Karen

Listen Up! English Listening Practice

Enhance your English skills while exploring the quirks of British culture and the weird and wonderful traditions we have. Listen Up! offers daily intermediate and advanced ESL listening practice. Join me on this unique journey through British weirdness, culture, and historic discoveries. Don't miss out – start your daily ESL adventure on Spotify today!"Join my Patreon page for just $1 a month and unlock exclusive video content! November's video, I look at the fascinating 5th November celebrations. For the price of a single coffee, you can gain access to more learning opportunities.

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Karen

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Education

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Latest episode

Jun 1, 2026

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Episodes

21st October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Horn Dance 21.10.2023

Today's episode is about a special festival that takes place in Abbots Bromley. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Cl...

19th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Mayoral Weigh In 20.10.2023

Today's episode is about an old tradition that weighs our Mayors before and after their years in service. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't b...

20th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Pearly Kings and Queens 20.10.2023

Today's episode is about the special people of East London. Listen here to find out more about them.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠  for mor...

20th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Pearly Kings and Queens 20.10.2023

Today's episode is about the special people of East London. Listen here to find out more about them.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠  for mor...

19th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Mayoral Weigh In 19.10.2023

Today's episode is about an old tradition that weighs our Mayors before and after their years in service. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't b...

18th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Scarecrow Festivals 18.10.2023

Today's episode is about a festival that takes place all over the UK in small villages, the Scarecrow Festival. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won&#...

18th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Scarecrow Festivals 18.10.2023

Today's episode is about a festival that takes place all over the UK in small villages, the Scarecrow Festival. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won&#...

17th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Village Competitions 17.10.2023

Today's episode is about two rival villages and the yearly competitions they have. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Cli...

17th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Village Competitions 17.10.2023

Today's episode is about two rival villages and the yearly competitions they have. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Cli...

16th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Stone Skimming 16.10.2023

Today's episode is about a competition that comes from the simple joy of skimming stones on the surface of a lake. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we wo...

16th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Stone Skimming 16.10.2023

Today's episode is about a competition that comes from the simple joy of skimming stones on the surface of a lake. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we wo...

15th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Chicken Racing 15.10.2023

Today's episode is about some fun on the farm. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠  for more details. If y...

15th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Chicken Racing 15.10.2023

Today's episode is about some fun on the farm. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠  for more details. If y...

14th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Onion Eating 14.10.2023

Today's episode is about a competition that started as a dare. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠  for mo...

14th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Onion Eating 14.10.2023

Today's episode is about a competition that started as a dare. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠  for mo...

13th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Wife Carrying 13.10.2023

Today's episode is about the UK wife carrying championship. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠  for more...

13th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Wife Carrying 13.10.2023

Today's episode is about the UK wife-carrying championship. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠  for more...

12th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - What the Flonk? 12.10.2023

Today's episode is about a weird competition that includes a wet dishcloth and dancing. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue...

12th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - What the Flonk? 12.10.2023

Today's episode is about a weird competition that includes a wet dishcloth and dancing. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue...

11th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Funny Faces 11.10.2023

Today's episode is about an unusual competition all about pulling the funniest face. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. C...

11th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Funny Faces 11.10.2023

Today's episode is about an unusual competition all about pulling the funniest face. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. C...

10th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Slow and Steady Wins the Race 10.10.2023

Today's episode is about an unusual sporting event that we hold in Norfolk, Snail Racing. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to contin...

10th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Slow and Steady Wins the Race 10.10.2023

Today's episode is about an unusual sporting event that we hold in Norfolk, Snail Racing. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to contin...

9th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Notting Hill Carnival 09.10.2023

Today's episode is about a huge celebration of our Caribbean immigrant culture. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ...

9th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Notting Hill Carnival 09.10.2023

Today's episode is about a huge celebration of our Caribbean immigrant culture. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article  here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ...

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