218. Coming Home (part 2) B1 B2-level story

Here is the B2 vocabulary I'll be studying today. The link takes you to see the audioscript. https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-305.htm1) ReckonDefinition: To think or believe that something is true or will happen.Example Sentence: I reckon it is going to rain this afternoo ...  Show more

These are the B1 words and expressions we'll be looking at today: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-304.htm1) Binomial pairsNeat and tidy (meaning: clean, organized)Example: She keeps her bedroom incredibly neat and tidy.Sick and tired (meaning: very annoyed/bored of some ...  Show more

The ball is no longer in your court you can’t pick out anything of any sort You can’t even wait too long Because you have no choice but to come along Let’s try to get to the bottom line And finish things in less than no time Even if you would have to drag your feet And endure the ...  Show more

Do you ever catch yourself saying "I'm too busy" when someone asks you to connect? Mo Bunnell, author of Give to Grow, says that's one of five lies keeping us stuck—and he's got the research to prove it. In this episode, Mo breaks down his &qu ...

Play down a problem, demand what you deserve & two-way prepositions: in.Paul's dad plays down his gambling problem and goes to a betting office. And again, he has an argument because he had bet on a sports team's loss - but the bookmaker doesn't give him anything since it was a d ...  Show more

You want to SHOOT THE BREEZE with me Counting the days to look at me Whenever your eyes catch mine You get TONGUE-TIED and lose your lines You feel that you are ON THE LINE Waiting for any sign You WATCH me LIKE A HAWK Listening to my footsteps and my talks Trying to make things ...  Show more