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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Episodes
3rd June Advanced (C1/C2) - The Guinness World Records 03.06.2023 5:30
Today's article is about The Guinness World Records and how it started. 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
3rd June Intermediate (B1/B2) - The Guinness World Records 03.06.2023 4:46
Today's article is about The Guinness World Records and how it started. 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
2nd June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 02.06.2023 4:45
Today's article is about the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and how it effected the country. 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
2nd June Advanced (C1/C2) - Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 02.06.2023 5:51
Today's article is about the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and how it effected the country. 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
1st June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Introduction of TV licence 01.06.2023 6:00
To watch TV in England you need something called the TV licence. This was introduced on this day 1946. 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
1st June Advanced (C1/C2) - Introduction of TV licence 01.06.2023 6:29
To watch TV in England you need something called the TV licence. This was introduced on this day 1946. 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
31st May Advanced (C1/C2) - Formation of the Girl Guides 31.05.2023 6:21
Today's article is about the formation of the Girl Guide in England and how it has affected girls and young women since. 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
31st May Intermediate (B1/B2) - Formation of the Girl Guides 31.05.2023 5:14
Today's article is about the formation of the Girl Guide in England and how it has affected girls and young women since. 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
30th May Advanced (C1/C2) - Death of Yorkshire Giant 30.05.2023 5:51
Today's article is about William Bradley a very tall man who lived in the early 19th century. 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
30th May Intermediate (B1/B2) - Death of Yorkshire Giant 30.05.2023 5:34
Today's article is about William Bradley a very tall man who lived in the early 19th century. 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
29th May Intermediate (B1/B2) – Sir Leonard Huxley's Birth 29.05.2023 5:36
Today's article is about Sir Leonard Huxley the scientist who developed radar. He was born on this day, 29th May 1902. 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
29th May Advanced (C1/C2) – Sir Leonard Huxley's Birth 29.05.2023 5:50
Today's article is about Sir Leonard Huxley the scientist who developed radar. He was born on this day, 29th May 1902. 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
28th May Intermediate (B1/B2) – "The Maiden" Completes Journey 28.05.2023 6:03
Today's article is about "The Maiden" an all female crew who sailed around the world. On this day, 28th May 1990 they completed the journey. 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
28th May Advanced (C1/C2) – "The Maiden" Completes Journey 28.05.2023 6:14
Today's article is about "The Maiden" an all-female crew who sailed around the world/ On this day, 28th May 1990 they completed the journey. 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
27th May Advanced (C1/C2) – Great Hall of Euston Opened 27.05.2023 5:05
Today's article is about the opening of the Great Hall at Euston Train Station. On this day, 27th May 1949 the hall opened. 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
27th May Intermediate (B1/B2) – Great Hall of Euston Opened 27.05.2023 4:17
Today's article is about the opening of the Great Hall at Euston Train Station. On this day, 27th May 1949 the hall opened. 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
26th May Advanced (C1/C2) – "The Archers" 10,000th Episode 26.05.2023 5:26
Today's article is about "The Archers" a British radio show that has been running since 1950. On this day, 26th May 1989 the 10,000th episode aired. 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
26th May Intermediate (B1/B2) – "The Archers" 10,000th Episode 26.05.2023 4:00
Today's article is about "The Archers" a British radio show that has been running since 1950. On this day, 26th May 1989 the 10,000th episode aired. 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
25th May Intermediate (B1/B2) – UK National Lottery Established 25.05.2023 4:36
Today's article is about the UK National Lottery and how it started on this day 25th May 1994. 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
25th May Advanced (C1/C2) – UK National Lottery Established 25.05.2023 6:01
Today's article is about the UK National Lottery and how it started on this day 25th May 1994. 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
24th May Intermediate (B1/B2) - Joseph Rowntree Born 24.05.2023 4:32
Today's article is about Joseph Rowntree, a social reformer in England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on this day, 24th May 1836. 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
24th May Advanced (C1/C2) - Joseph Rowntree Born 24.05.2023 5:26
Today's article is about Joseph Rowntree, a social reformer in England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on this day, 24th May 1836. 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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