Oct 2022

HOW TO DEAL WITH MANIA. ARE YOU AN #INFOMANIAC?

In this episode, Elif Shafak is focusing on the word #infomaniac. Let's find out how you can respond being called as one. Say Your Word is a digital platform by the acclaimed novelist, storyteller and women’s rights activist Elif Shafak. A platform for words and anyone who cares ... Show More

9m 14s

Oct 2022

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE CALLED A #LOSER? HOW DID YOU RESPOND?

In this episode, Elif Shafak is focusing on the word #LOSER. Let's find out how you can respond being called as one. Say Your Word is a digital platform by the acclaimed novelist, storyteller and women’s rights activist Elif Shafak. A platform for words and anyone who cares about ... Show More

7m 15s

Aug 2022

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF BEING #NORMAL? / by ELIF SHAFAK

Welcome to our YouTube channel, solely dedicated to words. Say Your Word is a digital platform by the acclaimed novelist, storyteller and women’s rights activist Elif Shafak. A platform for words and anyone who cares about them. Language is the key to understanding and unlocking ... Show More

5m 25s

Sep 2024

How Greek Myths Shape Brands Like Nike & Pandora: Learn English Ep 776

Did you know your favourite brands like Nike and Amazon are named after Greek myths? Today we learn English without feeling like it's studying! Just to let you know that *subscription episodes are now live on Spotify and Apple!* So for the price of just one nice coffee a month yo ... Show More

14m 8s

May 2025

Author Selma Dabbagh | We Wrote In Symbols: Love and Lust By Arab Women Writers

In this episode of Ehkili, Palestinian writer Selma Dabbagh discusses the influence of her legal background on her storytelling and explores the complexities of her Palestinian identity, particularly in the context of political engagement and activism. The conversation also delve ... Show More

59m 30s

Feb 2025

Why Do Months Have Strange Names: Improve Your English & Find Out! Ep 799

In this episode, you’ll learn how months like July and August got their names and why our calendar still follows ancient rules. We also touch on other calendars from Japan to India. Each fascinating fact will help improve your English and boost your understanding of history."A ca ... Show More

13m 20s

Apr 2025

768 : Topical English Vocabulary Lesson With Teacher Tiffani about Understanding American Social Media Culture

In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.<h1> ... Show More

13m 6s

May 2021

Grigoreo!

Names have functional meaning. Students of this podcast know that our ability to hear a name spoken in the original language can unlock the meaning of a sentence, within a paragraph, within a story. In some cases, a common word taken from the story, like γρηγορέω, enters spoke ... Show More

26m 22s

Aug 5

Death, Sex & Money | How the Ultra-Rich Think…and What They Fear

Evan Osnos has spent nearly his whole life observing the habits, values, and norms of the wealthy elite, from his childhood in suburban Connecticut to the years he spent reporting on the mega-yachts and underground bunkers of the U.S.’s richest citizens. This week, he talks to An ... Show More

59m 1s

Apr 2025

Plus Bites 1 | AI Futures, Ancient Myths, Brain Power & Life's Big Questions

Dive deep into a diverse range of fascinating topics in this episode! We start with language, exploring the meaning and nuances of "All's well that ends well" and the weary feeling of "lassitude." Then, we tackle the complex future of Artificial Intelligence, equipping you wit ... Show More

1h 36m

Sep 2021

Status, Self-Obsession, Mental Health & What's Really Controlling How We Act - Will Storr

Are you a special person? How self-obsessed are we, as a society? How and why do we compare ourselves to others? What makes us group-ish? Violent? Or community minded? How about narcissistic? And is that getting worse? This week's guest is the British auth ... Show More

41m 48s

Feb 2025

Easy English-Brexit and Economy Words Ep 797

Have you ever wondered what happened after Brexit? Did disaster strike the UK's trade, immigration, and travel? In this episode, we examine key Brexit vocabulary and explore how changes in the UK economy, trade rules, and travel affect everyday life. You'll learn all about simple ... Show More

14m 27s

Jan 2025

Book Club: Let’s Talk About Alan Hollinghurst’s ‘Our Evenings’

The novel “Our Evenings,” by Alan Hollinghurst, follows a gay English Burmese actor from childhood into old age as he confronts confusing relationships, his emerging sexuality, racism and England’s changing political climate in the late 20th and early 21st century. It’s the st ... Show More

47m 52s

WHAT DOES #WOKE REALLY MEAN? / by ELIF S...