Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories

Gabriel Kazz’s musical journey takes him to the TV show The Voice, where he realizes the power of showing up and trying. Level: Advanced   Accent: Canadian Get More: ⁠⁠Join Bree’s free newsletter for tips on confident communication in English. Preparing for your Cambridge B2 First Certificate? Enroll in my free Cambridge B2 First Course⁠⁠⁠ for Spanish speakers. Get a 5% discount on travel insurance for your next adventure. 👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key Vocabulary: HONE: To improve a skill through practice and effort. HAVE A THICK SKIN: To be able to handle criticism or difficult situations without being upset. A FALLING OUT: A disagreement or argument that damages a relationship. REKINDLE: To bring back or restart something, like a feeling or relationship. THE CHERRY ON TOP: The final touch that makes something perfect or even better. Follow Gabriel Kazz: Gabriel Kazz on Spotify @GabrielKazzMusic on Instagram Music Credits: All songs from the album “Lonely Fire” by Gabriel Kazz “Where is the Wind” “Change the World” “Candle” “Lonely Fire”

When Charlie Baxter meets his girlfriend's parents for the first time, a big mistake turns into a lesson on honesty and connection.  Level: Upper Intermediate   Accent: United Kingdom (London)  Get More: ⁠⁠Join Bree’s free newsletter for tips on confident communication in English. Preparing for your Cambridge B2 First Certificate? Enroll in my free Cambridge B2 First Course⁠⁠⁠ for Spanish speakers. Get a 5% discount on travel insurance for your next adventure. 👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack  Key Vocabulary: - Prove Your Worth: To show that you are capable or valuable.  - Rev / Keep the Revs Up: To increase the speed of a car’s engine, or to maintain energy or momentum.  - Blatantly: In a very obvious or offensive way, without trying to hide it.  - Chip In: To contribute money, help, or ideas. "He chipped in with a helpful suggestion during the meeting." - Flaws / Flawless: To have imperfections or to be perfect without mistakes. Follow Charlie Baxter: Search for The British English Podcast on your favorite podcast app TheBritishEnglishPodcast.com

When Nikki started her career in human rights, she found herself adapting to a job that required a lot more than she expected.  Level: Upper Intermediate   Accent: Canada (Calgary) 👉 ⁠⁠Get the FREE EPISODE PACK⁠⁠ to go further Into the Story. 5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story: - BLASTING (MUSIC/AIR-CONDITIONING): Playing music or running air-conditioning at a very high volume or strength. "They had the music blasting at the party." - TO CRAM INTO: To fit many people or things into a small space. "We all crammed into the car for the road trip." - TO BLEND IN: To look or act like the people or things around you, so you are not noticed. "The animal’s fur helped it blend in with its surroundings." - TUNNEL VISION: Focusing on one thing and ignoring everything else around you. "He had tunnel vision while studying, ignoring his friends." - TO SHRUG: To lift your shoulders slightly to show you don’t know or don’t care. "She shrugged when asked about her plans." Episode Links:  - To learn more about the work that Nikki does, visit Inter Pares  👉 ⁠⁠Join Bree’s free newsletter⁠⁠ — full of practical tips, inspiring ideas, and tools to speak English with more confidence. Sponsors That Support This Podcast: -⁠⁠ ⁠Free course Cambridge B2 First⁠⁠⁠ for Spanish speakers from AC English School -⁠⁠ ⁠Enjoy a 5% discount on IATI travel insurance,⁠⁠⁠ a company my family uses and trusts

Sarah Allworthy tells a story of what happens when you do something you're "not supposed to do." Level: Upper Intermediate   Accent: United Kingdom (London) 👉 ⁠Get the FREE EPISODE PACK⁠ to go further Into the Story. 5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story: - TO CALL SOMEONE’S BLUFF: To challenge someone to prove something they said or did.  "He called her bluff during the poker game." - WHIFF: To briefly smell something, often a faint or slight smell. "He got a whiff of smoke from the nearby barbecue." - BLUR: Something unclear or not easy to see or remember. "The events of last night are a blur to me." - TO BE DARING: To be bold and willing to take risks. "She was daring enough to try skydiving."  - CLOSE CALL: A situation where something bad almost happened, but didn’t. "We had a close call when we almost missed our flight." Episode Links:  -  Follow Sarah Allworthy on LinkedIn 👉 ⁠⁠Join Bree’s free newsletter⁠⁠ — full of practical tips, inspiring ideas, and tools to enhance your English and your mindset. Sponsors That Support This Podcast: -⁠⁠ ⁠Free course Cambridge B2 First⁠⁠⁠ for Spanish speakers from AC English School-⁠⁠ ⁠Enjoy a 5% discount on IATI travel insurance,⁠⁠⁠ a company my family uses and trusts