Listen Up! English Listening Practice
Episodes
18th August Intermediate 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 ...
17th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Yellow Submarine
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about an unusual movie that 'The Beatles' made with their music. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to ...
17th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Yellow Submarine
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about an unusual movie that 'The Beatles' made with their music. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want t...
16th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Trailblazing Journalist
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a very well-trusted journalist in the UK. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the au...
16th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Trailblazing Journalist
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a very well-trusted journalist in the UK. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audi...
15th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First Detective
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the start of a new type of police officer. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audi...
15th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First Detective
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the start of a new type of police officer. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audi...
14th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First Public Bathroom
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the opening of something we now take for granted, the public bathroom. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want...
14th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First Public Bathroom
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the opening of something we now take for granted, the public bathroom. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want...
13th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Birth of 'Master of Suspense'
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the 'Master of Suspense' Alfred Hitchcock. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with...
13th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Birth of 'Master of Suspense'
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the 'Master of Suspense' Alfred Hitchcock. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with...
12th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Death of Bond's Author
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the author of the James Bond stories, Ian Fleming. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with...
12th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Death of Bond's Author
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the author of the James Bond stories, Ian Fleming. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with...
11th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Solar Eclipse
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a once in a lifetime experience, a solar eclipse. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with t...
11th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Solar Eclipse
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a once in a life time experience, a solar eclipse. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with ...
10th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - The Proms
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a classical music even that has happened in Britain for more than 100 years. Listen here to find out more about it. If yo...
10th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - The Proms
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a classical music even that has happened in Britain for more than 100 years. Listen here to find out more about it. If yo...
9th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - English Channel Crossing
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a record-breaking swim across the English Channel. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with ...
9th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - English Channel Crossing
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a record-breaking swim across the English Channel. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with ...
8th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Great Train Robbery
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about one of the biggest robberies in British history The Great Train Robbery. Listen here to find out more about it. If you wa...
8th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Great Train Robbery
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about one of the biggest robberies in British history The Great Train Robbery. Listen here to find out more about it. If you wa...
7th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Murder Mystery
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the first murder by the famous serial killer Jack the Ripper. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read ...
6th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - The Savoy Opens
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the opening of the Savoy Hotel in London. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio...
5th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First British Cinema
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the first cinema to open in Britain. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find...
5th August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First British Cinema
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the first cinema to open in Britain. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find...
4th August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Weird Competition
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a weird eating competition that takes place in a small town in England each year. Listen here to find out more about it. ...
1st August Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Emancipation Day
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a big change that happened on this day in 1834. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the...
1st August Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Emancipation Day
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a big change that happened on this day in 1834. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the...
30th July Advanced English Practice (c1/C2) - The Beano
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a comic called The Beano. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the articl...
30th July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - The Beano
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about a comic called The Beano. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the articl...
29th July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Royal Wedding
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the royal wedding between Prince Charles and Lady Diana. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along...
26th July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - SS Great Britain
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the amazing ship called the SS Great Britain. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the a...
23rd July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Reintroduction of British Bird
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the reintroduction of an amazing bird of prey Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the a...
23rd July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Reintroduction of British Bird
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the reintroduction of an amazing bird of prey Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the a...
22nd July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Brit Beats Tour de France
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the first Brit to win the Tour de France. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audi...
16th July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Moss Wins British Grand Prix
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Stirling Moss a race car driver. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the audio find th...
11th July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Life begins at 40
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is a little different. It's my birthday and I wanted to reflect on what it means to me to turn the big 4-0. Listen here to fin...
11th July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Life begins at 40
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is a little different. It's my birthday and I wanted to reflect on what it means to me to turn the big 4-0. Listen here to fin...
5th July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Dolly the Sheep
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Dolly the Sheep. She was the first animal cloned from an adult cell. Listen here to find out more about her. If you want ...
5th July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Dolly the Sheep
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Dolly the Sheep. She was the first animal cloned from an adult cell. Listen here to find out more about her. If you want ...
4th July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - American Independence Day
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about American Independence Day. We know why Americans celebrate it but what did the British think at this time? Listen here to...
2nd July Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Live8
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about concerts performed around the world to try and stop poverty in Africa. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want...
2nd July Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Live8
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about concerts performed around the world to try and stop poverty in Africa. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want...
28th June Advanced (C1/C2) - Top Gear
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Top Gear and the change to the people who presented the show. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read ...
23rd June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Homes for Nature
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the Homes for Nature campaign that started in 2013. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with...
23rd June Advanced (C1/C2) - Homes for Nature
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the Homes for Nature campaign that started in 2013. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with...
22nd June Advanced (C1/C2) - New Airline Opens
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the start of a new airline called Virgin Atlantic. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with ...
22nd June Intermediate (B1/B2) - New Airline Opens
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the start of a new airline called Virgin Atlantic. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with ...
21st June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Wimbledon on TV
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the Wimbledon tennis tournament and the first time it was shown on TV. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want...
21st June Advanced (C1/C2) - Wimbledon on TV
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the Wimbledon tennis tournament and the first time it was shown on TV. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want...
20th June Advanced (C1/C2) - GCSEs
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the exam system in the United Kingdom and how it had a huge change in 1984. Listen here to find out more about it. If you...
20th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - GCSEs
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the exam system in the United Kingdom and how it had a huge change in 1984. Listen here to find out more about it. If you...
19th June Advanced (C1/C2) - Cricket First
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Ian Botham a cricketer who did something for the first time in the history of cricket in 1978. Listen here to find out mo...
19th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Cricket First
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Ian Botham a cricketer who did something for the first time in the history of cricket in 1978. Listen here to find out mo...
