A fun activity teaches you the proper rules for walking in the city. What the traffic signal means is explained and there is a multiple choice quiz after. Very good activity for young people and small children.
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Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 09/08/2011 - 02:33 -
What questions do you like to ask when you meet new people? Listen to the audio conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 07/22/2015 - 00:44 -
What is happening in Smiling Town? The lesson has four activities. Listen to the audio and drag the arrow to the correct picture. Then answer true or false to information about what people are doing. Another activity is matching emotions with faces. Then finish an e-mail using the vocabulary in the lesson.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 06/06/2014 - 12:23 -
This is a fun listening memory game with Action Verbs. Turn on your speakers or put on your headphones and click on the speakers to match with the correct action picture. Answer correctly and wave the green flag!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sat, 05/30/2015 - 16:39
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What time of day do you like best? Listen to this interview with a swimmer and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sat, 08/22/2015 - 11:36 -
In this lesson you'll learn how to introduce yourself in English with the help of Gustavo and Henry. Watch the video, listen to the conversation and repeat the exercises.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 09:58 -
A great game from the British Council. Find the face that fits! Read or listen to the descriptions of the people and work out which is the right face that matches. Read the short story before hand to find out why you are trying to find the right person.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 04/09/2015 - 11:04 -
Do the preparation exercise before you listen. Then, look at the map and listen to the directions while you do the other exercises.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 06/25/2015 - 13:00 -
What's your favourite restaurant? What food and drink do you like to have there? Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 08/25/2015 - 09:53 -
Listen to Mario and Tamara talking about what film they want to see and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 07/02/2015 - 08:23 -
Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 08/13/2015 - 09:33 -
Listen to five different conversations at a train station and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 07/03/2015 - 00:38 -
A man describes his daily schedule to a friend. Listen to their conversation to improve your listening skills. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sun, 07/17/2011 - 02:44 -
Buddhi and Edwin discuss the weekend, weather and seasons. Includes audio file of non-native / native English conversation with transcript of all audio and vocabulary notes. Some words in the transcript are "clickable" and take you directly to the notes. Great for expanding your vocabulary and enhancing pronunciation!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 08/03/2011 - 17:46 -
Learn to talk about your plans for later in life in English. In this intermediate English lesson you will see two friends talking about their goals and projects in life. They discuss travel plans and retirement.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 08/03/2011 - 18:59 -
Learn how to talk about your apartment or house in English. In this intermediate English lesson you will see a couple looking for a new place to live. They talk about what they like and dislike about their current home and about this apartment they are visiting.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 08/03/2011 - 19:03 -
A man and a woman introduce themselves and talk about their backgrounds and careers. This site includes audio, a transcript and exercises to practice listening with slang/vocabulary notes in the transcript. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 23:05 -
Learn about the daily life of a stay-at-home dad in this podcast. Follow along with the transcript as you listen to the discussion.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 10/25/2013 - 17:03 -
Learn how to discuss the difference between being tidy and messy in this podcast. Follow along with the transcript as you listen to the conversation.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 10/30/2013 - 00:26 -
Follow along with the transcript as you listen to the audio about what you do on the weekends. Great for expanding your vocabulary and enhancing pronunciation!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 12/06/2013 - 01:51 -
This audio book helps your practice your reading and listening skills, as well as testing your vocabulary knowledge. The topic is vegetables and you will listen to many different vegetables. See how many you already know!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 10/19/2015 - 05:11 -
Are you good at spelling? Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 10/30/2015 - 00:11 -
Tom and Jess talk about expensive cities they have resided before. Includes audio file of native English conversation with transcript of all audio and vocabulary notes. Some words in the transcript are "clickable" and take you directly to the notes. Great for expanding your vocabulary and enhancing pronunciation!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 08/14/2014 - 03:09 -
A Listening programme from the BBC, looking at language you can use when asking for and giving directions. Listen to the reporter Helen as she tries to find her way around London and the office and look at different expressions she hears on her journeys. When you've listened to the programme, don't forget to practise what you've learned with the quizzes!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 02/10/2015 - 02:57 -
Ella shares with you her most memorable moments in the UK. Listen to the audio and follow along with the text to learn new words and practice pronunciation.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 08/14/2014 - 03:03 -
When I tell people about the idea of moving out, many people’s reaction is like, “what do your parents say?” Well I don’t know if my parents like it but I can tell you my parents support and respect my decision. Listen to the audio and follow along with the text to learn new words and practice pronunciation.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 07/08/2011 - 18:41 -
