Podcast Episodes

Are plant-based substitutes healthier than meat?

Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

How do babies communicate?

How do babies let their parents know what they want when they can't speak? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Can climate change affect our mental health?

How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

How important is politeness?

Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us?

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Published on 3 months ago

What's your favourite kind of noodle?

Neil and Beth discuss the history of noodles and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Foods that go crunch

Do you like the crunch of biting into a fresh apple? What about the crunch of biting into a roasted insect? Georgie and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Which cooking oil is the best?

Which cooking oil do you tend to use in the kitchen? Are some really more healthy than others, or is it just a way for companies to make you buy more expensive products? Neil and Georgie discuss this…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Should animals be kept in zoos?

How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others think they are cruel. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Can cows prevent wildfires?

How are cows helping to prevent wildfires in Spain? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Published on 4 months ago

How climate change affects animal migration

Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, but did you know that some animal migration could be used to fight climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago