Real Exam English - B2, C1, C2

Listeners dive into the fascinating world of holidays, discussing everything from adventurous activities like water sports to the comfort of luxurious stays. There's a shift in holiday preferences as speakers move from youthful escapades to seeking relaxation. Personal travel insights reveal a love for immersing in local cultures instead of luxurious accommodations. The exploration of short city breaks in London highlights its iconic landmarks while clarifying the difference between 'sights' and 'monuments'. Perfect for anyone wanting to enrich their English vocabulary!

Discover diverse parenting theories and the challenges of raising children. Delve into the roles of empathy and understanding in effective parenting. Explore the dynamics of discipline versus rewards and the financial impacts of childcare. Consider the motivations for remaining childfree and the ongoing responsibilities of parenthood. Enjoy insights into contrasting parenting styles across cultures, highlighting family dynamics and bedtime routines differing between Australia and Europe.

Transport vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation tips, and organizing speech. Improving public transport: air conditioning and better tube system in London. Transportation preferences, cleft sentences, environmental-friendly travel, essential vocabulary. Popularity of cars in Cork City and high cost of flying first class. Pronunciation differences for 'schedule' in UK and US. Use of 'really' at the end of a sentence to soften information. Advantages of public transport and environmentally friendly travel. Reliable and frequent transport system in Brussels. Possibility of cities without cars and congestion charges.

Discussion on art vocabulary, expressing preferences, and popularity of art in Belgium. Exploring personal preferences in art and the subjectivity of art appreciation. Importance of art for personal development and art's popularity in the country.

In this engaging discussion, a guest from Ireland shares insights on how weather affects mood and daily life. They dive into the interplay between climate conditions and emotional well-being, highlighting how gloomy winters can dampen spirits compared to cheerful sunny days. The conversation flows into the impact of climate change, showcasing the alarming frequency of extreme weather. Listeners also gain useful vocabulary and expressions that connect feelings to weather, enriching their conversational skills.

Native English speakers answer questions about the home.In this episode there are plenty of useful adjectives and idioms, we will also focus a bit on pronunciation, as well as some top tips about what not to do in exams. 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, Emma and Leanne from the Beach Travel Wine podcast.intro xmasSupport the show

Native English speakers answer questions about languages.We have speakers from the US, the UK, Ireland, Australia and from Spain, all answering questions about learning languages. We have some great vocabulary, expressions and, in particular, phrasal verbs.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 and Leanne from the Beach Travel Wine podcast.intro xmasSupport the show

Native English speakers answer questions about crime.We have speakers from the US, the UK, Ireland, Australia and from Spain, all answering questions about their countries and what crimes are committed there. We have loads of super crime vocabulary and some excellent adverb usage.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 and Leanne from the Beach Travel Wine podcast.intro xmasSupport the show

In this short and sweet episode we ask a couple of questions about holidays and camping and analyse the answers for the best bits. We have some conditionals grammar, a couple of idioms, some camping vocab and an example of what is known is a portmanteau, nice.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/Thanks to Leah Ann(from Ireland) for contributing.intro xmasSupport the show

Native English speakers answer questions about happiness.In this bonus episode, we hear speakers from the USA, England, Australia and New Zealand answering questions about happiness.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/Thanks to all of the contributors, including Ian from the We Dig Music podcast, Konner from The Blunt Report podcast(https://www.thebluntreport.com), Rosemary, David, Mary Alice, Ofordi and Ursula.intro xmasSupport the show