Listen Up! English Listening Practice
Episodes
7th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Horn Blower of Ripon
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a long-standing tradition that takes place in a small town called Ripon. Listen here to find out more about it. If you ...
6th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Birdman Competitions
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a crazy competition called the Birdman Competition. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along wi...
6th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Birdman Competitions
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a crazy competition called the Birdman Competition. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along wi...
5th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Duck Race
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the fun pastime called duck races. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find...
5th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Duck Race
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the fun pastime called duck races. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find...
4th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Bog Snorkelling
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the weird sport of bog snorkelling. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio fin...
4th October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Bog Snorkelling
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the weird sport of bog snorkelling. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio f...
3rd October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Baa-ck to the Past
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the strange tradition of walking sheep through London. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along...
3rd October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Baa-ck to the Past
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the strange tradition of walking sheep through London. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along...
2nd October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - No Escape for MPs
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the strange rule that means MPs can't quit their job. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read al...
2nd October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - No Escape for MPs
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the strange rule that means MPs can't quit their job. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read al...
1st October Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Cheese Roll
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous cheese roll race. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the a...
1st October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cheese Roll
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous cheese roll race. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the a...
30th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Pinewood Film Studios
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about Pinewood Film Studios. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article...
30th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Pinewood Film Studios
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about Pinewood Film Studios. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article...
29th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Nelson's Birth
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about Lord Horatio Nelson. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio find the article ...
29th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Nelson's Birth
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about Lord Horatio Nelson. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio find the article ...
28th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First Female Doctor
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the first female doctor in England. Listen here to find out more about her. If you want to read along with the audio fi...
28th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First Female Doctor
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the first female doctor in England. Listen here to find out more about her. If you want to read along with the audio fi...
27th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - New Technology
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about some new technology and how it improved the use of the London underground. Listen here to find out more about it. If yo...
27th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - New Technology
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about some new technology and how it improved the use of the London underground. Listen here to find out more about it. If yo...
26th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Fish Fingers
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about one of Britain's favourite foods. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio f...
26th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Fish Fingers
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about one of Britain's favourite foods. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio f...
25th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Newton's Monumental Work Released
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about Sir Isaac Newton and the very important ideas he released on this day. Listen here to find out more about him. If you...
25th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Newton's Monumental Work Released
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about Sir Isaac Newton and the very important ideas he released on this day. Listen here to find out more about him. If you w...
24th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Luna's Tail
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a little different. Yesterday my cat came home injured and I wondered what tail she would tell about how she got hurt if she go...
24th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Luna's Tail
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a little different. Yesterday my cat came home injured and I wondered what tail she would tell about how she got hurt if she go...
23rd September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - The Merchant Royal Sinks
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the Merchant Royal ship and its mysterious sinking. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along wi...
23rd September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - The Merchant Royal Sinks
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the Merchant Royal ship and its mysterious sinking. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along wi...
22nd September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - 10 Downing Street
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous building where the Prime Minister lives. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along wi...
22nd September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - 10 Downing Street
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous building where the Prime Minister lives. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along wi...
21st September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Father of Science Fiction Born
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry for the delay in this episode. We had an island-wide power cut while I was recording. Today's episode is about the famous writer H.G. Wells...
21st September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Father of Science Fiction Born
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous writer H.G. Wells. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio find the...
20th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Best Selling Single - Princess Diana
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the song re-written to honour Princess Diana. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the...
20th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Best Selling Single - Princess Diana
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the song re-written to honour Princess Diana. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the...
19th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Famous Festival Starts
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the first Glastonbury Festival. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find th...
19th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Famous Festival Starts
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the first Glastonbury Festival. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find th...
18th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Birth of Dictionary Writer
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the man who wrote the dictionary. Listen here to find out more about hit. If you want to read along with the audio find...
18th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Birth of Dictionary Writer
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the man who wrote the dictionary. Listen here to find out more about hit. If you want to read along with the audio find...
17th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Mink Liberation
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about what happened after people released Mink into the UK. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along ...
17th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Mink Liberation
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about what happened after people released Mink into the UK. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along ...
16th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Start of Women's Institute (WI)
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous English writer Agatha Christie. Listen here to find out more about her. If you want to read along with the a...
16th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Start of Women's Institute (WI)
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous English writer Agatha Christie. Listen here to find out more about her. If you want to read along with the a...
15th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Agatha Christie's Birth
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous English writer Agatha Christie. Listen here to find out more about her. If you want to read along with the a...
15th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Agatha Christie's Birth
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous English writer Agatha Christie. Listen here to find out more about her. If you want to read along with the a...