Do you think that men should skip a shave if they are running late? Or is it too unprofessional? Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sun, 07/10/2011 - 00:12 -
Learn to ask yes/no questions using "is", "are", "have" and "can". In this English lesson you will watch people talking about New York and asking and answering simple English questions about the city. You will learn a few facts about daily life in New York.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 07/15/2011 - 03:50 -
Listen to a conversation between a man and a woman about making plans to get together, then take the quiz to check your comprehension.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 09/08/2011 - 02:22 -
Learn useful phrases about renting an apartment in the U.S. by listening to a conversation between a man and woman. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 09/08/2011 - 06:23 -
Learn about letting go of the past and looking to the future in this podcast. Follow along with the transcript as you listen to the conversation.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 10/29/2013 - 00:46 -
Washing the car is a chore, but it's nice to have a clean car, right? Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 02:56 -
Cora is living a new city and needs to make some new friends. She meets Antonio, who makes her feel at home in the new city. Learn how to greet people informally by listening to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 02:58 -
Ellie is moving and has too much work to do! Andre offers to help. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:00 -
Josh is making a lot of noise while Delilah is trying to concentrate, so she goes to have a chat with him. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:03
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Do you plan to study abroad? If you'll need an apartment in an English-speaking country you'll want to know the questions to ask before signing a rental agreement. Listen to this conversation between a landlord and tenant to learn more. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 09/08/2011 - 03:23 -
Bathrooms are very different from one country to another. In this conversation two men discuss their visit to a Japanese public bath. Would you know the social and culture rules in a Japanese bath? If not, learn here! To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 08/20/2014 - 02:27 -
Do the vocabulary preparation exercise, then listen to the speakers describing their favourite things. There are more exercises to practise and improve your listening skills after the audio.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sat, 09/05/2015 - 07:40 -
Do you have an ID card? When do you use it? Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 10/20/2015 - 01:23 -
Do you have a common or an unusual name? Do you like your name? Listen to the extract from a radio programme about names and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 10/08/2015 - 02:36 -
Listen to this conversation between a father and daughter as the girl describes her day. She completed a lot of activities during and after school. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sun, 07/17/2011 - 02:46 -
Ginger explains why she chose to live where she does. Includes audio file of non-native / native English (U.S.) conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 09/09/2011 - 07:54 -
When a man calls a friend whose daughter answers the phone. The little girl is smart and takes a message. This site includes audio, a transcript and exercises to practice listening with slang/vocabulary notes in the transcript. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sun, 10/23/2011 - 02:37 -
Learn the expressions used when trying to locate someone in this podcast. Follow along with the transcript as you listen to the discussion about finding Waldo.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 10/30/2013 - 00:13 -
Did you know that the country of Iran has a long history of drinking tea? Amir talks about the traditional way to drink tea in his country. Learn new phrases and vocabulary by clicking on the blue words for pronunciation and meaning.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 08/15/2014 - 03:08 -
Do you like numbers? Are you good at maths? Listen to the numbers and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 11/26/2015 - 16:04 -
Explore the picture with your mouse to learn about different types of communities people live in. There is audio and text to follow and then questions at the end to test your new knowledge.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 01/29/2015 - 09:29 -
This is a listening exercise all about how to stay safe when you are on the beach. You will learn how to stay safe as well as practicing your listening skills!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 05/27/2015 - 16:39 -
Learn how to talk about the past using the present perfect and the past simple tenses in English. In this intermediate English lesson you will see two high school friends talking about their lives since they last saw each other and how to find a good balance in life.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 09/08/2011 - 08:42 -
Mark talks about his feeling about clothes and how we gets the clothes he wears. Includes audio file of native English (U.S. / Australia) conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 09/08/2011 - 09:58 -
Fiona is on the phone to her best friend to tell her the big news. Listen to the Fiona's conversation. Can guess what the news is? Answer the questions to test your comprehension of spoken English. If you need to see the script, it is available.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sun, 10/23/2011 - 02:33 -
Most people in Britain believe that it’s a good idea to save money and try to avoid being in debt. This is an important part of the culture, or at least it was in the past. Learn vocabulary related to personal finance after listening to the audio and following the transcript. There are two comprehension tasks for you to practice, too.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 04/08/2014 - 03:33 -
Rob the teacher talks about using "like" as a filler. There is no transcript, but the speech is very slow. Includes two practice tasks.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 05/29/2014 - 14:41 -
