In episode 08, you’ll hear Lisa’s latest email to Duncan. Has he been a bit too pushy about Christmas? Is there too much pressure on Lisa to come home? Has she been trying to let him down gently by explaining that money is a bit tight? Or has Lisa had another offer to stay in Canada for Christmas? In this episode verbs used include wake up, wear out, get along, work out and many more.
In episode 07, you’ll hear Duncan’s latest reply to Lisa’s email. Lisa is becoming desperate to get a flat… will that mean another meeting with the estate agent? And, with Christmas fast approaching, what exactly does Lisa mean when she asks Duncan to ‘start thinking about what they’re going to do.’? Verbs included in this episode are lay off, look up, look like, make out and many more.
In episode 06, you’ll hear from Lisa. Things seem to be settling down between our couple after a few rocky weeks. But can it last? There was no mention of Diana in the last episode. Is Duncan becoming accustomed to her friendship with Lisa? Or is he simply choosing to ignore her? How does Lisa feel about Duncan’s friendship with Michael? Verbs included in this episode are feel about, iron out, make fun of, keep on, make for and more.
In this fifth episode, you’ll hear Duncan’s latest reply to Lisa. How will he react to Lisa’s anger? The estate agent is not out of the picture yet, and Lisa seems to be getting more friendly with Diana, in spite of Duncan’s concerns. Verbs included in this episode are calm down, check out, cheer up, come across, sign off and more.
In this fourth episode, you’ll hear more from Lisa who is not very happy with Duncan. What will she say to Duncan about his reaction to her old photos? Will she take his warning about Diana or will she think he’s trying to interfere, especially with his comments about the estate agent! Verbs included in this episode are take after, take in, take for, run out and more.
In this third episode, you’ll hear more from Duncan who this week shares some of his concerns relating to Lisa’s new friends in Canada. Verbs included in this episode are run through, run over, run down, see to, come across, take back and more.
In this second episode, you’ll meet Duncan’s girlfriend, Lisa, who is currently studying in Canada. Verbs included in this episode are ask for, ask after, ask around and ask in.
We’re delighted to announce that Write Back Soon, our first podcast aimed at learners of English, is now live. Write Back Soon helps learners master what is often seen as one of the most difficult aspects of the English language, phrasal verbs. To native English speakers concepts such as “to ask for” and “to get through” come as second nature, but learners of English find phrasal verbs notoriously difficult.
Sticking with the tradition of making what seems complicated very straightforward, Write Back Soon will help learners master their phrasal verbs and build confidence in using them through the story of Duncan and Lisa, two Scottish students who are temporarily separated: Lisa is studying in Canada and Duncan is back home in Scotland. Our experienced EFL teacher Gerry will explain exactly how to use the phrasal verbs included in each email between Duncan and Lisa.
Many English learners’ first experience with English listening materials concentrate on a standardised American English accent, or on the English as spoken in certain parts of England. As we’re based in Scotland, Write Back Soon will introduce learners to a Scottish accent, well known to be a particularly ‘pleasing’ accent to listen to! (More information and a very interesting article here!)
In this first episode, you’ll meet Duncan, a Scottish university student who is writing to his girlfriend Lisa, currently studying in Canada. Verbs included in this episode are get over, get back into, get through.
Write Back Soon is the new podcast from the Radio Lingua Network which helps learners of English master one tricky aspect of the language: phrasal verbs. In weekly episodes listeners will follow the adventures of Duncan and Lisa who are conducting a long-distance relationship by email. Teacher Gerry will explain the phrasal verbs used and listeners will build their vocabulary and confidence.
You can simply download or listen to each episode here on the website, or get every episode automatically delivered to your computer by subscribing (for free) to the podcast feed. Use the RSS link or subscribe in iTunes.
One of the most common requests we receive is for materials aimed at English learners from around the world and we’re delighted to announce today that Write Back Soon, a new podcast aimed at intermediate English learners, will launch on 10th October. In Write Back Soon, experienced English teacher Gerry will help listeners get to grips with their Phrasal Verbs – something which English learners traditionally find very difficult. More details will be available in the coming weeks.
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