Learning English Podcast - June 29, 2024

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English. 

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English. 

On today’s podcast, health officials warn of the spread of the viral disease mpox in Africa; Singapore approves insects for food; NASA finds Martian rock suggesting life followed by a discussion about whether it is really new; then, fire emergencies on Lesson of the Day. 

E262: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. I'm Anna, your host, and today we're delving into a topic that's both ubiquitous and often tiptoed around: age. 🎂 Today, we explore the curious phenom ... Show More

Danser encore", HK (2021 - Epicerie des Poètes) - https://hk-officiel.com/  Je t'accompagne vers la fluidité: https://thefrenchinstinct.eu . Clique sur le lien pour débuter ton parcours avec moi et commencer à comprendre ce que les Français veulent vraiment dire! Tu dépasseras en ... Show More

In this episode, Kassy and Andrew talk about Kassy’s trip to Europe. Kassy shares her adventures in Sweden, Italy, and Scotland. During this trip, she visited her family, went hiking, stayed in a 15th-century castle, and volunteered at an Eco Lodge. Listen to this Simplified Spee ... Show More

EPISODE 4: Welcome back to another episode of our linguistic journey, examining the intricacies of French that no classroom will teach you. Today, we're diving into the nuanced world of "Nous" and "On." These pronouns may seem interchangeable at a glance, but they carry uniq ... Show More

Hello everyone! In this English video, I walk you through two ways to say the same thing in English. You will see that they both have the same meaning even if you may have thought that they are totally different.  You will learn about the infinitive and gerund and how they are us ... Show More

There are many different ways of saying approximately in English, and some of them are more formal or informal than others. In this episode, we’ll look at some of the most common synonyms of approximately, and how to use them in different contexts.  Shownotes and more podcasts to ... Show More

Becoming fluent in a second language is difficult. But for adults, is it impossible? Short Wave hosts Maddie Sofia and Emily Kwong dissect the "critical period hypothesis," a theory which linguists have been debating for decades — with the help of Sarah Frances Phillips, a Ph.D. ... Show More

902. Language reflects culture, so it's no surprise that giving thanks hundreds of years ago was different from giving thanks today. We have the fascinating history. Plus, since "Thanksgiving" is a gerund, we looked at all the interesting things you can do with gerunds in general ... Show More

Today, I decided to do a more casual and relaxed episode since I'm still a bit ill at the time of recording. I discuss my own experiences of the USA and some of the culture shocks I had during my 3-week trip there. I discuss these differences from my own point of view and ho ... Show More

Day in and day out, I try to come up with topics to talk about here on the Happy English podcast. Most of my ideas come from questions or problems my students have. At the end of the day, it’s always best to keep trying new things. In this day and age, I think most people are int ... Show More