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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 26 MIN

311. The Adventure of the Western Star (part 2) B2 story

from Practising English · host M.A. Bilbrough

These are the B2 phrasal verbs we're studying today:For full stiry transcript: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-311.htm1. Turn up (Meaning: To arrive or appear)"We wrapped up the meeting early because the client didn't turn up on time."2. Get away (Meaning: To escape or evade capture)"The thieves managed to get away before the security guards could lock the building down."3. Deal with (Meaning: To handle or take action on a problem)"Don't worry about the scheduling conflict; our manager will deal with it first thing tomorrow."4. Turn to (Meaning: To face someone or look to them for answers/help)"When the map failed us, I turned to a local resident to ask for directions."5. Fall for (Meaning: To fall deeply in love with someone)"He was incredibly charming, so it didn't take long for her to fall for him completely."Contact Mike Bilbrough with a question or enquiry about advertising on Practising English Podcasts: https://www.practisingenglish.com/contact.htmMy NEW book: "B1 English Vocabulary Builder - 22 Short Stories for Learning the Words and Phrases Students Need to Pass the B1 Exam" is now available! This book gives the learner enough vocabulary to pass any B1 exam (special help for Cambridge exams).To read more about my book, click here (you can access it from any Amazon platform):https://amzn.to/46AVFe9Learners studying towards B2 level will be interested in my B1 to B2 reader: The Tudor Conspiracy (includes audio version) https://amzn.to/4gPsj0iFor very young learners (from 8-10), I recommend my picture reader book for children learning A1 to A2 English. It comes with a fully dramatised audio version: https://amzn.to/46TCWvvOxford Bookworm Graded Readers: Read stories at your level to improve your English. I recommend Oxford Bookworms as the best series of books for learners: https://amzn.to/4r7YVHgAt https://www.practisingenglish.com/ I offer learners of intermediate-level English, free grammar help and exercises and other English learning ...

These are the B2 phrasal verbs we're studying today: For full stiry transcript: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-311.htm 1. Turn up (Meaning: To arrive or appear) "We wrapped up the meeting early because the client didn't turn up on time." 2. Get away (Meaning: To escape or evade capture) "The thieves managed to get away before the security guards could lock the building down." 3. Deal with (Meaning: To handle or take action on a problem) "Don't worry about the scheduling conflict;...

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These are the B2 phrasal verbs we're studying today:For full stiry transcript: https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-311.htm1. Turn up (Meaning: To arrive or appear)"We wrapped up the meeting early because the client didn't turn up on time."2....

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