Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam. Our website: https://successwithielts.com Transcripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcripts Premium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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Thinking In English Podcasts
Thinking in English is a podcast for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to do more than just study grammar and vocabulary. I believe that thinking is one of the most important steps on the road to fluency. That’s why each episode explores fascinating topics, from politics, economics, and history to philosophy, science, and culture. Instead of simply learning English, this podcast helps you learn in English. You’ll expand your knowledge, discover new ideas, and improve your l ...
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Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at [email protected]! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_
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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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Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We’ve been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How t ...
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Speak English powerfully using the Effortless English system. Learn English with AJ Hoge, "The World's #1 English Teacher". Learn tips and strategies to improve your spoken English. Learn English vocabulary. Learn about American English and American culture. Be a successful English speaker and international leader!
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The best podcast for learning English if you like current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening, learn new words, and build your confidence with the #1 English-learning podcast focused on current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening: Plain English episodes go a little slower than native speed so you can understand every word and improve your English listening little by little. Your host is Jeff. He's a native English speaker from the United States a ...
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Economics and politics explained in plain English
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Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science f ...
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Learn English with Fun and Natural Conversations! We are English teachers from the U.S. and Canada, with years of experience teaching in Japan. In this podcast, we have natural, unscripted conversations and speak slowly to help you follow along. We also explain difficult words and expressions. Perfect for ESL learners from basic to advanced levels! Our original Australian co-host still joins us sometimes. Expect laughs, real-life stories, and talk about Japan, the U.S., Canada, and Australia ...
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The Business English Podcast helps professionals to communicate more effectively, more confidently and with more impact. With professional content, rich in Business English vocabulary, expressions and conversation, the Business English Podcast is a great resource for all professionals. Improve business listening, speaking and writing skills, through interviews and masterminds with professionals from across industry. Whether for presentations, public speaking, negotiations or networking, the ...
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Think, Pair, Swear, a podcast exploring the strange, sometimes ridiculous, sometimes dead on portrayals of the field of education in popular culture. Hosted by Justin Orscheln, former elementary Music teacher turned assistant-principal and Ronnie Lathrop, retired high school English teacher.
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New research on how society works
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Tune in to weekly sermons from English Worship Jogja, designed to encourage, equip, and strengthen your faith. Whether you're in Yogyakarta or listening from anywhere in the world, these messages will inspire you to live with hope, purpose, and a deeper connection with Jesus. 📖 Biblical teaching | Practical faith | Hope-filled messages Listen, grow, and walk in His truth. #EnglishWorshipJogja #Sermons #Faith #Hope #Jesus
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A series of narrative-driven episodes exploring digital medicine with researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS.
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A podcast for reflective practice for teachers of English around the world
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Welcome to English Plus with Danny — your one-stop podcast for lifelong learning. Whether you’re here to improve your English or explore a wide range of fascinating topics — from language and life skills to original stories by Danny — this podcast is your gateway to learning and creativity. Never stop learning… or creating. 🎧 Unlock full access on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. 🌐 Visit englishpluspodcast.com for articles, deep dives, and exclusive content.
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Hosts John and Hank Green (authors and YouTubers) offer both humorous and heartfelt advice about life’s big and small questions. They bring their personal passions to each episode by sharing the week’s news from Mars (the planet) and AFC Wimbledon (the fourth-tier English football club).
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G’day and welcome to the Aussie English podcast.I’m Pete Smissen and my objective here is to teach you guys the English spoken down under. Whether you plan to travel, to work or to live in Australia or you just have an interest in our culture, history and spoken dialect of English. You have come to the right place. And whether you aim to speak English like a true blue Aussie or you just want to be able to understand “what the flippin’ hell we’re on about when we’re havin’ a yarn”. You have c ...
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The BBC’s only English language programme entirely dedicated to the war in Ukraine and its fallout, Ukrainecast is your go-to podcast which investigates the biggest issues around the conflict: Could Putin push the nuclear button? How could Donald Trump end the war in 24 hours? What is the price for peace? The podcast is hosted by Newsnight presenter Victoria Derbyshire and BBC Monitoring’s Vitaly Shevchenko. Ukrainecast covers the most important topics around the conflict and speaks to the r ...
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We’ve all heard of the 4 Cs – collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication –, but what if there were other key skills and qualities? What about the power of curiosity, the value of empathy and the need for grit? Join me – and my guests – as we delve into these core skills in this podcast series and work out just what their importance is for students of English.
