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

1st September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First Supermarket 01.09.2023

Today's episode is about the first supermarket that opened in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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&...

31st August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Coca-Cola reaches British Shores 31.08.2023

Today's episode is about Coca-Cola and when it arrived in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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'...

31st August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Coca-Cola reaches British Shores 31.08.2023

Today's episode is about Coca-Cola and when it arrived in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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'...

30th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - British Ordnance Survey 30.08.2023

Today's episode is about the British Ordnance Survey and the important work they do. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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 s...

30th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - British Ordnance Survey 30.08.2023

Today's episode is about the British Ordnance Survey and the important work they do. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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 s...

29th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - End of Traditional Life 29.08.2023

Today's episode is about the remote island in Scotland called St Kilda. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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...

29th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - End of Traditional Life 29.08.2023

Today's episode is about the remote island in Scotland called St Kilda. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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...

28th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Record Breaking 10 Days 28.08.2023

Today's episode is about the time the record for running a mile was broken 3 times in 10 days. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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. With...

28th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Record Breaking 10 Days 28.08.2023

Today's episode is about the time the record for running a mile was broken 3 times in 10 days. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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. With...

27th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Death of Giles 27.08.2023

Today's episode is about a famous British cartoonist. Listen here to find out more about him.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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 t...

27th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Death of Giles 27.08.2023

Today's episode is about a famous British cartoonist. Listen here to find out more about him.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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 t...

26th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - The Mini 26.08.2023

Today's episode is about the Mini, the car that changed how we look at small cars. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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 sup...

26th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - The Mini 26.08.2023

Today's episode is about the Mini, the car that changed how we look at small cars. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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 sup...

25th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First OBE 25.08.2023

Today's article is about the OBE, what it means and where it started. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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&...

25th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First OBE 25.08.2023

Today's article is about the OBE, what it means and where it started. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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&...

24th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Edinburgh Festival 24.08.2023

Today's article is about the big celebration of art and culture held each year in Edinburgh. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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. Withou...

24th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Edinburgh Festival 24.08.2023

Today's article is about the big celebration of art and culture held each year in Edinburgh. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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. Withou...

23rd August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - One Way Streets 24.08.2023

Today's article is about the first one way street in London Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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 ab...

23rd August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - One Way Streets 24.08.2023

Today's article is about the first one way street in London Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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 ab...

22nd August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Birth of Snooker Genius 22.08.2023

Today's article is about a famous snooker player from London. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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...

22nd August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Birth of Snooker Genius 22.08.2023

Today's article is about a famous snooker player from London. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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...

21st August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Big Ben 21.08.2023

Today's article is about the very famous bell in London and when it stopped ringing. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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 su...

21st August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Big Ben 21.08.2023

Today's article is about the very famous bell in London and when it stopped ringing. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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 su...

20th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Nuclear Revolution 20.08.2023

Today's article is about the first nuclear power station in Britain. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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&#3...

20th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Nuclear Revolution 20.08.2023

Today's article is about the first nuclear power station in Britain. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at  ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ 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&#3...

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