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  Asking for Directions — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 14.09.2026 22мин

  Practice easy B1 English: asking for directions. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/asking-for-directions/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:58 Stopping a stranger04:56 Straight, and then a turn09:21 Where the place actually is12:21 How long will it take?15:15 When it goes wrong18:15 Practice and quick review21:12 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• Excuse me, how do I get to…?• Do you know where … is?• Is it far from here?• go straight ahead• turn left at the light• take the second right• on the corner of• across from• next to• It's about a five-minute walk• It's just around the corner• You can't miss it• I'm lost• Could you say that again?
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  10 Mistakes People Make Talking About Food — Easy English Podcast | B1 Listening Practice — Easy English Podcast (B1) 12.09.2026 22мин

  Practice easy B1 English: 10 mistakes people make talking about food. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/food-english-mistakes/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:58 A person, or a thing?04:52 Words that overlap but don't swap08:22 Two words, one piece of paper10:33 Tasting, trying, and the compliment that goes wrong14:29 Hungry, full, and eating out18:26 Practice and quick review21:14 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• cook or cooker• recipe or receipt• dish or plate• food or meal• bill or check• taste or try• absolutely delicious• I'm starving• I'm full• to eat out
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  14 Phrases for Eating Out — Easy English Podcast | B1 Listening Practice — Easy English Podcast (B1) 11.09.2026 19мин

  Practice easy B1 English: 14 phrases for eating out. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/eating-out-restaurant/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:53 Booking and arriving03:43 Ordering08:15 Drinks and special requests10:11 While you're eating12:05 Paying16:26 Practice and quick review18:50 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• to make a reservation• a table for two• Are you ready to order?• an appetizer and an entrée• What do you recommend?• I'll have the chicken• Just tap water, please• to be allergic to something• Is everything okay here?• to send something back• Could I get the check?• Is service included?• to leave a tip• to split the check
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  A Small Café in the Afternoon — Calm English Listening — Calm English Listening (B1) 10.09.2026 29мин

  Relax with calm, slow B1 English listening: a small café in the afternoon. Gentle stories, useful everyday phrases, and quiet repetition — for the evening, a walk, or before sleep.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/calm/calm-small-cafe/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this session:00:12 Intro00:12 Introduction01:32 A Tuesday afternoon09:46 Phrase review12:49 Behind the counter20:13 Quiet repetition23:14 An afternoon, more slowly27:42 Final phrases and goodnightUseful phrases from this session:• a corner table• the hum of conversation• to be a regular• the usual• to warm your hands on a cup• to linger over a coffee• to people-watch• a refill• to get lost in a book• the last hour before closing
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  Describing People — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 07.09.2026 20мин

  Practice easy B1 English: describing people. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/describing-people/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:55 Height, age, and hair06:56 Faces and first impressions10:39 What they're like14:17 Asking, and pointing someone out17:02 Practice and quick review19:36 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• average height• in his thirties• to wear glasses• good-looking• to look tired• to look like someone• easy-going• outgoing• reserved• down to earth• a good sense of humor• He seems nice• Can you describe him?• the one in the blue jacket
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  10 Word Pairs Learners Mix Up — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 05.09.2026 19мин

  Practice easy B1 English: 10 word pairs learners mix up. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/confusing-word-pairs/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:52 Direction and point of view05:29 Sentence patterns09:02 Who feels it, who causes it?11:56 Close in meaning, different in use15:54 Practice and quick review18:28 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• borrow or lend• bring or take• come or go• say or tell• remember or remind• bored or boring• fun or funny• house or home• hope or wish• make or do
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  Hobbies & Free Time — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 04.09.2026 20мин

  Practice easy B1 English: hobbies & free time. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/hobbies-and-free-time/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:57 Play, go, or do?05:21 Saying what you like08:41 Starting a hobby10:57 Stopping, and starting again14:17 How often, and when16:47 Practice and quick review19:13 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• to play tennis• to go running• to do yoga• to be into something• It's not really my thing• to be keen on something• to take up a hobby• to get into something• to give something up• to be out of practice• to get back into something• twice a week• every other weekend• in my free time
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  The First Days of Autumn — Calm English Listening — Calm English Listening (B1) 03.09.2026 31мин

