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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Jun 1, 2026
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Episodes
6th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - The Savoy Opens 06.08.2023 8:00
Today's article is about the opening of the Savoy Hotel 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'...
5th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First British Cinema 05.08.2023 8:04
Today's article is about the first cinema to open 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't be...
5th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First British Cinema 05.08.2023 7:30
Today's article is about the first cinema to open 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't be...
4th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Weird Competition 04.08.2023 7:43
Today's article is about a weird eating competition that takes place in a small town in England each year. 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...
1st August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Emancipation Day 01.08.2023 7:51
Today's article is about a big change that happened on this day in 1834. 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...
1st August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Emancipation Day 01.08.2023 7:47
Today's article is about a big change that happened on this day in 1834. 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...
30th July Advanced English Practice (c1/C2) - The Beano 30.07.2023 7:18
Today's article is about a comic called The Beano. 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 able to con...
30th July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - The Beano 30.07.2023 7:17
Today's article is about a comic called The Beano. 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 able to con...
29th July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Royal Wedding 29.07.2023 7:48
Today's article is about the royal wedding between Prince Charles and Lady Diana. 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 suppo...
26th July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - SS Great Britain 26.07.2023 8:03
Today's article is about the amazing ship called the SS Great 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&...
23rd July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Reintroduction of British Bird 23.07.2023 8:05
Today's article is about the reintroduction of an amazing bird of prey 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&...
23rd July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Reintroduction of British Bird 23.07.2023 7:36
Today's article is about the reintroduction of an amazing bird of prey 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&...
22nd July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Brit Beats Tour de France 22.07.2023 8:48
Today's article is about the first Brit to win the Tour de France. 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'...
16th July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Moss Wins British Grand Prix 16.07.2023 7:52
Today's article is about Stirling Moss a race car driver. 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...
11th July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Life begins at 40 11.07.2023 9:31
Today's article is a little different. It's my birthday and I wanted to reflect on what it means to me to turn the big 4-0. Listen here to find out more about what I think it means. 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. Thi...
11th July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Life begins at 40 11.07.2023 9:02
Today's article is a little different. It's my birthday and I wanted to reflect on what it means to me to turn the big 4-0. Listen here to find out more about what I think it means. 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. Thi...
5th July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Dolly the Sheep 05.07.2023 3:44
Today's article is about Dolly the Sheep. She was the first animal cloned from an adult cell. Listen here to find out more about her. 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...
5th July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Dolly the Sheep 05.07.2023 5:07
Today's article is about Dolly the Sheep. She was the first animal cloned from an adult cell. Listen here to find out more about her. 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...
4th July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - American Independence Day 04.07.2023 4:19
Today's article is about American Independence Day. We know why Americans celebrate it but what did the British think at this time? 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 f...
2nd July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Live8 02.07.2023 3:46
Today's article is about concerts performed around the world to try and stop poverty in Africa. 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...
2nd July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Live8 02.07.2023 4:33
Today's article is about concerts performed around the world to try and stop poverty in Africa. 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...
28th June Advanced (C1/C2) - Top Gear 28.06.2023 4:54
Today's article is about Top Gear and the change to the people who presented the show. 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) If you find this practice useful please consider supporting the author from just £1 per month here
23rd June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Homes for Nature 23.06.2023 4:32
Today's article is about the Homes for Nature campaign that started in 2013. 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) If you find this practice useful please consider supporting the author from just £1 per month here
23rd June Advanced (C1/C2) - Homes for Nature 23.06.2023 5:50
Today's article is about the Homes for Nature campaign that started in 2013. 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) If you find this practice useful please consider supporting the author from just £1 per month here
22nd June Advanced (C1/C2) - New Airline Opens 22.06.2023 5:18
Today's article is about the start of a new airline called Virgin Atlantic. 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) If you find this practice useful please consider supporting the author from just £1 per month here
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