14th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Lost 11 Days
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the way England lost 11 day. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the a...
14th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Lost 11 Days
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the way England lost 11 day. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the a...
13th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Roald Dahl's Birth
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous author Roald Dahl. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio find the...
13th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Roald Dahl's Birth
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous author Roald Dahl. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio find the...
12th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Eton College
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous school Eton College. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find th...
12th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Eton College
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the famous school Eton College. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find th...
11th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Stolen Dolphin
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the unusual story of a stolen dolphin. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio ...
11th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Stolen Dolphin
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the unusual story of a stolen dolphin. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio ...
10th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First Drunk Driver
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the first man who was arrested for drunk driving. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along wit...
10th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First Drunk Driver
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the first man who was arrested for drunk driving. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along wit...
9th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Death of John Smith
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a very famous beer maker in England. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio f...
9th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Death of John Smith
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a very famous beer maker in England. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio...
8th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Fuel Protests
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a huge protest that took place in the year 2000. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with ...
8th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Fuel Protests
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a huge protest that took place in the year 2000. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with ...
7th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Boating Hero
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a terrible storm and the young woman who tried to save the stranded sailors. Listen here to find out more about it. If ...
7th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Boating Hero
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a terrible storm and the young woman who tried to save the stranded sailors. Listen here to find out more about it. If ...
6th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First Free Library
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the introduction of libraries. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find t...
6th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First Free Library
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the introduction of libraries. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the...
5th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Birth of Rock Icon
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the lead singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the...
5th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Birth of Rock Icon
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the lead singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the a...
4th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Forth Bridge
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about an important bridge that connects parts of Scotland. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along w...
4th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Forth Bridge
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about an important bridge that connects parts of Scotland. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along w...
3rd September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - UFOs
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about an important military person who spoke out about UFOs. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along...
3rd September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - UFOs
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about an important military person who spoke out about UFOs. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along...
2nd September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Great Fire of London
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the Great Fire of London. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the arti...
2nd September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Great Fire of London
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the Great Fire of London. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the arti...
1st September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First Supermarket
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the first supermarket that opened in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the ...
1st September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First Supermarket
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the first supermarket that opened in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the ...
31st August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Coca-Cola reaches British Shores
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about Coca-Cola and when it arrived in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audi...
31st August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Coca-Cola reaches British Shores
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about Coca-Cola and when it arrived in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the aud...
30th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - British Ordnance Survey
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the British Ordnance Survey and the important work they do. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to rea...
30th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - British Ordnance Survey
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the British Ordnance Survey and the important work they do. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read ...
29th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - End of Traditional Life
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the remote island in Scotland called St Kilda. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with th...
29th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - End of Traditional Life
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the remote island in Scotland called St Kilda. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with th...
28th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Record Breaking 10 Days
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the time the record for running a mile was broken 3 times in 10 days. Listen here to find out more about it. If you wan...
28th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Record Breaking 10 Days
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the time the record for running a mile was broken 3 times in 10 days. Listen here to find out more about it. If you wan...
27th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Death of Giles
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a famous British cartoonist. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio find th...
27th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Death of Giles
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about a famous British cartoonist. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio find the ...
26th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - The Mini
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the Mini, the car that changed how we look at small cars. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read al...
26th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - The Mini
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the Mini, the car that changed how we look at small cars. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read al...
25th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First OBE
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the OBE, what it means and where it started. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the ...
25th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First OBE
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the OBE, what it means and where it started. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the ...
24th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Edinburgh Festival
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the big celebration of art and culture held each year in Edinburgh. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want ...
24th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Edinburgh Festival
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the big celebration of art and culture held each year in Edinburgh. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want ...
23rd August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - One Way Streets
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the first one way street in London Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find t...
23rd August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - One Way Streets
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the first one way street in London Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find t...
22nd August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Birth of Snooker Genius
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a famous snooker player from London. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio fin...
22nd August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Birth of Snooker Genius
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a famous snooker player from London. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio f...
21st August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Big Ben
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the very famous bell in London and when it stopped ringing. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read al...
21st August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Big Ben
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the very famous bell in London and when it stopped ringing. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read al...
20th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Nuclear Revolution
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the first nuclear power station in Britain. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the aud...
20th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Nuclear Revolution
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the first nuclear power station in Britain. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the aud...
19th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Radio Caroline
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a raid on a pirate radio station called Radio Caroline. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along ...
19th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Radio Caroline
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a raid on a pirate radio station called Radio Caroline. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along ...
18th August Advanced English Practice (B1/B2) - Start of Fire Service
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the start of the fire service in the UK. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio ...