Listening & Viewing Comprehension

In this episode Tess and Ravi talk about their families, and their guests talk about Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Muhammed Yunus and life in Cairo. You can follow Carolina in Newcastle, but in this episode she’s not feeling very well. Will she have to go to see a doctor?

Magda will finish her degree soon and wants to work in London as an architect.

Jamie has a surprise for Carolina, who is already quite excited about her new job. Meanwhile, Rob and Adam have been waiting patiently since the last episode to talk about queuing.

In this episode Ravi is planning his holiday and tells Tess all about it. Their guests talk about running in the Lake District and special talents. You can also follow Carolina on her weekend trip away. Will everything go to plan?

In this episode Ravi asks Tess a favour, and their guests talk about British broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough and Christmas in Prague. You can follow Carolina as she visits a pub with some friends. What will she think about British pubs?

Our listeners' musical talents are the topic for discussion this episode. Tess and Ravi tell you all about the drink British people are famous for loving.

Tess and Ravi are making plans for the weekend, and their guests talk about the cartoonist Matt Groening and the Indian film industry. You can also follow Carolina as she starts to enjoy life in Newcastle and invites some new friends to dinner. What do you think she'll cook for them?

In this episode Tess and Ravi talk to Gordon about his adventures making a documentary about whales. Their other guests talk about superpowers. You can also follow Carolina as she’s getting ready to go back to Venezuela for the summer holidays. Is she excited to go home for a visit?

Carolina has a new job, but does she enjoy it? Rob and Adam talk about all the different things that you drink.

Tess and Ravi discuss something British that people think isn't much good. Adam and Rob read your comments about your jobs.

Carmen talks to a white-water rafting expert and a parkour enthusiast.

Nick discusses the culture and traditions of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom.

Listen to part of a radio programme where a manager is talking about dealing with staff.

Listen to some people trying to resolve a dispute at work with the help of a mediator.

Stephen and Ashlie meet up with some friends for a night out in London. Will they manage to find a venue that everyone will enjoy?

Ashlie and Stephen go to a night club in search of a great night out. Will they find the perfect place to enjoy themselves?

Ashlie is preparing her costume for the Notting Hill Carnival and Stephen learns some new dance moves.

Stephen and Ashlie both dance their way through the carnival, but will they be able to find each other in their costumes?

In this episode, Stephen and Ashlie visit the ancient city of Oxford.

Rob the teacher talks about using imperatives to give directions and ways of recording new vocabulary to help you remember it.

Stephen explores the ancient city of Oxford and meets some girls who are studying at the University. 

Rob the teacher talks about using the word 'like' as a filler.

Lots of students, from all over the world, come to Britain each year to study. Nick visits Oxford University and the London School of Economics and talks to some students to find out what it's like to study in the UK.

Listen to a public relations account executive talk about how she got into public relations.

Listen to a trainer talking about the importance of relationship-building as a competency.

Stephen and Ashlie arrive at the hotel in Snowdonia, but they don't have the same idea about how to relax!

Ashlie surprises Stephen by beating him to the top of the mountain.

Carmen talks about the history and continuing popularity of the great British pub.

Forests, and the wood they provide, are very important in many areas of our lives. Watch this video to find out more.

Stephen's friend comes to London and Ashlie and Stephen show him around.