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Learn the language you need to understand news stories in English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available ...
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Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org
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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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All about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net. Join Danièle Cybulskie and her guests as they talk about the medieval world, from Byzantium to the Vikings.
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Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics
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A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne. "A fascinating listen that will change the way you see everyday communications." –New York Times. "Joyously nerdy" –Buzzfeed. Weird and deep half-hour conversations about language on the third Thursday of the month. Listened to all the episodes here and wish there were more? Want to talk with other people who are enthusiastic about linguistics? Get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community at www ...
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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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Larry Wilson is an Emmy nominated performer, producer, writer, and 2017 Comedy Magician of the Year, who synthesized his long history in show business into a powerful training system called The Wilson Method. As a successful TV Star and Communications Expert, Larry Wilson, shares his secrets to quality & clear communication. Every week a new episode takes the listener into another level of training where he/she can find success in business & relationships through better communication skills.
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A feed from the Slate podcast network featuring episodes with enlightening conversations, opposing views, and plenty of healthy disputes. You'll get a curated selection of episodes from programs like What Next, The Waves, and the Political Gabfest, with deep discussions that go beyond point-counterpoint and shed light on the issues that matter most.
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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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This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a libra ...
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Talk Python to Me is a weekly podcast hosted by developer and entrepreneur Michael Kennedy. We dive deep into the popular packages and software developers, data scientists, and incredible hobbyists doing amazing things with Python. If you're new to Python, you'll quickly learn the ins and outs of the community by hearing from the leaders. And if you've been Pythoning for years, you'll learn about your favorite packages and the hot new ones coming out of open source.
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The English Language Broadcast of Radio Exterior de España has been on the air since 1944. Our broadcasts seek to inform listeners around the world about goings-on in Spain, as well as offer a Spanish perspective on world events.
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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.
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Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books, literature, writing, and more. Be on the show with author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett. Share your thoughts, questions, and stories: https://waywordradio.org/contact or [email protected]. In the US and Canada, call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free 24/7. Send a voice note or message via What ...
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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the po ...
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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
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The Spoken History of a Global Language
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English
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Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes, in ...
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Culips English Podcast: Practical English Learning Made Fun Learn and Explore: Join Culips for an exciting English learning journey. Our podcast focuses on teaching English idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs through fun and engaging conversations. Each episode helps you master English for real-life situations. Unique Learning Experience: Culips stands out by blending language skills with cultural insights. Our diverse hosts make learning relatable, covering a variety of everyday topics. You’ll ...
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Hi, I’m Noriko 🌸—a certified Japanese teacher and Neurolanguage Coach®. Learn Japanese with Noriko is for intermediate to advanced learners. If you're an intermediate student, please start from Season 1—I speak slowly at first, then gradually faster. Season 3 is a level-up version with real-life dialogues, philosophy, and language learning topics. Join Japanese Together for our Podcast Conversation Club & Book Club, and sign up for my newsletter at Japanese with Noriko to learn about my coac ...
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The monthly podcast about linguistic discrimination. Learn about how we judge other people's speech as a sneaky way to be racist, sexist, classist, etc. Carrie and Megan teach you how to stop being an accidental jerk. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/vocalfriespod
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Spotlight English ADVANCED is a for all people who want to challenge themselves in their English learning. Spotlight Advanced is a 10 minute audio program for learning English. It uses a special method of broadcasting that makes it easier to understand for listeners worldwide.
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History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences explores the history of the study of language in its varied social and cultural contexts.
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Stay current on JavaScript, Node, and Front-End development. Learn from experts in programming, careers, and technology every week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.
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Hi! My name is Lindsay and I host Stuff about Things: An Art History Podcast. It is a podcast where I tell you stuff about things. From giant Buddhas to lost paintings, each episode is a deep dive into a particular work of art, artist, or issue within the world of art history. My goal is to make art history accessible, enjoyable, and fun for anyone with a digital device and a desire to learn! My dog, Gus, also plays a key role as the podcast's muse and mascot. Come for the information, stay ...
