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In this episode, Charlie blends psychology with British culture by exploring The Hierarchy of British Needs from Adam Fletcher’s book Understanding the British: A Hilarious Guide from Apologising to Wimbledon. With a sneak peek into the book’s witty insights and a nod to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, this bite-sized episode is pa ... Show More
Nov 13
Bonus Ep 84: Pt. 2 of The Elizabethan Era: Exploration, Empire & the English Renaissance | Ft. Ben Marks
📥 Grab this episode's FREE PDF with 25 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons England sails into global power in this spirited exploration ... Show More
31m 10s
Nov 7
IELTS Ep 5: Talking About British Icons and Inspiring People (IELTS Part 2)
Click here for the FREE PDF Lesson Pack In this episode, we tackle one of the toughest IELTS Speaking challenges — describing a person who inspires you — with the legendary Sir David Attenborough as our muse. Hear three real student answers (Band 5, 7, and 9) and discover what s ... Show More
32m 50s
Sep 17
Ep. 552: Start Your 100-Day Countdown, Try Substack & the Power of Engaging
There are about 100 days left in the year, and we discuss why starting your 100-day countdown can make you happier. We also explore a hack that will help you read, learn, and get entertained, and we share interesting responses from listeners about the power of engaging. Resources ... Show More
32m 56s
Sep 2
Pharmacies and Medical Emergencies | Italian for Travelers | S2 Ep20
In today’s episode, Elisa gives us vocabulary and cultural tips to help us prepare for any unexpected health hiccups while we’re traveling in Italy. We also learn how to ask for help with a long list of illnesses, body parts and medications, just in case.But to get the most out o ... Show More
30m 35s
Aug 27
Ep. 549: Make a Love List, Back-to-School Hacks & How to Learn Someone’s Real Opinion
We explore the power of creating a "love list" to help us stay connected with the people who matter most. We share a clever way for getting someone’s honest opinions, plus, we dive into listeners' most practical back-to-school tips. Resources & links related to this episode: Orde ... Show More
29m 50s
Oct 16
Why Q needs U and how hieroglyphics created our alphabet, with Danny Bate
<p>1125. This week, we talk with linguist and author Danny Bate about his book, "Why Q Needs U." We look at the ancient origins of our alphabet, tracing its conceptual leap from Egyptian hieroglyphs to symbols that represent sounds. Danny explains the "acrophonic principle" (one ... Show More
37m 49s
May 2024
How the Legacy of the British Empire Still Shapes Our World, with Sathnam Sanghera
Sathnam Sanghera is a writer and author of bestselling books exploring British identity, the latest of which is Empireworld: How British Imperialism Has Shaped the Globe. It follows Empireland, which looked at how the British Empire has shaped modern Britain. Sanghera has written ... Show More
38m 11s
Dec 2024
The 12 Books of Christmas | The Anxious Generation: Jonathan Haidt on How Smartphones Rewired Childhood
To celebrate 2024, we’re taking a look backwards, and diving into the standout thinkers who have taken to the Intelligence Squared stage in the past 12 months. You might still be on the hunt for that perfect gift for the avid reader in your life, or perhaps you’re after some food ... Show More
59m 22s