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Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com
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The Bible is full of drama, beauty, and surprises—but it’s rarely told in a way that feels simple and fun. Sacred Garden changes that. Each week, I read a chapter of scripture and break it down in plain language, sharing my thoughts with warmth, humour, and zero preaching. Whether you’re religious, spiritual, or just curious about what the Bible really says, this is your place to explore, learn, and enjoy the stories that shaped the world.
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The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

Sarah Archer: Speaker, Comedian, Author, Playwright and Coach

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If you want to have a laugh whilst learning how to increase your confidence and public speaking skills, for personal or business growth, then you have come to the right place. Discover tips, tricks and strategies on how to speak and pitch using humour and performance. Find out how to better connect with people’s pain points in a way that they will want to talk about and share, and get the low down on powering up your mind set. Sarah Archer, is a stand-up comedian, playwright, speaker and bus ...
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Welcome to The Blorecast – An Englishman in Slovakia, a podcast designed for learners and teachers of English who want to improve their skills while enjoying real stories and conversations. Hosted by James Blore, an experienced English teacher and founder of The School of Blore in Košice, Slovakia, this show mixes practical English learning advice with humour, cultural insights, and engaging interviews. Each episode covers useful topics for everyday communication and English exams (including ...
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The Laurier Teaching Podcast

Teaching and Learning at Laurier

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The Teaching Excellence and Innovation team at Laurier help shape, inspire and celebrate exceptional teaching and learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. Our podcast celebrates incredible teaching, tells stories about impactful educational experiences, and provides insight and a deep look at critical avenues of higher education.
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We all need teachers who have mastered the subject, but we also need our fellow students to help us, and lean on along the way. So join Lee as he stumbles, fumbles, and mumbles through the arduous, but noble task of learning a beautiful new language, Italian. It's all uphill from here, but like anything worthwhile, it's about the journey. So if you're also learning Italian, like Italian, or ate at an Italian restaurant once, you might just learn something, and have a few laughs along the way.
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The Widowhood

The Widowhood

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A young widow challenges the expectations that society puts on those experiencing the death of a partner. Through raw honesty, shared realities, and candid humour, expect to learn everything you never knew about being widowed... @thewidowhoodpodcast on Instagram and Facebook. Contact: [email protected] TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast deals with themes of death, sex and contains explicit language.
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Say It Like You Play It

Ibi Baxter-Webb & Joe Baxter-Webb

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The podcast about games, language and culture. With hosts Dr. Ibi and Dr. Joe. Dr. Ibi has a Ph.D. in Linguistics and likes to play games. Dr. Joe has a Ph.D. in Media & Cultural studies, and designs games for a living. 📜 If you would like more Say It Like You Play It content, you can find our BLOG here: https://ibibaxterwebb.wordpress.com/blog-podcast/ ☕ If you would like to support us, you can buy us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/sayitlikeyouplayit 📺 We're also on YouTube: https://www.yo ...
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Petit Sounds

Petit Sounds

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A journey into bilingual parenting, how language grows inside our babies, and how kids can grow up learning one, two, or many languages. Hosted by parents Elaine and Héctor, a biology teacher and a language teacher respectively, Petit Sounds is an informative show for parents and linguistics enthusiasts, sprinkled with music and humour.
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H.U.M.P.S.S

Danielle Laflamme

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History, Uncertainty, Masturbation, Pregnancy, Science and Sex. (AKA H.U.M.P.S.S) My name is Danielle Laflamme and welcome to my journey of becoming a Sexual Health Educator. I am here to inform, question and entertain in the realm of sex. This podcast is the A-Z on everything I learn, interesting discoveries and stories of what happens along the way. I hope you join me for this interesting adventure and I hope I can make you laugh. Hump safely everyone!!! (Season 2 will be back every hump d ...
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Is It My ADHD?

