3 talking books (B2)

Embark on a journey through the pages of timeless classics with three captivating audiobooks. Each one offers a unique glimpse into different worlds, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in rich storytelling and unforgettable characters. If you have already read this book in Spanish, why not listen and read it again, but now in ENGLISH! You will find […]

Amy Winehouse (A2/B1)

Amy Winehouse is a legend. Her voice and attitude have won her fans all over the world. She can also help you with your English! Level:  basic • Category: listening; vocabulary; pronunciation  • • • • • • • • • • • • Let’s start by listening to Amy sing the classic love song, […]

3 podcasts to practise listening skills (C1)

podcasts to learn English

Here are a few podcasts we feel are well suited to advanced students wanting to improve their listening skills and vocabulary. It’s important to find a podcast that you’re genuinely interested in the topic, and the presenters speak slowly and clearly with easy accents. We’ve added 3 different topics to cater for your different tastes: […]

The $100,000 dog! (A2/B1)

If you’re a dog lover, you’re in for a treat. Here are two doggy videos that will surprise you. Level: medium •  Category: listening; vocabulary  • • • • • • • • • • • • It’ll cost you $100,000 to clone your dog. For that kind of money, I’d want a dog that […]

English with F·R·I·E·N·D·S and more!

Improve your English with FRIENDS, one of the most popular TV comedies of all time! Level: basic • medium • higher •  Category: listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading  • • • • • • • • • all levels  • • • • • • • • • Watch scenes from Friends and other popular TV programmes, subtitled and with detailed explanations […]

TV programmes for beginners to practise English

learn English

Here’s a list of great TV programmes for kids, but excellent for adult beginners as well: Level: basic A1 / A2• Category: watching; listening; vocabulary  • • • • • • • • • • • • Peppa Pig – A children’s show that covers basic English vocabulary and simple tenses. Sarah and Duck – […]

Netflix: You are what you eat

What you eat

This fun docuseries is a perfect TV programme for intermediate (B1) students to practise their listening skills. Watch it with subtitles, and if you don’t understand it 100% watch it again in Spanish!  It is a four-part docuseries that explores the links between diet, genetics, and health. The experiment involves four pairs of identical twins. […]

App for your mobile phone (A2/B1)

Speak – The speaking APP that actually talks Level: (A1/B1) pre-intermediate & intermediate •  Category: speaking, reading, listening & pronunciation  • • • • • • • • • • • • Speak is the first & only app that lets you get real conversational practice without needing a live tutor on the other end. […]