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Who will be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
This episode will introduce the two leading candidates, their political parties, and the kind of policies they will likely use in their campaigns.
Listen to learn about British politics and pick up some useful vocabu ... Show More
Jun 1
390. What are the “New” Seven Wonders of the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thousands of years ago, Ancient Greek travellers created a list of the most extraordinary sights they encountered: the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. These included places like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Colossus of Rhodes. Today th ... Show More
31m 38s
May 25
389. What Was the First Book Ever Written? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Humans have been speaking languages for tens of thousands of years. We told stories around fires, passed down myths from parents to children, and memorised important information about survival and history. But for a very long time, nobody could write anything down. Then, at some ... Show More
28m 31s
May 18
388. Is the American Dream Dead? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
If you work hard, can you build yourself a better life? For a long time, millions of people believed the answer in the USA was yes. The “American Dream” is the idea that anyone, no matter where they start in life, can achieve success through hard work and determination. You could ... Show More
26m 5s
Jun 2024
#478 | The UK General Election (2024)
The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early general election in the UK, surprising many. We'll explore why he made this decision, the main themes of the election, and who could be the next Prime Minister. Rishi Sunak calls an early election for July 4th.History of ... Show More
20m 17s
Jul 2021
Q & A With Helen and David: UK Politics and the Union
The second part of our attempt to answer your questions, this week covering British politics. Helen and David tackle whether Labour can win, what happened to the Lib Dems, where the Greens are heading and what's in store for the Union. Plus, how much is being held together by the ... Show More
58m 8s
Feb 2023
The UK's political battlegrounds
Last year the UK had three different prime ministers, four different chancellors and five different housing ministers. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister for close to a decade, recently announced her resignation - and it’s not clear who will replace her. British politics ... Show More
57m 30s