This is a short video from the British Council about health. Siriwat isn't feeling very well. Watch and listen to the story. Can his dad and the doctor help him?
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Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 03/19/2015 - 10:43
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Do you know any amazing facts about the human body? Listen to the conversation about the human body and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
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Danny has a skin rash and has to visit the doctor. The dermatologist (skin doctor) gives him a thorough inspection. 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.
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Do you know what to do in an emergency? Brad calls an ambulance after Lydia faints. 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.
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Sally has been sick and her doctor performed several tests. She talks about this experience with Terrell. 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.
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A man and his wife exchange ideas about how to stay fit and healthy. 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 - 22:59 -
A man calls his doctor's office and makes an appointment. 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 - 01:50 -
Monica talks about the increasingly popular exercise of Tai Chi. 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!
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Listen to the Chef explain why washing hands is very important in his job. Then learn how to do it yourself. Choose activities to do and then decide if you need to wash your hands or not afterwards. Can you remember what you were told by the Chef?
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I suppose many people agree that weight loss is an important topic for girls in Hong Kong. You can tell by the number of advertisements in the MTR stations, magazines and even on TV. Listen to the audio and follow along with the text to learn new words and practice pronunciation.
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Do you brush your teeth everyday? It's so important, as this video explains. Intensive vocabulary about teeth and the mouth are included as well as some comments on grammar (phrasing). All speech has subtitles so you can read along as you listen to the information.
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Learn about the fear of bioterrorism in this podcast. Follow along with the transcript as you listen to the discussion.
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Learn the common signs of aging in this podcast. Follow along with the transcript as you listen to the discussion.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/04/2014 - 02:41 -
Rebecca and Hugh hear a fire alarm and the firefighters arrive to investigate. 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 - 02:38
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Can eating kimchi give you beautiful skin? Mike talks to MJ about what foods are good for healthy, energetic skin. Learn new vocabulary and phrases by clicking on the blue words and listening to the pronunciation and meaning.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 15:12 -
Victor suffers from allergies and visits to doctor to talk about his sneezing and itchy eyes. 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.
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Sue complains to Hamed about her eyesight; her medication is giving her blurry vision. 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.
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Rebecca talks about the concern of skin cancer in a culture that likes to be tan. 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, 08/11/2011 - 22:28 -
Greg discuss the dilemma yet vital topic of organ donation. 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: Wed, 08/24/2011 - 18:58 -
Reina decide to walk as exercise. Do you want some exercise, too? This audio talks about how to maintain a healthy exercise routine. Includes downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms for everyday life.
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George and Inez are going to the hospital to visit their Uncle Peter, who is in the intensive care unit. 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, 09/16/2013 - 08:21 -
Everybody needs to go to the doctor sometime. This podcast is a telephone conversation of a man who wants to visit the doctor and needs to make an appointment with the secretary. The vocabulary is related to medical services. A teacher explains words and phrases that appear in the dialogue.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 09/18/2013 - 00:23 -
Learn to talk about what you are able to do using 'can' and 'could. In this English lesson you will see two people talking about yoga and other types of exercise. They introduce some vocabulary relating to exercise and sports. Watch, Listen and then Practice by answering the questions.
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Elena asks Wieland about his job working at a Veteran's Hospital. He enjoys helping disabled patients overcome their disabilities. 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 - 00:14 -
Brett is taking a Psychology class and asks the professor some details about common psychological disorders. 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 - 00:20 -
Monica and Todd discuss the secrets of having a long and healthy life. 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!
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You know life here in Hong Kong is very stressful so I think today’s topic is very useful for everyone because we can do something about it, just to cope with the stress. 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 - 03:55
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Cancer can cause great suffering for both patients and families. This is one man's story of how he battled cancer. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
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Here in the UK we are beginning to try alternatives to traditional Western medicine. I have tried acupuncture. What results did I get? This interesting and useful page includes audio and four exercises to test your listening and comprehension.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 08/11/2011 - 22:34 -
This Podcast talks about common injuries that occur at the workplace. Includes downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms for everyday life.
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Learn the vocabulary used when discussing baldness as you listen. Follow along with the transcript, and take the quiz at the end!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 11/08/2013 - 01:43 -
Learn the most common vocabulary and expressions for talking about traffic accidents and getting help in English. In this advanced English lesson you will see two friends talking about an accident one of them has just been in. You will learn some of the most common ways of describing a car crash and useful expressions for talking about injuries.
Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 07/30/2014 - 01:17 -
Todd, an American, talks to Monica, a physical education teacher in New Zealand. The discussion centers on kids exercising and playing sports in school and whether it is better to get physical activity outside of school.
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In Britain, 1207 people had to visit hospitals after accidents with chainsaws in 1999. However, in the same year, 16,662 people, more than twelve times as many, were injured by their sofa. This audio file about accidents includes a vocabulary preparation, transcript and a comprehension task. All items, including the audio file, are downloadable.
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Listen to vocabulary related to nursing (with pronunciation guide). Includes related articles with audio and comprehension exercises. Audio requires Quicktime.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 06/28/2011 - 21:45 -
Listen to vocabulary related to pharmacy (with pronunciation guide). Includes related articles with audio and comprehension exercises. Audio requires Quicktime.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 06/28/2011 - 21:45 -
This video lesson includes a story about Melanie visiting her aunt in the hospital. Listen first and see how much you understand, then watch again with the transcript (click CC in the lower right corner). Melanie, the teacher, goes into detail about the pronunciation of unstressed "and" in English. There is a dicatation exercise at the end of the video for you to practice.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/29/2011 - 08:17 -
Nowadays in the West the able bodied are constantly reminded that disabled people have rights like everyone else. But what is it like in the Developing World? In places where there are no facilities? Listen this audio file and learn more about disability. It includes a vocabulary preparation, transcript and a comprehension task. All items, including the audio file, are downloadable.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 10/11/2011 - 08:37 -
The word was first used in 1919, but we have been using "biotechnology" for thousands of years. When eating a delicious cheese sandwich, you can thank biotechnology for the pleasure! It also includes transcript and a comprehension task. All items, including the audio file, are downloadable.
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Death is something that everybody has in common. We are all born, we all live and we all die. Listen this audio and learn about death! It also includes transcript and a comprehension task. All items, including the audio file, are downloadable.
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The United Nations has named Senegal, the Philippines, Thailand, and Uganda, as countries which have done the most to fight HIV/AIDS. How has Senegal achieved this? Listen to the audio and follow along with the text to learn new words and practice pronunciation.
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A common English phrase 'You are what you eat' sounds funny, but it refers to the benefits of eating healty foods. Text only, no audio.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 05/29/2014 - 14:10
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This podcast talks about the topic of doctor-patient confidentiality and medical privacy. 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: Wed, 10/12/2011 - 09:02 -
Listen to vocabulary related to asthma(with pronunciation guide). Includes related articles with audio and comprehension exercises. Audio requires Quicktime.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 06/28/2011 - 21:44 -
Listen to vocabulary related to type 2 diabetes (with pronunciation guide). Includes related articles with audio and comprehension exercises. Audio requires Quicktime.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 06/28/2011 - 21:44 -
Listen to vocabulary related to arthritis (with pronunciation guide). Includes related articles with audio and comprehension exercises. Audio requires Quicktime.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 06/28/2011 - 21:44 -
Listen to vocabulary related to physical therapy (with pronunciation guide). Includes related articles with audio and comprehension exercises. Audio requires Quicktime.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 06/28/2011 - 21:45 -
Listen to vocabulary related to radiology (with pronunciation guide). Includes related articles with audio and comprehension exercises. Audio requires Quicktime.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 06/28/2011 - 21:45 -
It is an audio talking about health insurance plans in the U.S. and how to choose the best one. Includes downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 10/11/2011 - 09:16 -
Are you interested in cosmetic surgery? Listen to this lecture about cosmetic surgery and the reasons why people go to plastic surgeons, then take the quiz to test your comprehension. More activities are included to practice the related vocabulary.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 10/11/2011 - 09:26 -
Audio file includes transcript and comprehension questions. Easy format can be downloaded or printed easily. Includes a list of new vocabulary to complement the text.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 04/09/2014 - 06:57 -
Audio file includes transcript and comprehension questions. Easy format can be downloaded or printed easily. Includes a list of new vocabulary to complement the text.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 04/09/2014 - 06:58 -
Do you live to eat or eat to live? Do you have a complicated relationship with food? Read this article to find out more about improving your relationship with food. Listen to the audio and follow along with the text to learn new words and practice pronunciation.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 04/09/2014 - 07:01
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