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Easy English listening practice for learners (level B1). Real-life dialogues, short stories, and calm evening episodes — spoken slowly and clearly, with useful phrases explained and repeated. New episodes every week. Hosted by friendly AI voices; written and edited by the Recursio team. Practice the phrases from every episode in the Recursio app: recursiolearn.com

  1. 2h ago

    Family & Relationships — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1)

    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=shownotes Get the app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursio In this episode: 00:10 Intro 00:10 Introduction 00:53 Who's in your family 03:48 In-laws 05:38 Partners, marriage and engagement 07:43 Who do you take after 10:09 Getting along and keeping in touch 12:08 Practice 16:43 Quick review 17:57 Outro Useful 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

  2. 4d ago

    Haircuts & Repairs — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1)

    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=shownotes Get the app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursio In this episode: 00:10 Intro 00:10 Introduction 00:52 Booking a time 02:47 At the hair salon 05:00 Have something done 07:14 Dropping things off 09:18 When something breaks 11:31 Practice 15:38 Quick review 16:56 Outro Useful 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?

  3. 5d ago

    The Card That Didn't Work — Easy English Story — Easy English Story (B1)

    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=shownotes Get the app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursio In this story: 00:10 Intro 00:10 Introduction 00:56 The bakery 03:03 The machine on the corner 04:58 Back at the counter 05:57 Phrase review 07:30 Mini recall 08:32 Outro Useful 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

  4. 6d ago

    Money, Cards & Banking — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1)

    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=shownotes Get the app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursio In this episode: 00:10 Intro 00:10 Introduction 00:50 Your account and your cards 04:00 Getting cash 07:05 When the card doesn't work 08:42 Moving money 10:40 Talking about money 12:18 Practice 16:18 Quick review 17:58 Outro Useful 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

  5. Aug 13

    A Summer Evening in the Garden — Calm English Listening — Calm English Listening (B1)

    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=shownotes Get the app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursio In this session: 00:12 Intro 00:12 Introduction 01:28 The garden in the evening 09:40 Phrase review 13:39 The gardens behind the building 22:46 Quiet repetition 25:53 The same evening, more slowly 29:40 Final phrases and goodbye Useful 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

  6. Aug 10

    Talking About Your Weekend — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1)

    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=shownotes Get the app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursio In this episode: 00:10 Intro 00:10 Introduction 00:49 The Monday question 03:00 When you did nothing 05:38 When you made plans 09:47 Keeping it going 11:17 Friday: any plans? 12:37 Practice 16:31 Quick review 18:05 Outro Useful 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!

  7. Aug 7

    Getting Around the City — Easy English Conversation — Easy English Podcast (B1)

    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=shownotes Get the app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursio In this episode: 00:10 Intro 00:10 Introduction 01:03 What do you call it? 02:58 Tickets 05:11 Getting on 07:10 Changing and timing 09:29 When it goes wrong 11:13 Practice 15:30 Quick review 16:55 Outro Useful 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

  8. Aug 6

    A Slow Morning with Coffee — Calm English Listening — Calm English Listening (B1)

    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=shownotes Get the app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recursio-english-practice/id6761166818 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dmbak.recursio In this session: 00:12 Intro 00:12 Introduction 01:42 The first hour 08:38 Phrase review 11:57 The town by the water 22:01 Quiet repetition 24:48 The same morning, more slowly 28:20 Final phrases and a good morning Useful 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

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Easy English listening practice for learners (level B1). Real-life dialogues, short stories, and calm evening episodes — spoken slowly and clearly, with useful phrases explained and repeated. New episodes every week. Hosted by friendly AI voices; written and edited by the Recursio team. Practice the phrases from every episode in the Recursio app: recursiolearn.com

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