English stereotypes Listen to English podcast
Here is another Listen to English podcast with native English speakers from London. In this episode, teachers Melissa and Bren talk about the typical characteristics associated with the English and…
Luckiest or unluckiest man ever? – English listening practice video
Here on the SGI Student blog, we try to choose the best internet content in English for you to enjoy. Why? Because when you are interested in what you are…
English listening exercise – motivation from Jim Carrey
Here is a short English listening exercise for you to improve your listening skills and comprehension. This is a speech given by Jim Carrey to students graduating from university. In…
English listening exercise – LOOK UP viral video
One of the best ways to improve your English is to listen more. When you listen, you can't make a mistake! :) There is a great English listening exercise for…
Are celebrities heroes? Listen to English conversation: R&R 42
Listen to English to improve your vocabulary and grammar knowledge. This is Real & Relevant English conversation podcast 42 from SGI - you can download them for free on iTunes.…
Real English – learn English without studying: Fun Friday #5
Real English. We all want to speak the language so that people think you are bilingual, right? To get to that point, you have to copy native speakers. To do…
Easy English – Fun Friday #2: Videos and cartoons
Fun Friday is all about easy English.... learning and studying without it feeling like hard work. Just by spending a few minutes of your time here today, you will improve…
English listening test and answers: The British Museum is 255 years old
Today is the 255th anniversary of the opening of The British Museum. To celebrate we have some interesting information about the iconic London institution and an English listening test for…
R&R 40: Listen to English – Christmas in the UK
The 'Real and Relevant' podcasts help you listen to English in a completely real and natural way. You can hear two mother-tongue speakers (and also English teachers) discussing everyday subjects…
Angelina Jolie double mastectomy
This shocking news will be published in every newspaper and on every news bulletin around the world over the next 24 hours. This is an opportunity for language learning, as…