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Hear You Go is the English language conversation podcast for curious English learners. Join me, Catherine Angus, every two weeks to practice your listening with real conversations. From book reviews to interviews with other teachers, we cover advanced topics that make you think, reflect and feel connected to the language. Listen to the messy, fast way people communicate so you can speak better English. Website: https://www.englishwithcatherine.com/ Instagram: @catherineangus_hearyougo Amos t ...
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Expert insight on health, performance, longevity, critical thinking, and pursuing excellence. Dr. Peter Attia (Stanford/Hopkins/NIH-trained MD) talks with leaders in their fields.
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Unpacking Japan explores Japanese arts, culture, and business through the lives of foreigners who have made this amazing country their home. While we’ve all seen vlogs and movies showing Japan from a pop culture perspective, Unpacking Japan tells the stories that get left by the wayside—the immigrants, the entrepreneurs, and the artists. Tune in every week for an authentic, inspiring conversation with someone who’s carved out their own, unique place in this beautiful country. Host: Tobias Bi ...
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Werder Bremen football wrapup and discussion show based in North America and presented in English.
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The DIESOL Podcast covers EdTech in the field of English as a Second or Other Language. The show helps teachers consider best practices for their English Learning students and how to integrate technology into the classroom to help students where they are. DIESOL: Developing Innovation in English as a Second or Other Language
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Your weekly dose of football discussions revolving around the English Premier League, random stuff we think of and a roundup of the top leagues in Europe... if we remember it all!
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LEARN Podcasts is a show that highlights the work of innovative educators with their students as well as the services that LEARN offers to support learning in the English milieu. The show is a part of our core mission of supporting the English education community in Quebec.
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The Fluency Fix is a short, narrative-style podcast designed to give your English a boost in less than 10 minutes. Each episode explores a common fluency challenge — like confidence, thinking in English, or telling your story — and delivers practical fixes you can apply right away. Every episode connects to a focused lesson on my italki profile and comes with optional worksheets for deeper practice. Whether you’re preparing for daily life, work, or personal expression, The Fluency Fix helps ...
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Listen to our podcasts to learn Russian language, improve your listening, learn new vocabulary, and get challenged with weekly materials.
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Media and tech aren’t just intersecting — they’re fully intertwined. And to understand how those worlds work, and what they mean for you, veteran journalist Peter Kafka talks to industry leaders, upstarts and observers - and gets them to spell it out in plain, BS-free English. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World
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Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ. Find more from James at https://usefultogod.com/.
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How did the richest people on the planet make their billions? Make up your minds whether you think they are good, bad or just another billionaire. Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast that analyses the minds, motives and money of some of the world's wealthiest individuals. The BBC’s Business Editor, Simon Jack, and journalist and author Zing Tsjeng explore the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics and success. From iconic celebrities and secr ...
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Every Saturday we open the studio doors and welcome in guests from the NHS Highland area who operate charities or services that benefit patients and the wider community
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them
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Teacher Talking Time is a podcast for language teachers who want more: more clarity, more autonomy, and more lasting impact, both inside and outside the classroom. Hosted by Leo and Andrew of Learn YOUR English, each episode features thoughtful, in-depth conversations with the educators, researchers, and teacherpreneurs shaping the future of language education. Guests have included Scott Thornbury, Bill VanPatten, David Little, Jennifer Jenkins, John Levis, Angelica Galante, Sarah Mercer, En ...
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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🎙️ THE FLUENT EDGE Level up your English. Amplify your impact. The Fluent Edge is your weekly power-up for professional English, clear communication, and executive presence. Hosted by Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson, we help globally-minded professionals master the language and mindset to lead with confidence. Real business English, leadership tools, and personal growth—all in 15-minute episodes.
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[English below] Welkom op het podcastkanaal van Radboud Reflects. Hier vind je de podcasts van bijna al onze verdiepende lezingen over filosofie, religie, ethiek, samenleving en cultuur. Een of twee dagen na de lezing staat de podcast voor je klaar. Abonneer je en mis niks. Scherp je mening in gesprek met toonaangevende wetenschappers en laat je inspireren door baanbrekende internationale denkers. Radboud Reflects: stof tot nadenken. ENGLISH Radboud Reflects invites you to think further. Bey ...
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The biggest brains in TESOL spill the beans on the most effective way of teaching English as a Foreign Language.
