Hate getting caught in the rain? What if it's only drizzling? Learn to talk about when it's spitting, drizzling and pouring ...

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Beth and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about having kids – what to expect when you're a parent. Learn to talk about toddlers, tantrums and raising a child. Hello and welcome to Real ...

What's a milestone birthday? Listen to a real conversation in easy English about birthdays – the time of year you celebrate the day you were born. Learn to talk about throwing parties, blowing out ...