Best Pre Intermediate English Podcasts (2025)

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The Easiest (& Best) Ways To Learn English (PART 2) 25:07

2d ago25:07

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🚀 Easy methods to improve! 📖 Exciting podcast—More lazy strategies to improve your English. Explained in B1 level English. 👍 This podcast is perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. 🗣️ One-to-one lessons: www.simpleenglishbooks.com ⭐ Every 1st & 15th day of the month. ☕ Support the Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee ✅ Subscribe ✍️ Transcripts …

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Saint George and the Dragon (Rerun) 40:55

4d ago40:55

40:55

Today's episode is a rerun of an older story. Before we get into the story, I talk about my religious experiences during Easter. St George is a famous mythical figure throughout Europe. Most versions of his story involve him fighting and killing a dragon who is causing problems in a city. But in my version, things are bit... smellier. Go to ⁠EasySt…

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Guess Who's Moving to China? (Conversation) 39:36

11d ago39:36

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I discuss my upcoming move to Ningbo, China, as well as full moon drumming circles and shamanistic journeying. It's a travel around the world, both physically and spiritually! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/China for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! …

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I Survived A Poltergeist (A Violent Ghost) B2 Interview 31:05

19d ago31:05

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😱 Today's listening is Joseph's true ghost story in upper-intermediate B2 English. Conversation between native speakers about real-life horror & the PARANORMAL 👻👽 👍 This podcast is perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. 🌎 Joseph's Travel Youtube 🪶 My Beautiful simple books: www.simpleenglishbooks.com 🗣️ 1-to-1 conversation lessons …

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Grandmother March (Beginner) 34:41

18d ago34:41

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Why is the weather in March so changeable? Well, it's all to do with wine and a very angry lady from Bulgaria... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/March for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Level: Beginner. Genre: Myths & Legends. Vocabulary: Vineyard, …

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EP37 | Intermediate | V.+着 | Learn Chinese through lyrics 8:35

27d ago8:35

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Send us a text#ListentosongstolearnChinese #着 #love #Chinesesong《因为爱情》给你一张过去的CD听听那时我们的爱情有时会突然忘了我还在爱着你再唱不出那样的歌曲听到都会红着脸躲避虽然会经常忘了我依然爱着你因为爱情不会轻易悲伤所以一切都是幸福的模样因为爱情简单地生长依然随时可以为你疯狂因为爱情怎么会有沧桑所以我们还是年轻的模样因为爱情在那个地方依然还有人在那里游荡，人来人往学习重点：V+着：indicates an action or a state is continuing.上课的时候，老师站着。房间的门关着。他穿着一件蓝色的衬衫。我开着车，听着音乐。我听着音乐跑步。她开着窗睡觉。他拿着花站在门口。服务员笑着说：“欢…

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My 10-Month Journey Making the Perfect Simple English Storybooks (B1) 21:29

1M ago21:29

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🚀 In today's B1 listening: I spent 10 months making graded reader novels for you. The journey was difficult with struggles. I'll share what I learned about creative writing and storytelling, as well as dealing with perfectionism. 👍 This podcast is perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. 🗣️ One-to-one English lessons: www.simpleengli…

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Giving Up Sugar for Lent (Conversation) 29:25

1M ago29:25

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Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter. Traditionally, during Lent, Christians fast or give something up. In today's episode, I talk about giving up sugar, plus give some tips on how best to use flashcards to learn vocabulary. Vocabulary: Give something up, Lent, Ramadan, Abstain, Hold someone accountable, Hojicha, Taste buds, Crave, Vain, Spring…

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Banksy | The World's Most Famous Anonymous Artist (English Learning for Curious Minds) 25:05

1M ago25:05

25:05

Hello, my Lovely Learners! Today we have an episode from English Learning for Curious Minds with Alastair Budge. You might remember last year we did an episode together where we wrote a story, A Visitor from Chilly Bottom, which you can listen to here: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/Chilly/ Banksy is one of the most famous modern British artists …

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Adrian's Dream 56:22

2M ago56:22

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Adrian wants to write, but he can never concentrate. He tries waking up early before work, but he always just goes back to bed. Finally, he decides to start napping, but the results aren't what he expects... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Dream for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Suppor…

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The Lazy (& Easiest) Way to Learn English! 12:42

