Episodes

  • Verb forms to talk about the past

    Verb forms to talk about the past
    Feb 15 2025
    In this podcast you'll learn how to use the different forms we have in English to talk about past events. Listen carefully and learn to identify the differences between the tenses. These are the examples I mentioned in the podcast: She visited her grandmother last weekend. They played football yesterday. I was reading a book when the phone rang. They were watching TV when their friends arrived. She had left before I arrived. By the time we got to the cinema, the film had already started. He had been studying for hours before he finally took a break. They had been waiting for a long time before the bus arrived. Thanks to BBC sound effects and Jamendo music for the tracks used in this recording.
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    4 mins
  • Listen to the UK: London

    Listen to the UK: London
    Feb 14 2025
    This is a podcast with some insights about the city of London. It has been created for a course by the CPR Región de Murcia on podcast creation. I used Audacity for its recording and to add the sound effects included. Thanks to BBC Sound Effects and Jamendo Music for the tracks.
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    6 mins
  • other, another, the other, the others, others

    other, another, the other, the others, others
    Dec 9 2024
    Learn how to use these words very easily, with examples to see the difference between them. Once you've listened to the podcast, do these activities: - https://english.best/tests/assessment/determiners-and-quantifiers/test/other-another-others-others -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/another-other-others-the-other-the-others/ -https://www.englishgrammar.org/exercise-13/ Still have questions? leave a comment and I'll try to help! examples mentioned in the podcast: I have other plans for the weekend. There are other options available Would you like another cup of coffee? She needs another pen to continue writing I have two sisters. One is a doctor, and the other is a teacher there were two books; my friend took one, and I took the other Two students left early, but the others stayed until the end I’ve read some of the books, but I still need to read the others Some people like to travel; others prefer to stay at home I’ve seen many films this year, but there are still others I want to watch
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    5 mins
  • The position of adverbs

    The position of adverbs
    Aug 13 2024
    Learn about the position of adverbs in English. This podcast gives a general explanation that can help understand the topic. Once you listen to the recording, do the activities provided below. Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask anything you don't undertand. Is there a topic you would like me to deal with? Please leave a comment and let me know. Great to see you around!! These are the examples given in the podcast: She ran a mile quickly very expensive very quickly once a week / twice a month Elderly people drive slowly Helen hardly ever has free time Helen’s always late for work They are in Italy at the moment luckily / clearly /apparently The students will certainly have received news from the school by next week. Activities: https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a1/adverbs-manner/ https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/advman1 http://www.bastrimbos.com/Hotpotatoesfiles/advadj1.htm http://a4esl.org/q/j/dt/mc-confusedadv.html Good job!👍
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    3 mins
  • Used to, be used to, get used to

    Used to, be used to, get used to
    Jan 30 2024
    Listen to this podcast if you get confused with these three expressions. The examples mentioned are: Helen used to work in an office I used to do a lot of sport When I was a child I didn’t use to like vegetables. I never used to wear glasses I usually get up at 7 oclock I’m used to working at night and I don’t feel tired Stephen has moved to London and he isn’t used to driving on the left. Helen couldn’t get used to having dinner at 9 oclock If you want to get fit, you’ll have to get used to exercising more It’s late and it’s getting late Once you've done that, try to do these activities and see how it goes: - https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a2/used-to/ - https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/used-to-exercise-3.html -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/used-to/ -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/usually-used-to-be-used-to-get-used-to/ Any comments? Tell us how you did!!😉
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    3 mins
  • No more fuss about inversion

    No more fuss about inversion
    Jul 15 2023
    Inversion is used if we want to sound emphatic, dramatic or formal. In this podcast you'll hear the basics and most important hints to bear and mind along with some useful practice. These are the examples mentioned in the podcast: Not only is she a great dancer, but she also sings perfectly. No sooner had the football match started than it began to snow heavily. Never have I heard a politician say sorry Not only did you forget to shut the window but you also forgot to lock the door Not until you become a teacher, do you understand what it really means Only when you leave home do you realize how expensive everything is Hardly had I sat down when the train began to move Once you've listened, try the following activities: -https://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/exercises/inversion_quiz1.html -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/inversion-negative-adverbials/ -https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-116807.php Feel free to ask any questions or tell me how you did!! Good job!
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    2 mins
  • Question forms

    Question forms
    Apr 13 2023
    learn and revise the different kinds of questions we can find in English. Once you've listened to th epodcast, try these activities and see how you do: - https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/indirect-questions/ - https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/indirect-questions/2/ -https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/indirect-questions/3/ Good job!! Do you have any questions or comments? please, leave a message and I'll try to help!
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    5 mins
  • The word "News"

    The word "News"
    Mar 28 2023
    learn how to use this confusing word for some nationalities. Is it singular or plural? Can we use a verb in plural o how can we change "news" so that a plural verb can be used? Listen to this podcast and find out. After you've listened, there will be no more mistakes in its use. then do these activities: https://www.focus.olsztyn.pl/en-irregular-nouns-plural.html Hope this helps!!
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    2 mins