Our love of pets

Are there some foods that you just hate? Have you ever hated a food in the past but started liking it? We hear from a food expert and a dietitian about why there are some foods we just hate and even fear, and whether it's possible to learn to love them. Neil and Becca discuss thi ... Show More

Many of us are trying to be more careful with our food choices, both for our personal health and for the health of the planet in general. But did you know that the food we buy is closely linked to national security? Neil and Pippa hear from climate reporter and a chief executive ... Show More

How do you feel about being in a small room heated to a temperature of 80°C? Believe it or not, some people love it! There might be some health benefits to this hot habit too! Georgie and Neil hear from a BBC reporter and a professor from BBC Radio 4 programme Inside Health. You' ... Show More

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Today we discuss what kind of animals a woman needs in her life. Why some people have dreams of owning a cattle ranch, and differences names we give our cats. Don't forget to go to www.englishfuncast.com for more English learning fun! 

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Canguro English podcast. In this episode I discuss the phenomenon of ‘misnaming’. I explain what it is, what it tells us about learning vocabulary, and why dogs are far superior to cats. See you in class! 

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Heute sprechen wir über unsere vierbeinigen Familienmitglieder. <p>Liebt Ihr Haustiere? Oder habt Ihr lieber keine Haustiere im Haus. Vielleicht hat einer von Euch sogar eine Allergie? Wir sprechen heute über unsere vierbeinigen Freunde. Außerdem wiederholen wir mit Euch eine wic ... Show More

For every young American under the age of 18, there are about two cats or dogs receiving free food and lodgings in US homes and that pattern is replicated in many other countries. So why do so many of us keep pets? Why do we name them, consider them part of the family? Companions ... Show More

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I'm not trying to let the cat out of the bag, but I have to tell you, I am dog tired. I'm going to guess that you're going to want to know why, but keep in mind curiosity killed the cat. Yup, today is all about cats and dogs.For today's English lesson let's have a look at idioms ... Show More

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