English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast
Episodes
Moving House (To My Mother-in-law's Apartment) | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m moving house… to my mother-in-law’s apartment. Yes, *really*.In this episode, I talk about why my partner and I are moving in with her while...
Are We Bad People For Eating Animals? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big question, but this episode starts with something very small - an ant I accidentally killed on a train.That tiny moment led me to think ab...
Republic: When the UK Brought Down Its Kings | Intermediate English Listening Practice
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn English through one of the most interesting stories in British history: in 1649, Britain killed its own king. The monarchy was gone. Oliver Crom...
The Future of Food: Would You Eat Insects? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if eating became optional?In this episode of English and Beyond : Intermediate English Podcast, I explore the strange and slightly dystopian futu...
A Horror Story: Learning a Language as an Adult | Intermediate English Listening Practice
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re studying English as an adult, you’ll probably recognise this feeling: sitting in class, forgetting simple words, and wondering if you’...
Why Do British People Lie? | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been told your cooking was “interesting” - or that “we must do this again sometime”?In Britain, those aren’t compliments. They...
Margaret Thatcher: National Hero or National Disgrace? | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Thatcher changed Britain forever - but not everyone agrees on how. For some, she was the strong leader who rescued the country from decline. ...
I Hope Aliens Don't Exist... (The Wow! Signal) | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1977, astronomers in Ohio picked up a mysterious radio signal from deep space - a signal so unusual that the scientist who saw it simply wrote one ...
Have You Disappointed Your Parents Too? (Quitting My Job) | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I quit my job as a lawyer, and I upset my parents in the process.Many parents say they only want their children to be happy. But often “happy” loo...
Stop Sounding Weak in English - Speak Persuasively Instead | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to sound more confident and convincing in English?In this episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, Oliver breaks down the art...
Why Are People So Rude Online? | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In everyday life, most of us rarely hear truly cruel comments face to face. Yet online, nastiness seems to be everywhere - from newspaper comment sect...
Why Do We Love Seeing Rich People Suffer? | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we find it so satisfying to watch the rich suffer? From Succession and The White Lotus to real-life stories of billionaires in crisis, this epi...
My Accidental Week on a Naturist Island 😱 | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine arriving on a quiet Mediterranean island… only to realise that everyone around you is naked. That was my experience when I finally agreed to...
Should We Bring Back the Death Penalty? | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oliver looks at the history and main arguments surrounding the death penalty. With examples from the UK and insights from other count...
How NOT to Talk About Your Disappointing Summer 😂 | B1/B2 Listening Practice
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your summer never quite as amazing as you expected? In this B1–B2 English podcast episode, I talk about why holidays can feel disappointing - and...
Why Britain and France Almost Became One Country | Intermediate English Podcast with Stories
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1940, as Nazi Germany advanced across Europe, a radical proposal was made: Britain and France would merge into a single country. One parliament, on...
Is Time Just An Illusion? | Intermediate English Podcast
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us check the time every day without thinking twice. But what if the numbers on your screen or wrist aren’t as objective as they seem?In this...
You’re Not Dying, So Why Aren’t You at Work?! | Intermediate English Podcast
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you feel guilty for resting when you're sick?In this episode of English and Beyond, I explore the strange but familiar feeling of guilt th...
Sounding Native is Overrated | Intermediate English Podcast
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt frustrated that, no matter how long you’ve been learning English, you still don’t sound like the Queen? Or Hugh Grant? Or anyon...
Assassination! (Why Powerful People Get Killed) | Intermediate English Podcast
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Assassination: When a Single Bullet Changes HistoryWhat do Julius Caesar, Abraham Lincoln, and JFK have in common? Their deaths weren’t random - the...
"I’ll Do It Later": Procrastination and Lying to Yourself? | English for Intermediate Learners
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself doing literally anything to avoid starting something important? Cleaning the flat? Making a playlist? Suddenly very thirsty?...
Do You Know When to Stop? | English for Intermediate Learners
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever go too far with the things you love? In this episode of English and Beyond, Oliver reflects on how easy it is to overdo the things that br...
Why Does Our Memory Trick Us? | Learn Intermediate English with Real Stories
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we forget so much of our early life? Why do some memories stay clear and others vanish completely? In this episode of English and Beyond, I sha...
The Most Beautiful Song in the English Language? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, I'm exploring the deeper, emotional side of language learning thr...
What Happens When an Entire Country Loses Power? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if the lights went out — not just in your street, but across two countries?In this special episode of English and Beyond: Intermed...
The Advantages of Learning English after 40 | Intermediate English Listening Practice
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it too late to learn English after 40? Not at all. In fact - it might be the perfect time.In this motivational episode of English and Beyond: Inter...
Why You’re Anxious (Even If Life Is Fine) | Intermediate English Listening Practice
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💡 Featuring new comprehension questions at the end!In this episode of English and Beyond, I explore anxiety in all its forms: from prehistoric surv...
Should we get Botox? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💉 Should we get Botox? In this episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, I'm going to be talking about the pressure to lo...
Working Life: Better in the ’80s and ’90s than today? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What was working life really like in the 1980s and 1990s - and how does it compare to today?In this episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate Englis...
7 Stereotypes About British People - How True Are They? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🇬🇧 7 British Stereotypes: True or False?Intermediate English Listening Practice | Learn Real British CultureAre the British really obsessed with...
So Long, London (Goodbye For Now!) | English Listening for Intermediate Learners
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast (regardless of what I said in the episode, getting the name of my own podcast wron...
How to get motivated enough to learn English! | Practise intermediate level vocab with listening skills
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to stay motivated in your English learning journey? In this episode of English and Beyond, I share seven key strategies to help you maintai...
The Truth About Failure: Why We Struggle & How to Overcome It | Intermediate Level English Podcast
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we fear failure? In this episode of English and Beyond, we dive into the psychology of failure, success, and resilience. Inspired by César&apo...
What is Love? | Learn English Vocabulary & Listening Skills
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Intermediate English Podcast, I attempt to unpack the fascinating topic of love, guiding you through key vocabulary and concepts to improve yo...
Welcome to English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast (Trailer)
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to English and Beyond, the perfect podcast for intermediate English learners who want to improve their listening skills, expand their vocabula...