Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEpisode 39: Italians express anger over UK recipe’s twist on Cacio e Pepe
Episode 39
In today's news story, UK recipe website Good Food has offended an entire nation!
We also look at three times the Brits have upset other countries o…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 38: In Japan, you can now “Rent a Grandma”
Episode 38
In today's news story, grannies in Japan are now available to rent for numerous chores and support.
In the grammar section, we practise uncountable n…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 37: Amsterdam to install tiny steps to help cats exit canals
Episode 37
Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 lessons befo…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 36: Airbnb refunds woman after false damage claim supported by allegedly manipulated images
Episode 36
In today's news, an Airbnb guest gets a nasty surprise after checking out early...
We also look at the difference between 'eventually' and 'finally'.…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 35: China offers parents cash to boost falling birth rate
Episode 35
In today's news story, China is looking for ways to increase its birth rate.
We'll also be talking about how we use 'a' and 'per' for quantity and f…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 34: Belgian man scammed in online romance hoax involving French beauty queen
Episode 34
In today's news, a widower is tricked into thinking he will marry a former French beauty queen.
In the grammar section, we practise using 'would' to…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 33: Tech CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert video
Episode 33
In today's news story, we discuss THAT viral video from the Coldplay concert.
In the grammar section, we look at how to use 'either...or', 'neither..…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 32: Voting age across UK lowered to 16
Episode 32
In today's news, a big change to the voting system in the UK.
In the grammar section, we'll be looking at the various ways we use the preposition 'by…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 31: German backpacker rescued after two weeks lost in remote Australian bushland
Episode 31
In today's news story, a "miracle" rescue of a German backpacker who got lost in the outback of Western Australia.
In the grammar section, we discuss…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 30: Dubai restaurant to open with AI-designed dining experience
Episode 30
In today's news story, a new Dubai restaurant is set to use AI to design their menu. Is this the end of the restaurant experience as we know it?!
I’v…
1 year, 3 months ago