Our love of pets

<p>Do you know the 'proper' way to behave during meals? And what would be the worst thing someone could do while eating? This episode is all about etiquette, what makes good table manners and what is considered rude! Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.< ... Show More

We all remember playgrounds when we were children – slides, swings, climbing frames. But have you heard of the new playgrounds which are designed to include things that others might consider junk... like old tyres and wooden pallets! Pippa and Phil discuss this and teach you some ... Show More

It makes our food tasty and our breath smelly, but what are some of the other uses of garlic...? Apart from warding off vampires, of course! Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: ht ... 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 idiom ... Show More

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