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UN warnings over Mozambique's displacement crisis
Follow a report about displacement, security and the humanitarian situation in northern Mozambique.
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Mozambique's displaced lament grim camp conditions
Listen to displaced families describe camp conditions, daily challenges and their hopes for safety.
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South Africa marks 70 years since historic Women's March
Explore the history, legacy and continuing importance of South Africa's Women's March.
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Substitute Teacher — Key & Peele
Practise names, pronunciation, classroom expressions and fast conversational English through comedy.
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The Most Gullible Prison Guard Ever
Practise persuasion, commands, questions and fast conversational English through comedy.
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Desperately Trying to Get Sold at a Slave Auction
Study fast dialogue and implied meaning in a historical satire with sensitive subject matter.
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Bonding with a Kid Shouldn’t Be This Hard
Practise family language, reactions and conversational timing during a difficult attempt to connect.
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How to Ruin a Joke
Practise storytelling, interruptions, reactions and comic timing in a fast group conversation.
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Is This Guy’s Boss Even Real?
Listen for workplace language, excuses, questions and growing suspicion in a comic office conversation.
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Nobody Wants to Help You Move
Practise invitations, excuses, negotiation and everyday friendship language in a familiar situation.
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Do Not Press the Walk Button
Practise warnings, instructions, questions and comic reactions in a fast street conversation.
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Ethical Dilemma Discussion
Practise critical listening and argumentative language. Contains sensitive historical and political subject matter.
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How to Describe Places in English
Learn adjectives and phrases such as remote, secluded, out of the way and the middle of nowhere.
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Adjectives to Describe Places
Expand your descriptive vocabulary for cities, landscapes and locations through clear examples.
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25 Phrases for Nature and Landscapes
Learn practical phrases for mountains, valleys, forests, coastlines and natural scenery.
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How to Introduce Yourself in English
Learn greetings, names, origins, small talk, work and hobbies for natural social introductions.
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How to Introduce Yourself Professionally
Build a confident professional introduction for work, meetings and networking opportunities.
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How to Talk About Personality
Learn useful adjectives and conversational questions for describing people’s personalities naturally.
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How to Talk About Your Family Tree
Learn words for grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, ancestors and wider family relationships.
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▶LESSON 20
Arsenal Transfer News: Defensive Targets
Follow transfer analysis while learning football, defence, injury and negotiation vocabulary.
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UEFA and FIFA: Football Governance Clash
Follow a detailed discussion about FIFA, UEFA and a potential conflict in international football.
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They’re Coming for You, Sharon
Follow the account of a decades-old parental kidnapping case and the arrest that brought it back into the news.
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Mind Your Language: Episode 5
Practise everyday conversation, classroom expressions and misunderstandings through a classic comedy scene.
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▶LESSON 24Talking About Clothes Shopping
Practise sizes, styles, prices and useful questions for shopping for clothes.
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▶LESSON 25Describing Your Home
Learn practical words and phrases for describing rooms, furniture and where you live.
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▶LESSON 26Talking About Your Daily Routine
Practise present-simple language for everyday routines, schedules and regular activities.
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▶LESSON 27Asking for and Giving Directions
Learn how to ask for directions and explain routes using clear location language.
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▶LESSON 28Talking About Activities
Practise present-continuous questions and answers for activities happening now.
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▶LESSON 29Talking About Likes and Dislikes
Express preferences naturally and ask other people about the things they enjoy.
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▶LESSON 30Describing the Weather
Build everyday weather vocabulary and describe conditions where you are.
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▶LESSON 31Talking About Your Feelings
Learn adjectives and conversational phrases for explaining how you feel.
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▶LESSON 32Talking About Your Habits
Use frequency expressions to discuss habits and how often you do things.
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▶LESSON 33Talking About Last Weekend
Practise past-simple questions and answers while discussing your weekend.
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▶LESSON 34Describing People in English
Learn clear vocabulary for describing people’s appearance and physical features.
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▶LESSON 35Comparing Things in English
Practise comparative and superlative forms through accessible conversations.
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▶LESSON 36Talking About the Time
Learn to ask for the time and say different times naturally in English.
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▶LESSON 37Living in a City: Pros and Cons
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a city.
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▶LESSON 38Talking About Meetings
Build practical workplace vocabulary for arranging and attending meetings.
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▶LESSON 39Talking About Mistakes
Learn natural expressions for admitting mistakes and explaining what went wrong.
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▶LESSON 40Talking About Days Out
Practise describing trips, leisure activities and enjoyable days away.