The Tape Agency

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Writer Grace Timothy explores what it’s really like to live with ADHD with other women and non-binary people. ----- I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 37, and I’m still getting my head around what it means for me, in terms of my past, present and future. Now we’re finally waking up to the fact that ADHD isn’t just for little boys, I want to better understand what the lived experience of ADHD is, and how the day-to-day really feels. I’m asking the big questions: Is it why I’m rubbish at pho ...
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Danish culture can be pretty confusing, especially if you are not from Denmark. This podcast is on a mission to resolve cultural confusion in the country, and help anyone understand how people in this unique country think and behave. Co-hosts Sam Floy (British podcaster, "The Outsider") and Josefine Volqvartz (Danish TV journalist, "The Insider") speak to experts and members of the public to understand and explain why something so normal in Danish culture is confusing to outsiders. Rather th ...
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Sawa Shabab (Youth Together) is a peacebuilding radio drama series for the youth of South Sudan. Sawa Shabab is a bold new peacebuilding radio drama series for South Sudanese youth. The drama series follows the daily lives of four young South Sudanese: Rose, Taban, Winnie and Richard, four very different characters facing common issues: tribalism, poverty, gender inequity, and insecurity but also issues that affect youth all over the world: school, work, friendships, family, love and future ...
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Brighten your day – learn about user experience, design, products, gaming and technology. With entertaining and funny chat that goes off on unexpected tangents about life, everyday pain points and hilarious solutions. 80% random, 20% user experience (UX) and user interfaces (UI)* Your hosts Mark, Nick and Paul discuss a different subject around design, UX, UI, business and technology, with the occasional special guest thrown in for good measure. Ironically as Henry Ford almost definitely did ...
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Welcome back to the Blorecast! In Episode 4 – Unsporting Behaviour, I dive into the world of sport — despite being about the least sporty person you could imagine. This weekend is a big one in Slovakia: 🏃‍♂️ The Košice Peace Marathon celebrates its 101st year – the oldest marathon in Europe and the third-oldest in the world. 🏏 I’ve inexplicably agr…
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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of …
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Send us a text Moses hesitates, but the Lord does not abandon him. In Exodus 4, we discover how divine provision meets human doubt, reminding us that the Lord's strength works through our weakness. Support the show The biblical stories featured in this episode are drawn from the Tanakh. We encourage you to explore these rich texts further by obtain…
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Send us a text In Exodus 3, Moses encounters the Lord in the wilderness, where a bush burns without being consumed. Called by name, he is invited into a mission of freedom on holy ground. This episode of Sacred Garden explores how the sacred can break into ordinary places and awaken us to purpose. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candl…
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In this episode of the Blorecast, James dives into one of the tastiest parts of Slovak cuisine – carbohydrates! From fresh Slovak bread and fluffy rožky to potato pancakes, bryndzové halušky and pirohy, this is your guided tour through Slovakia’s most comforting, filling, and downright delicious foods. 🇸🇰 What you’ll hear about in this episode: • W…
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Steve Risavy, from the Lazaridis School for Business and Economics and recipient of the 2025 Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award, shares his approach to teaching and learning, centred on authenticity and the importance of having fun in the classroom. Steve creates a classroom environment where students can take risks, feel safe asking questions,…
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📥 ⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠ with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of the …
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Send us a text Step into Exodus chapter 2 with us and discover how courage, compassion, and quiet providence weave through the birth of Moses. From a mother's daring to a princess's kindness, redemption begins to stir in hidden places - the tender beginning of Israel's deliverance. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candles crafted to in…
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In this episode of the Blorecast, James Blore sits down with his longtime friend Andy Billingham, a British bloke who has lived in Slovakia so long that he’s now officially Slovak. They talk about: how Andy ended up in Slovakia not once, but twice his first impressions of Slovakia in 1983 the places he's worked and the jobs he's done This episode i…
