Dramatic Listening... the podcast where you learn English by listening to radio plays

Dramatic Listening... the podcast where you learn English by listening to radio plays


Latest Episodes

DL011: A Lead at a Funeral
November 28, 2013

Barrie Craig takes advantage of the funeral to draw out a new lead, Neala Ghallard. She knows that Anatol Barbar had reason to fear being murdered.

DL011: A new lead at the funeral - Blood Money, Part 4
November 26, 2013

Barrie Craig takes advantage of the funeral to draw out a new lead, Neala Ghallard. She knows that Anatol Barbar had reason to fear being murdered. Show notes and word list: http://www.dramaticlistening.com/DL011 Transcript, quiz, and word list: http://

DL010: Attempts on Max Marcy’s Life - Blood Money, Part 3
November 13, 2013

Barrie Craig uses Max Marcy as bait to draw out the murderer of Anatol Barbar. Max is in danger until this killer is caught. See http://dramticlistening.com/10

DL009: Verifying Barbar’s Whereabouts - Blood Money, Part 2
October 27, 2013

Barrie Craig tells Max Marcy where he can find Anatol Barbar. Barrie follows up to verify the information, but finds Barbar dead. Listen to find out why Max isn't surprised. Part 2 covers scenes 3, 4, and 5. For show notes, go to http://dramaticlistening

DL008: Barrie Craig in “Blood Money”, Part 1
October 15, 2013

As a favor to an older detective, not for money, Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator, goes in search of a one-time Oriental rug dealer.

DL007: Norwood Builder ~ Holmes’ Reconstruction of the Crime
October 05, 2013

In scene 7 of "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Norwood Builder", Holmes tells everyone how he solved the case. This is, basically, the reconstruction of the case -- another feature of cozy detective stories. Key vocabulary is pre-taught, and a de

DL006: Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Scene 6
October 05, 2013

In scene 6 of 'Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Norwood Builder', Holmes tests his own theory. His first step is to visit John McFarland's mother. Key vocabulary is pre-taught, and further vocabulary and explanation follows the first listening. ES

DL005: Norwood Builder ~ Investigation reveals an old grudge
October 04, 2013

In "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Scene 5", Holmes and Watson visit John McFarland's mother and find an interesting connection to Jonas Oldacre. Key vocabulary is pre-taught, and even more words are explained as I walk you thro

DL004: Norwood Builder ~ New Evidence Points to McFarlane
October 03, 2013

In Scene 4 of "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Norwood Builder", Holmes and Watson visit the crime scene. After they return home, Police Detective Lestrade tells Holmes he has found new evidence. Lestrade thinks it proves McFarland's guilt, whil

DL007: Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Scene 7
October 03, 2013

In scene 7 of "Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Norwood Builder", Holmes tells everyone how he solved the case. This is, basically, the reconstruction of the case -- another feature of cozy detective stories. Key vocabulary is pre-taught, and a de