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 ..read more

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 th ..read more

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 yo ..read more

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 ..read more

? ? 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 ..read more

? 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 a ..read more

? 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 ..read more

? 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 an ..read more

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 sweet products is soaring in price and why? What new tax is Biden proposing if re-elected in November? Which is the ‘happiest’ country in the world ? Join us in 2 weeks for the latest News Ta ..read more

 ? Want to know about friendly (or not so friendly) teasing? 'Take the mickey' is all about that. Let's look at its meaning and how and when it's used. ? ? 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 ..read more