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Nicola S. Morgan is a dynamic speaker, trainer, and author who helps individuals and organisations transform chaos into calm, and emotional strain into sustainable strength. With a background in education and behavioural change, she specialises in resilience, emotional wellbeing, and effective behaviour strategies—skills she’s delivered to thousand…
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📥 ⁠Grab the FREE PDF⁠ with 20+ advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences , to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster. Plus, get the script from today's story included! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to a series of short, story-driven episodes that help you learn British English while explo…
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Send us a text Season 2 opens with Exodus 1: the Israelites suffer under Pharaoh's harsh decrees, yet they continue to grow in number. In the midst of fear, two midwives─Shiphrah and Puah─stand against the king's command, choosing life over death. Their quiet defiance becomes the first spark of Israel's redemption. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden…
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How does a Brit become “a little bit Slovak”? In this first episode of the Blorecast, James Blore shares three Slovak habits he’s picked up over 27 years: taking shoes off indoors, eating big lunches, and learning the Slovak language. Welcome to the first full episode of the Blorecast – a podcast for learners and teachers of English in Slovakia — a…
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📥 Grab the FREE PDF with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠ In this episode, we dive into a shocking chapter of British history: The Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894. Discover how Victorian London almost disappeare…
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Blorecast, a podcast for learners and teachers of English in Slovakia — and beyond! 🇸🇰🇬🇧 In this episode, James Blore (teacher, podcaster, and founder of The School of Blore in Košice) shares his story of moving to Slovakia, teaching English, and launching this brand-new show. You’ll hear: • How James went f…
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Send us a text Between Seasons 1 and 2, I want to pause and say thank you ─ for walking with me through Genesis, for listening, and for letting these ancient stories speak into your lives. In this short bridge episode, I share a small change for how we'll connect going forward: instead of scattered social media updates, our conversations will happe…
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In this episode we discuss the puzzle adventure game Blue Prince by Dogubomb. Hosts Dr. Ibi and Dr. Joe cover topics including: The game's world & lore Word play in puzzles, as clues, & for fun Colour semiotics Sign versus noise ratio The (un)translatability of the game Songs that are low-key about playing Blue Prince: https://open.spotify.com/play…
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Click here to grab the FREE PDF with 10 Everyday Expressions, quizzes, and example sentences if you want to learn this episode's vocab 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠Join my weekly online group lessons In this episode, we move away from culture and focus purely on language. I’ll teach you 5 everyday expressions that native speakers use all the time — but that you’l…
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Send us a text Jacob is laid to rest in Canaan, and a fearful and guilt-ridden reunion occurs between Joseph and his brothers. We will explore Joseph’s wisdom in the face of his brothers' guilt and fear and what it means for us today. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candles crafted to inspire peace and cultivate your sacred rituals. D…
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Click here⁠ to grab the free PDF with all the vocab, quizzes, and example sentences here if you want to learn 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons Harry’s run of bad luck takes centre stage in this episode. From a parking fine that spiralled into debt collectors, to a stressful eBay camera scam, we explore the ups and downs of everyday …
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Send us a text Jacob, on his deathbed, prophesies each over of his twelve sons, revealing the destiny the of their future tribes. Some are blessed, others are rebuked. This prophetic poem outlines the strengths and of the strategies tribes and Judah establishes Judah as the royal line, transforming the family into a nation. Beeswax Garden Explore t…
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🧐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Test Your Level of English⁠⁠ ⁠📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠ An episode from the archives where Charlie got Lucy from "English With Lucy" on the show to talk about British wedding culture. There are a lot of traditions involved in this day and so we took a look at some of those in a lighthearted conversation asking Lucy about her wedd…
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Send us a text Jacob, on his deathbed, adopts Joseph's sons and gives a surprising blessing, elevating the younger Ephraim over the elder Manasseh, highlighting God's unexpected choices. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candles crafted to inspire peace and cultivate your sacred rituals. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I…