2M ago12:42

12:42

🚀 The Easiest Way is the Best Way! 📖 In today's podcast, I teach the laziest & most enjoyable ways to English fluency, explained in B1 level English. 👍 This podcast is perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. 🗣️ One-to-one lessons: www.simpleenglishbooks.com ⭐ Every 1st & 15th day of the month. ☕ Support the Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee …

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Life, Love and Learning Japanese (Conversation) 38:49

2M ago38:49

38:49

I catch you all up on what I've been up to recently. There's a bit of philosophy, some dating, and some very manic studying for Japanese. Plus a bit of history! Ever wanted to know about Britain's most infamous king? Now you can! All that and more in today's free-wheeling conversational episode. Content warning: this episode has some mild swearing …

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Two Beautiful & Inspiring REAL Stories! (Intermediate) 14:52

2M ago14:52

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🚀 Improve Your English with Real-Life Stories! 📖 In today's podcast, I share TWO inspiring news stories in B1 English! 🎧 Practice listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English naturally with a native speaker & sound FX. 👍 Perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. ⭐ Every 1st & 15th day of the month. ☕ Support the Podcast: Buy M…

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The Dragon of Kraków (Pre-Intermediate) 32:55

3M ago32:55

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A dragon is terrorising the city of Kraków, but one man has a way to defeat it. It won't take strength, though, but wisdom. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Krakow for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Level: Pre-intermediate. Genre: Myths & Legends. Vo…

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How to Stress Less and Feel Calm (Using 1st Conditional) 24:54

3M ago24:54

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Transcripts & Stories: www.simpleenglishbooks.com Visit my website for my new Snow White eBook (4,400 words, with audiobook and PDF). Welcome to my podcast! Here, I speak in simple English about exciting topics and stories. 👍 Perfect for intermediate (A2, B1, B2) English learners. ⭐ Every 1st & 15th day of the month. ▶️ Youtube ☕ Buy Me A Coffee ✅ …

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The Shape of Art (Beginner) 24:56

3M ago24:56

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Felicity is a successful lawyer, but she wants a change. She tries painting and loves it. But there's a problem: everyone hates her paintings. Can she find the true shape of her art? Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Shape for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is apprec…

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Three Balls of Wool (Pre-Intermediate) 39:45

3M ago39:45

39:45

One day, Leila finds a strange butterfly with three dots and fine lines on its wings. When she tries to touch the butterfly, it turns into a witch and drags her to her castle! For seven years Leila works for the witch, trying to find a way to escape. Then, one day, the witch says she is going travelling... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Wool for th…

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Think Fast! (Beginner) 22:20

4M ago22:20

22:20

Eugene is a big nerd, and he's afraid of everything. But one day, a man attacks him in the street, and Eugene discovers that he isn't so weak after all. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Fast for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Level: Beginner. Genre: …

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How I Celebrate Christmas (Conversation) 39:30

4M ago39:30

39:30

Chocolate oranges, burning puddings and white carrots: British Christmas is quite unique. Find out all about how it's celebrated in today's episode. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Christmas for the full transcript. My video on making mince pies: https://youtu.be/i7VcVKYQRKI Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/S…

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How the Platypus Came to Be (Pre-Intermediate) 24:11

5M ago24:11

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The nose of a duck, the fur of an otter and the tail of a beaver: platypuses are one of the strangest animals in the world! So where did they come from? Find out in this hilarious story... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Platypus for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support …

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New? Start here! (Conversation) 49:50

5M ago49:50

49:50

New to the podcast, or want to know how best to learn English, and more about me, Ariel Goodbody? You're in the right place. In today's episode I reintroduce myself, answer some frequently asked questions and recommend you my favourite episodes. Transcript: https://www.easystoriesinenglish.com/start Get episodes without advertisements! EasyStoriesI…

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The Curse of the Pig (Beginner) 45:59

6M ago45:59

45:59

A princess finds a book that tells her future. When she grows up, she will have to marry a pig. The girl doesn't want to believe it, but one day a pig comes knocking on her door. But things are not as they seem. This is a curse, and there has to be a way to break it... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Curse for the full transcript. Get episodes witho…

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Three Kisses (Pre-Intermediate) 30:07

