Oct 29

Is aircon the answer to a heating world?

Do you ever feel it is too hot to sleep? With climate change gradually increasing world temperatures, people across the world are becoming increasingly affected by hot weather. In many locations, air conditioning is used to help cool down homes and workplaces, but not everyone ha ... Show More

6m 19s

Oct 22

What should you eat for a better night’s sleep?

Have you ever had the feeling of lying awake at night, unable to get to sleep? Many of us know what it is like to struggle with sleep, especially if we have drunk too much tea or coffee before bed! But did you know that your sleep quality can be affected by other parts of your di ... Show More

7m 3s

Oct 15

Why has gold got so expensive?

Many of us own jewellery or other items that are gold coloured, but do you own anything that is made from real gold? Gold is a precious metal, which means that there is a limited supply in the world. This not only makes it expensive, but also means that it holds a relatively stab ... Show More

6m 59s

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

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...