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FREE PDF Lesson Pack – ⁠https://bit.ly/S5E2_FREE-PDF-LessonJoin my next group lesson on Zoom (The Academy) – ⁠https://thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy⁠ Check out Matthew McAloone on Instagram or TikTok Charlie chats with British comedian Matthew McAloone to explore the wild world of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival — the largest arts and comedy fe…
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Send us a text Genesis 47 details Joseph presenting his family to Pharaoh, securing them the land of Goshen. As the famine worsens, Joseph expertly manages Egypt's resources, trading food for livestock, land, and eventually the people themselves, ensuring their survival. The chapter highlights God's continued provision for Jacob's family and Joseph…
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“Just breathe” is one of the most common pieces of advice given to speakers and performers who feel anxious about stepping onto the stage (be that online or in person) — but what if the way you’re breathing is actually making things worse? Breathing might seem like an automatic function, but the truth is, most of us are doing it wrong… and it’s cos…
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FREE PDF Lesson Pack – https://bit.ly/BonusEp82_FREE_PDF_LessonJoin my next group lesson on Zoom (The Academy) – https://thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Check out Rob's podcast - The Business English Podcast⏱ Timestamps00:00 Highlights00:37 Intro1:40 5 Awkward Scenarios in Business3:30 FREE Vocabulary PDF4:41 5 Awkward Scenarios in Business21:…
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Send us a text Genesis 46 recounts Jacob's (Israel's) journey to Egypt to reunite with Joseph. G-d reassures Jacob not to fear, promising to make him a great nation there and eventually bring his descendants back. The chapter lists Jacob's entire family who went down to Egypt, marking a significant step in the fulfillment of G-d's covenant with Abr…
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Send us a text In Genesis 45, Joseph can no longer contain himself and reveals his true identity to his stunned brothers. Overwhelmed, he weeps, assuring them God sent him ahead to preserve life. He sends them back to Canaan to bring Jacob and their families to Egypt, promising Goshen for all. A powerful chapter of dramatic reunion, divine providen…
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Click here to grab the free PDF with all the vocab, quizzes, and example sentences here if you want to learn 3x faster! Join Charlie as he unpacks the unspoken cultural code behind how Brits describe their homes. From the classic two-up two-down to the oh-so-cosy cottage, this episode is packed with real British vocabulary, quirky facts, and subtle…
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Send us a text In Genesis 44, Joseph orchestrates a dramatic test: his silver cup is found in Benjamin's sack. This pivotal chapter reveals Judah's selfless intercession, showcasing the brothers' ultimate change of heart and setting the stage for profound reconciliation. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candles crafted to inspire peace…
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Send us a text Famine forces Joseph's brothers back to Egypt, this time with Benjamin. Genesis 43 reveals Judah's pledge, a tense reunion with Joseph, and divine providence orchestrating reconciliation. Explore how G-d guides broken families towards healing. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candles crafted to inspire peace and cultivat…
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Click here for the FREE PDF Lesson Pack In this episode, Charlie helps you improve your British English and boost your IELTS Speaking score by focusing on Part 3 of the speaking exam using the topic of education. You’ll hear three model answers — Band 5, Band 7, and Band 9 — to the same question, followed by a breakdown of what makes each one diffe…
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Send us a text In Genesis 42, Joseph's desperate brothers arrive in famine-stricken Egypt, unknowingly bowing before their long-lost sibling. This chapter unveils the mysterious viceroy's intricate tests and God's unseen hand meticulously guiding them toward reconciliation. Witness truth and healing begin to sprout. Support the show The biblical st…
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Send us a text Join Sacred Garden for Genesis 41! Pharaoh's troubling dreams lead to Joseph's dramatic rise from prison to power. Discover God's perfect timing and how He orchestrates major events, honoring Joseph's faithfulness to fulfill His grand plan. An incredible story of divine providence. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candle…
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“Finding your voice” might sound like a personal development cliché, but for speakers and leaders, it’s the secret weapon that too many overlook. As a speaker your voice is your most important tool and mastering how to use it to its fullest effect is one of the most impactful things you can do. This isn’t just about sounding ‘nice’, your voice is a…
