Beginner - I don't drink

When a song that you don't enjoy listening to is playing, it would be good to be able to explain that in order for the song to get changed! Learn how to kindly request another song to be played instead of that one that is playing. 

When someone calls you at a bad time, how do you explain nicely that you are busy and will call back when you're free? That's one exactly what you will learn in today's podcast. 

Sometimes it seems like the whole world is in selfie mode! Everyone these days are taking selfies and the word has now made itself into other languages Arabic included. Tune in to learn how to suggest taking a selfie in Arabic. 

Drink to celebrate the good things in life, drink to forget the bad. Here's an expression for people who like an alcoholic drink 

guess who just turned 21 years old? me. and you know what that means. i can legally drink in the usa. it’s nice…i mean, it has some pros, for sure, but it also has some cons. it’s also a little overwhelming to figure out your relationship with alcohol, especially in social situat ... Show More

More Canadians are socializing without alcohol, prompting bars and businesses to up their game when it comes to mocktails and non-alcoholic beers. We hear what it's like to go on a non-alcoholic pub crawl through the bars of Montreal. 

How is alcohol metabolised in the body? Is a glass of wine or a stubby of beer the same as a standard drink? This lecture introduces alcohol, how it is metabolised in the body and it’s short and long term effects. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact f ... Show More

alcohol has been a part of life for thousands of years. a lot of us start drinking in our twenties, at social events, parties... but is your relationship with alcohol healthy? is it as "normal" as we think? send in your crazy drinking stories for a future episode by sending an em ... Show More

Avoiding alcohol is discussed. 

Chaque année, 49 000 personnes décèdent des suites d'une consommation d'alcool. Par accident de la route, cancer, ou encore suicide. Non, mais moi je contrôle. Ah oui ? Sais-tu vraiment où est la limite entre boire et trop boire ? L'OMS considère qu'au delà de dix doses par semai ... Show More

Thinking about taking a break from drinking? Here are ways to help you make a plan, navigate tricky social situations and reassess your relationship with alcohol so you can experience the benefits of dry January. (This episode originally aired in January 2020.) Learn more about s ... Show More