Practising English

The B2 phrases we'll be studying are: Full story transcipt: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-317.htm on behalf of Definition: Instead of someone else, or representing another person or group. Example 1: I am writing this email on behalf of my manager who is on vacation. Example 2: On behalf of the whole team, I want to say thank you for your help. come to this conclusion Definition:...

Here are the words and expressions we''l study today: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-316.htm 1) to handle Definition: To deal with a situation, a person, or a problem successfully.  Examples: Don't worry about the cooking tonight, I can handle it.  Our manager is very calm and knows exactly how to handle angry customers. 2) sound like Definition: To seem true or interesti...

Here are the B2 phrases we'll be studying today: 1) far too many/much/few etc. There are far too many games in this new 48-team tournament, and our players look absolutely exhausted. The manager chose far too few midfielders in the starting line-up, which is why we completely lost control of the ball. 2) in any case I don't think the referee should have given that penalty, but in any cas...

These are the B1 phrases we'll be studying today! See full story audioscript here with B1 words highlighted: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-314.htm 1. Take care of. Definition: To look after someone or something and make sure they have what they need.  I need to take care of my little brother while my parents are at work. Please take care of your new books and do not lose them. 2....

These are the B2 phrases I'll be studying today: (See transcript at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-313.htm as far as sth is concerned Definition: When talking about a particular subject or issue.  Example:  As far as money is concerned, we need to be careful.  a misunderstanding Definition: A situation in which people do not understand each other correctly.  Example: The argument...

These are the B1 phrases we're going to study today: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-312.htm  1. after a while Definition: after some time has passed  Example: We talked for a while , and after a while we went home.   2. on purpose Definition: intentionally; not by accident  Example: John broke his mobile phone on purpose so his parents would buy him a new one.   3. put out (a fire)...

These are the B2 phrasal verbs we're studying today: For full stiry transcript: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-311.htm 1. Turn up (Meaning: To arrive or appear) "We wrapped up the meeting early because the client didn't turn up on time." 2. Get away (Meaning: To escape or evade capture) "The thieves managed to get away before the security guards could lock the b...

These are the B1 expressions we'll study today: For full story audio script: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-310.htm 1) just in case Definition: to be prepared if something happens. Take an umbrella just in case it rains. 2) get ready Definition: to prepare for something. We need to get ready for school. 3) come to an agreement Definition: to decide something together after talking....

These are the B2 phrases we'll be studying today: For audioscript see: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-309.htm peculiar Definition: strange or unusual in a way that is interesting or surprising. Examples: There was a peculiar smell coming from the kitchen. worrying Definition: making you feel anxious or concerned. Examples: The doctor said the test results were worrying. playing a j...

These are the B1 phrases we'll be studying today: See transcript at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-308.htm 1) on one's own Definition: alone, without help from others Example: ·     She lives on her own in a small flat.  2) of one's own Definition: something that belongs only to a person Example: ·     He wants a room of his own.  3) in the end Definition: finally, after...

These are the B2 expressions we're going to study today. For full transcript of the story, you can go to: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-307.htm 1) take the blame Definition: to accept that you are responsible for something bad that happened.  I took the blame for the mistake at work. 2) make for Definition: to move in a particular direction or go toward a place.  After dinner, we...

These are the B1 phrases we are going to study today. To read the full transcript of the story, please go to: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-306.htm Non-B1 words from this chapter of Treasure Island: cannibals - humans who eat the meat of other humans shipwreck - a ship which has been destroyed at sea cannon - a large gun used in ships to shoot at other ships Union Jack - the flag of th...

Here is the B2 vocabulary I'll be studying today. The link takes you to see the audioscript. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-305.htm 1) Reckon Definition: To think or believe that something is true or will happen. Example Sentence: I reckon it is going to rain this afternoon, so we should probably bring our umbrellas. 2) Head (verb) Definition: To go or move in a particular directio...

