享一个让我们感同身受的体验时,你会不会产生一种被他人理解的欣喜呢?英语表达 “feel seen” 的意思就是 “感觉到自己被他人理解和关注”。当我们觉得自己的某个独特的想法或经验和他人产生了共鸣,就可以用 “I feel seen” 来描述这种感受。听节目,跟主持人菲菲和 Beth 一起学习 “feel seen” 的用法。By BBC Learning English
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934. Sign Language is Fascinating 👋 with Siobhan Dodd
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1:24:47Have 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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IELTS Energy 1483: Your IELTS Writing Forum Questions Answered
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14:40Get Connected Communicator Online Course before the price goes up May 10. Save $50 and get the latest AI conversation opportunities newly added to the course. Go here to join now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lindsay McMahon, Jessica Beck, Aubrey Carter
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Tuesday 6th May 2025. Romania election. EU science. UK Iranians arrested. Spain copper theft. Brazil Gaga arrests. US Alcatraz...
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7:51World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 6th May 2025. Today: Romania election. EU science. UK Iranians arrested. Spain copper theft. Brazil Gaga arrests. US Alcatraz. DRC Rwanda peace? Togo life position? China river accidents. Yemen Israel missiles. Gaza Popemobile. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to the tr…
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English Language Broadcast - 'A pope to understand the times': this week's conclave - 06/05/25
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31:34It's been an eventful couple of weeks. Last Monday, Spain suffered a Peninsula-wide blackout. The previous Monday, we got news of the passing of Pope Francis. This week the conclave to elect a new pope begins on Wednesday, with 133 cardenals, 80 of them appointed by the late Pope Francis... In today's broadcast, we'll hear from the director general…
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#440 - How to Become FLUENT in English by Playing Video Games — Stories From Learners Who Did it, and Our Favorite Video Games from Our Childhoods
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32:19Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, Izzy and Ethan explore how video games helped RealLife English team members learn real, everyday English. Discover three inspiring stories, learn why gaming is an underrated learning tool, and get recommendations for mobile games you can start using today. Plus, take…
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Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs How often do you send text messages? Do you reply to messages as soon as you receive them? Did you send more messages when you were younger? Is sending messages popular in your country?Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory…
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Today's story: When a pope dies or resigns, the College of Cardinals, made up of senior advisors, convenes at the Vatican to elect a successor. Cardinals under age 80 enter a secret Conclave inside the Sistine Chapel, where they vote in silence and prayer until one candidate receives a two-thirds majority. White smoke signals the world that a new p…
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Learning English uses a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.By VOA Learning English
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May 05, 2025. A study on happiness shows that our contentment depends on a wide variety of factors.
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Monday 5th May 2025. Elections in Australia, Romania, Singapore. Israel airport hit. Germany AFD extremist. Brazil Lady Gaga plot...
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8:12World news in 7 minutes. Monday 5th May 2025. Today: Elections in Australia, Romania, Singapore. Israel airport hit. Germany AFD extremist. Brazil Lady Gaga plot. Mexico no US troops. South Africa trafficking. South Sudan bombing. Woman found after 60 years. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to the tran…
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[Classic] Bonus episode #64 – The mushroom mystery
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36:33Andrew talks about a fascinating and sad news story involving three deaths from eating poisonous mushrooms. Accident or crime? Listen to and decide for yourself! In the vocabulary lesson, you’ll learn about the phrasal verb to feel for (someone). Support Culips and take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. To sign up, visit C…
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Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.By VOA Learning English
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Our episode archive: https://patreon.com/ieltssfs What qualities do competitive people share? What kinds of contests do students like to take part in? Why don’t some people want to be competitive? How can a person become more competitive? Do you think parents should encourage their children to take part in competitions? What are the advantages of c…
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BONUS: The Salisbury Poisoning - A double Agent's Narrow Escape
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23:20This is a bonus episode, from English Learning For Curious Minds. Today's episode is part 3 of a 3-part series about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Part 1 was released two Saturdays ago - titled "Vladimir Putin - Russia's Modern Tsrar" Part 2 was released last Saturday.- titled "A Double Agent’s Narrow Escape" -------- In part three of our three…
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Simplified Speech #219 – Day trips, elections, and more!
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30:24In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy catch up and share updates about their lives. Kassy talks about taking short trips with her baby to nearby cities in Korea. She describes visiting a busy flower festival and returning to a town just to eat her favorite vegetable bread. She also talks about her upcoming move and her hope to make he…
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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of ‘fire’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow 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 podcasts inc…
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Friday 2nd May 2025. Ukraine US deal. Romania election. Turkiye protests. Brazil Collor prison. Chile arrests. Japan snake stops trains...
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8:45World news in 7 minutes. Friday 2nd May 2025. Today: Ukraine US deal. Romania election. Turkiye protests. US shuffle. Brazil Collor prison. Chile arrests. Somalia Taiwan problem. Uganda oppression. Israel Syria bombing. New Zealand storm. Japan snake stops trains. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to th…
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The Easiest Ways To Learn English (Speaking & Reading)
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25:05🚀 Easy methods to improve! 📖 Exciting podcast—More lazy strategies to improve your English. Explained in B1 level English. 👍 This podcast is perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. 🗣️ One-to-one lessons: www.simpleenglishbooks.com ⭐ Every 1st & 15th day of the month. ☕ Support the Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee ✅ Subscribe ✍️ Transcripts …
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Today, I want to talk about something that can change everything in your English journey: You need a plan. If you’re learning on your own, having a simple, clear plan is what separates success from frustration. And the best part? I already offer you a complete method—and in my premium courses, I give you a step-by-step guide to follow. So, you’re n…
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Today's story: Mass timber is a new type of engineered wood that allows buildings to reach heights once thought impossible for timber. It’s efficient to build, environmentally friendly, and gaining popularity in cities around the world, especially in Europe. But challenges like fire safety and moisture still remain. Transcript & Exercises: https://…
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IELTS Energy 1482: IELTS Q&A from Reading Forums
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11:56Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the …
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Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.By VOA Learning English
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May 1, 2025. A 20,000-km walk from central Africa to the Arctic Circle to raise awareness of the climate crisis has started.
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