Jul 30

The Enhanced Games

What would the world of athletics look like if athletes were allowed to take drugs? Pippa and Neil discuss the Enhanced Games. Learn English from authentic BBC programme clips. Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/engli ... Show More

6m 37s

Jul 23

Children in warzones

The most recent figure from 2024 says that 520 million children are living in conflict zones. That's about one in every five children worldwide. Some of the discussions in this episode will be about death and trauma. Neil and Becca hear from a journalist who has spent some time w ... Show More

6m 44s

Jul 16

What's in a footballer's brain?

Football players are faster than ever before. But in a game where every tiny decision counts, elite clubs are turning to neuroscience to understand how players can think, decide and perform even faster. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Get a free wo ... Show More

6m 29s

Feb 2024

The Swift Quake

How do you think a stadium full of Taylor Swift fans would shake the earth? Tumble enters the Swiftiverse with Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, the scientist who discovered the “Swift Quake” - a type of earthquake created by fans at Taylor Swift concerts. Find out who really “shakes it of ... Show More

29m 32s

Jul 2024

Taylor Swift Seismology

Taylor Swift fans danced so hard they made the ground shake at her recent Edinburgh gig so this week we’re meeting Earth Scientists Emma Greenough and James Panton to measure the Cardiff show - and explain some Swiftie Seismology. We’re joined by the BBC’s disinformation and soci ... Show More

28m 24s

Nov 2023

Chatterbox #311 – The Taylor Swift effect

In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the ‘Taylor Swift effect,’ which refers to Taylor Swift’s influence on her fans and society in general. They discuss the impact of her work, her personality, and the factors contributing to her remarkable success. If you’re a Taylor Swift ... Show More

27m 42s

Mar 2022

54. 地震!! 台灣生活的一部分

An episode about earthquakes and words related to emergency. Episode page: https://reurl.cc/8WgpzR Become a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Chiayu)

17m 1s

Feb 2023

208. English for Disasters and Emergencies: Essential Language to Talk About and Survive Natural Disasters (English Vocabulary Episode)

Today’s episode will introduce and explain vocabulary that may be essential in a disaster. I will teach you key phrases and words to describe disasters, raise awareness and gain support, and that may help you survive in a disaster situation. This episode is dedicated to the peopl ... Show More

21m 57s

Jul 2025

Texas hit by deadly floods

Flash floods hit central Texas in the USA. Georgie and Phil discuss the story. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250709FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our websi ... Show More

7m 27s

Aug 2023

The "Swift-Quake," Last Leg of the US Eras Tour, and '1989 (Taylor's Version)' Rumors | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift

Nora and Nathan talk about the news that Taylor Swift's concert in Seattle was so loud it caused seismic activity equal to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake (1:00). Then they gear up for the final US leg of the Eras Tour in LA, and debate whether or not she'll announce '1989 (Taylor's V ... Show More

44m 19s

Did Taylor Swift fans cause an earthquak...