B1 English Lessons
B1 listening lessons feature intermediate vocabulary, some complex grammar, natural speech, and everyday topics.
Views - Natural English
Listen to interviews with speakers from around the world.
Two people discuss what musical instruments they can play.
Two people discuss the types of music they like to listen to.
Hear about how life was different in the 80s in America and New Zealand
Listen to a conversation about when it is OK to take a photo.
Angela and Todd talk about how and when it is OK to use your phone in public.
Jerri talks about the shopping options in Bangkok for fashion.
Jerri talks about motorcycle taxis, a common way to get around Bangkok.
Jerri talks about the many different ways to travel around Bangkok.
Jerri explains some of the problems facing Thailand's islands.
Jerri explains the features of many of Thailand's islands.
Angela talks about how to remedy boredom in kids.
Angela talks about how different cultures use money to build family relationships.
Angela talks about transitioning her life once her twin children became adults.
Rufei talks about academics in China and the challenges students face.
Rufei talks about how students are very hard-working and study in a very competitive environment in China.
Ben and Hana talk about famous people they like as artists.
Ben and Hana talk about their favorite movies!
Ben talks about how hard it is to make it in music and changing trends.
Ben discusses being in a rock band in high school in America.
Shantel and Todd talk about how the pace of life differs around the world.
Jen talks about how younger people do not use email that much.
Jen and Todd discuss being addicted to devices and technology.
Jen and Todd talk about the best and worst gifts they have received.
Jen and Todd discuss if they like giving gifts.
Shantel talks about hamburgers in America, sushi in Japan, and sports in those countries, and if they fit the stereotype.
Jen and Todd compare what they pay for clothes.
Jen talks with Todd about clothes for the various seasons.
Megen and Todd talk about Australia Day, Valentine's Day, and White Day.
Megen and Todd discuss how countries often borrow holidays from other cultures.
Megen compares Christmas in cold and warm climates.
Aimee and Todd talk about the hassle of giving gifts.
Meg and Todd compare media in the past and present.
Meg and Todd compare their past life with their current life.
Jin gives Adam some ideas about things he can do in her home country of Nepal.
Jin talks about the different climates and landscapes in her home country of Nepal.
Listen to two people order food at Burger Barn. What do they order? Does it sound good?
What is the best age for kids to start doing some things like having a smart phone?
When should kids be allowed to wear makeup?
Katie and Aimee, two English teachers, compare students by age and share which age they like to teach the most.
Katie talks about how students can vary in personality by age as you teach them.
John and Sarah talk about how schools need to support the arts like music.
John and Sarah talk about the various instruments they play and if age is important when learning music.
Danu talks about a special beach in his home country of Sri Lanka.
Danu talks about some fun things you can do in his country.
Katie and Gilda teach in Japan. They talk about how much of the local life is part of their daily routines.
Gilder and Katie teach overseas. They talk about what they miss from their home countries of Venezuela and England.
John wants to change what he teaches. Find out what and who he wants to teach.
Sarah talks about teaching abroad in several different countries.
John and Sarah look at the good and bad points of trying to go to Mars.
John talks about the red planet and if he would like to go there someday.