17th June Advanced (C1/C2) - Invention of the Mac
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Charles Macintosh. A scientist who developed a waterproof fabric in the 19th century. Listen here to find out more about ...
12th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Birth of Bass Player
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Pete Farndon a bassist in the band The Pretenders. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with...
12th June Advanced (C1/C2) - Birth of Bass Player
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Pete Farndon a bassist in the band The Pretenders. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with...
11th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Constable's Birth
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about John Constable a famous landscape painter who was born on this day. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want t...
10th June Advanced (C1/C2) - Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. A fierce competition between the universities that takes place each year. Listen here to ...
10th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. A fierce competition between the universities that takes place each year. Listen here to ...
9th June Advanced (C1/C2) - Passing of Charles Dickens
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Charles Dickens who passed away on this day. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the a...
9th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Passing of Charles Dickens
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Charles Dickens who passed away on this day. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along with the a...
8th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Cromer Pier
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the Cromer Pier. It has stood strong in the Norfolk town for many years and now holds the only end-of-the-pier summer var...
8th June Advanced (C1/C2) - Cromer Pier
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the Cromer Pier. It has stood strong in the Norfolk town for many years and now holds the only end-of-the-pier summer var...
7th June Advanced (C1/BC) - Birth of Sir Tom Jones
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Sir Tom Jones a beloved singer from the United Kingdom. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along...
7th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Birth of Sir Tom Jones
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Sir Tom Jones a beloved singer from the United Kingdom. Listen here to find out more about him. If you want to read along...
6th June Advanced (C1/C2) - YMCA
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the YMCA. We might know the song with the same name but do you know how it started? Listen here to find out. If you want ...
6th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - YMCA
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the YMCA. We might know the song with the same name but do you know how it started? Listen here to find out. If you want ...
5th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Birth of Astronomer
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about John Couch Adams a famous astronomer from the 1800s. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ESL Re...
5th June Advanced (C1/C2) - Birth of Astronomer
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about John Couch Adams a famous astronomer from the 1800s. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ESL Re...
4th June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Trooping the Colour
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Trooping the Colour and where the tradition started. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ESL Re...
4th June Advanced (C1/C2) - Trooping the Colour
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Trooping the Colour and where the tradition started. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ESL Re...
3rd June Advanced (C1/C2) - The Guinness World Records
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about The Guinness World Records and how it started. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ESL Reading ...
3rd June Intermediate (B1/B2) - The Guinness World Records
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about The Guinness World Records and how it started. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ESL Reading ...
2nd June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and how it effected the country. If you want to read along with the audio find the a...
2nd June Advanced (C1/C2) - Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and how it effected the country. If you want to read along with the audio find the a...
1st June Intermediate (B1/B2) - Introduction of TV licence
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To watch TV in England you need something called the TV licence. This was introduced on this day 1946. If you want to read along with the audio find...
1st June Advanced (C1/C2) - Introduction of TV licence
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To watch TV in England you need something called the TV licence. This was introduced on this day 1946. If you want to read along with the audio find...
31st May Advanced (C1/C2) - Formation of the Girl Guides
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the formation of the Girl Guide in England and how it has affected girls and young women since. If you want to read alon...
31st May Intermediate (B1/B2) - Formation of the Girl Guides
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the formation of the Girl Guide in England and how it has affected girls and young women since. If you want to read along...
30th May Advanced (C1/C2) - Death of Yorkshire Giant
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about William Bradley a very tall man who lived in the early 19th century. If you want to read along with the audio find the ar...
30th May Intermediate (B1/B2) - Death of Yorkshire Giant
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about William Bradley a very tall man who lived in the early 19th century. If you want to read along with the audio find the ar...
29th May Intermediate (B1/B2) – Sir Leonard Huxley's Birth
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Sir Leonard Huxley the scientist who developed radar. He was born on this day, 29th May 1902. If you want to read along w...
29th May Advanced (C1/C2) – Sir Leonard Huxley's Birth
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Sir Leonard Huxley the scientist who developed radar. He was born on this day, 29th May 1902. If you want to read along w...
28th May Intermediate (B1/B2) – "The Maiden" Completes Journey
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about "The Maiden" an all female crew who sailed around the world. On this day, 28th May 1990 they completed the jour...
28th May Advanced (C1/C2) – "The Maiden" Completes Journey
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about "The Maiden" an all-female crew who sailed around the world/ On this day, 28th May 1990 they completed the jour...
27th May Advanced (C1/C2) – Great Hall of Euston Opened
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the opening of the Great Hall at Euston Train Station. On this day, 27th May 1949 the hall opened. If you want to read al...
27th May Intermediate (B1/B2) – Great Hall of Euston Opened
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the opening of the Great Hall at Euston Train Station. On this day, 27th May 1949 the hall opened. If you want to read al...
26th May Advanced (C1/C2) – "The Archers" 10,000th Episode
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about "The Archers" a British radio show that has been running since 1950. On this day, 26th May 1989 the 10,000th ep...
26th May Intermediate (B1/B2) – "The Archers" 10,000th Episode
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about "The Archers" a British radio show that has been running since 1950. On this day, 26th May 1989 the 10,000th e...
25th May Intermediate (B1/B2) – UK National Lottery Established
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the UK National Lottery and how it started on this day 25th May 1994. If you want to read along with the audio find the ...
25th May Advanced (C1/C2) – UK National Lottery Established
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about the UK National Lottery and how it started on this day 25th May 1994. If you want to read along with the audio find the...
24th May Intermediate (B1/B2) - Joseph Rowntree Born
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Joseph Rowntree, a social reformer in England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on this day, 24th May 1836....
24th May Advanced (C1/C2) - Joseph Rowntree Born
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's article is about Joseph Rowntree, a social reformer in England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on this day, 24th May 1836....