Join me as I read a short news story about the Notting Hill Carnival 2025 in London. This is one of the UK’s biggest street festivals, celebrating Caribbean culture, music, dance, and food.

This video is designed for English learners and students. You can practice listening, comprehension, and vocabulary while learning more about London’s famous summer event.

The Notting Hill Carnival happens every year in August and brings together thousands of people to enjoy parades, costumes, and live music. In this lesson, you will hear clear and simple English so you can improve your English skills with real news stories.

👉 Perfect for:

English students (A2–B1 level and above)

Learners who want to understand British culture

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Notting Hill Carnival 2025 | Easy English News Story for Students


   a. Keep a stiff upper lip - To remain brave and composed in the face of adversity.
      Example: "Despite the challenges, she kept a stiff upper lip and persevered."
   b. Burst into tears - To suddenly start crying uncontrollably.
      Example: "When she heard the news, she burst into tears."
   c. Cold feet - To feel nervous or hesitant about something.
      Example: "On the day of the performance, he got cold feet and almost backed out."
   d. Jump for joy - To be extremely happy and excited.
      Example: "When they won the lottery, they jumped for joy."
   e. Eat one's heart out - To feel intense jealousy or regret.
      Example: "When she saw him with his new partner, she ate her heart out."


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Emotion-related idioms

This is used to show you how you can say 6 Chinese single finals properly.

Story Chinese

How do you say 6 Single finals?

Visita Coyoacán.

Esta alcaldía al sur de la ciudad, es famosa por ser refugio de intelectuales y artistas. Su centro conserva el aire bohemio que enamoró a personajes como León Trotsky, Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, Salvador Novo y Salvador Elizondo, quienes eligieron este barrio para vivir, inspirarse y heredar -en muchos casos-, sus residencias como tesoros históricos abiertos al público, quienes hoy pueden recorrer sus habitaciones como invitados y espectadores.

Uno de los principales atractivos del barrio, es el Museo Frida Kahlo, conocido como “La casa azul”, allí no solo podrás recorrer el hogar de la pintora e imaginar que te has transportado a otra época, sino que conocerás parte de su guardarropa, obras casi desconocidas y aquellas que han dado la vuelta al mundo. Algo que no todos saben, es que en el lugar también descansan las cenizas de la artista en una urna que atesora su habitación. No te pierdas del encanto que encierra este mágico y memorable sitio.

La antigua residencia del político ruso León Trotsky, es otro de los museos que no puedes dejar de visitar. La colección resguarda afiches, documentos y el mobiliario tal como se usó mientras vivió ahí. Un dato interesante es que también puedes ver el estudio en donde fue asesinado, que se ha convertido con el paso de los años en una escena que aunque parezca instalación, no lo es; pues sus pertenencias quedaron intactas desde aquel trágico día.

Si eres amante de la cinematografía, no puedes pasar por Coyoacán sin conocer la Cineteca Nacional. En el complejo dedicado a exponer lo más destacado de la filmografía internacional, tendrás la oportunidad de disfrutar películas que solo podrías ver durante festivales de cine. Aprovecha por completo su interior, incluso para planes románticos, pues en el lugar hay cafeterías, bares, librerías y hasta una pantalla al aire libre donde proyectan funciones especiales gratuitas que puedes ver desde la comodidad de su jardín.

Spanish México

Visita Coyoacán.

Are you stuck at IELTS 5.5 or 6.0? Tired of hearing the same advice but seeing no progress? In this episode, I break down the real reasons why your IELTS Speaking and Writing scores aren’t improving — and what you need to change today.

Having worked with hundreds of IELTS candidates, especially from China, I know the common mistakes:

Short, unnatural answers

Overly formal language

Repetitive vocabulary

Relying on memorized idioms instead of natural English

🚫 Why IELTS strategies alone won’t help
🚫 Why tips, templates, and endless mock tests aren't enough
✅ Why 200+ hours of active practice is the real key to moving from Band 6 to Band 7
✅ How authentic English practice and honest feedback will help you improve faster

What you'll learn in this episode:

The truth about IELTS progress (based on Cambridge research)

Why many candidates from China (and globally) misunderstand how IELTS works

How IELTS measures real-world communication skills, not your ability to memorize exam hacks

The mindset shift you need if you’re serious about Band 7+

🎧 Listen now and get clear, no-nonsense advice on how to improve your IELTS score — from someone who’s helped students worldwide achieve success.

If you want a transcript for this episode, go to www.theenglishnative.com

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 Kev's English Podcast – Episode 32 Why You're Stuck at IELTS Band 6 (and How to Finally Reach Band 7)

This is an American science fiction movie about three astronauts who are on a mission to Mars. When they find a stowaway on board, the crew must figure out a solution, since they only have enough oxygen for three people.

Vocabulary:
space shuttle: a space vehicle 
stowaway: a person on board a ship who wasn't supposed to be there
lifeguard: a person who works at a pool or beach to protect people from drowning
oxygen: the element we use for breathing
ethical or moral dilemma: a problem in which it's not clear what decision is right or wrong
unconscious: not awake
concussion: injury caused by being hit on the head

Learn English with Stories

Movie: Stowaway

In this episode we are using a quote from modern day rapper, author and philosopher Robert Gwisdek from his fictional tale, The Invisible Apple, and in German, Der Unsichtbare Apfel. In this episode we are exploring the dilemma of seeking guidance or trusting one’s intuition.

Philosophical Friday

Robert Gwisdek

We are going to learn to pronounce the U in English, with its two variations--the 'uh' sound and the 
'yu', as well as the 'oe' when you have a double OO. Unfortunately, there are no rules, but at least you'll know how to pronounce the letter U. You almost never pronounce the letter U as an 'oe' sound, like you find in other languages. Here's your 60 seconds. 