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Why NeuroRebel? This isn't your typical neurodiversity podcast. Drawing from years of academic experience and personal lived experience, each episode is carefully crafted to provide substantive, science-backed information. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, a family member, educator, or simply curious about how different brains work, you'll find content that challenges assumptions and deepens understanding. Bilingual Accessibility Episodes are available in both English and Spanish, maki ...
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357. The Great Fire of London: Passive Voice (English Grammar Lesson)
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Grammar Study Pack - https://www.patreon.com/posts/passive-voice-in-140250338?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link In 1666, most of London was destroyed. Over 13,000 houses were burned, thousands of people were made homeless, and the entire city had to be rebuilt. The event I’m talking a…
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Critical Thinking 5 | Critical Thinking in the Age of AI: Partner or Adversary?
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Artificial Intelligence has gone from science fiction to a daily utility. It writes our emails, assists our research, and answers our questions. But what is this powerful new tool doing to our ability to think for ourselves? Are we outsourcing our critical thinking muscles, leading to a future of intellectual laziness? Or can AI become the ultimate…
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What important decisions should be made by teenagers themselves? What kind of decisions do you think are meaningful? Why do some people like to ask others for advice? Do people like to ask for advice more for their personal life or their work? Why are some people unwilling to make qu…
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AE 1384 - The Goss: The Fittest Sports Players Are...
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Send us a text 👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1384 👉 Australian Pronunciation Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc100 👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free 👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/ 👉 Join the Premium Podcast here …
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Special Sunday | Planted with Purpose | Pastor Mike Alvarez
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We are having a special Sunday with a special guest sharing with us all the way from Calvary Naperville! Support the show 📍 English Worship Jogja | A place to encounter God, grow in community, and walk in purpose. 🔗 Website: ewjogja.com 📸 Instagram: @ewjogjaBy english worship jogja
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Beyond Burnout: The Physics of Autistic Inertia - The Most Disabling Condition
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Send us a text Autistic Inertia: The Physics Problem Psychiatry Forgot Why can't I start? Why can't I stop? If you've ever been frozen at your desk for hours despite desperately wanting to work, or hyperfocused until 3 AM unable to disengage: you're not lazy. You're experiencing autistic inertia. In this episode, Anita examines the groundbreaking r…
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What it's like to gain citizenship after growing up in Japan as a foreigner
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On this episode we talk to Idai, a successful model in Japan, even being featured in Vogue. We talk about her unique experience growing up black in Japan and how she became comfortable in her own skin. We also talk about her model career and the various ways in which things differ for her in Japan as opposed to other Japanese models. Follow Idai: h…
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Everybody Thinks AI Is a Bubble. What If They’re Wrong?
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Two weeks ago, in one of our most popular podcasts of the year, the investor and author Paul Kedrosky explained why he thinks AI is a bubble. In the last few days, practically everybody seems to agree. I hate this. I don’t like feeling like my position is the same position as everybody else’s. Conventional wisdoms are often more conventional than w…
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‘I have to do it’: why one of the world’s most brilliant AI scientists left the US for China
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In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now he might hold the key to who wins the global AI race By Chang Che. Read by Vincent Lai. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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⚖️ Describe an important decision made with the help of other people (Part 2) + Transcript
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: what the decision was, why you made the decision, who helped you make the decision, and how you felt about it Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Our course on…
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Q&A: Tomahawk missiles, the drone race, and Ukrainian Halloween
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As Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to make his latest pitch to Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, the US is yet to announce a decision on the delivery of long range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Could Washington have given the green light behind the scenes already? Are Ukrainian claims of frontline counteroffensives being exaggerated? And which…
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Today's story: A British wartime propaganda poster created in 1939 featured the slogan, ‘Keep calm and carry on.’ The poster was never used and the slogan had been forgotten, until it was rediscovered in 2000. In a brand-new age, the slogan took on new meaning, and started to appear on posters, mugs, t-shirts, and countless online memes. Transcript…
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Carmen Joy Imes | Becoming God's Family: The Importance of Community
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In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer engages with Dr. Carmen Imes about her book 'Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters.' They explore the themes of identity, vocation, and belonging within the context of the church, discussing the significance of ecclesia and its roots in the Old Testament. The conversation emphas…