  Relax with calm, slow B1 English listening: the first days of autumn. Gentle stories, useful everyday phrases, and quiet repetition — for the evening, a walk, or before sleep.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/calm/calm-first-days-of-autumn/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this session:00:12 Intro00:12 Introduction01:26 The first cold morning11:45 Phrase review15:12 The first quiet evening21:56 Quiet repetition25:08 Autumn, more slowly29:25 Final phrases and goodnightUseful phrases from this session:• a chill in the air• the leaves are turning• to put on a sweater• the smell of wet leaves• the end of summer• to take the long way home• it gets dark earlier• a blanket on the sofa• to look forward to something• to notice the change
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  The Coffee That Was Cold — Easy English Story — Easy English Story (B1) 29.08.2026 18мин

  Listen to a short B1 English story: the coffee that was cold. Simple words, clear speech, captions on screen — then review the useful phrases.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/story/the-coffee-that-was-cold/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this story:00:10 Intro00:10 The coffee was cold01:04 Introduction01:47 Wednesday, ten past four06:29 The woman with the laptop11:45 Phrase review15:51 Mini recall17:10 OutroUseful phrases from this story:• Excuse me, there's a problem• It's not what I ordered• I'm afraid• Could you change it?• to apologize• to put it right• to speak to the manager• to make a complaint• It's on the house• No harm done
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  Making a Complaint Politely — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 28.08.2026 18мин

  Practice easy B1 English: making a complaint politely. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/making-a-complaint/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:53 Starting the conversation03:46 Saying what's wrong06:19 What they say back08:49 When it needs to go further10:56 When it ends well12:44 Practice16:30 Quick review17:44 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• Excuse me, there's a problem• I'm afraid• There must be some mistake• It's not what I ordered• Could you change it?• Could you tell me what this is?• to apologize• I'm sorry about that• to make it right• to put it right• to speak to the manager• to make a complaint• It's on the house• No harm done
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  A Quiet Day by the Sea — Calm English Listening — Calm English Listening (B1) 27.08.2026 30мин

  Relax with calm, slow B1 English listening: a quiet day by the sea. Gentle stories, useful everyday phrases, and quiet repetition — for the evening, a walk, or before sleep.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/calm/calm-day-by-the-sea/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this session:00:12 Intro00:12 Introduction01:24 Early morning on the beach09:57 Phrase review13:13 The long afternoon21:03 Quiet repetition24:07 A day, more slowly28:17 Final phrases and goodbyeUseful phrases from this session:• the sound of the waves• salt in the air• warm sand• to walk along the shore• the horizon• to sit and watch the water• the light on the water• to swim slowly• to dry in the sun• to stay until evening
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  Online Shopping, Delivery & Returns — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 24.08.2026 19мин

  Practice easy B1 English: online shopping, delivery & returns. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/online-shopping-delivery/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:50 Placing an order04:16 Where is my package06:44 When it doesn't come09:08 Returns, refunds and exchanges11:30 Leaving a review13:08 Practice17:35 Quick review18:49 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• Add to cart• to place an order• free shipping• It's out of stock• a tracking number• to track a package• It's out for delivery• It hasn't arrived yet• to get in touch with someone• It arrived damaged• to return something• a refund• an exchange• to leave a review
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  Family & Relationships — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 21.08.2026 19мин

  Practice easy B1 English: family & relationships. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/family-and-relationships/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:53 Who's in your family03:48 In-laws05:38 Partners, marriage and engagement07:43 Who do you take after10:09 Getting along and keeping in touch12:08 Practice16:43 Quick review17:57 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• siblings• an only child• a cousin, a nephew, and a niece• in-laws• extended family• a partner• to be married to someone• to get engaged• to take after someone• What is she like? / What does she look like?• to get along with someone• to keep in touch• It's been ages• to drop by
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  Haircuts & Repairs — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 17.08.2026 18мин

  Practice easy B1 English: haircuts & repairs. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/everyday-services/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:52 Booking a time02:47 At the hair salon05:00 Have something done07:14 Dropping things off09:18 When something breaks11:31 Practice15:38 Quick review16:56 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• to make an appointment• Do you take walk-ins?• to get a haircut• Just a trim• to have something done• Where did you have it done?• to drop something off• to pick it up• How long will it take?• It's ready• to have something dry-cleaned• to have something fixed / to get something fixed• It stopped working• Can you take a look at it?
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  The Card That Didn't Work — Easy English Story — Easy English Story (B1) 16.08.2026 9мин

