DailyStep English Audio Lessons 19 - 24 October 2020

Level 5: Advanced Level

Train disaster on the Tay Bridge. 

Mark and Rosalind discuss this infamous tragedy, when a railway bridge collapsed, sending a train full of passengers to their deaths. These 5 lessons will teach you plenty of unusual descriptive vocabulary and how to narrate and react to a dramatic story. You’ll also learn some science, as this disaster was a turning point in the use of iron in civil engineering, leading to the widespread use of steel and today’s sturdy, resilient skyscrapers and bridges. These fascinating lessons will teach you many things, and push your English to a higher level!

Level 4: High Intermediate Level

The cultural significance of the British pub.   

Veronica and Carl are sad to hear that their local pub is closing down. It has been the focal point of their social life for as long as they can remember, and the gathering point for the people of the village for more than 200 years. In these 5 lessons, they take a nostalgic look back at the pub’s history, and discuss the social implications of its closure. These 5 lessons will teach you discussion techniques, specialist vocabulary, idioms and phrasal verbs, and how to speak in a nostalgic manner.

Level 3: Intermediate Level

Hair styles and visiting a hair salon.

Paul needs a haircut and he asks Janice if she knows a good hair salon. After making some recommendations, she gives him some advice about his hairstyle. If you need to go to a hair salon, or if you work in one, or even if you just like discussing hairstyles, these 5 lessons are for you!

Level 2: Elementary Level

Making social arrangements. 

In these 5 lessons, you will learn how to invite people, and how to accept and decline invitations. You will also learn how to arrange times and places to meet. Very useful revision for higher levels too!

Level 1: Beginner Level

Where are you from?

In these 5 lessons, you will learn how to talk about countries and nationality. Very good lessons for making friends!