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Enfield Centre, Leeds City College

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00:03:10

Old friends

Radio ESOL ·

2026/03/11

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, two old university friends unexpectedly bump into each other and catch up after years apart.

00:02:37

Buying new shoes

Radio ESOL ·

2026/03/04

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, a customer is buying a new pair of shoes.

00:03:23

Weekend plans

Radio ESOL ·

2026/02/25

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, Naseem and Khalida plan a day out.

00:01:51

Buying a train ticket

Radio ESOL ·

2026/02/11

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, a customer is buying a ticket at the train station.

00:02:27

The college canteen

Radio ESOL ·

2026/02/04

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, two friends are chatting in the college canteen.Special thanks to Christina and Zarbakht, two of our Level 1 students, who helped record this episode.

00:01:41

What shall we eat?

Radio ESOL ·

2026/01/28

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, Tom and Sam are deciding what to eat.

00:02:25

Cleaning vacancy

Radio ESOL ·

2026/01/21

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, Naseem goes for a job interview for a cleaning vacancy.

00:01:54

Cafe assistant job interview

Radio ESOL ·

2026/01/14

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, Rafael goes for a job interview for a cafe assistant role.

00:03:10

New year, new student!

Radio ESOL ·

2026/01/07

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, two students talk about their New Year's resolutions.

00:15:41

Christmas traditions [in the UK]

Radio ESOL ·

2025/12/10

This in-depth discussion was developed using Notebook LM and looks at Christmas traditions in the UK.

00:04:01

Single parenting

Radio ESOL ·

2025/12/03

This episode is part of a new classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, Maria, a single parent, speaks with host Mark during an interview on Life in Britain Today.

00:03:22

At the post office [asking for help]

Radio ESOL ·

2025/11/26

This episode is part of a new classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, a customer is at the post office.Special thanks to Christina and Zarbakht, two of our Level 1 students, who helped record this episode.

00:01:20

What's your nationality?

Radio ESOL ·

2025/11/19

This episode is part of a new classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College. In this episode, Zahra asks Christina about her nationality. Special thanks to Christina and Zarbakht, two of our Level 1 students, who helped record this episode.

00:03:04

Organising a charity event

Radio ESOL ·

2025/11/12

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College.In this episode, we hear a teacher and student talking about organising a charity event.

00:04:06

Opening a bank account

Radio ESOL ·

2025/11/05

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College.In this episode, we hear Mike talking to the examiner about the process of opening a bank account in the UK. This dialogue is aimed at the level 1 student preparing for a Trinity College ESOL Level 1 Speaking & Listening exam.

00:01:59

Returning a jumper

Radio ESOL ·

2025/10/15

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College.In this episode, we hear a customer returning a jumper to a shop.

00:05:25

Bedtime routine [for a good night's sleep]

Radio ESOL ·

2025/10/08

This episode is part of a classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College.In this episode, we hear Mike talking to the examiner about a bedtime routine for a good night's sleep. This recording includes the use of passive voice, passive modals, imperatives and three examiner-style questions or interventions, all suitable for a Trinity College ESOL Level 1 Speaking & Listening exam.

00:17:14

Radio ESOL this year [an overview]

Radio ESOL ·

2025/05/21

This year's Radio ESOL episodes were written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College to create valuable audio resources for language learners.This in-depth discussion was developed using Notebook LM and provides an overview of Radio ESOL's highlights and developments throughout the year.

00:04:56

At the bus stop [advanced]

Radio ESOL ·

2025/05/14

This episode is part of a new classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College.This advanced version offers a more challenging dialogue than the previous 'beginner' episode, incorporating a wider range of vocabulary and more nuanced opinions about public transport, the weather, and frustrations with service delays. It also introduces a bit of British sarcasm and irony, which is common in everyday conversations at a higher level.

00:02:49

At the bus stop [beginner]

Radio ESOL ·

2025/05/07

This episode is part of a new classroom resource series, written and recorded by ESOL teachers at Leeds City College.In this episode, we hear two frustrated bus passengers who strike up conversation while waiting for a bus. Listen as they cover topics like bus delays, roadworks and the usual British tendency to discuss the weather.

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