6M ago30:07

30:07

Answer my survey and get the free beginner story, The City Mouse and the Country Mouse: https://www.easystoriesinenglish.com/ask Leah's mother dies, and her brother leaves home, and Leah is so sad that she cannot speak. Her father plants a rose garden on her balcony, and every day she gives a white rose to a seagull and kisses it three times, sendi…

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I have a confession to make... 12:14

7M ago12:14

12:14

Answer my survey and get the beginner story, The City Mouse and the Country Mouse: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Ask Today, I have a confession to make. I thought I knew what you all wanted, but I was wrong. In this episode, I ask for your help. Get the transcript: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TRANSCRIPT-I-have-a-confessio…

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The Freezer Door (Beginner) 28:28

7M ago28:28

28:28

Level up your English with Story Builders, an eight-week online course https://www.easystoriesinenglish.com/build A woman has a loving husband and children, and she's great at her job. So why is she sad? One day, she opens the freezer door and sees the way into another world. If she goes, she will lose her husband and children. But could she be hap…

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EP53 | Intermediate | Complements of Degree | 程度补语 5:08

7M ago5:08

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Send us a textThere are 2 types of complements of degree: - mental verb / adj. + 极了/死了/多了 etc. Structurally speaking, it may be included in the complement of result. - mental verb / adj. + 得 + a set of words Structurally speaking, this type belongs to the complement of state/manner. Support the show#One-on-One Online Chinese Lesson:https://www.ital…

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EP52 | Intermediate | Complements of Possibility/Potential | 可能补语 8:39

7M ago8:39

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Send us a textComplements of Possibility indicates whether someone is able to do something or a condition permits an act to take place.It positioned after the verb, is used to indicate ability, capability, possibility, and feasibility. There are 3 forms:- It consists of the structural particle 得 and a verb or adjective.- V.+得了liǎo / V.+不了liǎo It me…

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The Superpower of Story with Bree Aesie 1:00:35

7M ago1:00:35

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Get 25% off my Story Builders course by signing up by the end of today! https://easystoriesinenglish.com/build Today I talk to Bree Aesie from the Into the Story podcast about how to use stories in your everyday life, what makes a great communicator and some interesting memory techniques. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Bree for the full transcript.…

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🔒 EP51 | Upper-Intermediate | Extension of the Complements of Direction | 趋向补语引申义 10:00

7M ago10:00

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Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textExtension meaning of the complements of direction.V+出来，V+下来，V+起来，#One-on-One Online Chinese Lesson:https://www.italki.com/zh-cn/teacher/3606844#Other Support Ways and Leave a Message:Wendy Zhang (buymeacoffee.com)https://PayPal.Me/WendyXiaoshuZhangBy Wendy Xiaoshu Zhang

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Hamburg, City of Water (Conversation) 1:10:32

7M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Get 25% off my Story Builders course by signing up before 1st October! https://easystoriesinenglish.com/build In today's episode, learn all about the second-largest city in Germany with the world's largest model railway, how I'm conquering my fears with a piece of paper, the controversial new smoking bans in the UK and my fabulous new course Story …

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EP 50 | Advanced | A Homesick Poem | 中秋节 7:24

8M ago7:24

7:24

Send us a text#MidAutumnDay #ChineseAcientPoem #Chinese AcientPoetry #moon今年的中秋节马上就要到了。我在这里祝所有生活在国外的中国人中秋节快乐！中秋节是中国第二个重要的传统节日，一般来说这一天家人们会团聚。中秋节是在农历的八月十五日，每个月的农历十五号是月亮最圆的一天，所以在中秋节你会听到看到很多关于月亮的事情。比如说：吃月饼，晚上散步赏月，讲月亮上的一些传说故事。今天我为大家带来一首有月亮的古诗，这首诗叫《静夜思》，是唐代诗人李白在26岁的时候写的。那时候李白住在扬州的旅店，一天晚上他看着天空中的月亮，想念自己的家乡和家人，写下了这首诗。静夜思( Jìnɡ yè sī)唐李白( Tánɡ Lǐ Bái)床前明月光…

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EP49 | Intermediate | Compound Complements of Direction | 复合趋向补语 10:08

8M ago10:08

10:08

Send us a text#CompoundComplementsofDirectionThe simple complements of direction can be used after another verb as the verb's complement, that is, a Compound Complements of Direction that indicates the movement of the action.Patterns:V. + 上、下、进、出、过、回 + place + 来/去V. + 上、下、进、出、过、回 + sb./sth. + 来/去V. + 上、下、进、出、过、回 + 来/去 + sb./sth.Support the show#One…

