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Practising English

M. A. Bilbrough

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Listening practice for learners of B1 and B2 levels of English (intermediate and upper-intermediate). Learn English listening to stories. Original stories written for learners of English. Cambridge: PET (Preliminary) and FCE. IELTS: level 4, level 5 and level 6. Includes grammar explanations, examples of vocabulary use, Phrasal verbs and collocations help, pronunciation practice, advice and help for passing B1 and B2 examinations: Cambridge, IELTS and Trinity. Start improving your English li ...
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Practising The Art Of Small Business

Shannyn Merlo & Julie Parker

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Join Shannyn Merlo and Julie Parker on their conversations about business, leadership and the self-awareness journey to greater success. This podcast is for you if you are a small business owner or entrepreneur who wants to improve your life and business through increased self-awareness and successful business strategies.
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Welcome to my channel! I'm a 30 something freedom hunter with HUGE GOALS! I left employment during December 2017 to pursue my network marketing career! I also help people improve their mindset! Check out Practising Positivity on Facebook! I'm an anxiety warrior not sufferer! I love my partner, our bunny princess Hazel & copious amounts of tea; especially Earl Grey! If you'd like to know more you'll have to listen!!! :-)
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Practising XP (Extreme Programming)

Chirag Doshi & Akshay Dhavle

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Chirag Doshi and Akshay Dhavle talk about practical implementation of eXtreme Programming from 30 years of agile software development experience. They tackle different different scenarios from a values and principles perspective rather than a practices approach.
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This is a podcast all about mindfulness and meditation. In each episode, professional mindfulness teacher and personal development trainer, Paul Dalton, explores and unpacks different principles, insights and techniques to help us live calmer, wiser, happier lives. Whether you are completely new to meditation or already have well established practice, you are sure to discover gems and lightbulb moments that will help you deepen your knowledge, understanding and experience of living mindfully ...
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In Telmah's life, very little happens. His garden is really the only thing he seems to care about. But one day, a neighbour loses her dog, and Telmah's life suddenly becomes much more complicated than he would like. These are the B1 expressions I explain from the story: be just about to do sth believe it or not feel sorry for a sense of humour stra…
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In this episode, we delve into the metaphor of "drawing a line in the sand" as a catalyst for transforming business organisations. By defining success, involving everyone, emphasising accountability and fostering unity, we explore how this concept can empower teams to move forward together towards a shared vision of excellence. Join us as we uncove…
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This is a B2 story in the genre of mystery or thriller. It's called Drawing Conclusions, which is one of the expressions I explain before I start the story. B2 phrases: - drawing conclusions - Mrs Robinson had neither seen nor heard Lorna since - take great pride in sth - to go into more detail - he couldn’t look her in the eye - was very absorbed …
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These are the dog expressions I mention today: Dog Eat Dog Raining cats and dogs Teach an old dog new tricks And these are the B1 and B2 expressions I explain, and that you will hear in the story: B1 It didn’t look like they were expecting me. They were definitely up to something. He walked in and I went after him. I glanced around. Rocky close on …
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Today's story is B1 level with lots of B2 phrases added. This let's you improve little by little without getting lost because the text is too difficult to understand. I'm listing below the phrases I explain in the audio. I also talk about ellipsis, which is where you omit words from a sentence in an "economy of words". We still understand the meani…
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This is a special edition podcast. Today I’m publishing The Octopus’s Garden as one complete story. If you have listened to this story in the two parts I published two weeks ago (podcasts 179 and 180), you’ll remember that I have dedicated this story firstly, to the children of Gaza, who are suffering so terribly during this horrific war. Secondly,…
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Hello, dear listeners! This is part 2 of my story, The Octopus's Garden, which I'm dedicating to the children of Gaza and my brother's HandsUp Project team that has been working with Palestinian children to help them have a voice in the world by producing plays in English online. You can find out more about the HandsUp Project here... (https://www.…
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Dunya Yousef Hussan AL-BARGHOUTI sat on the white sand and looked out across the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea. Somehow, at last, she had found comfort here... This is a B1 to B2-level English podcast about my story dedicated to the children of Gaza. I will introduce a lot of new B2 words for you to listen for during the story. I also include …
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In this episode, we delve into the challenge of managing staff members who exhibit powerlessness and helplessness mindsets. Rather than labelling them as victims, we explore effective strategies to empower and support your team members in overcoming these limiting beliefs. Join us as we discuss the root causes, the impact on workplace dynamics, and…
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A painting by Renoir inspired today's story. The painting is famous, and is called "The Luncheon of the Boat Party" (I have used the simpler word "Lunch"). These are the adjectives to talk about people's personality that I mention at the beginning: miserable lively keen lonely exhausted embarrassed easygoing reliable charming sensible cheerful tale…
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Part 2 of my short story for B1 learners of English - Never Go Back. I'll look at the vocabulary I used, related to suspense. Here are the words I explain for you to listen for: Benjamin looked up, shocked at this unexpected and rude behaviour. Why all this unfriendly behaviour, when this morning the hotel staff he had met had been so kind. Her fac…
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In this podcast I thank my listeners for all the times you have downloaded Practising English Podcasts in 2023. I'll talk a little about an English Christmas and read my B1 version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. You can read the entire transcript at my website: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-176.htm At https://www.practisingeng…
