There are no listening questions today but you can view and print the full transcript here. Speaking a second language is not easy. No matter what your level of English is – whether you are a beginner or you have been speaking English for many years – you may have confidence problems when speaking English. That’s because speaking a different language is difficult. You may also worry about saying the wrong thing and appearing stupid. For many people, their problem ...

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Practical Ways to Boost your Confidence Speaking English

In today’s show I talk about the secret to getting good grades at school. I give you some advice to make your years at school happier and more successful. Read the full transcript, questions, and answers here. ——— Most people think that to be successful at school, to get the best grades, you have to be smart. The truth is that being clever is just a very small part of what makes somebody successful at school. In fact, do ...

The Secret of Getting Good Grades at School

English listening practice about how to get a First Class degree from a UK university. For vocabulary, questions, and vocabulary notes see the PDF transcript. ——————-See the transcript for today’s true or false statements about the talk I really did love my years at university. They were carefree years, without worries, and yes, they were fun years too. But what I really loved about university was studying a subject in depth. Feeling my knowledge of a subject grow and grow. Formulating, developing, ...

How to Get a First Class Degree

Today’s English listening practice is about plastic surgery. I tell you about the plastic surgery culture of Dubai. For vocabulary, expressions, and idioms see the transcript and vocabulary list. Q1) What is unusual about the plastic surgery clinics in Dubai? Q2) What problem do I have wearing contact lenses in Dubai? Q3) In what way is my tooth similar to other people in my family? Q4) What important realisation did I have? (Answers are at the bottom of the page)

Change your thoughts, not your face

Learn real London English with London teacher Jade. Special offer Feb 2012: £1 online English lesson with teacher Jade Add Jade on Skype: joddle_m Confident English, English accent, informal lessons