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English Listening practice through scripted stories

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    • Jun 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    The First: Episode 6 - The end, the beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 6:19


    This is the sixth and last episode of The First! This story is made for people who are learning English at a high intermediate to advanced level. Extensive listening means listening to English that is very easy to understand.The First is told in six parts, so each week will tell a new part of the story. Previously on, The First, Michelle met Mai and they talked about Tyler cheating on both of them. Michelle and Mai made a plan to meet Tyler at his house.FOR THE PDF VERSION OF THIS PODCAST, PLEASE CLICK HERE.If you have trouble understanding this story or would like to leave any other comments, please ask us questions below. Pictures of the voice cast with co-writer, Linda Wong!

    The First: Episode 5 - The Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 7:46


    This is the fifth episode of The First. This story is made for people who are learning English at a high intermediate to advanced level. Extensive listening means listening to English that is very easy to understand.The First will be told in six parts, so each week will tell a new part of the story. Previously on, The First, Michelle told James about what she found online. She told James about Mai and at the end of the conversation, Mai messaged Michelle. Mai wanted to talk.FOR THE PDF VERSION OF THIS PODCAST, PLEASE CLICK HERE.If you have trouble understanding this story or would like to leave any other comments, please ask us questions below. Intro music by Andrew Kim

    The First: Episode 4 - The First Message

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 7:36


    Transition music: Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The First: Episode 3 - The Lipstick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 7:26


    Transition music: Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The First: Episode 2 - The Honeymoon Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 6:40


    This is the second episode of The First. This story is made for people who are learning English at a high intermediate to advanced level. Extensive listening means listening to English that is very easy to understand.The First will be told in six parts, so each week will tell a new part of the story. Previously on, The First, Michelle met Tyler for their first date. It went well. This episode happens a month later. FOR THE PDF VERSION OF THIS PODCAST, PLEASE CLICK HERE.If you have trouble understanding this story or would like to leave any other comments, please ask us questions below. Intro music by Andrew Kim

    The First: Episode 1 - The First Date

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 6:23


    Michelle and Tyler go on a date. Transition music Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Who did it?: Episode 5 - The Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 6:33


    Both interviews did not reveal who the killer was, so now it's up to the two lawyers, Sara and Chris, to find out who murdered Grandma Sato.

    Who did it?: Episode 4 - The Satos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 5:35


    The Sato side of the family defends their side of the story. Will we find out who the murderer is???

    Who did it?: Episode 3 - The Yanos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 5:53


    An interview with the Yano side of the family reveals what happened the night Grandma Sato died.

    Who did it?: Episode 2 - The Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 7:10


    Grandma Sato's will reveals some surprising news. A phone call from the funeral home brings even more surprises to the Sato family.

    Who did it?: Episode 1 - The Reason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 5:23


    The Sato family comes together for a sad event: reading a will.

    Tough Love: Episode 8 - Friendly Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 7:55


    What will happen when Emily meets Nirvay again? Find out in the this last episode!

    Tough Love: Episode 7 - More Troubled Waters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2018 6:06


    In this episode, Amy and Nirvay find new things about each other, except these new things might not be good things.

    Tough Love: Episode 6 - The Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 7:16


    This is the sixth episode of Tough Love. After Emily breaks up with Alex, what will happen to her?

    Tough Love: Episode 5 - The Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 8:02


    Find out what surprise Emily receives in January!

    Tough Love: Episode 4 - Troubled Waters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 7:03


    The fourth episode of Tough Love. Find out how Emily and Alex are doing in the middle of finals week.

    Tough Love: Episode 3 - The International Student Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 5:19


    In this episode Emily and Sumin go to the International Student Association's Welcome Event.

    Tough Love: Episode 2 - New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 7:35


    It's the second episode of Tough Love, an 8-part fiction story for ESL/EFL learners of English. Find out what Emily does once she lands in Hawaii!

    Tough Love: Episode 1 - The Departure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 5:28


    This is the first episode on an 8-part story following the life of a new university student as she works her way through the difficulties of love.

    Introduction to the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 2:04


    Play it by Ear is a podcast for extensive listening designed for English language learners.

    Crime Doesn't Pay: Episode 4 - The last episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 6:23


    Follow two police officers to finally find out who was helping the criminal steal the money!

    Crime Doesn't Pay: Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 8:48


    This is the third episode in our extensive listening story, Crime Doesn't Pay. Follow Chief Marissa Park and Officer Sam Hunter as they interview two additional suspects

    Crime Doesn't Pay: Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2018 8:05


    English listening practice where a story is told week-by-week. This is the second episode of the crime-based 4-part story

    Crime Doesn't Pay: Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 5:56


    The first episode of Crime Doesn't Pay. Follow Chief Marissa Park and Officer Sam Hunter as they try to find out who was the partner in crime. Get the PDF of this podcast on alleande.com

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