Latest Aprende Podcast Episodes
Skyscrapers
FYI - For Your Inglés - April 05, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutesThese spectacular spires sometimes inspire us, and astound us while we stare in awe skyward at their sheer size. Ever since Otis invented the elevator the sky’s the limit when it comes to erecting these iconic towering structures. However, it wasn’t always easy, many lives have been lost and man...
Podcasting turns 20 years old (Come to mind)
Plain English - April 04, 2024 16:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings" Twenty years ago, a new computer program let consumers download a feed of audio clips onto their iPod music players. Today, ""podcasting"" serves millions of listeners of all interests. Here's how podcasting has grown over the years. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the m...
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 477
Speak Better English with Harry - April 03, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis episode is made for ESL learners who want to use everyday expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs just like native speakers do. Boost your English with essential vocabulary related to relaxation and rest. Learning these phrases will help you speak English more fluently and confidently, maki...
Like it or not, it's Biden vs. Trump again (Pass the torch)
Plain English - April 01, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings" Three years ago, it seemed that neither Biden nor Trump would be on the American presidential ballot in 2024. But now both are, setting up a rematch from four years earlier. Too bad it's a rematch most voters don't want. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. ...
Home schooling - AIRC512
Aprender ingles with Reza and Craig - March 31, 2024 09:05 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsIn today’s podcast, we’re talking about home schooling your children. Should you do it? What are the advantages and disadvantages of educating students at home? Can you legally do it where you live? We’ll answer these questions and you’ll learn some useful home schooling vocabulary. Shownotes...
Easter
FYI - For Your Inglés - March 29, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutesAaaah. Spring has finally sprung. The beautiful flower buds are starting to blossom and bloom, as the birds cheerfully chirp. Consequentially, the countryside will be quite colorful and full of tons of contrasting sights, sounds, and smells. Let’s commence this spectacular season with a fantasti...
Four questions about weight-loss drugs (Press up against)
Plain English - March 28, 2024 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings" Weight-loss drugs look to figure prominently in the business and health landscape of the future. So today, we take a look at four questions about these drugs: How do patients' take them? Are they covered by insurance? How much do they cost? And why are they so hard to find? -- At Plain E...
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 476
Speak Better English with Harry - March 27, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome to today’s podcast episode! If you're looking to improve your speaking skills and sound more like a native, this lesson is for you. We'll go over 10 important phrases that are perfect for giving recommendations in English. These popular English phrases will help you in everyday conversat...
#57 | Into the Wild (with Gloudina Goodacre)
Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories - March 26, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutesGloudina goes to Ecuador to volunteer with a wildlife veterinarian and ends up learning an important lesson from children in the Amazon. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: South Africa 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, a...
#57 | Into the Wild (with Gloudina Greenacre)
Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories - March 26, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutesGloudina goes to Ecuador to volunteer with a wildlife veterinarian and ends up learning an important lesson from children in the Amazon. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: South Africa 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and t...
The perils of going off weight-loss drugs (Slow down)
Plain English - March 25, 2024 16:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings" Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy have become extremely popular in recent years. Recent studies confirm that patients regain much of the weight they lose if they ever stop treatment. But not everyone can afford to take these drugs for life. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for th...
From 'About' to 'Give or Take': Different ways to say ‘approximately’ - AIRC511
Aprender ingles with Reza and Craig - March 24, 2024 07:55 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsThere are many different ways of saying approximately in English, and some of them are more formal or informal than others. In this episode, we’ll look at some of the most common synonyms of approximately, and how to use them in different contexts. Shownotes and more podcasts to improve your ...
Propaganda
FYI - For Your Inglés - March 22, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutesCalling all FYIERS! I need your undivided attention for this matter of utmost importance. While this week’s show may manipulate your mind and leave you in a trance, you can bet your bottom dollar we are going to learn lots of useful English, laugh out loud and be spellbound through and through. ...
How our lives are different after the pandemic (Stick with)
Plain English - March 21, 2024 16:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings" Four years ago, our lives changed in an instant. As the immediate danger of the pandemic subsided, we went back to our old habits of eating indoors, gathering with friends and family, and traveling. But there are some changes that persisted, even after the pandemic ended. Here are a few of t...
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 475
Speak Better English with Harry - March 20, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsBuild your vocabulary and speak like a native with 20 advanced C1 & C2 level adjectives for total English fluency. This English lesson is useful for students studying for IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, and other English proficiency exams, as well as those looking to improve their written and spoken English...
COVID predictions that never came true (Come true)
Plain English - March 18, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsToday's story: Four years ago, our lives changed in an instant. As the immediate danger of the pandemic subsided, we went back to our old habits of eating indoors, gathering with friends and family, and traveling. But there are some changes that persisted, even after the pandemic ended. Here are...
