
Real Exam English - B2, C1, C2
We ask native English speakers real exam questions from previous B2, C1, C2 and IELTS papers and analyse the answers for the best bits. You'll learn lots of great vocabulary and useful expressions to use in your exam as well as tips on writing, grammar and much more. You get to listen to really interesting speakers from the UK, USA, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, which is something you need to practice lots of before the exam. For more information check out: https://realexamenglish.com/
Latest episodes

Jul 14, 2025 • 20min
S05 - 9 Climate Change
Dive into the pressing topic of climate change with insights from diverse English speakers. Learn essential vocabulary and phrasal verbs while grasping advanced grammar concepts like mixed conditionals. Explore the roles of corporations in global warming and the critical nuances of greenwashing. The discussion emphasizes biodiversity and highlights the shared responsibilities between individuals and governments. Get ready to absorb not only knowledge but also accents from around the globe!

Jun 17, 2025 • 19min
S05 - 8 Internet
Dive into the fascinating world of the internet as native speakers tackle questions on technology from exam papers. Discover common pronunciation pitfalls and enrich your vocabulary with phrasal verbs. Hear personal anecdotes about online shopping and the pros and cons of digital communication. Unpack the importance of critical thinking to navigate misinformation on social media. Plus, explore biases in news, the impact of literature, and how classic texts can be accessed for free!

May 15, 2025 • 17min
S05 - 7 Hometown
Native English speakers answer questions about hometowns from previous B2, C1, C2 and IELTS exam papers.As usual we’ll take a look at all of the nice grammar and vocabulary, particularly language relating to towns and cities. We have a bunch of speakers from different countries so you can practice listening to their wonderfully different accents and viewpoints. For classes or transcripts go to https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thanks to all of the contributors, including Emma, Mike, Noel, Konner, Jen, Dan from the Roar and Score Trivia Podcast and the girls from the Butt Stuff PodcastSupport the show

Apr 17, 2025 • 22min
S05 - 6 Advertising
Native English speakers answer questions about advertising from previous B2, C1, C2 and IELTS exam papers.In this episode we have loads of nice advertising vocabulary, including some colloquial expressions from the US, the UK and Australia. We also look at how to make your speech more cohesive and we focus on different ways to use the verb do. For classes or transcripts go to https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thanks to all of the contributors, including Emma, Mike, Noel, Konner, Jen, Dan from the Roar and Score Trivia Podcast and the girls from the Butt Stuff PodcastSupport the show

Mar 11, 2025 • 20min
S05 - 5 Phrasal Verbs
Native English speakers answer questions with phrasal verbs from previous B2, C1, C2 and IELTS exam papers.Everyone loves phrasal verbs, right??? Perfect, because this episode has lots of them, plus a bunch of nice idioms and expressions. We have speakers from Canada, Wales, Australia, England and Ireland. Enjoy!For classes or transcripts go to https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thanks to all of the contributors, including Emma, Mike, Noel, Konner, Jen, Dan from the Roar and Score Trivia Podcast and the girls from the Butt Stuff Podcast.Support the show

Feb 7, 2025 • 21min
S05 - 4 School
Native English speakers answer questions about school from previous B2, C1, C2 and IELTS exam papers.This is definitely one of the most common topics in English exams, especially if you are a teenager and are doing exams like First for Schools for instance. So we talk about useful school subjects, school trips, positive learning environments and a bunch of other schooly things. We focus on using auxiliary verbs for emphasis and on question tags, which are always in need of some practice! We have some nice phrasal verbs too and quite a few idioms. For classes or transcripts go to https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thanks to all of the contributors, including Emma, Mike, Noel, Konner, Jen, Dan from the Roar and Score Trivia Podcast and the girls from the Butt Stuff Podcast.Support the show

Jan 18, 2025 • 19min
S05 - 3 Space
Native English speakers answer questions about space from previous B2, C1, C2 and IELTS exam papers.Ok, it’s not the most common exam topic ever but it is a very interesting subject and a lot of people are really enthusiastic about it, as you are gonna hear, we have quite a few space fans speaking today. So there’s plenty of space vocabulary, lots of adjectives, some phrasal verbs and a wide variety of accents, including quite a funny conversation between two Welsh ladies that is sure to test your listening skills. For classes or transcripts go to https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thanks to all of the contributors, including Emma, Mike, Noel, Konner, Jen, Dan from the Roar and Score Trivia Podcast and the girls from the Butt Stuff Podcast.Support the show

Dec 12, 2024 • 23min
S05 - 2 Manners
Native English speakers answer questions about the manners from previous B2, C1, C2 and IELTS exam papers.We have speakers from England, Wales, Canada, Australia, Ireland and South Africa so you are gonna get a good impression of what manners are expected in English-speaking countries. You’re gonna hear plenty of useful vocabulary, some top idioms, phrasal verbs, connectors, loads of great language, but more than anything it’s really interesting from a cultural viewpoint. For classes or transcripts go to https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Thanks to all of the contributors, including Emma, Mike, Noel, Konner, Jen, Dan from the Roar and Score Trivia Podcast and the girls from the Butt Stuff Podcast.Support the show

Nov 7, 2024 • 17min
S05 - 1 Relaxing
Discover the essential role relaxation plays in our busy lives and how it impacts mental health. The speakers share personal anecdotes and various techniques to unwind, like traveling and reading. Dive into the differences between British and Australian English with exciting new accents, and learn fresh phrasal verbs. They also highlight the struggles of maintaining reading habits in a world full of distractions. Tune in for engaging insights on the art of relaxation!

Aug 2, 2024 • 26min
Melina from Brazil
In this episode Trevor has a super interesting chat with a Brazilian lady, Melina, who is an international law professor and researcher and has an excellent level of English. They speak about learning English in Brazil, the benefits of spending some time in an English speaking countryand challenges with pronunciation. As Melina is currently researching the effect of eating meat on climate change they have a chat about that too, with loads of useful vocabulary and top-notch expressions.For classes or transcripts go to https://realexamenglish.com/Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show