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The Pumpkin Jug (Beginner) 44:50

8M ago44:50

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A king meets a woman who grows pumpkins. She gives him water in a dirty old jug, and then she breaks it. The king thinks this is strange, but he likes the woman. So he gives her a challenge: if she can put a big pumpkin in a small jug, he will marry her. But she cannot break the jug or the pumpkin. Can she do it? Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Jug …

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EP48 | Intermediate | Simple Complements of Direction | 简单趋向补语 12:01

8M ago12:01

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Send us a textIn Chinese, a group of directional verbs can be placed right after other verbs to indicate where the actions are directed. They play a role known as Complements of Direction.The most frequently used pattern is "verb+来/去", it is called Simple Complements of Direction - 简单趋向补语。Pattern: verb + 来/去Support the show#One-on-One Online Chines…

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Misty the Snake (Rerun) 31:44

8M ago31:44

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Misty the Snake loves eating other people's pets. This does not make the people of the United Kingdom happy. So her owner takes her to Brazil, but really she wants to go home to Ghana... This episode is a rerun, BUT I add some new commentary and talk about my exciting new project, Story Builders. Story Builders will be an eight-week online language…

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🔒 EP47 | Intermediate | Complements of State/Manner | 状态、情态补语 10:00

8M ago10:00

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Subscriber-only episodeSend us a text#complementsofstate#complementsofmannerThe complement describes how one does something or how something is done.S+V+ 得 +(adv.) +adj.S+v+o+v+ 得 +(adv.) +adj.#Comparative Sentences with “得”#Complex Complements of State（复杂的状态补语）adj./v.+ 得 + verb phrase#One-on-One Online Chinese Lesson:https://www.italki.com/zh-cn/t…

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My Sister's Wedding (Conversation) 1:05:09

8M ago1:05:09

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In today's episode, I talk all about how I injured my leg at my sister's wedding, the race riots currently happening in the UK, not so nice, and end with some motivation for all of you. Very nice. Keep listening to learn English! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Wedding for the full transcript. Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo vo…

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EP46 | Intermediate | Complements of Result | 结果补语 9:12

9M ago9:12

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Send us a text#complementsofresultA verb/adjective is used after the predicate verb to indicate the result of an action.S. + V. + v./adj. + (O.)Support the show#One-on-One Online Chinese Lesson:https://www.italki.com/zh-cn/teacher/3606844#Other Support Ways and Leave a Message:Wendy Zhang (buymeacoffee.com)https://PayPal.Me/WendyXiaoshuZhang…

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Doing Evil Part 2 (Intermediate) 47:04

9M ago47:04

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Tobias arrives at St Gummarus' School for Nasty Children. At first, he thinks his parents might have made a mistake, because all the kids here are bad…

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EP45 | Pre-Intermediate | Complements of Frequency | 动量补语 8:05

9M ago8:05

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Send us a textVerbal measure words are used to indicate the frequency of an action, this is the Complements of Frequency.The patterns of complements of frequencyS. + V. + frequency + O.(something)S. + V. + frequency + O.(someplace); S. + V. + O.(someplace) + frequencyS. + V. + O.(somebody-pron.) + frequency; S. + V. + O.(somebody-pron.) + 一下；S. + V…

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Doing Evil Part 1 (Intermediate) 44:10

9M ago44:10

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. When Tobias's parents ask him what he wants to be when he grows up, he says, 'Evil.' There's just one problem: his parents are devoted Christians! As …

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EP44 | Pre-Intermediate | Complements of Duration | 时量补语 6:40

9M ago6:40

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Send us a textWhen durational nouns are positioned after verbs or adjectives, they serve as complement to indicate the length of an action. This is Complements of Duration.The pattern of complements of durationS. + V. + duration + O.(something)S. + V. + O.(someplace) + durationS. + V. + O.(somebody) + durationSupport the show#One-on-One Online Chin…

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The Golden Fish (Beginner) 21:40

9M ago21:40

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. A fisherman finds a golden fish. The golden fish says it can grant his wishes. But the fisherman doesn't wish for anything. However, when his wife get…

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🔒 EP43 | Upper-Intermediate | My Grandma 2 | 外婆（下） 10:00