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Today is part 1 of my new story Never Go Back. It's in the thiller, suspense or even horror genre. I mention some useful B1 adjectives and other B2-level words and one swear word in English. I will release Part 2 of this story at the beginning of January. Here we go... At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level Eng…
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Jenny is looking for a relationship. Will she ever find somebody suitable? Today's B1 story comes with a test. The story contains around 60 B1 words, which are useful for B1-level English study, and some of them are not easy to learn as they are not very intuitive (false friends). I include below a list of thes B1 words in the order they appear in …
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In this episode, we explore the concept of the "uncomfortable comfort zone" for business owners, emphasising how failing to act on ideas out of fear or busyness can lead to stagnation and unchanged results. Discover how stepping out of this zone is essential for growth and innovation. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultan…
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The second part of Tsunami (See Podcast 172 for Part 1). Story for B1 and B2 learners of English. The words and expressions I describe today are: frightening strike fear into human hearts the heart beats faster mysterious giant horse screaming with/in fear, happiness be in shock a totally hopeless situation The three questions for the story area: 1…
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B1-level story with questions and a grammar point. For the audioscript, please go to my website: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-172.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English learning pages. https://www.practisingenglish.com/ My latest novel for l…
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I discuss some important language for part 1 of the reading paper of the Cambridge Preliminary B1-level exam and include those words in a story called The Picnic. The formal phrases for you to change to a more informal version are the following: 1) ‘I’ll make the arrangements,’ Marvin had then said. 2) I’m sure I have a few eggs available. 3) Actua…
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Advice for story-writing at B1 and B2 levels for Cambridge exams, and my short story Bigfoot for you to enjoy. You can follow the story this week on the transcript I include here and on at my website. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-170.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help …
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The second part of my adaptation to B1-level English of the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald "Three Hours between Flights". You can find the transcript of the story at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-169.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other Englis…
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In this episode, we delve into a topic often veiled in secrecy and taboo—discussing salaries in the workplace. Is open dialogue about wages empowering, or does it sow discord among colleagues? Join us as we explore the ramifications and benefits of salary transparency, hear diverse perspectives, and weigh the balance between openness and privacy. J…
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A B1-level version of a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I talk about aeroplane and airport language before starting this romantic story of two people, who haven't seen each other since they were at school, meet again when adults. You can find the transcript of the story at: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-168.htm At https://www.practi…
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In this episode, Shannyn asks the question, "Is there room for spirituality in small business?" When you consider the varied applications of spirituality and that we all interpret and incorporate these practices differently, how can we embrace our spirit in our work? Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants. Work with Juli…
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This is the second part of the story "Dad" by M.A. Bilbrough. A story written for B1-level students of English. The verbs we are studying today are: realize drop call out weigh admire encourage dive appear breathe hug At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English l…
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Stress is a part of life and certainly plays a role in the life of an entrepreneur. In today's episode, Shannyn and Julie share some insights, thoughts and ideas on how to manage your stress better and experience a happier life. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants. Work with Julie Julie is a Dental Practice Management…
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This is part 1 of a B1-level story for learners of English, especially Cambridge English. The story is called Dad. It's about a family fishing trip in Spain. Vocabulary about the sea, boats and fishing equipment... At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English lear…
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I'm still on holiday so I'm away from my recording studio and just making a quick podcast using my mobile phone while people watching. This week, I'm going to talk about the verb 'to turn' and use it in the context of the people I can see in a shopping centre by the sea. Here are examples of the uses of this verb: Turned on the radio Turn around an…
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We are thrilled to announce that we've reached our 50th episode milestone! Come join in the festivities as we celebrate this achievement. Let's reflect on the highlights of the past 50 episodes and explore ways to enhance our future content. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants. Work with Julie Julie is a Dental Practi…
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An atypical podcast! I'm just sitting outside a cafeteria in Seville watching the world go by. I comment on them and talk a little about Spain, its customs, and what people do in summer here. I apologize for all the background noise and this recording was just spoken directly into the mobile phone. At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer lear…
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What's the problem with over-delivering? Surely everyone LOVES getting more than they bargained for. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants. Work with Julie Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success. https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/ Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is …
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The word 'actually' is not an easy word to use in English for learners. In this podcast, I explain its meanings and uses and give lots of examples from my podcast stories. There's a full transcript with this episode, which you can read at https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-163.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of int…
