Podcast 162. Who's afraid of present perfect?...

These are the B1 expressions we'll study today:For full story audio script: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-310.htm1) just in caseDefinition: to be prepared if something happens.Take an umbrella just in case it rains.2) get readyDefinition: to prepare for something.We n ...  Show more

These are the B2 phrases we'll be studying today:For audioscript see: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-309.htmpeculiarDefinition: strange or unusual in a way that is interesting or surprising.Examples:There was a peculiar smell coming from the kitchen.worryingDefinition: ...  Show more

How many 'heart' phrases do you know? Phil talks about three he knows in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC LEAR ...  Show more

What phrases do you know with 'head'? Beth has a few to tell you.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Vi ...  Show more

Learn how to use Past Tense and Present Perfect naturally in real English conversation! In this powerful episode of English Unleashed, Tom talks about his real life — his work, travels, hobbies, health, and dreams — using only past tense and present perfect tense. There are no gr ...  Show more

There are some verbs that we commonly use with 'paper'. As a student, you might have to draft and prepare papers for your lectures. You might even have to put it forward to deliver it at a conference or publish it. Learn these verbs and more with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT F ...  Show more