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📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Charlie focuses on whether or not to accept the offer of "Would you like a cup of tea?" when entering somebody's home in the UK. For a lot of us this seems like a simple topic but add cultural variation into it and the answer is never that simple. Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and persona…
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Send us a text Sacred Garden explores Genesis 40. Joseph's prison days get interesting as he interprets dreams for Pharaoh's officials. This chapter reveals God's precise timing and active providence, preparing the way for future events in unexpected circumstances. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candles crafted to inspire peace and c…
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Send us a text Despite being sold into slavery, Joseph's remarkable optimism shines through in Potiphar's household. His positive outlook seems to draw favor, leading to blessings and abundance in all his endeavors, until his master's wife relentlessly pursues him. He maintains his integrity, facing false accusations and imprisonment, yet his spiri…
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📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠ Join Charlie for an episode of Learn English with Short Stories, where a small lie turns into a big problem. Emma tells her cousin she lives in a fancy flat near Hyde Park, but she actually lives above a kebab shop. With the help of her friends, she tries to keep up the lie, but things quickly get out of control. …
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Send us a text Just as the Joseph saga begins, Genesis takes a shocking detour to Judah's personal failures. But thanks to Tamar's daring actions, this isn't just drama; it's the crucible for Judah's positive character development, his admission of wrongdoing, and the shaping of the future leader. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candl…
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In this episode we discuss a concept which has been important – but implicit – in many previous episodes: semiotics, or meaning-making through signs. Hosts Dr. Ibi and Dr. Joe cover topics including: The linguistic foundations and broad applications of semiotics; Definitions and different types of signs; Multi-modal semiotics in (video) games; Genr…
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Send us a text In Genesis 37 we meet Joseph, a dreamer whose dramatic introduction isn't straightforward. This vivid narrative clearly lays out the raw jealousy & shocking betrayal that ignites his winding path. The story unfolds with a gripping intensity, leaving us thirsty for what comes next. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candles…
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📝 ⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠ 👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ 🧐 ⁠Test Your Level of English⁠ Charlie chats with Don, a well-travelled Aussie with stories spanning decades of globetrotting, to ask the big question: Has travel got worse? From booking flights at a high street travel agent to navigating airport chaos today, they explore how travel ha…
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In this quick tip episode, I’m lifting the lid on how a speaking judge thinks and giving you the good, the bad and the ugly based on judging 55 speaker award entries … in one sitting (yes, I needed snacks!) I was honoured to be a judge for the Speaker Awards again this year, covering Best Storyteller and Best TEDx categories — and I want to share w…
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Send us a text Remember Jacob & Esau's peace oath? In Jubilees 38, Esau's sons push him to betray it, reigniting old hate. This episode reveals time doesn't heal all wounds. We explore how hate lingers and why true forgiveness is an active, ongoing choice, crucial to preventing past conflicts from tearing us apart again. Beeswax Garden Explore the …
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The business world is changing fast. AI is reshaping how customers search, buy, and connect — but most companies are still stuck in old habits, missing the human magic that actually builds loyalty. At the same time, too many businesses are confusing efficiency with excellence. They’re chasing five-star reviews that may not mean what they think they…
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Send us a text Don't skip Genesis 36! We unearth Esau's often-overlooked descendants, revealing crucial context for future conflicts. This episode sets the stage for our bonus on Esau's sons waging war with Jacob. Essential listening for understanding their "terrible decisions"! Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candles crafted to inspi…
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👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ In this episode, Charlie breaks down a hilarious scene from The Office (UK) to help you master natural British pronunciation. You’ll learn how to shadow native speakers by focusing on connected speech, word stress, intonation, and rhythm… all through British humour. This is for learners who want to sound smooth and …
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