Real Exam English - B2, C1, C2

Native English speakers answer questions about school.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 - https://realexamenglish.com/classes/For transcripts - https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/For the Real Exam English app - https://studio.com/realexamenglishMusic: 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.intro xmasSupport the show

Native English speakers answer questions about space.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 - https://realexamenglish.com/classes/For transcripts - https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/For the Real Exam English app - https://studio.com/realexamenglishMusic: 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.intro xmasSupport the show

Native English speakers answer questions about the manners.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 - https://realexamenglish.com/classes/For transcripts - https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/For the Real Exam English app - https://studio.com/realexamenglishMusic: 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.intro xmasSupport the show

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!

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 - https://realexamenglish.com/classes/For transcripts - https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/For the Real Exam English app - https://studio.com/realexamenglishMusic: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/intro xmasSupport the show

Today we have a chat with an English teacher in Vietnam.   Firstly, we talk about Vietnam and the state of English there. Then we speak about the IELTS English exam, specifically the writing part. The tips given here are quite universal and can be applied to most other English writing exams also.   Konner, the speaker is from Australia, so you can practice listening to the Australian accent and as usual we will take a look at some of the nice language he uses in his answers, including a bunch of idioms and really useful advanced expressions.  Link for Konner's website: theenglishevolution.com - NO LONGER ACTIVEFor classes - https://realexamenglish.com/classes/For transcripts - https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/For the Real Exam English app - https://studio.com/realexamenglishMusic: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/intro xmasSupport the show

This episode is a monologue about the legalisation of marijuana. You will hear tips on how to tackle this task and lots of good examples of how to organise your speech.For classes - https://realexamenglish.com/classes/For transcripts - https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/For the Real Exam English app - https://studio.com/realexamenglishMusic: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/intro xmasSupport the show

This episode features a non-native speaker for the first time on the Real Exam English podcast.  Martyna from Poland speaks about her English journey, including working for an international airline company, preparing for the Cambridge C1 exam and the benefits of watching TV in English.   As usual we pick out some nice bits of language, including some excellent use of substitution words and ellipsis. We also pick up on some common errors for Polish speakers. Enjoy!For classes - https://realexamenglish.com/classes/For transcripts - https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/For the Real Exam English app - https://studio.com/realexamenglishMusic: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/intro xmasSupport the show

Native English speakers answer questions about the future.This topic is one that often comes up in exams. You can be asked about your personal plans or goals, or about predictions for the future, regarding things like jobs, Artificial Intelligence or maybe the environment. In this episode you’ll hear some great ways to express what you would like to do, you’ll hear what skills will be useful for the future, you will learn some nice adverbs, phrasal verbs and some top-class vocabulary too, including some super-useful idioms. For classes - https://realexamenglish.com/classes/For transcripts - https://realexamenglish.com/podcast/For the Real Exam English app - https://studio.com/realexamenglishMusic: 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  Matt, Leah Ann, Stephanie, Loli, Richard, Ofordi, Emma and Leanne from the Beach Travel Wine podcast.intro xmasSupport the show

Explore how various countries celebrate and learn about history, from the U.S. to Ireland. Discover the use of phrasal verbs related to archaeology and how rhetorical questions enrich discussions. Delve into the contrast between historical facts and national myths in education, while emphasizing the importance of understanding history in travel. Learn about influential figures like Joan of Arc and Nelson Mandela, and engage with unique perspectives on history's impact on personal identity.