• 📢 News Talk: Teachers in Tennessee ▪ Zipline ▪ Phone time
    Apr 30 2024

    Welcome to this week’s News Talk

    This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world.

    This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week.

    Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode:

    • How will teachers in Tennessee soon be able to protect their students?
    • How many deliveries does Zipline drone delivery company plan to make every day?
    • How often do we check our phones (and how much time do we spend) every day?

    Join us next in two weeks for the latest News Talk.

    And if you’d like to participate in the live sessions simply create your account at www.perfectlyspoken.com

    Recorded: 29th April 2024

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    35 mins
  • 📢 News Talk: Trump ▪ Smoking Ban ▪ Torrential Rain in Dubai
    Apr 23 2024

    Welcome to this week’s News Talk

    This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world.

    This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week.

    Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode:

    • What is the latest ‘first’ for Donald Trump?
    • What will anyone born after 2009 NOT be able to do in the UK?
    • Which city experienced its largest amount of rainfall in 75years?

    Join us next week for the latest News Talk.

    And if you’d like to participate in the live sessions simply create your account at www.perfectlyspoken.com

    Recorded: 22nd April 2024

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    32 mins
  • 📢 News Talk: Ramadan ▪ Working Hours ▪ Venice
    Apr 16 2024

    Welcome to this week’s News Talk

    This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world.

    This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week.

    Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode:

    • Which important religious festival ended last week?
    • How many hours a week should we work?
    • Which city now has a 5€ entry fee for tourists?

    Join us next week for the latest News Talk.

    And if you’d like to participate in the live sessions simply create your account at www.perfectlyspoken.com

    Recorded: 15th April 2024

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    31 mins
  • 📢 News Talk: Elephants ▪ Fast Food Minimum Wage ▪ Powerball
    Apr 9 2024

    Welcome to this week’s News Talk

    This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world.

    This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week.

    Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode:

    • To which country is the President of Botswana threatening to send 20,000 elephants?
    • What’s the minimum wage for fast food workers now in California?
    • How much is this year’s biggest lottery prize in the US?

    Join us next week for the latest News Talk.

    And if you’d like to participate in the live sessions simply create your account at www.perfectlyspoken.com

    Recorded: 8th April 2024

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    32 mins
  • British Slang: Bloody Hell
    Apr 5 2024

    😱 😡 A common (or even coarse) expression of surprise or anger. Let's find out how and when people use this phrase and whether it’s right for you!


    🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken
    In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey today!

    ⚠️ Using British slang can make your English more natural and authentic, but be careful—it's informal and can cause confusion or even offence if used in the wrong way or with the wrong people.

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    2 mins
  • British Slang: Dodgy
    Apr 3 2024

    🤔 Ever felt unsure about something or someone? Then 'dodgy' might be the word you were looking for. Let's learn what it means and when to use it.

    🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken
    In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey today!

    ⚠️ Using British slang can make your English more natural and authentic, but be careful—it's informal and can cause confusion or even offence if used in the wrong way or with the wrong people.

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    2 mins
  • British Slang: Dosh
    Mar 29 2024

    💰 Time to talk money. Let's explore where this word comes from and how to use it.

    🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken
    In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey today!

    ⚠️ Using British slang can make your English more natural and authentic, but be careful—it's informal and can cause confusion or even offence if used in the wrong way or with the wrong people.

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    1 min
  • British Slang: Loo
    Mar 27 2024

    🚽 Have you heard of 'loo'? It's another word for ‘toilet’ in British English. Let's look at where it comes from and how to use this common word.

    🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken
    In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey today!

    ⚠️ Using British slang can make your English more natural and authentic, but be careful—it's informal and can cause confusion or even offence if used in the wrong way or with the wrong people.

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    2 mins