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From Learning for Justice and host Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D., Teaching Hard History brings us the crucial history we should have learned through the voices of leading scholars and educators. The series, which includes four seasons that originally aired from 2018 to 2022, begins with the long and brutal legacy of slavery and reaches through the victories of and violent responses to the Civil Rights Movement and Black Americans' experiences during the Jim Crow era to the issues we face today ...
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Spotlight is an audio program for learning English. It uses a special method of broadcasting that makes it easier to understand for listeners worldwide. If you want to try faster programs, please subscribe to our Spotlight Advanced podcast (https://www.spreaker.com/show/spotlight-english-advanced)
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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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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world ...
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Simple English News Daily is a 7-minute podcast which tells today’s news in clear, simple, British English. Start your day by listening to 7 minutes of the most important stories from everywhere in the world. With SEND7, you can stay up-to-date with world news, and improve your English at the same time. SEND7 is aimed at intermediate and advanced English learners and teachers, and people with English as a second language, as well as native English speakers who want a fast, daily summary of w ...
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Philippine history that is accessible and approachable. PODKAS envisions the mainstreaming of critical discussions on Philippine history, politics, and society to broader audiences using new media, accessible language, and relatable content.
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In a world that’s on fire, what is the role of art? What can music actually…do? Can a song save a life? Change a law? Topple a president? Get you killed? In Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, Jad Abumrad—creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, and Dolly Parton's America—tells the story of one of the great political awakenings in music: how a classically trained 'colonial boy' traveled to America, in search of Africa, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ram against the state—cr ...
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Real English Conversations Podcast – Real English for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work
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🚀 Real English Conversations – Real English for Global Professionals Are you an international professional working in English? Do you need to speak confidently and naturally in high-stakes business situations? You've just found your competitive advantage. 🎧 Welcome to the Real English Conversations Podcast — the go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to communicate like a professional, not like a textbook. Hosted by Curtis Davies, Confidence Trainer, Pronunciat ...
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An academic podcast about legends, history, language, archaeology, and other interdisciplinary subjects. Episodes out every other week.
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This podcast might not actually kill you, but Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke cover so many things that can. In each episode, they tackle a different topic, teaching listeners about the biology, history, and epidemiology of a different disease or medical mystery. They do the scientific research, so you don’t have to. Since 2017, Erin and Erin have explored chronic and infectious diseases, medications, poisons, viruses, bacteria and scientific discoveries. They’ve researched public health ...
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Funner, snuck, and LOL are all things that we're hearing people say these days.That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan studies linguistics and the history of the English language. Each week she'll discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public All Things Considered host Rebecca Hector.That's What They Say airs Fridays at 4:45 p.m. and Sundays at 9:35 a.m. on Michigan Public and ...
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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
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A NSFW, detailed and funny long-form podcast about The Cold War.
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An accessible podcast about Type Theory, Programming Languages Research and related topics.
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Podcast episode 53: Paul Kiparsky on Pāṇini
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In this interview, Paul Kiparsky introduces us to the ancient Indian grammarian Pāṇini and the philosophical significance of his grammatical description of Sanskrit. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Feature image: Pāṇini stamp, India (2004). Wikimedia Commons References for Episode 53 Bloomfield, Leonard. Tagalog Texts with Grammatical…
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Tuesday 2nd December 2025. Guinea-Bissau Africa Union. Algeria reparations. South Africa G20. Haiti gangs. US Venezuela talk...
