Listen Up! English Listening Practice
Listen Up! is a daily ESL podcast that helps intermediate and advanced learners improve their English listening skills through explorations of British culture, traditions, and quirky customs. Host Karen guides listeners through topics like historic discoveries and unique celebrations, offering a fun and educational experience. The podcast also provides bonus video content for Patreon supporters.
Episodes
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Chapter 9
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this episode, Karen reads the ninth chapter. After the episode, we discus 5 vocabulary words, an idiom and a question related to the chapter.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚠️ IMPORTANT
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Chapter 8
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this episode, Karen reads the seventh chapter. After the episode, we discus 5 vocabulary words, an idiom and a question related to the chapter.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚠️ IMPORTAN
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Chapter 7
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this episode, Karen reads the seventh chapter. After the episode we discus 5 vocabulary words, an idiom and a question related to the chapter.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚠️ IMPORTANT
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Chapter 6
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this episode, Karen reads the first chapter, the prologue where we meet Seraphine. After the episode we discus 5 vocabulary words, an idiom and a question related to the chapter.━━━━━━
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Chapter 5
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this episode, Karen reads the first chapter, the prologue where we meet Seraphine. After the episode we discus 5 vocabulary words, an idiom and a question related to the chapter.━━━━━━
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Chapter 4
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this episode, Karen reads the first chapter, the prologue where we meet Seraphine. After the episode we discus 5 vocabulary words, an idiom and a question related to the chapter.━━━━━━
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Chapter 3
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this episode, Karen reads the first chapter, the prologue where we meet Seraphine. After the episode we discus 5 vocabulary words, an idiom and a question related to the chapter.━━━━━━
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Chapter 2
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this episode, Karen reads the first chapter, the prologue where we meet Seraphine. After the episode we discus 5 vocabulary words, an idiom and a question related to the chapter.━━━━━━
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Chapter 1
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this episode, Karen reads the first chapter, the prologue where we meet Seraphine. After the episode we discus 5 vocabulary words, an idiom and a question related to the chapter.━━━━━━
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Prologue
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this episode, Karen reads the first chapter, the prologue where we meet Seraphine. After the episode we discus 5 vocabulary words, an idiom and a question related to the chapter.━━━━━━
Learn English Through Story | Of Fire and Fate ESL Listen-Along Series | Introduction. A Dragon King. A Woman on the Run. Let's Learn English.
Welcome to Of Fire and Fate — the ESL Listen-Along Series, where the author Karen Hunter reads her own paranormal romance novel aloud, chapter by chapter, to help you grow your English through real adult storytelling.In this introduction episode, Karen explains exactly what this series is, how it works, and what to expect — including how to get the book so you can read along as you listen.━━━━━━━━
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Each week, I will read a chapter of my book OF FIRE AND FATE for you to practice your English listening skills, then we will go through some vocabulary and language use to improve your vocabulary and English speaking.
Doctor Dolittle Final Episode | Vocabulary from Doctor Dolittle | ESL Listening Practice
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
Learn English with Doctor Dolittle | Episode 11 | Vocabulary and Listening Practice
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
English Story Adventure | Episode 10 | Vocabulary from Rats & Dragons
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
English Story for Learners | Doctor Dolittle Episode 9 | Vocabulary Practice & Listening Skills
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
Learn English with Doctor Dolittle | Episode 8 | Vocabulary Practice & Listening Skills
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
Learn English with Doctor Dolittle | Episode 7 | Vocabulary Spotlight & Story Practice
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
Doctor Dolittle Audiobook with Subtitles | Episode 6 | Improve English Listening Skills
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
Learn English with Doctor Dolittle | Episode 5 | Vocabulary Practice & Storytelling
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
Doctor Dolittle Audiobook with Subtitles | Episode 4 | Improve English Listening Skills
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
Learn English Vocabulary with Doctor Dolittle | Episode 3 | ESL Listening Practice
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
Learn English with Doctor Dolittle | Episode 2 | Vocabulary & Pronunciation Practice
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
Doctor Dolittle Read-Along | Learn English with Classic Stories | Learn Through | Stories Episode 1
📖 About This Read-Along SeriesWelcome to my read-along of The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! This classic children’s novel was first published in 1920, and it follows the adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who learns to speak the language of animals. With the help of his clever companions—including a parrot, an owl, and a dog—Doctor Dolittle travels the world solving problems in the mo
Doctor Dolittle Read-Along Series | Learn English Through Storytelling
🐾 Get ready to explore the magical world of Doctor Dolittle—a beloved classic brought to life in this engaging read-along series! Perfect for intermediate English learners, each episode combines storytelling with vocabulary highlights, pronunciation tips, and fun facts to help you improve your English while enjoying a timeless tale. 🎧 Follow along, learn new words, and fall in love with the animal
27th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Cooking Idioms
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
26th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Homemade Energy Balls
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
25th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - The Air Fryer Revolution
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
24rd May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - The Versatile Pressure Cooker
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
23rd May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - The Future of Food
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
22nd May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Instagram-Worthy Masterpieces
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
21st May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Cooking for Special Occasions
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
20th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Adding Edible Flowers
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
19th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Winter Warmers
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
18th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - The Rise of the Artisan Chef
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
17th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Preserving Tradition
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
16th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Unpacking the Meal-Kit Revolution
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
15th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Street Food Magic in Your Kitchen
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
14th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Flatbread Versatility
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
12th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Easy Weeknight Dinners
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
13th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Sunny Delights
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
11th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - The Farm-to-Table Movement
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
10th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Baking Without an Oven
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
9th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Cooking with Kids
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
8th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - From Waste to Taste
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
7th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Kickstart Your Cooking Journey
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
6th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Fermented Foods
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
5th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Fusion Cuisine
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
4th May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
3rd May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Vegan Cooking
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
2nd May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - The Spice Rack
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
1st May Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Cooking & Baking - Sourdough Bread
This month we are looking at cooking and baking. We will look at different recipes and look at different dishes and cooking styles from around the world. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
30th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Our Epic Voyage Awaits!
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
29th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Bucket List
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
28th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Solo vs. Group Travel
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
27th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - A Capsule Wardrobe for Cold Weather
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
26th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Turn Travel Troubles into Adventures
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
25th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Finding Your Ideal Adventure
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
24th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Eastern USA
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
23rd April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Telling People about Your Trip
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
22nd April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Discovering the Isle of Man
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
21st April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - English in a Foreign Land
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
20th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - English in South Africa
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
19th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - UK Public Transport
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
18th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - The Charm of Jersey
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
17th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Grenada, West Indies
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
16th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - A Seamless Hotel Experience
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
15th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Guernsey Unveiled
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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14th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Navigating the Airport
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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13th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Western USA
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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12th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - New Zealand Odyssey
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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11th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Sightseeing
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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10th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Twin Isle Treasures
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
Come and be
9th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Oh, Canada
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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8th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Beat the Boredom of Long Haul
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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7th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Mastering the Art of Packing
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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6th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Ireland the Emerald Isle
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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5th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Global Gastronomy
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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4th April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Discovering Paradise in Barbados
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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3rd April Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Travel - Conquering Jet Lag
This month we are exploring travel. We will look at different English-speaking countries from around the world and discuss topics that are involved with travel. If you want to read along with the audio find the article here
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