Short Stuff: History of English

You might be familiar with the outlaw Johnny Ringo from the movie Tombstone. He was indeed a real-life black hat gunslinger, and a tragic figure at that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

There was a time less than 100 years ago when you could exchange your paper currency at the bank for actual gold. Gave folks a sense of stability, it did. Depending on your view, we either ruined or built our economies when money became just paper.See omnystudio.com/listener for ... Show More

Dopamine is perhaps the most talked-about, most misunderstood biochemical in our bodies. It’s linked to not only addiction and depravity, but also focus, motivation, and living a productive life. How can one molecule be so many things to so many people? Find out all about it in t ... Show More

Are you looking for an authentic English conversation? Today, listen to Part 1 of a real, authentic example of two people using English to get to know each other!    In Part 1 of this episode, Lindsay meets Mo.  Mo is from New Zealand but has lived all over the world. He currentl ... Show More

This 2016 episode covers the living and evolving nature of language. It shifts and changes; pronunciations and spellings morph throughout time. English is no exception.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Here are some messages from me to you. This podcast is produced to help people to learn English as a foreign language. It is good listening practice and contains lessons on vocabulary and grammar for general English. To read notes for this podcast episode, click here <a href="htt ... Show More

<p>I talk to Chris from Ladbroke Grove about the British weather, and why he thinks foreigners should stop complaining about it!</p> <p>Click here for notes and a transcript of the interview <a href= "http://teacherluke.co.uk/2009/11/12/interview-with-a-native-speaker-the-weather ... Show More

How many of you do this just to butt in and just because?Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Don't talk about it be about it. Change. Just do it and start today. Simple!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Don't talk about it be about it. Change. Just do it and start today. Simple!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>Learning about things that happened in the past can generate a sense of wonder. And these two stories are bound to do just that.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a hre ... Show More