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Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English Listening Practice)

🇬🇧 Super slow, simple English for beginners. Support the podcast and read while you listen: https://www.patreon.com/BeginnersEnglishWithJames

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00:08:32

I Lived 1 Week Without My Phone (part 1)

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/11/12

In this episode, I tell you about my week without using my smartphone.No apps. No maps. No quick messages. Just a small watch, a notebook, and some quiet time.At first, it was strange and difficult, but after a few days, something changed. I started to notice the world around me again.If you sometimes feel tired of your phone, or you wonder what life was like before screens, this story is for you.✨ TRANSCRIPT ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/i-lived-1-week-1-143424079🧠 Today We

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00:09:55

Could You Spend a Day Without Your Phone?

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/11/09

In this episode, we think about spending one day without our phones.No messages, no videos, no social media.Just a quiet day with real sounds and real moments - but also real problems.We follow a normal day: waking up, going to work, eating, and relaxing in the evening.What do you do when you can’t check your phone? How does the world feel?This episode helps you take a short break from your screen too.✨ TRANSCRIPT ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/could-you-spend-143208351🧠 Today We

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00:05:45

Old Cars are Better than New Cars

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/11/05

This episode starts with a drive to the mountains.The air is cool, the leaves are yellow and red, and the road goes up and down.It should be a quiet, easy trip. But my car had a different opinion.I talk about what happened when the car started to think for me, and why new cars don’t always feel better.It’s about control, simple things, and how too much technology can take the fun away.If you like old cars, or if you don’t trust machines that talk, this episode is for you.✨ TRANSCRIPT ON PATREON

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00:07:40

My First Dream in Spanish

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/10/27

Have you ever had a dream in another language?In this episode, I tell the story of the first time it happened to me.It was a cold night in Spain, a few months after I moved there. I only knew a few words, but I was full of curiosity.It’s a story about being tired, learning through real life, and the moment when a new language starts to feel natural.We talk about learning, belonging, and how you can see your progress even when you’re fast asleep.✨ TRANSCRIPT ON PATREON HERE:

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00:07:05

Winter is coming, but enjoy it anyway!

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/10/21

The air feels different now.In this episode, I talk about the small signs that winter is coming: shorter days, colder air, and quiet streets.But I also ask: can we enjoy winter instead of fighting it?Let’s slow down, feel the season, and find little ways to be happy, even when it’s cold outside.✨ TRANSCRIPT ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/winter-is-coming-141737764🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Seasons & Nature, Cold, Warmth, & ComfortGrammar: Present Continuous for Now / Developing

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00:08:58

How Do Rollercoasters Work?

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/10/10

In this episode, I visit a theme park in Spain for my birthday.There are big rollercoasters, fast rides, and lots of screams.I talk about how these rides work, why they are safe, and why people love them even when they are a little scary.If you enjoy speed, excitement, and learning something fun, this episode is for you.✨ TRANSCRIPT ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140895765🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Theme Parks & Rollercoasters, Sensations & Feelings, Engineering &

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00:06:49

What Breaking a Bone Feels Like

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/10/03

In this episode, I tell the story of the only bone I have ever broken.It starts with skateboarding, a cold day in London, and one small mistake.You will hear how it happened, how it felt, and what I learned about pain and waiting.✨ TRANSCRIPT ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140372624🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Sports & Movement, Injuries & Body, Medical TreatmentGrammar: Too + Adjective, Adverbs of Frequency, Past Continuous😎 Too easy? Search:“Slow English with James”

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00:06:24

What Animals Does the UK Have?

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/09/24

In this episode, we walk through the countryside of Great Britain.Green hills, quiet woods, and wide fields full of life.I talk about the animals you see every day, the hidden ones you only notice at night, and the insects that are always around us.This episode is a simple trip into nature, showing how even ordinary places are full of surprises.✨ TRANSCRIPT & PATREON EXTRAS HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139652857🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Nature & places; Farm & Domestic Animals; Wild

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00:10:17

What Getting a Tattoo Feels Like

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/09/12

In this episode, I talk about tattoos.I share the story of my first tattoo, how it felt to get it, and what it is like to heal afterwards.It is also about memory and choice - why tattoos stay with us and what they can mean in our lives.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138721327🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Body & Pain, Art, Design, & Expression, Everyday Actions & Phrasal VerbsGrammar: Too / Not enough when something is more than we want or when there isn’t as much as

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00:09:22

Emergency Landing in Poland

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/09/04

In this episode, I tell a story from my travels.It begins with a cheap flight and a small adventure.But soon, something unexpected happens in the sky.Join me as I share the journey, the surprise, and the feeling of being far from home.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138130818🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Travel & Journeys, Feelings & Reactions, Aeroplanes & Airports, Actions & MovementsGrammar: "Was able to" to say someone managed to do something in the past, "Before