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In today's podcast, I'm going to show you how to use present perfect, and that if you avoid present perfect, you may lose points in your Cambridge exam, especially at B1 level and above. I'm going to play some extracts from my stories here on Practising English as examples of present perfect use. I include the transcript so you can listen and read.…
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In this final part of the story (see part 1 at Podcast 160), Simon prepares for his part in the play, and life seems to be getting better for him - but will everything happen the way Simon imagined? Lots of B1 adjectives to listen for about personality: alike, uninterested, embarrassed, ashamed, uncomfortable, charmimg, shy, stressed, nervous, seri…
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Part 1 of this B1-level short story with vocabulary about the theatre. In this first part, Simon Willoughby is a very shy man but is attracted towards Phillipa, but Phillipa is also a member of the local amateur dramatics group... At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and ot…
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Short story called The Fool on the Hill for B1 learners of English. Useful personality adjectives and other vocabulary at B1 level. At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English learning pages. https://www.practisingenglish.com/ My latest novel for learners of B2 E…
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In this episode, Shannyn makes the straightforward observation that everyone has a butt - an undeniable fact. She goes on to draw a parallel with the subjective realm of opinions, pointing out that, just like butts, everyone has them. But are all opinions created equal? When should we heed the advice and viewpoints of others? Join us for a thought-…
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The second and final part of the short story "Who was Sidney Peabody?". Listen for the adverbs I use in this story. The language is for B1-level students studying for Cambridge PET exam or similar. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-158.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and…
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In this episode, Julie provides her thoughts and observations after attending some industry trade shows. She shares valuable insights on how to effectively utilise these events to your advantage. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants. Work with Julie Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parke…
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Part 1 of this story about someone who performed a miracle - or did he? B1 English study. Words for calculating: plus, minus, divide by, multiply by. Part 2 of this story on Sunday May 7th. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-157.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercis…
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Vocabulary about climate change for B1-level students. The Great Dying refers to a time millions of years ago when the Earth warmed so much that most animal and plant life could no longer exist. I include a short story about the next Great Dying. Let's work together so this will never happen. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-156.htm At htt…
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In this episode, we explore the critical topic of setting boundaries for small business owners to achieve success and sustainability. We discuss practical strategies and techniques for establishing healthy boundaries that can help business owners avoid burnout, manage their time effectively, maintain work-life balance, and foster long-term success.…
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In this episode, we have a conversation about when we un-couple from a client, whether that is the choice of them, or us. What does it mean if a client was to un-couple from our services? Why would we need to instigate an uncoupling? And, what happens next? Can we un-couple but still have a future together? All is revealed in this episode! Julie an…
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Use of adjectives and adverbs in your B1 stories. A short story about a an English boy and a French girl and what happened when they met. At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English learning pages. https://www.practisingenglish.com/ My latest novel for learners o…
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A B1 short story about a walk on the white cliffs of Dover. Vocabulary to describe the countryside and the weather. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-154.htm At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, grammar help and exercises and other English learning pages. https://www.practisingenglish.com/ My…
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Julie was recently asked the question by a client, "How can I motivate my team member to want to learn." Initially, Julie's response was "YOU can't motivate another person to want to learn. That's a desire that comes from within that person." Discussing this concept with Shannyn had us questioning whether Julie's response was correct. Julie and Sha…
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Today, I'm talking about useful cognates at B1 level. Useful, because they can be used in the Cambridge Preliminary or First exams instead of repeating words like 'fantastic' or 'great'. There's a story for the B1 writing at the end - even though it's longer than the usual 100 words! At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of interme…
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In this episode, Julie raises the question whether the question she is asking, if changed to another question, would better help answer the question. For the image that Shannyn referred to, above and below the line thinking - go here: https://practisingtheartofsmallbusiness.com/resources/ To find out more about Shannyn's Masterclass, 'How to grow y…
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This episode is for B1 students with lots of useful language to talk about describing a house. It's an extract from a short story by O. Henry set in New York at the beginning of the 20th century. I also give you some tips on how you can quickly increase your B1 word power by using vocabulary in the writing and speaking parts of the Preliminary Camb…
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In this episode, we talk about the value of systemising your small business, even if you are a solopreneur. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants. Work with Julie Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success. https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/ Work with Shannyn Shannyn Me…
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After Twenty Years was, originally, a short story by the US writer O. Henry. I've completely re-written the story for B1-level English students with lots of useful language at the B1 level. I also talk about the different words we use to talk about crime... At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, gramma…
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