These are the B1 words and expressions we'll be looking at today:  https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-304.htm 1) Binomial pairs Neat and tidy (meaning: clean, organized) Example: She keeps her bedroom incredibly neat and tidy. Sick and tired (meaning: very annoyed/bored of something) Example: I am sick and tired of this cold weather. Short and sweet (meaning: quick but pleasant) Exampl...

These are the B2 phrases we are going to study in today's podcast: thinking twice Definition: Considering a decision carefully or hesitating before doing something.  Example: I saw the cat in the tree and, without thinking twice , I climbed up to save it.  lose his nerve Definition: To suddenly become afraid or lose the courage to do something intended.  Example: He wanted to go skydiving, bu...

Read the audioscript: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-302.htm These are the words studied today: 1) take a good look at Definition: to look at something carefully 2) for sure Definition: definitely; without doubt 3) what’s on your mind Definition: what you are thinking or worrying about 4) sooner or later Definition: at some time in the future (not now, but eventually) 5) pay attention t...

These are the B2 words and phrases we will be studying today: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-301.htm 1) scared stiff Meaning: extremely frightened; so scared you cannot move Example: I was scared stiff when I heard a loud noise in the dark. 2) awkward Meaning: feeling uneasy, embarrassed, or not relaxed Example: I felt awkward when I didn’t know anyone at the party. 3) drop somebody off...

These are the words we'll be studying in this B1 podcast today. To see the full audioscript of the story, you can go to my website at:  https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-300.htm  ·  Set off – We set off early in the morning to start our trip to the mountains.   ·  Join in – Everyone was dancing, so I decided to join in and have fun.   ·  Reliable and efficient – Our new computer syste...

These are the B2 words we'll study today. You can also find the story transcript with B2 words highligted at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-299.htm  ·  in amusement   She laughed in amusement when she saw the puppy trying to catch its own tail.   ·  boast   He likes to boast about his achievements, even when no one asks him about them.   ·  deliberately   She deliberately ignored...

Here is the B1 vocabulary for today's Treasure Island chapter: 1)     close up 2)     show somebody in 3)     have one’s doubts 4)     keen on / fond of 5)     dislike 6)     not be convinced 7)     give somebody a hand  The Hispaniola was waiting out at sea, not near the land but a little way out. We rowed out in a small boat among many big ships. Their ropes hung down in the water, and some...

The vocabulary and story transcript to today's B2 story: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-297.htm  1.      define   It is sometimes difficult to define success, because it means different things to different people.   2.      an act of will   Finishing the marathon after injuring his ankle was purely an act of will.   3.      upside down   When I turned the map upside down, I finally...

These are the words I'll be studying today: Transcript at my website: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-296.htm treasure to sail crew sailor the docks ship telescope crutch pirate the squire All hands on board! aye, aye, sir! a schooner Contact Mike Bilbrough with a question or enquiry about advertising on Practising English Podcasts: https://www.practisingenglish.com/contact.htm My N...

You can read the transcript here at my website: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-295.htm The B2 words I study today are these:  ·  without hesitation   She accepted the job offer without hesitation because it matched her skills perfectly.   ·  take pride in something   He takes pride in his work and always tries to do his best, even under pressure.   ·  talk this over   Let’s talk this ov...

These are the questions for the story today. You can see the complete audioscript for the story at my website: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-294.htm 1) Why wouldn't the people from the village help Jim and his mother? 2) How much money did Jim's mother take from the chest (box)? 3) How did the blind man and his men get into the inn? 4) What was inside the packet that Jim foun...

These are the 7 B2 words I discuss during the podcast: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-293.htm 1) rolled 2) feared 3) shade 4) dragged 5) unwilling 6) endless 7) uneasy Contact Mike Bilbrough with a question or enquiry about advertising on Practising English Podcasts: https://www.practisingenglish.com/contact.htm My NEW book: " B1 English Vocabulary Builder - 22 Short Stories for Le...