Episode
Can You Learn English by Overhearing? | Easy English Listening Practice
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- Everyday English Academy
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- Sep 11, 2026
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- 2038
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Summary
Learn English the easy, relaxing way with Sarah and Mike. Slow, clear conversation for B1 learners, so you can follow every word and pick up natural, everyday English as you listen. Want to understand real English without feeling lost? In this episode you'll practise listening, learn new words in context, and hear how the phrases are actually used in everyday conversation. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve their listening, speaking, and everyday vocabulary. 💡 Tip: Write down one whole sentence you hear a real person say, then say it aloud twice. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Dialogue + Practice 0:33 Warm-up 0:52 Key Vocabulary 1:02 Dialogue + Practice 29:21 Review 32:54 Wrap-up 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • reschedule: move something to a different day or time • overhear: hear something that was not said to you • warped: bent out of its flat shape • illegible: impossible to read • wriggle out of: politely escape something you agreed to do • hoard: keep collecting and never use it • versatile: useful in many different situations • salvage: save what is left after damage • compile: gather separate pieces into one list • discreet: so careful that nobody notices • intrusive: going into someone's private space • stilted: correct but stiff, not natural • obscure: so specific that almost nobody needs it • abrupt: short and flat, with nothing soft around it • cut someone off: stop someone while they are still speaking 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Daily English conversation • English shadowing practice • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners improve listening, speaking, vocabulary, and confidence through slow, easy, everyday English conversations with Sarah and Mike. Listen, learn, and speak with us. Your English g…