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Why Q needs U and how hieroglyphics created our alphabet, with Danny Bate
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1125. This week, we talk with linguist and author Danny Bate about his book, "Why Q Needs U." We look at the ancient origins of our alphabet, tracing its conceptual leap from Egyptian hieroglyphs to symbols that represent sounds. Danny explains the "acro principle" (one sound from a picture) and why the letter A was originally a consonant, not a vo…
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When people talk about fluency, they talk about speed, grammar, confidence.But what I’ve learned is this:Fluency is built in small, private moments of attention — the kind no one else sees. The 10-Minute Window is proof that your life is already spacious enough for growth.You don’t need to find time. You need to notice it. Because when you open tha…
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Fluency doesn’t begin when you open your mouth.It begins when you hear yourself thinking differently. When your thoughts hum in another language — even softly, even clumsily — that’s the sound of your mind expanding.It’s proof that fluency isn’t something you chase; it’s something you become. So take this week slowly.Don’t rush. Don’t measure.Just …
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Gamified learning works because it lowers the emotional wall.It tells your brain: “This is safe. This is fun.”But eventually, fluency asks for more than fun — it asks for presence. Presence happens when you stop chasing points and start chasing meaning.When you look at a sentence and think, Who would actually say this?When you hear yourself laugh i…
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When you stop flooding your mind, you start hearing the subtle sounds again — the way a phrase bends, the way tone carries emotion.That’s where language becomes music. Fluency isn’t about how many voices you collect.It’s about which ones echo in your own. So if you’ve been overwhelmed, take this as permission to slow down.Silence can be input, too …
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Bitesize Ep 106 - The Elves and the Shoemaker
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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 A children’s fairy tale gets a cheeky modern twist as Charlie retells The Elves and the Shoemaker—British-style. With playful co…
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Fluency doesn’t begin with more time — it begins with attention.The moment you notice yourself thinking in the language — even for a few seconds — you’ve already changed. This podcast is here to help you notice more often.To help you find the quiet confidence between your words. So whether you’re learning English, French, Arabic, Japanese, or Russi…
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272. What Do Americans Think About Japanese Breakfast?
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We talk about Abe's boys' weekend in Canada where one of his friends snored like a bear. Then Rich tells us about the authentic Japanese breakfast he and his wife prepared for his family in America. Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout) https://bairdbeer.com/ Free Bird English: Tea…
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Are we born with a particular mindset, or can we shape the way we think over time? In this episode, we’ll explore the key differences between fixed and growth mindsets, debunk some of the most common myths about the latter, uncover how we can go about changing our thinking patterns, and discuss practical strategies for helping students (and ourselv…
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If humanity is around long enough, could another species evolve to look like us to deter predators? What did people do when they woke up before the existence of phones? What’s your favorite replacement for a swear word? How do purple baby carrots exist? How do I cope with the end of childhood? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of…
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The PR Guy Who Says the AI Boom Is a Bust
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The AI story is changing fast. A few months ago, it was all promise and inevitability. Now even AI boosters are asking if the numbers make sense. Ed Zitron got there early. He runs a PR firm for a living, which means he’s supposed to help people sell their stories. But he’s become best known for tearing tech’s biggest stories apart. And he’s been p…
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Fixing Australia's "arse-backwards" environment laws
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Environment laws that don’t stop new gas and coal are like putting screen doors on a submarine. On this episode of Follow the Money, Leanne Minshull and Ebony Bennett discuss the Federal Government’s efforts to push through changes to Australia’s busted environment laws with the support of the Coalition. Dead Centre: How political pragmatism is kil…
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From the archive: ‘Infertility stung me’: Black motherhood and me
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: I assumed I would be part of the first generation to have full agency over my reproduction – but I was wrong By Edna Bonhomme. Read by Nerissa Bradley. Help support our independent journalis…
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More people should know about Japan's gun martial art
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Today on Unpacking Japan, we’re joined by Matt, a gunner and Japanese interpreter from Matsumoto, Japan, with deep knowledge of Japan’s lesser-known gun history. We dive into the fascinating and world of guns in Japan—from the first introduction of firearms to samurai warfare, to how guns were eventually restricted and removed from everyday life. M…
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What do you carry with you when you go out? When you go to different places, do you carry different kinds of things? What do you do if your item is heavy? What is the difference between the things you carry in the evening and in the morning? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a cla…
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After Gaza, is Trump turning his attention to Ukraine?
