Jun 18
#617 | Bob Denard: The Mercenary Who Ruled the Comoros (English Listening Practice)
In 1975, a French mercenary landed in the Comoros, a chain of small islands off East Africa, and decided he was going to run the place. Bob Denard staged four coups, converted to Islam, built a farm, and controlled the country from the shadows for over a decade. It was a story of ... Show More
25m 10s
Jan 2024
278. The History of Fish and Chips! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Fish and chips is the most iconic, and one of the most popular, dishes from the United Kingdom.
Today, let me give you a detailed explanation of the origins, history, and variations of this classic meal!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/01/08/278-the-histo ... Show More
26m 13s
Apr 2021
#26 | Opening a Restaurant
<p>Hoy te traemos una historia sobre abrir un restaurante. Kaitlin nos relata cómo ella y su socio se arriesgaron para lanzar su proyecto gastronómico, The Hummus Club, en Perth, Australia.<br/><br/></p><p><a href='https://acingles.com/26-opening-a-restaurant-significado-de-side- ... Show More
15m 25s
In this episode, we'll explore the weird and fascinating origins of five foods that you know and (perhaps) love.
From the sandwich to tomato ketchup, chicken tikka masala, fish & chips and even the teabag, discover the weird and wonderful stories behind these well-known dishes.
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: htt ... Show More
<p>Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ever feel like English is this big, scar ... Show More