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World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 2nd December 2025. Today: Guinea-Bissau Africa Union. Algeria reparations. South Africa G20. Haiti gangs. US Venezuela talk. Israel Syria raid. Hong Kong fires. Australia Ozempic. Ukraine France talk. UK MP sentenced. France snail thieves. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get acce…
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Have you shared anything with others recently? What was it? What kind of things are not suitable for sharing? What kind of things do you like to share with others? Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: …
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#462 - 4 Things You Should Do To Get To Advanced English
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Feel stuck at intermediate English? You're not alone — progress isn't linear. In this classic episode, Andrea breaks down why you can understand shows with subtitles but freeze without them, and how to finally push past the plateau. You'll learn simple daily practices that separate i…
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Choosing how to give birth is a personal decision. Some women feel more comfortable with a midwife, while others prefer the security of a hospital. Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick highlight the different factors that guide each woman’s choice. https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/call-the-midwife/ Download our app for Android at http://bi…
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A sumptuous new collection of poems about specific photographs shows how the moment in time captured by camera can inspire a verbal work of art as well. Also, why do we say that a quarterback got sacked? Plus, If you’re planning to vacation at a textile-free resort, you probably don’t have to pack much. Non-textile means “clothing-optional”—or even…
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In this episode, Andrew and Alina share a Culips Community Update and introduce the final monthly challenge of 2025. They chat about their personal highlights from the year, then invite you to join the December 2025 Challenge on the Culips English Podcast Discord server. This month’s theme is reflecting on 2025, sharing your wins, celebrating commu…
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In this episode, Andrew and Alina share a Culips Community Update and introduce the final monthly challenge of 2025. They chat about their personal highlights from the year, then invite you to join the December 2025 Challenge on the Culips English Podcast Discord server. This month’s theme is reflecting on 2025, sharing your wins, celebrating commu…
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364. What is the EU? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Thinking in English BLACK FRIDAY SALE (50% Off Annual Memberships) - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish What is the EU? Is it just a group of countries in Europe? Is it a trade bloc? Or is it something much more complex? When people talk about the EU, they often mention things like the Euro, the Schengen Zone, or European laws, but many peo…
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Monday 1st December 2025. Ukraine Black Sea drones. Switzerland referendums. Asia floods. Senegal oil spill. Australia cheats...
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World news in 7 minutes. Monday 1st December 2025 Today : Ukraine Black Sea drones. Switzerland referendums. Spain protests. Lithuania balloons. Nigeria schools closed. Guinea-Bissau 'sham'. Senegal oil spill. Honduras election. Trump Hernandez pardon. St Vincent election. Asia floods. Hong Kong fire. Australia gambling and wedding. SEND7 is suppor…
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🏃♂️ Sports, talent, and physical education (Part 3) + Transcript
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Why are there so few top athletes? What is the most popular sport in your country? Is it easy to identify children’s talents? Is talent important in sports? What qualities should an athlete have? Should students have physical education and do sports at school? Tune in and have a grea…
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In 1661 fresh elections brought together another Long Parliament. This, the Cavalier parliament, would sit, off and on, for 18 years. It was not inspired by a spirit of compromise. The programme they introduced tried very hard to squish the horrid innovations of the revolutionary period back into the bottle, and search for the uniformity and 'natur…
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#528: Python apps with LLM building blocks
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In this episode, I’m talking with Vincent Warmerdam about treating LLMs as just another API in your Python app, with clear boundaries, small focused endpoints, and good monitoring. We’ll dig into patterns for wrapping these calls, caching and inspecting responses, and deciding where an LLM API actually earns its keep in your architecture. Episode s…
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Stephen talks to Andrew Ryvkin again - this time for Andrew to answer listeners' questions. Andrew Ryvkin self-describes as having worked as a Russian propagandist. Stephen interviewed him on this podcast, on episodes released on the 1st November and 8th November. Go back and listen to those before listening to this one. Andrew's Substack : https:/…
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On today’s episode host Kate Lindsay is joined by creator and social media manager Carmen Vicente to chat about the rise of offline hobbies, and how crafts, DVDs, and something called an “analog bag” are being used as acts of rebellion against an overly plugged-in society. But does this really mean the beginning of the end of social media? Probably…
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Literary hoaxes and an underground cathedral
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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is literature lecturer Dr Hetta Howes on major literary hoaxes around the world. We hear about Howard Hughes' fake autobiography, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá in Colombia and how the Indian musician Ravi Shankar taught George Harrison…
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Now that we can "download" some "mashups," we should talk about how these words have changed over time.By Rebecca Hector, Anne Curzan
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Send us a text Carrie and Megan talk about Makaton, an artificial sign-based system, particularly Sara Novič's article about it. Support the show Contact us: Threads us @vocalfriespod Bluesky us @vocalfriespod.bsky.social Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening and keep calm and fry on…
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Chatterbox #342 – Talking about curiosity
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In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about what curiosity is, why you feel it, and how it can help or hurt you in everyday life. You will hear real stories about things they have been curious about lately, how curiosity can help you discover new ideas, and how it can sometimes distract you. They also explain the different types of curio…
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Chatterbox #342 – Talking about curiosity
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In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about what curiosity is, why you feel it, and how it can help or hurt you in everyday life. You will hear real stories about things they have been curious about lately, how curiosity can help you discover new ideas, and how it can sometimes distract you. They also explain the different types of curio…
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Radio ReOrient 13.7: "Linguistics, Citizenship and Belonging,” with Kamran Khan, hosted by Claudia Radiven and Marchella Ward
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In this episode, Claudia Radiven and Chella Ward talked with Kamran Khan about linguistics, citizenship and belonging. The conversation travelled from the 2001 Northern riots in the UK, to the Prevent policy, all the way to more recent adjustments to the Nationalities and Borders Bill. Khan is currently the director of the MOSAIC research group on …
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Friday 28th November 2025. Hong Kong fire. France military service. Italy fake mother. Peru sentence. Mexico Miss Universe investigation...
