Jul 27

398. Why Does Canada Speak French and English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Why does Canada speak both English and French? Why is Canada's head of state the King of the United Kingdom? Why didn't Canada become part of the United States when the rest of Britain’s North American colonies rebelled? Canada is one of the largest countries on Earth. It stretch ... Show More

33m 44s

Jul 20

397. Who Will Be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

In 2024, Keir Starmer became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after leading the Labour Party to one of the biggest election victories in modern British history. Just two years later, he has announced his resignation… and Britain is once again preparing for a new leader. S ... Show More

31m 36s

Jul 13

396. 10 Years Language Learning: Lessons I'd Give My Younger Self (English Vocabulary Lesson)

In August 2016, I moved to a small town on the Japanese island of Shikoku. I had almost no Japanese ability and I didn't have an expectation that I'd stay very long in Japan. Maybe I'd stay in Japan for one year. 10 years later, though, I'm still in Japan. I'm now married. I have ... Show More

28m 58s

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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