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00:07:33

It's OK to Have a Bad Day

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/08/26

In this episode, I talk about bad days.I think about why we feel ashamed, why even successful people sometimes feel low, and what small things can help us feel better.It is about being kind to ourselves, and the new chance that tomorrow can bring.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/its-ok-to-have-137403297🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Emotions & Feelings, Problems & Difficult Times, Actions & EffortGrammar: Future with 'Going To' to talk about plans or things we think will

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00:09:28

My Favourite Smells

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/08/18

In this episode, I talk about smells I love.Some smells make me remember old times, like a swimming pool, a bonfire, or my grandma’s house.Others just make me feel happy, like fresh coffee, rain, or the sea. I share little stories about each smell, from car trips to summer nights, and why they are special to me.If you’ve ever stopped because a smell made you smile, this one is for you.✨ Get this episode’s transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-favourite-17-136764083🧠 Today We

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00:09:42

A British Sunday dinner

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/08/08

In this episode, we’re back home on a Sunday afternoon.There’s the smell of roast potatoes in the air. The gravy is cooking on the stove. Steam is on the windows.I talk about the British Sunday roast which is a big, warm meal that many people in the UK eat every week. This episode is about food, family, and British tradition.If you’ve ever missed a special meal from home, you might like this one.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Food & Cooking, Time & RoutineGrammar: Have/has got to show possession or

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00:08:08

A British cup of tea

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/07/30

In this episode, I talk about something we love in Britain - tea!Tea is more than just a drink - it’s something we have every day, in every kitchen, at work, and at home.I talk about history, how tea came from far away, and how it became part of British life. I also show you how to make a real cup of British tea.If you like quiet moments and warm drinks, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Everyday Life & Home, Food & DrinkGrammar: Countable & Uncountable Nouns + Quantifiers to say

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00:08:37

My Folding Bike

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/07/18

In this episode, I buy a bike: not a new one - a small, second-hand bike that folds in half.I talk about the problems with rental bikes, how I met the seller, and what happened when I tried to ride it home.This episode is about city life, broken bikes, and finding something that works, even if it’s not perfect.You’ll hear simple, useful English about transport, fixing things, and everyday problems.If you’ve ever used something old, and made it work, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We

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00:06:39

Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/07/04

In this episode, I talk about driving for the first time.In different cars, in different countries, and on the other side of the road.At first, I was nervous. But things changed fast.This is a story about trying something new, feeling scared, and doing it anyway.You’ll hear simple vocabulary about cars, travel, and feelings, and grammar like “going to,” “want to,” and easy commands.If you’ve ever felt nervous to try something new, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Driving &

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00:04:42

I woke up at 5am

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/06/23

In this short story, I wake up too early in the middle of a hot night.I feel too hot, drink some cold water, hear strange noises outside.I try to relax before going back to bed.This episode uses simple grammar and clear language for beginner learners.A small moment, full of hot summer feelings.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Feelings & Physical Sensations, Phrasal VerbsGrammar: Present Simple to talk about daily actions, routines, and facts, Prepositions of Place to say where things or people are,

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00:13:03

Days at the Beach

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/06/11

In this episode, we spend a peaceful day at the beach - from the moment we get ready in the morning to the tired, happy feeling at the end of the day.I talk about what it’s like to choose your swimsuit, smell the suncream, and travel with your friends or family.We go into the cold sea, get covered in sand, and lie on the warm towel to rest. There are fish, jellyfish, soft waves, and even a quiet night-time storm.This episode uses simple grammar and clear language for beginner learners.We focus on

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00:10:07

The People on the Train

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/05/27

In this episode, I talk about the trip to work — the train, the bus, the car.Every day, many people go to work or school. It’s the same trip again and again.Sometimes it feels boring.But if we look at the people around us, it becomes interesting.I look at the people on the train.I don’t know them, but I see them every day.I think about their lives.Who are they? Where are they going? What are they feeling?We don’t speak, but we sit close together.Maybe they look at me and think the same.🧠 Today We

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00:14:56

The Feeling of 'Bittersweet'

Beginner"s English with James (Beginner English... ·

2025/04/15

In today’s episode, I talk about the feeling of “bittersweet” and what it means.I share my own story - moving to Spain and starting a new adventure.I talk about my friendships, my adventures, and being sad about people leaving.In the end, I say to enjoy the moment and talk with the people you care about.If you think about life’s sad and happy memories, this episode is for you.🧠 Today We Learn:Vocabulary: Emotions & feelings, Friendship & relationships, Life changes & experiences, Travel

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