English Listening Practice: Emergencies and Reporting a Problem | Apollo 13

The real English of emergencies and reporting a problem, in slow, clear English — report a fault, malfunction, a failure, symptoms, what's your status?, stand by, an emergency, troubleshoot, run out of. An English learning podcast episode you can take on a walk or a long drive, with nothing on screen to miss. Taught through Apollo 13.

This episode covers the story of Apollo 13, the 1995 film of the April 1970 flight in which a ruptured oxygen tank turned a moon landing into a rescue — plus a vocabulary lesson built right into that story: the English of emergencies, from report, a fault, and malfunction to a failure, symptoms, what's your status?, stand by, troubleshoot, and run out of.

Perfect for English learners who enjoy movies and want a slow, clear, podcast-friendly way to improve their English listening comprehension and vocabulary on the go — no video required.

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