Oxford English Centre Podcast

Boram's Italian Adventure part three

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:08:41 GMT

The adventure continues... To read the transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Boram's Italian Adventure part two

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:17:44 GMT

More adventures at the train station. To read the transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Boram's Italian Adventure - part one

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:49:10 GMT

Boram is a 22-year-old South Korean student who has been in Oxford for a couple of months studying English. She recently returned from a trip around Europe with a diary full of stories. Part one of 'Story One' is here for you to listen to. Stay tuned for further updates. To read the transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Juan's unexpected interview

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:22:11 GMT

This podcast was just an example of how easy it is to produce a podcast from scratch. My student, Juam, was just leaving the library when I stopped him and asked him a few questions.

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 21 - Lord Asriel's Welcome

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:11:58 GMT

Chapter 21 - Lord Asriel's Welcome

Fode's second review - A Love for Life.

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:16:24 GMT

This is Fode's second book review. This one is of a Cambridge graded reader at Level 6 called 'A Love for Life' written by Penny Hancock. I think it shows how far Fode has developed as he entered this school at Elementary Level 9 months ago with a three-month break back home in Mali in the middle. Long may his hard work and progress continue. If you would like to see a photo, please look further down our list of podcasts. Also if you would like to read a transcript of this review, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 13 part two - Fencing

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:00:42 GMT

Fencing - part two. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit, http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 13 part one - Fencing

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:56:48 GMT

Fencing - part one. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit, http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 12 - The Lost Boy

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:53:49 GMT

The Lost Boy. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit, http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 11 - Armour

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:50:20 GMT

Armour. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit, http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 10 - The Consul and the Bear

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:46:34 GMT

The Consul and the Bear. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit, http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 9 part two - The Spies

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:43:26 GMT

The Spies - part two. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit, http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 9 part 1 - The Spies

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:39:37 GMT

The Spies - part 1. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit, http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 8 - Frustration

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:32:10 GMT

Frustration. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit, http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 7 - John Faa

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:18:26 GMT

John Faa To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit, http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 6 - The Throwing Nets

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:06:45 GMT

The Throwing Nets. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - chapter 5 part two - The Cocktail Party

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:17:18 GMT

The Cocktail Party part two. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter 5 part one - The Cocktail Party

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:13:22 GMT

The Cocktail Party part one. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - chapter 4 - The Alethiometer

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:07:28 GMT

The Alethiometer. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - chapter three - Lyra's Jordan

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:12:15 GMT

Lyra's Jordan. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights Chapter Two

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:33:09 GMT

As promised, here is Frank's summary of chapter two of Philip Pullman's 'Northern Lights'. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Frank and the Northern Lights - Chapter One

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:16:51 GMT

Frank is a 22-year-old Korean student from Incheon, studying Electronic Engineering at university there. He began reading Philip Pullman's 'Northern Lights' a few weeks ago from his own interest, and decided to write summaries of each chapter as he went along. We are now up to chapter 14. We decided to record his summaries and so here for your delight, is the first. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Aytac's Film Review of 'Children of Men'

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:56:23 GMT

Aytac is a 23-year-old Turkish graduate. He has been studying at the Oxford English Centre since September and has recently moved up into an Intermediate (CEF B1) class. This is his first, and refreshingly direct, attempt at a film review. To read a transcript of this podcast, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Anja's review of 'The Sugar Glider' by Rob Neilsen

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:37:46 GMT

Anja is a Swiss student who has been studying at the Oxford English Centre for 12 weeks. She has progressed to an Upper-Intermediate level and has grown in accuracy, fluency and confidence. She returns to Germany this weekend and we all wish her well in her future studies. To read a transcript of Anja's review, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

The Sixties Music Show.

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:43:49 GMT

Music began well before Robbie Williams and the Spice Girls!! If you would like to find out a little bit of musical history this is the place to start. This week's episode leads you from the Beatles through Pink Floyd and onto Led Zeppelin. Sit back and enjoy! Marilena from Brazil. Luisa from Brazil. Jordana from Brazil.

'World Music' - The Best Music Show in the World.

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:36:31 GMT

Welcome to 'World Music'. It's a ground-breaking cutting-edge radio show with only the highest quality guests. In this episode, pin back your ears for Bruce 'The Boss' Springsteen, Shakira and Derek from Sound 41. Andrea from Italy. Anna from Spain. Angelica from Italy. Eleonora from Italy.

The Queen of England at the Oxford English Centre

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:30:09 GMT

Queen Elizabeth the Second paid a surprise visit to the school this week and was interviewed by some of our top student journalists. Listen to this podcast to discover the Queen's views on Yves Saint Laurent and lollipops on buses! Marina from Brazil. Laura from Argentina. Ricardo from Brazil.

The Previously-Unknown Insect.