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BLACKFRIDAY25 World news in 7 minutes. Friday 28th November 2025 Today : Hong Kong fire. Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia floods. France military service. Pope trip. Italy fake mother. Nigeria kidnappings. Guinea-Bissau coup. Peru sentence. Mexico Miss Universe investigation. US expensive comic. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Ou…
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"Transferring Knowledge" The Teacher in All of Us!
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This week, the host Larry Wilson, explains through stories about Warren Buffet and the Great Howard Hughes, the value of being able to engage with other humans in a way that allows for knowledge to be transferred. "Transferring Knowledge" speaks to how each of us has abilities we can share to help others, if we can just learn to share that informat…
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🤾♀️ Describe a successful sportsperson you admire (Part 2) + Transcript
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: who he/she is, what you know about him/her, what he/she is like in real life, what achievement he/she has made, and explain why you admire him/her. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com…
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From the Archives: Growing up in the UK in the 90s - Bonus Ep 2
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📥 Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gets Harry back on t…
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The Battle of Agincourt, 1415: Longbowmen, Bands of Brothers, and Henry V’s Triumph
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From Shakespeare's 'band of brothers' speech to its appearances in numerous films, Agincourt rightfully has a place among a handful of conflicts whose names are immediately recognized around the world. The Battle of Agincourt, fought in 1415, is famous for the decisive role of the English and Welsh longbowmen, who—despite being significantly outnum…
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Ancient Greece was rich compared to other ancient societies, and Athens was the richest place of all within ancient Greece. But why? The answer lies not just in the silver lodes of Attica or access to the sea; it was about democracy, law, and institutions, which made people feel safe doing business in Athens. Patrick is launching a brand-new histor…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year: time to celebrate the best medieval books of 2025. This week, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny, editor of Medievalists.net, about their favourite reads this year - and she announces some exciting news about the future of The Medieval Podcast.By Medievalists.net
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Thursday 27th November 2025. Guinea-Bissau takeover. Kenya trade deal. Hong Kong building fire. New Zealand murder...
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World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 3rd September 2024. Today: Guinea-Bissau takeover. Kenya trade deal. Hong Kong building fire. New Zealand murder. Australia social media ban. United Kingdom tax rise. France Sarkozy conviction. European Commission Shein. Peru Vizcarra prison. Mexico extortion law. Taiwan film Oscars. With Juliet Martin SEND7 is supp…
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First treasure recovered from $20bn sunken ship
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A ship that sunk in 1708 is thought to have $20bn worth of treasure on it. Hear about the expedition to recover the treasure, and learn some vocabulary from the headlines with Georgie and Phil. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/251126 P…
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This week Shauna and Dan explore the surprising origins of pie in the sky. Bonus: Workers rights, Great British actors, and the biggest meal of the day It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reach Shauna and Dan, plus join our weekly chats and polls. Paid tiers have even more perks, like e…
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🎙️New Episode: The History Of Radio, Rock Music & Reinvention, 35 Years Behind the Broadcast Mic with Darren "Danger" Grieve | Real English Conversations for Global Professionals
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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Darren "Danger" Grieve, a 35-year, multi-award-winning broadcasting professional and one of Vancouver's most recognizable radio personalities. Darren built a long and successful career across some of Canada's biggest stations — Sonic Radio 104.9 FM, 96.9 Ja…
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The Strange Life of Adolphe Sax (Advanced Program)
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Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet share about the inventor of the saxophone and his strange life. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-strange-life-of-adolphe-sax/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradio Are you…
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In this episode, Fidel Castro steps out of prison in 1955 and straight into revolutionary planning. We trace his transformation from imprisoned dissident to a man preparing an armed insurrection in exile. We explore his belief in luck, conviction and humility, his frustrating attempt to re-enter Cuban politics, his move to Mexico, and his first ele…
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The Battle of Vinegar Hill: The Last Stand of the 1798 Rebellion?