  Listen to a short B1 English story: the card that didn't work. Simple words, clear speech, captions on screen — then review the useful phrases.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/story/the-card-that-didnt-work/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this story:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:56 The bakery03:03 The machine on the corner04:58 Back at the counter05:57 Phrase review07:30 Mini recall08:32 OutroUseful phrases from this story:• my card was declined• to try another card• contactless• an ATM• to check my balance• Is there a fee?• a bank account• to transfer money• It went through
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  Money, Cards & Banking — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 14.08.2026 19мин

  Practice easy B1 English: money, cards & banking. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/money-and-banking/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:50 Your account and your cards04:00 Getting cash07:05 When the card doesn't work08:42 Moving money10:40 Talking about money12:18 Practice16:18 Quick review17:58 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• to open a bank account• a debit card / a credit card• contactless payment• an ATM• to withdraw cash / to take out money• to check my balance• Is there a fee?• My card was declined• to try another card• It went through• to transfer money• to pay bills• to save up for something• I can't afford it
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  A Summer Evening in the Garden — Calm English Listening — Calm English Listening (B1) 13.08.2026 31мин

  Relax with calm, slow B1 English listening: a summer evening in the garden. Gentle stories, useful everyday phrases, and quiet repetition — for the evening, a walk, or before sleep.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/calm/calm-summer-garden/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this session:00:12 Intro00:12 Introduction01:28 The garden in the evening09:40 Phrase review13:39 The gardens behind the building22:46 Quiet repetition25:53 The same evening, more slowly29:40 Final phrases and goodbyeUseful phrases from this session:• the sun is going down• warm air• to sit in the garden• the smell of cut grass• to listen to the birds• a long evening• to do nothing in particular• to stay outside a little longer• it's still warm• the last of the light
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  Talking About Your Weekend — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 10.08.2026 19мин

  Practice easy B1 English: talking about your weekend. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/listen/english/podcast/talking-about-your-weekend/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction00:49 The Monday question03:00 When you did nothing05:38 When you made plans09:47 Keeping it going11:17 Friday: any plans?12:37 Practice16:31 Quick review18:05 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• How was your weekend?• What did you do this weekend?• What did you get up to?• Nothing much• to stay in• a lazy weekend• to catch up on sleep• to hang out with someone• to end up doing something• to run errands• to go away for the weekend• How about you?• Any plans for the weekend?• Have a good one!
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  Getting Around the City — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1) 07.08.2026 18мин

  Practice easy B1 English: getting around the city. Real conversation, clear speech, captions on screen.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/podcast/getting-around-the-city?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this episode:00:10 Intro00:10 Introduction01:03 What do you call it?02:58 Tickets05:11 Getting on07:10 Changing and timing09:29 When it goes wrong11:13 Practice15:30 Quick review16:55 OutroUseful phrases from this episode:• the subway / the metro• a one-way ticket• a round-trip ticket / a return• to catch a bus• Is this the right bus for the station?• to get on / to get off• Which stop is it?• to change lines• How often does it run?• rush hour• to be stuck in traffic• to miss the last bus• to walk it• a taxi stand / a taxi rank
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  A Slow Morning with Coffee — Calm English Listening — Calm English Listening (B1) 06.08.2026 30мин

  Relax with calm, slow B1 English listening: a slow morning with coffee. Gentle stories, useful everyday phrases, and quiet repetition — for the evening, a walk, or before sleep.Practice this lesson in Recursio:https://recursiolearn.com/calm/calm-slow-morning?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotesGet the app:App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursioIn this session:00:12 Intro00:12 Introduction01:42 The first hour08:38 Phrase review11:57 The town by the water22:01 Quiet repetition24:48 The same morning, more slowly28:20 Final phrases and a good morningUseful phrases from this session:• to wake up slowly• the first light• to make coffee• the smell of coffee• the morning air• a quiet street• to sit outside• no plans until noon• to take your time• to ease into the day