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Practising English

De: M. A. Bilbrough
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Listening practice for learners of B1 intermediate and B2 upper-intermediate levels of British English. Learn British English by listening to stories. Original and exciting stories written for learners and students of British English. Practise and prepare for Cambridge: B1 PET Preliminary and FCE First Certificate exams. IELTS: level 4, level 5 and level 6. Includes English grammar explanations and practice exercises, examples of vocabulary use, phrasal verbs and collocations help, British English pronunciation practice, advice and help for passing B1 and B2 English examinations: Cambridge, IELTS and Trinity. Start practising and improving your British English listening, vocabulary and speaking levels today!

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  • 303. The Count of Monte Cristo (extract) B2 Story
    Apr 1 2026

    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, but he lost his nerve as soon as he looked out of the plane door.

    it crossed his mind

    • Definition: To have a sudden or brief thought about something.
    • Example: It never crossed my mind that I might actually win the competition.

    switch

    • Definition: An act of changing or swapping one thing for another.
    • Example: We made a switch at the last minute and went to the cinema instead of the park.

    rip open

    • Definition: To tear something open quickly and forcefully.
    • Example: He was so excited that he ripped open the present in seconds.

    shiver

    • Definition: To shake slightly because of cold, fear, or excitement.
    • Example: The cold wind made me shiver as I waited for the bus.

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    My NEW book: "B1 English Vocabulary Builder - 22 Short Stories for Learning the Words and Phrases Students Need to Pass the B1 Exam" is now available! This book gives the learner enough vocabulary to pass any B1 exam (special help for Cambridge exams).
    To read more about my book, click here (you can access it from any Amazon platform):
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    Learners studying towards B2 level will be interested in my B1 to B2 reader: The Tudor Conspiracy (includes audio version) https://amzn.to/4gPsj0i

    For very young learners (from 8-10), I recommend my picture reader book for children learning A1 to A2 English. It comes with a fully dramatised audio version: https://amzn.to/46TCWvv

    Oxford Bookworm Graded Readers: Read stories at your level to improve your English. I recommend Oxford Bookworms as the best series of books for learners: https://amzn.to/4r7YVHg

    At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, free grammar help and exercises and other English learning ...

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    26 m
  • 302. Treasure Island - chapter 7 (B1 story)
    Mar 25 2026

    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 to

    Definition: to focus on something and listen or watch carefully

    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 Learning the Words and Phrases Students Need to Pass the B1 Exam" is now available! This book gives the learner enough vocabulary to pass any B1 exam (special help for Cambridge exams).
    To read more about my book, click here (you can access it from any Amazon platform):
    https://amzn.to/46AVFe9

    Learners studying towards B2 level will be interested in my B1 to B2 reader: The Tudor Conspiracy (includes audio version) https://amzn.to/4gPsj0i

    For very young learners (from 8-10), I recommend my picture reader book for children learning A1 to A2 English. It comes with a fully dramatised audio version: https://amzn.to/46TCWvv

    Oxford Bookworm Graded Readers: Read stories at your level to improve your English. I recommend Oxford Bookworms as the best series of books for learners: https://amzn.to/4r7YVHg

    At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, free grammar help and exercises and other English learning ...

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    27 m
  • 301. Anne of Green Gables (B2 story)
    Mar 18 2026

    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

    Meaning: to take someone to a place by car and leave them there

    Example:

    I will drop you off at the station on my way to work.

    4) seize the opportunity

    Meaning: to take advantage of a good chance quickly

    Example:

    He seized the opportunity to study abroad.

    5) might as well

    Meaning: used to suggest doing something because there is no better option

    Example:

    It’s raining, so we might as well stay at home.

    6) talkative

    Meaning: someone who talks a lot

    Example:

    My little sister is very talkative with her friends.

    7) eagerly

    Meaning: with excitement and strong interest

    Example:

    She eagerly opened her birthday present.

    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 Learning the Words and Phrases Students Need to Pass the B1 Exam" is now available! This book gives the learner enough vocabulary to pass any B1 exam (special help for Cambridge exams).
    To read more about my book, click here (you can access it from any Amazon platform):
    https://amzn.to/46AVFe9

    Learners studying towards B2 level will be interested in my B1 to B2 reader: The Tudor Conspiracy (includes audio version) https://amzn.to/4gPsj0i

    For very young learners (from 8-10), I recommend my picture reader book for children learning A1 to A2 English. It comes with a fully dramatised audio version: https://amzn.to/46TCWvv

    Oxford Bookworm Graded Readers: Read stories at your level to improve your English. I recommend Oxford Bookworms as the best series of books for learners: https://amzn.to/4r7YVHg

    At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, free grammar help and exercises and other English learning ...

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    28 m
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