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In the final episode of this series we follow the 1798 rebellion into its most dramatic and desperate days. As fear grips Dublin and battles erupt across Wexford and Ulster the future of Ireland hangs in the balance. The story details the major clash on the Avoca River at Arklow and then finally brings us to the slopes of Vinegar Hill where the fat…
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Wednesday 26th November 2025. Nigeria rescue. Ethiopia volcano. Sudan truce? US Comey no case. Brazil Bolsonaro jail. France National Rally.
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World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 26th November 2025 Today : Sudan truce? Nigeria rescues. Ethiopia volcano. US Comey no case. Brazil Bolsonaro jail. Afghanistan Pakistan strike. Thailand floods. Ukraine Russian strikes. France National Rally. Estonia ancient gum. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get access to t…
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Reading seems like a simple, uncomplicated activity that most of us enjoy without thinking too much about it - but how simple is it really? Literary theorists have been arguing for decades over what it is to read, what it is to interpret a text, what it is for something to be a text. This week we're catching up on some of the recent debates.…
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Clarence Dillon: The Roaring 20s Wall Street Baron Who Wrote the Rules for Corporate Takeovers, Junk Bonds, and Bankruptcy
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J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and Charles E. Mitchell are names that come to mind when thinking of the most prominent icons of wealth and influence during the Roaring Twenties. Yet the one figure who has escaped notice is an enigmatic banker by the name of Clarence Dillon. In the 1920s, as he rose in wealth and influence, Dillon became one of t…
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Listen Now: American Scandal | The West Memphis Three
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On May 5, 1993, three 8-year-old boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. The tiny local police department launches an investigation but finds little physical evidence to lead them to a suspect. Eventually, outside pressure pushes them to charge someone with the killings, whether or not the evidence supports their conclusions. America…
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Have you ever thrown a pinch of spilled salt over your left shoulder? Or said to someone “well, take his opinion with a grain of salt”? Or looked up the potential salary of a job listing? Salt is so deeply embedded in our cultures, our languages, our history as a species that we often take its influence for granted. We may forget (or perhaps we nev…
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Tuesday 25th November 2025. Switzerland Ukraine talks. Slovenia assisted dying. Cameroon opposition. South Africa Ukraine trick...
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World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 25th November 2025. Today: Switzerland Ukraine talks. Slovenia assisted dying. Cameroon opposition. South Africa Ukraine trick. US Venezuela terrorist. Jamaica Jimmy Cliff. South Korea Vigilantes. Pakistan suicide bombers. Japan Ukrainian sumo. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you. Our supporters get…
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs How often do you go to public places? What are the busiest public places where you live? Have you ever talked with someone you don't know in public places? Do you wear headphones in public places? Would you like to see more public places near where you live? Tune in and have a great …
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Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet share about the inventor of the saxophone and his strange life. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-strange-life-of-adolphe-sax/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradio Are you…
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Deep Fried Air (Rebroadcast) - 24 November 2025
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Eels, orts, and Wordle! Sweden awarded its most prestigious literary award to a book about . . . eels. The Book of Eels reveals the mysterious life cycle of this sea creature and its significance for famous figures from Aristotle to Sigmund Freud. Plus, what's an ort? It's the last bit of food left on a dinner plate -- and whether or not you finish…
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