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It Runs in the Family
Daniel was raised in his grandmother’s bakery and swore he’d never become a baker. Hear how he changed his mind, and learn the English expressions for talking about family influence.
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Speaking
Exam Anxiety
The exam is three weeks away and every practice test ends in panic. Hear what a friend who failed it once, then passed, does differently — and learn to say it.
Changing the Town
When the building votes on turning six parking spots into a playground, two neighbors have five minutes to find an agreement they can both live with.
Good News, Bad News
What do you say when a friend shares big news — or bad news? Build a toolkit of warm, natural English reactions and learn to catch up like a real conversation.
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Helping With Problems
What do you say when a friend opens up about money trouble or a toxic coworker? Learn to respond with care and give advice that actually helps — in natural English.
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Would You Upload Your Brain?
Could you ever upload your brain to the cloud? Dive into a lively B2 lesson on virtual worlds and digital minds, and learn to debate the future like a native speaker.
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Planning a Trip
Dreaming of your next getaway? Plan it in English. Pick up travel vocabulary, listen to two friends sorting out a Lisbon weekend, and practice talking through your own trip aloud.
A Traveler’s Dream
Where have you been? Where do you dream of going? Pick up natural travel vocabulary in English, listen to two friends swap road-trip stories, and share your own travel dreams.
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The City That’s Had Enough
A coastal city is changing fast — and not everyone is happy. Listen, learn the language of opinions and debate, then step into a town hall meeting yourself.
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Tell Me About Your Trip
Where did you go on your last trip? Learn the English you need to describe places, tell travel stories, and bring your adventures to life with past simple and vivid adjectives.
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