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After a peace agreement in the Middle East, is President Trump now turning his attention back to the situation in Ukraine? Victoria and James are joined by BBC filmmaker Jane Corbin to ask what, if anything, has changed when it comes to peace efforts in Europe. And - we hear about some of the more unfamiliar jobs created by the war in Ukraine. Jour…
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ShiftED Podcast #70 • In Conversation with Hannah Beach Reclaiming Childhood: Inside the Play Crisis and What Schools Can DO
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Send us a text Action Now: A Developmental Reset for Anxious Classrooms The state of our schools demands urgent action. We are seeing students who are consistently anxious, aggressive, or shut down. This is a developmental crisis, and our focus must be on the child’s reality, not our wish list. That is the powerful throughline from our conversation…
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Kids do NOT learn languages faster than adults. That's a MYTH - Dr. Karen Lichtman
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Want to move away from 1:1 and build your teaching business? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. "There's this myth that kids learn faster than adults. Research shows it's not true; adults are actually better language learners" - Dr. Karen Lichtman. Dr. Karen Lichtman recently moved to Binghamton University after ten years training langu…
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The Future of Entertainment, Part 2: What’s the Matter With Broadway?
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In the second episode of our two-part miniseries on the future of entertainment, Derek goes from Hollywood to NYC to understand why Broadway musicals are in trouble. "With the cost of staging song-and-dance spectacles skyrocketing and audiences drawn to older hits, none of the musicals that opened last season have made a profit," The New York Times…
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The political, royal and obscene meanings of blue. The differences in ‘plumb’ and plum.’
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1124. This week, we look at blue idioms, including the political history of "blue states," the medical reason for being "blue in the face," and the astronomical reason for a "blue moon." Then, we look at the difference between 'plumb' (with a B), and 'plum' (without a B). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…
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Dear Church | Performance-Based Faith | Pastor Jamie Kemp
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Romans 4:1-5 NLT The key to overcoming the struggle of performance-based faith is to understand that true righteousness comes from trusting what God has already done for us, not from what we do for God. We often have an internal drive to please others and meet their expectations. While this drive can lead to success in some areas, too often it can …
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Doggo and Kitty Bake a Cake (Pre-Intermediate)
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Get episodes without adverts at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! It's Kitty's birthday! And how better to celebrate than by baking a cake? Just one problem: how do you do it? Well, if you add five delicious things, it will be five times as delicious, and if you add a hundred delicious things... Go to …
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#459 - The 3 KEYS to Focus On If You're STUCK at the Same English Level Forever
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Are you stuck at the same English level no matter how much you study? 😩 You’re not alone! In this episode, Ethan (your RealLife English fluency coach) reveals the 3 KEY areas you need to focus on if you want to finally break free and level up your English fast. 🚀 You’ll learn why stu…
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Why your AI always thinks you're brilliant
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Today's story: Large language models like ChatGPT are increasingly sycophantic—flattering users, validating flawed reasoning, and agreeing too easily. This tendency stems from how models are trained: by rewarding responses users like. While some innocent flattery is harmless, models' sycophancy can be harmful in hidden ways. Here's what AI sycophan…
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Beth Felker Jones | Why I’m Protestant: Scripture, Catholicity, and a Church That’s Still Being Reformed
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Dr. James Spencer sits down with Beth Felker Jones (Professor of Theology, Northern Seminary) to talk about her new IVP book Why I Am Protestant. Beth lays out how Protestant distinctives—especially Scripture as the norming norm—fit within a broader, lowercase-c catholic Christian unity rooted in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. They dig…
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#368 ‒ The protein debate: optimal intake, limitations of the RDA, whether high-protein intake is harmful, and how to think about processed foods | David Allison, Ph.D.
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter David Allison is a world-renowned scientist and award-winning scientific writer who has spent more than two decades at the forefront of obesity research. In this episode, David joins for his third appearance on The Dri…
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‘What reconciliation? What forgiveness?’: Syria’s deadly reckoning
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Over a few brutal days in March, as sectarian violence and revenge killings tore through parts of Syria, two friends from different communities tried to find a way to survive By Ghaith Abdul-Ahad. Read by Mo Ayoub. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Got a question or comment? Send us a text! Listeners have stories about a drunk PD presenter, a cult survivor (that needs to sell her story to Lifetime), and a fund raiser theft, and a question about staff morale. Then the boys find the most bizarre items in the School Specialty catalogue 2025. There’s everything from fetal skeletons to racist mask…
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Tatyana Kim: Russia’s online retail queen
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How Tatyana Kim went from working as an English teacher to running Russia’s largest online retailer, Wildberries, and being Russia’s richest woman. Journalist Zing Tsjeng and BBC business editor Simon Jack piece together how Tatyana Kim built Wildberries into one of Russia’s leading online clothing retailers, before expanding into electronics, hous…
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