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▶LESSON 41Talking About Teachers
Discuss teachers, learning experiences and classroom memories.
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▶LESSON 42Talking About Your Dream Job
Discuss career ambitions, ideal work and professional goals.
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▶LESSON 43Talking About Hair
Learn everyday vocabulary for hairstyles, haircuts and appearance.
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▶LESSON 44Talking About Things We Throw Away
Discuss rubbish, recycling and everyday objects people discard.
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▶LESSON 45Talking About Brothers and Sisters
Build family vocabulary while discussing siblings and relationships.
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▶LESSON 46Talking About Summer Plans
Practise future plans and intentions through summer activities.
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▶LESSON 47Talking About the Office
Learn practical vocabulary for offices, colleagues and working routines.
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▶LESSON 48Talking About Secrets
Learn expressions for keeping, sharing and discovering secrets.
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▶LESSON 49Talking About Your Worries
Express concerns naturally and reassure someone who feels worried.
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▶LESSON 50Talking About Lunch
Discuss lunchtime habits, favourite meals and food choices.
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▶LESSON 51Talking About Housemates
Practise vocabulary for shared homes and living with other people.
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▶LESSON 52Talking About Confidence
Discuss confidence, nervousness and feeling capable.
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▶LESSON 53Talking About Public Transport
Build practical vocabulary for buses, trains, journeys and commuting.
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▶LESSON 54Seeing the Bigger Picture
Practise contrast, emphasis and the expression “the bigger picture”.
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▶LESSON 55An Argument with God
Learn language for disagreement, questions and reflection through a humorous story.
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▶LESSON 56A Visit to the Hairdresser
Build everyday vocabulary through a short story about getting a haircut.
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▶LESSON 57I Love Jesus, But I Don’t Do Church
Practise listening to an opinion supported with comparisons and examples.
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▶LESSON 58Don’t Be a Constipated Christian
Study metaphor, humour and persuasive spoken English.
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▶LESSON 59How God Made Man and Woman
Practise fast listening, storytelling and punchline comprehension.
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▶LESSON 60Painters and Decorators
Learn occupational vocabulary and follow a humorous comparison.
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▶LESSON 61The Power of Prayer
Practise personal-experience, emphasis and cause-and-effect language.
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▶LESSON 62God’s Badges
Learn vocabulary for identity, labels and belonging through metaphor.
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▶LESSON 63I Work for a Global Enterprise
Practise workplace vocabulary and confident presentation language.
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▶LESSON 64The Great British Breakfast
Build food vocabulary and cultural listening through a fast humorous story.
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▶LESSON 65How Do You Feel When Someone Says No?
Discuss how people react to hearing 'no' and learn useful vocabulary about feelings and rejection.
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▶LESSON 66Food for a Better Night's Sleep
Learn how diet affects sleep and practise vocabulary about health, food and rest.
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▶LESSON 67I Love Autumn!
Listen to a real conversation about autumn and practise describing seasons and the weather.
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▶LESSON 68Are You in a Good or Bad Mood?
Practise describing good and bad moods and what changes how you feel.
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▶LESSON 69The End of British Drinking Culture?
Explore changing drinking habits in Britain and learn vocabulary about culture and lifestyle.
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▶LESSON 70Why Gold Is So Valuable
Find out why gold matters and learn vocabulary about money, value and the economy.
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▶LESSON 71Flying and Airports
Practise talking about flying, airports and the stress of travelling.
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▶LESSON 72Your Favourite Famous Sites
Describe famous landmarks and places you would like to visit.
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▶LESSON 73A Difficult Summer Job
Listen to Neil's story about a hard summer job in Canada and practise talking about past jobs.
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▶LESSON 74Films at Home or at the Cinema?
Compare watching films at home and at the cinema and give your own opinion.
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▶LESSON 75Talking About Visiting Places
Practise describing places you have visited and places you want to see.
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▶LESSON 76Talking About Socialising
Talk about meeting friends, going out and spending time with other people.
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▶LESSON 77Talking About Games
Practise talking about board games, card games and the games you enjoy.
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▶LESSON 78Talking About School
Share memories of school and practise vocabulary about subjects and classes.
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▶LESSON 79Talking About Weekend Plans
Practise talking about future plans and what you will do at the weekend.
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▶LESSON 80Talking About the New Year
Talk about New Year celebrations, traditions and resolutions.
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▶LESSON 81Talking About Your Year
Look back on the past year and practise talking about highlights and changes.
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▶LESSON 82Are You a Tidy or Messy Person?
Practise describing tidy and messy habits at home.
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