Category: Listening
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A Halloween Ghost Story
Classic late-Victorian ghost story adapted for audio. A young couple move to the country. Every night they visit a beautiful local church. Inside there are two marble statues. Why do these statues frighten local people? And what is the secret of the broken marble finger? Adapted from Man Size in Marble (1893) E. Nesbit, writer…
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What is Halloween? Is it a religious festival?
Hallowe’en or All-Hallows-Eve takes place on the night of 31 October. Hallow is the old English word for saint.
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How did The Beatles get their name?
How The Beatles did The Beatles get their name? Why the strange spelling. Listening comprehension for English language learners at intermediate
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Test Your Medical English
Basic medical English vocabulary quiz for non specialists. Language level: intermediate B1/2
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Introducing The Beatles
How The Beatles began – presentation, quiz & worksheet. English language level A2+
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The Greatest Modern Inventor?
Was Thomas Edison the greatest modern inventor? Or did he take credit for the work of others. Short listening comprehension: Intermediate B1-2
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Lucky Brake For Car Thief?
Car thief has opportunity to steal Nissan. Is this his lucky break? Listening comprehension with extension reading and vocabulary activities. English language level – intermediate
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Fun Facts About Our Bones
Ten Fun Facts About Bones – short slideshow with learning activities. English language level – lower intermediate
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What do you know about Ariana Grande?
Fun stuff about the singer and actress. How tall is she? Where does her name mean? What do the tattoos say? Why the halloween masks? Aimed at young English language learners. Listening (A2-B1) and Reading (B2).
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What do you know about Hawaii?
Fun Facts About Hawaii – short presentation with learning materials. English language level: intermediate+ Listening (A2-B1) and Reading (B2).