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:23:34 GMT

Breaking News! A previously-unknown insect has been discovered in London, England and is leading to confusion and some panic. Listen to this interview and try to calm your nerves.! Carlotta from Spain. Emeline from France.

Kevser's First Book Review 'East 43rd Street'

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:16:54 GMT

Kevser is a Chemical Engineering graduate from Turkey. She has been studying at the Oxford English Centre for approximately four months and in that time has risen from a Pre-Intermediate level to Upper-Intermediate. She is returning to Turkey soon and will be sorely-missed by all the teachers and students alike. We all wish her the best for the future. To read a transcript of Kevser's review, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Lily's first book review - 'Robin Hood'

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:41:55 GMT

Lily is a very shy 17-year-old Chinese student, who has been studying in Oxford for 2 months. To read a transcript of this review, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Li's second book review - 'A Kiss Before Dying'

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:59:55 GMT

This is Li's second book review. Following on from 'The Smuggler', Li moved onto the Macmillan Intermediate graded reader 'A Kiss Before Dying' by Ira Levin. To read a transcript of this review, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Li's Book Review No.1 - The Smuggler

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:35:04 GMT

Li Chen is a Chinese student, who has been studying at Oxford English Centre for about two months. Following Fode's fine example, Li decided he would like to write and record a book review - and here it is. The book is a level 5 Macmillan guided reader called 'The Smuggler'. We hope this review encourages you to read it. To read a transcript of this review please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

A Tale of Two Cities - Fode's Review

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:20:26 GMT

The second of Fode's book reviews. To read a transcript of this review, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

Fode's Book Review No.1 - The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:37:08 GMT

Fode is from Mali in Africa, and is nineteen years old. He arrived in Oxford about four months ago to study English as a beginner. He is a very hard-working student and is the first student to volunteer to record a book review. This review is of the guided reader version of Alexander McCall Smith's 'The Ladies' No.1 Detective Agency'. To read a transcript of this review, please visit: http://oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com

2008 test piece

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:19:14 GMT

Brian's test 2008

Different Topics by Upper-int

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:33:47 GMT

Natalia from Georgia

My perfect day: Instructions

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:36:59 GMT

Please listen to the podcasts and guess who is speaking. Try to answer the questions and you can check the answers on our 'blog' site: http//oxfordenglishcentreblog1.blogspot.com Also note! The earlier podcasts are all OEC TEACHERS! -so scroll down to the shark picture!

my perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:54:31 GMT

Who is it? when was it? What season? What did they do? Who is good at it? Is she good at it? Was it at night or in the day? Was that a bit silly?

my perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:52:18 GMT

Who is it? Where did she go? With who? How did she go? What did she see?

my perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:50:35 GMT

Who is it? Where is she? What does she eat? Where does she go? What season is it? Does she like to be in an exotic place?

my perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:48:51 GMT

Who is it? Where is she? What is she drinking? Is she alone or with friends?

My perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:25:06 GMT

Who is it? When is it? Where are they? Who is she with? What did they do? Why is it so important?

my perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:16:22 GMT

Who is it? What time of year is it? What sport is it? Did it actually happen? Who is he with? What did they do?

My perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:11:34 GMT

Who is it? What does he watch? Where does he go? What does he eat? Why are they having a party? Did it happen already?

my perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:07:52 GMT

Who is it? When is it? What did she do? Is it work or play? Who is she with? What does she eat? Where?

My perfect Day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:15:45 GMT

Who is it? When was it? What did he do? Why was it so special?

My perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:16:58 GMT

Who is it? Where does she go? What does she eat? Who is with her?

Un dia perfecto

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:19:40 GMT

Who is it? What does he like from the market? Where does he like to go? What does he do on Monte Alban?

Thai paradise

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:32:05 GMT

Who is it? Who is she with? What famous place did they visit? What were they doing? What scary thing happened?

Perfect day for losers

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:50:10 GMT

Who is it? Where does the story take place? Who is he with? What is he wearing? How long was it? How much money does he need? For what? Why? Do you think it really happened?

A perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:34:48 GMT

Who is it? When was it? What did they do? Where did they go afterwards? Where did they sit and what did they talk about?

Perfect Day in the Lakes

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:22:52 GMT

Who is it? What is the weather like? What do they admire? Where do they go? Where do they take a photo? What do they do at the end of the day? what do they eat?

Another perfect 24 hours.

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:34:22 GMT

Who is it? When is it? Why isn't he depressed yet? What is his wife doing?

The Day of Perfection

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:17:25 GMT

Who is it? What does he like to drink? What does he like to do? In the morning? In the afternoon? In the evening? What does he dream about?

my perfect day

oxfordenglishcentrepod — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:13:15 GMT

Who is it? Where is it? What does she like to eat? What does she like to do: In the afternoon and evening? What about the next day?