Losing your mother tongue

In recent generations many people have chosen to stop drinking alcohol. Surveys from the UK suggest that 16 to 24-year-olds are more likely to be non-drinkers than the older generations. Many people are sharing their experience of drinking less alcohol or being completely sober o ... Show More

Anyone who has had their heart broken will know how horrible it feels. But did you know that the pain you feel is not just imaginary – it registers in the same part of the brain that processes physical pain. So, why do we feel this pain? And if it feels so bad, what is the point ... Show More

Feeling itchy is unpleasant, and the feeling of finally scratching that itch can be very satisfying! But why do we feel itchy in the first place? And is it possible to catch an itch from someone else? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.6 Minute Englis ... Show More

<p>Gabby tells us about her story in becoming a world class English teacher, and how Go Natural English was born. Get some great tips and insights for Gabby and her amazing work. </p> <p>Speak English with people from all over the world with our new platform <strong><a href= "htt ... Show More

Ever wondered what actually worked in achieving success in English, especially with a specific goal like moving abroad and getting a job in English? Tune in to hear Corina Banica’s success story of moving to Canada and how she approached learning with a “reverse-engineered” philo ... Show More

What goes on in the multilingual mind? And what does it mean to 'lose' your language? Author and linguist Julie Sedivy with a story of losing – and re-discovering – her native language. 

Soledad from Honduras shares her story about learning multiple languages and how it helped her get out of a country full of violence, corruption, and inequality. 

Heather Hansen used to teach people to speak "perfect" English. Until she realized that so-called "bad English" might be a better way to communicate. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast spons ... Show More

For almost a decade, Leydis Lopez put her career in education on hold. Until one day, she finally decided to lean into her native Spanish language to give children the gift of bilingualism. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3HoUG2U.