Sep 14

405. History of Singapore! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Singapore is one of the wealthiest and most modern countries in the world, but that wasn’t always the case. Today, I want to discuss the history of Singapore. We'll look at its early role in Asian trade, British colonial rule, the Japanese occupation, independence, and its transf ... Show More

27m 5s

Sep 7

404. What is Corruption? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

What is corruption? Corruption or corrupt are words that I use quite often in my episodes… but what is corruption? What forms does it take? Why does corruption happen, what damage does it cause, and why can it be so difficult to stop? In this episode, we are going to look at diff ... Show More

30m 23s

Aug 31

403. What is a Growth Mindset? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Some people see failure as proof that they aren’t good at something. Others see it as an opportunity to improve. Why? Today I want to try and answer this question by thinking about “growth mindsets”. The growth mindset concept suggests that our abilities aren’t completely fixed, ... Show More

24m 10s

Mar 2025

#538 | Percy Fawcett | The Real Life Indiana Jones

In this episode, we'll explore the incredible story of Percy Fawcett, a daring British explorer who vanished in the Amazon rainforest while searching for the mythical city he called "Z." Often compared to a real-life Indiana Jones, Fawcett's life was filled with adventure, myster ... Show More

23m 38s

Jun 2023

The Lost City of Z: Solving the Mystery of a Vanished Civilization

Uncover the mysterious disappearance of Colonel Percy Fawcett and his quest for the lost city of Z in the Amazon jungle. Follow his journey, theories, and the enduring fascination with ancient civilizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42m 5s

Sep 2025

Dying for the Lost City of Z: Xingu National Park

In 1925 famed British explorer Percy Fawcett set out on his most ambitious journey yet — to find a legendary city hidden deep in the Amazon. At his side were his 21-year-old son Jack and Jack’s best friend, Raleigh Rimell. All three vanished without a trace. What began as a quest ... Show More

1h 19m

Mar 2025

245 | Advanced - Short Story: The Forgotten Expedition [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Forgotten ExpeditionLevel: Advanced (C1)Story : Dr. Evelyn Marks, an archaeologist, leads an expedition deep into the Amazon jungle in search of a legendary lost civilization. After months of treacherous travel, she and her team discover the ruins of an ancient city th ... Show More

12m 43s

Jul 2023

#345 Speaking English When Traveling (at the Airport, Hotel, City), Important Vocabulary You'll Need, and the Story of our Adventure in Peru and Machu Picchu

Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>. The entire RealLife English tea ... Show More

53m 10s

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