Buck tells Star about the bad service he received at a local coffee shop. It's so annoying when you are treated badly at a restaurant or cafe! Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:04 -
Carmen is energetic and active while Elias is lazy, but they have to work together! Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:06 -
Vern and Genevive decide to do some projects around the house. Do you like completing projects around your house? Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially on words about the window and door.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:20 -
My son is now one year and eight months old, has brought enormous happiness to our family although my wife, my parent-in-laws always complain about how tiring it is to look after him.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 09/08/2011 - 04:18 -
Do you like jokes? Recently, a group of scientists and psychologists decided to try and find out what the funniest joke in the world was. Listen to the audio and follow along with the text to learn new words and practice pronunciation.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 04/08/2014 - 03:35 -
Peter is too sick to go to work today! He calls his boss, Magda, to explain the situation and she is not happy because Peter is always sick! Or is he? Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:06 -
Paige and Vern are fixing up their house, so they go to a home improvement store. This is a very popular thing for American families to do. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:11 -
Susanna is looking at pictures of Khaled when he was young. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:13 -
Melissa has made a video and is uploading to a video-sharing website. She thinks it will be popular. Listen to why she is so confident. The site includes a downloadable audio file with slow and fast dialogue and explanations of highlighted words. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:19 -
Charlene made fun of Stan at lunch and embarrassed him. Now Dmitry is planning to get her back! Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:08
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An audio conversation between a barber and a man that wants a haircut. Listen to the man's experience and answer the questions on the quiz to check your comprehension. More vocabulary activities are included.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 16:28 -
Gareth talks about his daily routine both with his family and his work. Includes audio file of native English (U.K. / U.S.) conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 09/08/2011 - 10:03 -
Nabeel talks about his apartment and his neighbors. Includes audio file of non-native / native English (U.S.) conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 09/09/2011 - 07:19 -
Money, money, money! In this audio a man and woman discuss how they deal with monthly expenses. This site includes audio, a transcript and exercises to practice listening with slang/vocabulary notes in the transcript. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 22:54 -
While Henry's wife is out of town several things go wrong at the house. She'll be mad! This site includes audio, a transcript and exercises to practice listening with slang/vocabulary notes in the transcript. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 23:12 -
Rebecca talks about growing up as a tomboy and what made her change. Includes audio file of native English (U.S. / U.K.) conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 06/06/2014 - 12:08 -
Have you been in any difficult situations recently? What happened? Listen to the people discussing different problems and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 02/25/2016 - 13:40 -
In this episode, Stephen and Ashlie visit the ancient city of Oxford. It includes a transcript, a list of related vocabulary and two comprehension task. The vocabulary, transcript and tasks can be downloaded, the video is only available on the website.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/18/2014 - 07:37 -
Free ESL Podcast about how to express that you are having trouble thinking or concentrating. Includes downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. Must join to access Learning Guide. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms for everyday life.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 06:03 -
Shirley talks about a prank she and her brothers did on the locals in her area. Includes audio file of native English / non-native (Italian) conversation with transcript of all audio and vocabulary notes. Some words in the transcript are "clickable" and take you directly to the notes. Great for expanding your vocabulary and enhancing pronunciation!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 11/22/2011 - 08:23 -
Marjorie knows the combination on the lock of Ron's bike. However, she has forgotten it and is trying hard to remember. Can she remember it before Ron comes back? This podcast includes downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms for everyday life.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:22 -
Do you know how to describe speed in English? This podcast focuses on vocabulary to describe speed and pace. Listen to the dialogue between two people, then listen to the narrator teach you the vocabulary and phrases used in the dialogue.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 02:54 -
Zuly ordered a large item and had some problems when it was delivered home. This site includes a downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. You must join the site if you want to access the Learning Guide. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 03:24
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Are you comfortable in your home? Do you have any complaints about your neighbors? This listening exercise is about expressing your unhappiness because of problems in the home that you rent. There are five activities to practice the vocabulary in the lesson.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 06:06 -
Two friends talk about an apartment that is in need of repairs. Do you do your own repairs at home? This site includes audio, a transcript and exercises to practice listening with slang/vocabulary notes in the transcript. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 23:00
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