Oct 8

Are people drinking less alcohol?

In recent generations many people have chosen to stop drinking alcohol. Surveys from the UK suggest that 16 to 24-year-olds are more likely to be non-drinkers than the older generations. Many people are sharing their experience of drinking less alcohol or being completely sober o ... Show More

6m 49s

Oct 1

Why does heartbreak hurt so much?

Anyone who has had their heart broken will know how horrible it feels. But did you know that the pain you feel is not just imaginary – it registers in the same part of the brain that processes physical pain. So, why do we feel this pain? And if it feels so bad, what is the point ... Show More

6m 33s

Sep 24

Why do we itch?

Feeling itchy is unpleasant, and the feeling of finally scratching that itch can be very satisfying! But why do we feel itchy in the first place? And is it possible to catch an itch from someone else? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.6 Minute Englis ... Show More

6m 22s

Aug 2024

Real Easy English: Talking about the environment

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about the environmentTRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/240823FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our ... Show More

5m 47s

Mar 2022

Ep. 274 13+ WAYS WE USE "RAIN" IN ENGLISH FROM A DESERT

This is a deep dive lesson on the English word, "rain" from a desert in the American state of Arizona. Since there is so little rain here in the desert, I thought it would be a good place to actually talk about English phrasal verbs and phrases English speakers use with the word, ... Show More

16m 34s

Feb 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about nature

Beth and Georgie have a conversation in easy English about the countryside and things you can do there TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250207SUBSCRIBE TO O ... Show More

4m 42s

Dec 2023

Upper-intermediate | Lost in the Desert

<p>Have you ever wandered through a desert of suffering, with your tongue so dry that you could barely speak? Have you ever wished that some kind soul would show you the way out? If you've tried to learn Chinese without CPod, the answer is: yes! Now that you've found us, ... Show More

19m 24s

Aug 2025

English in a Minute: Phrases with sea

What phrases do you know with 'sea'? Beth will teach you some in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC LEARNING ENG ... Show More

1 m

Sep 2024

Real Easy English: Talking about the weather

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about the weather.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/240906FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our we ... Show More

6m 2s

Nov 2024

701 : Topical English Vocabulary Lesson With Teacher Tiffani about Understanding American Agriculture Practices

<p>In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.</p><h1> ... Show More

15m 21s

May 2017

Episode # 13 - Keeping up with droughts

In Jordan, engineers are mapping droughts for better management and to predict future episodes in a country that is famously water scarce. Listen to know more about the new technology they're using to make it happen.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. S ... Show More

8m 45s

Saving water in the driest place on Eart...