9M ago10:00

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Subscriber-only episodeSend us a text【外婆，好想多一些了解你（下）】关于人的性格、心理感觉的一些词#characteristicinChinese#One-on-One Online Chinese Lesson:https://www.italki.com/zh-cn/teacher/3606844#Other Support Ways and Leave a Message:Wendy Zhang (buymeacoffee.com)https://PayPal.Me/WendyXiaoshuZhangBy Wendy Xiaoshu Zhang

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Climbing Mount Everest Part 2 (from Into the Story) 22:31

9M ago22:31

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Today's episode comes from the Into the Story podcast. Check it out if you like the idea of learning English with real-life stories - and I'm sure you do! Laurie Skreslet and a team of climbers face difficult conditions as they attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest — will they make it? If you haven't already listened to Climbing Mount Everes…

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EP42 | Upper-Intermediate | My Grandma 1 | 外婆（上） 21:56

9M ago21:56

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Send us a text#wordsinthekitchen【外婆，好想多一些了解你】有外婆的夏天，格外像夏天，温和的胖老太太讲话轻声细语，走路没有声响，静静地在屋里削土豆、泡茶、剥豆子。我们一放暑假就扎堆儿去乡下。早上外婆会叫我或我妹去摸几个鸡蛋，刚生的蛋还热热的。外婆常给我们做米酒蛋汤，一人一碗。现在看来，是难得的绿色无污染食品，怪不得我们家的人个个身体倍儿棒。午后午休，她拿扇子给我们赶蚊子，怕吵醒我们，动作轻柔。我挨着她睡，她的皮肤松弛，好凉好舒服。外婆身上有种令人极度安心的味儿，可能来自棉布、花露水，或者烧饭的油烟。我问外婆，房顶上咚咚咚的是什么声音啊？她说：“是猫在跑呢，睡吧。”厨房里用的词：1削：削土豆皮，削苹果皮2剥：剥花生，剥豆子，剥香蕉皮，剥桔子皮，剥大蒜皮，3泡：泡茶…

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Climbing Mount Everest Part 1 (from Into the Story) 22:28

10M ago22:28

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Today's episode comes from the Into the Story podcast. Check it out if you like the idea of learning English with real-life stories - and I'm sure you do! When Laurie Skreslet attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1982, he faced dangerous avalanches, the closure of the only route up the mountain, and a life-changing moment. Level: Advanced Accent: Ca…

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EP41 | Intermediate | The Summer | 夏天的样子 15:48

10M ago15:48

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Send us a text#summer #idioms #enduretheheatofsummer【夏天的样子】希望夏天就是夏天的样子。对那挡也挡不住的烈日、擦也擦不干的汗水，任何人都无可奈何，所能做的只是拼命地喝水，默默地忍耐。即使如此，我仍然希望夏天就是夏天的样子。正是有了这样的夏天，才能有秋天的收获。这样的夏天让人难以忍受，但大自然一直在默默忍受，让万物之根牢牢地扎入大地，从暑热中吸收能量，为秋天储蓄收获的果实。如果夏天不再是夏天的样子，秋天也就不再是秋天的样子，收获的喜悦也就无从谈起。所以，我希望夏天就是酷热的夏天。学习重点：1.无可奈何他无可奈何地摇了摇头说：“这件事，我真的帮不了你。”因为没有证据，警察无可奈何，只好让他走了。2.无从谈起如果从来没拥有过，失去也就无从谈起。…

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A Good Long Natter (Conversation) 27:46

10M ago27:46

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In this episode, I talk about everything I've been up to for the past two months: visiting a friend, what I'm wearing, a romantic encounter in the supermarket, my try at stand-up comedy, the Royal Academy of Art, eating in the dark: there's just too much to summarise! Listen to it!! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Natter for the full transcript. Get…

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EP40 | Pre-Intermediate | The Negative Structure-2 完全否定 6:15

10M ago6:15

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Send us a textThe negative structure-2 “not…at all”, indicates complete negation.一＋measure word＋n.＋也／都＋不／没＋v.Support the show#One-on-One Online Chinese Lesson:https://www.italki.com/zh-cn/teacher/3606844#Other Support Ways and Leave a Message:Wendy Zhang (buymeacoffee.com)https://PayPal.Me/WendyXiaoshuZhang…

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