Intermediate English Intermediate English Podcasts
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Do you speak a bit of English already, and want to improve? Intermediate English is for people who have a basic grounding in the language, but want to develop and hone their skills. Episodes are based on all sorts of different topics, often relating to the language and different cultures of English speakers.
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21: The Football One
This time Benjamin learns about something completely new: a sport that involves 22 people chasing a ball around a field. He knew nothing about it before, but now he knows quite a bit. Rob Tilson from Not So Fantasy Football was substituted in at the last minute to save the day.
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20: Posh Revisited
Friend of the podcast Alex is given the right to reply in this week's episode. He chose to talk about Episode 14, 'Posh'. Dig out your bow ties and ball gowns.
An article about British architecture in American Universities -
BONUS: New Year, New News
A little bonus episode to wish you a Happy New Year and share some exciting news.
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19: The British Monarchy, Part II
Looking at the monarchy in the 20th and 21st centuries, this is the second part of the double episode on the British royal family.
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18: The British Monarchy, Part I
She is on our postage stamps, our notes and our coins, but how did she get there? I didn't vote for her. Over the following two episodes, Intermediate English explores the twists and turns in Britain's monarchy, and the case for its continuation.
Music: Dragon Rider by Dogon Lights
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17: Four Questions Answered about the US Election
Intermediate English looks over the pond to the United States, which chose its 46th president on 3 November. We answer four questions about the American election, and discuss what may or may not be one of the great turning points in American politics.