Prison, Punishment and Criminal Rehabilitation - AIRC510
Aprender ingles with Reza and Craig - March 17, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsIn this podcast, you’ll learn vocabulary connected to prisons and criminal rehabilitation. We also talk about the death penalty and ask the question; should criminals be helped or punished? Shownotes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/ Las notas del ...
St. Patrick w/ Fitz (bonus episode)
FYI - For Your Inglés - March 16, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutesPerhaps it’s one of the most popular holidays on the planet. This patron saint has piqued the interest of a plethora of people. My faithful friend Fitz will tell us many tales of the marvelous, magical, emerald isle known as Ireland. Slainte! We’ll sink our teeth into St. Patrick and plenty of o...
Extreme Sports
FYI - For Your Inglés - March 15, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutesThe world is full of fearless risk-taking adventure seekers in search of a rousing rush of adrenaline. Daredevils defy the very limits of humankind daily. These venturers are constantly pushing the envelope in search of that sudden surge of dopamine. The sky’s the limit when it comes to overcomi...
Meet me at the 'zombie mall' (Put off)
Plain English - March 14, 2024 16:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings" What happens to a large shopping mall after the biggest stores close? The mall often stays open in a zombie state: fewer customers, lower quality, and a depressing vibe. But they can still be profitable under the right circumstances. -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the m...
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 474
Speak Better English with Harry - March 13, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn this podcast episode, you will learn 10 different ways to say you're hungry in English. This English lesson is great for students who already know some English and want to improve their vocabulary. You will learn how to sound more like a native speaker when you talk about being hungry in your...
#56 | Overcoming Impostor Syndrome (with Anna Tyrie)
Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories - March 12, 2024 06:30 - 25 minutesAnna wanted to go to one of the most prestigious music schools in the UK and Europe, but felt that she wasn’t good enough. Level: Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, transcript and ...
The rise and slow fall of the indoor mall (Wander around)
Plain English - March 11, 2024 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings" The enclosed shopping mall was once the epicenter of suburban social life. But now, the age of the indoor mall is ending. E-commerce and shifting consumer preferences have left some malls struggling. Here's how malls rose to prominence...and how many are fighting for their survival. -- A...
From Learner to Fluent English Speaker with Kirsty - AIRC509
Aprender ingles with Reza and Craig - March 10, 2024 17:15 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsThis week on the podcast I was delighted to speak to Kirsty from https://englishwithkirsty.com/ who spoke about how you can improve your fluency in English. Shownotes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/ Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejo...
Drugs
FYI - For Your Inglés - March 08, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutesThese often illicit substances come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They can both cure us and kill us in the same breath. Popping pills can ease our pain, but one can get hooked, as some meds are heavily addictive. They can cause cravings, and even breed killer kingpins who commit crimes in th...
The fate of the penny in 7 currencies (More trouble than it's worth)
Plain English - March 07, 2024 17:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings" Swiss francs, British pounds, euros, and various kinds of dollars are divided into hundredths. But not all currencies have 1/100th coins. Today, we look at how Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, euro-area countries, the U.S., and the U.K. handle their lowest-value coins. -- At ...
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 473
Speak Better English with Harry - March 06, 2024 13:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis episode is about ten daily expressions that will help you develop fluency in English. You will learn 10 daily expressions with 'get' that make English conversations sound more natural, just like a native speaker's. This lesson is perfect for anyone learning English who wants to know more w...
‘Nearshoring’ in Mexico and eastern Europe (Carve out)
Plain English - March 04, 2024 17:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 62 ratings" If the 1990s and 2000s were about globalization and offshoring, then the 2020s are about ""nearshoring."" Large companies in the U.S. and western Europe want to bring manufacturing and services closer to home. But they still want lower-cost labor that globalization has provided them. Mexico ...
Gradable and Ungradable Adjectives - AIRC508
Aprender ingles with Reza and Craig - March 03, 2024 08:41 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsIt sounds strange to say ‘very huge’, or ‘a bit amazing’ or ‘a little wonderful’. This is because some extreme adjectives like to collocate with particular adverbs. On this podcast, you’ll learn some gradable and ungradable adjectives and the adverbs that go, or maybe don’t usually go, with t...
Tina Turner
FYI - For Your Inglés - March 01, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutesMany say she’s simply the best, better than all the rest, better than anyone. One thing's for sure, her path to fame wasn’t easy, it was plagued with problems from the get-go. Nevertheless, she stood her ground and kept doing what she loved to do best: singing her heart out and shaking her money...
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