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These are the B2 phrases we are going to study in today's podcast:
thinking twice
Definition: Considering a decision carefully or hesitating before doing something. 
Example: I saw the cat in the tree and, without thinking twice , I climbed up to save it. 
lose his nerve
Definition: To suddenly become afraid or lose the courage to do something intended. 
Example: He wanted to go skydiving, but he lost his nerve as soon as he looked out of the plane door. 
it crossed his mind
Definition: To have a sudden or brief thought about something. 
Example: It never crossed my mind that I might actually win the competition. 
switch
Definition: An act of changing or swapping one thing for another. 
Example: We made a switch at the last minute and went to the cinema instead of the park. 
rip open
Definition: To tear something open quickly and forcefully. 
Example: He was so excited that he ripped open the present in seconds. 
shiver
Definition: To shake slightly because of cold, fear, or excitement. 
Example: The cold wind made me shiver as I waited for the bus. 
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Read the audioscript: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-302.htm
These are the words studied today:
1) take a good look at
Definition: to look at something carefully
2) for sure
Definition: definitely; without doubt
3) what’s on your mind
Definition: what you are thinking or worrying about
4) sooner or later
Definition: at some time in the future (not now, but eventually)
5) pay attention to
Definition: to focus on something and listen or watch carefully
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My NEW book: "B1 English Vocabulary Builder - 22 Short Stories for Learning the Words and Phrases Students Need to Pass the B1 Exam" is now available! This book gives the learner enough vocabulary to pass any B1 exam (special help for Cambridge exams).
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Learners studying towards B2 level will be interested in my B1 to B2 reader: The Tudor Conspiracy (includes audio version) https://amzn.to/4gPsj0i
For very young learners (from 8-10), I recommend my picture reader book for children learning A1 to A2 English. It comes with a fully dramatised audio version: https://amzn.to/46TCWvv
Oxford Bookworm Graded Readers: Read stories at your level to improve your English. I recommend Oxford Bookworms as the best series of books for learners: https://amzn.to/4r7YVHg
At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, free grammar help and exercises and other English learning ...

These are the B2 words and phrases we will be studying today:
https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-301.htm
1) scared stiff
Meaning: extremely frightened; so scared you cannot move
Example:
I was scared stiff when I heard a loud noise in the dark.
2) awkward
Meaning: feeling uneasy, embarrassed, or not relaxed
Example:
I felt awkward when I didn’t know anyone at the party.
3) drop somebody off
Meaning: to take someone to a place by car and leave them there
Example:
I will drop you off at the station on my way to work.
4) seize the opportunity
Meaning: to take advantage of a good chance quickly
Example:
He seized the opportunity to study abroad.
5) might as well
Meaning: used to suggest doing something because there is no better option
Example:
It’s raining, so we might as well stay at home.
6) talkative
Meaning: someone who talks a lot
Example:
My little sister is very talkative with her friends.
7) eagerly
Meaning: with excitement and strong interest
Example:
She eagerly opened her birthday present.
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My NEW book: "B1 English Vocabulary Builder - 22 Short Stories for Learning the Words and Phrases Students Need to Pass the B1 Exam" is now available! This book gives the learner enough vocabulary to pass any B1 exam (special help for Cambridge exams).
To read more about my book, click here (you can access it from any Amazon platform):
https://amzn.to/46AVFe9
Learners studying towards B2 level will be interested in my B1 to B2 reader: The Tudor Conspiracy (includes audio version) https://amzn.to/4gPsj0i
For very young learners (from 8-10), I recommend my picture reader book for children learning A1 to A2 English. It comes with a fully dramatised audio version: https://amzn.to/46TCWvv
Oxford Bookworm Graded Readers: Read stories at your level to improve your English. I recommend Oxford Bookworms as the best series of books for learners: https://amzn.to/4r7YVHg
At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, free grammar help and exercises and other English learning ...

These are the words we'll be studying in this B1 podcast today. To see the full audioscript of the story, you can go to my website at: 
https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-300.htm
 ·  Set off – We set off early in the morning to start our trip to the mountains. 
 ·  Join in – Everyone was dancing, so I decided to join in and have fun. 
 ·  Reliable and efficient – Our new computer system is reliable and efficient, so we finish work faster. 
 ·  Charming – The waiter was very charming ; he chatted with us during the meal and made us laugh. 
 ·  Recover from – It took her two weeks to recover from the flu, but she’s a lot better now. 
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My NEW book: "B1 English Vocabulary Builder - 22 Short Stories for Learning the Words and Phrases Students Need to Pass the B1 Exam" is now available! This book gives the learner enough vocabulary to pass any B1 exam (special help for Cambridge exams).
To read more about my book, click here (you can access it from any Amazon platform):
https://amzn.to/46AVFe9
Learners studying towards B2 level will be interested in my B1 to B2 reader: The Tudor Conspiracy (includes audio version) https://amzn.to/4gPsj0i
For very young learners (from 8-10), I recommend my picture reader book for children learning A1 to A2 English. It comes with a fully dramatised audio version: https://amzn.to/46TCWvv
Oxford Bookworm Graded Readers: Read stories at your level to improve your English. I recommend Oxford Bookworms as the best series of books for learners: https://amzn.to/4r7YVHg
At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, free grammar help and exercises and other English learning ...

These are the B2 words we'll study today. You can also find the story transcript with B2 words highligted at:
https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-299.htm
 ·  in amusement 
She laughed in amusement when she saw the puppy trying to catch its own tail. 
 ·  boast 
He likes to boast about his achievements, even when no one asks him about them. 
 ·  deliberately 
She deliberately ignored his message because she was still upset with him. 
 ·  cross somebody's mind 
It never crossed my mind that I might fail the exam. 
 ·  costly 
Buying a new car can be a costly decision if you don’t plan your budget carefully. 
 ·  take a deep breath 
Before speaking in front of the audience, she took a deep breath to calm her nerves. 
 ·  spin 
The child watched the coin spin on the table until it slowly fell on its side. 
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My NEW book: "B1 English Vocabulary Builder - 22 Short Stories for Learning the Words and Phrases Students Need to Pass the B1 Exam" is now available! This book gives the learner enough vocabulary to pass any B1 exam (special help for Cambridge exams).
To read more about my book, click here (you can access it from any Amazon platform):
https://amzn.to/46AVFe9
Learners studying towards B2 level will be interested in my B1 to B2 reader: The Tudor Conspiracy (includes audio version) https://amzn.to/4gPsj0i
For very young learners (from 8-10), I recommend my picture reader book for children learning A1 to A2 English. It comes with a fully dramatised audio version: https://amzn.to/46TCWvv
Oxford Bookworm Graded Readers: Read stories at your level to improve your English. I recommend Oxford Bookworms as the best series of books for learners: https://amzn.to/4r7YVHg
At https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, free grammar help and exercises and other English learning ...