Oct 26

411. Why Is Trump Renaming Places? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

There is a large lake between New York State in the USA and the Canadian Province of Ontario. Do you know what it is called? Lake Ontario is the name the lake has been known by for centuries. But if you look at an official map produced by the United States government, you may now ... Show More

22m 1s

Oct 19

410. Why Spain Is Banning Evictions? (Vocabulary in the News)

Today, we're trying something a little different. This is a vocabulary-focused episode based on a recent news story, where we'll take one interesting event and use it to learn useful English words and expressions in context. Our story today comes from Spain, where an eviction inv ... Show More

22m 47s

Oct 12

409. The World Map Is Changing (English Vocabulary Lesson)

The United Nations has recently voted to adopt a new world map. The UN now supports the Equal Earth map which tries to represent the relative size of continents and countries more accurately. If you compare the Equal Earth projection with the traditional Mercator projection (I’ll ... Show More

24m 2s

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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