In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities. 5 Vocabulary WordsActivism (noun): The practice of taking action to promote or oppose soci ... Show More
Jan 11
858 : How to speak English longer without running out of things to say
Struggling to keep English conversations going? This lesson reveals 7 powerful techniques to help you speak longer and never run out of things to say.Whether you're preparing for presentations, interviews, or everyday conversations, these strategies will transform the way you com ... Show More
23m 36s
Sep 2024
Caterina Fugazzola, "Words Like Water: Queer Mobilization and Social Change in China" (Temple UP, 2023)
After China officially “decriminalized” same-sex behavior in 1997, both the visibility and public acceptance of tongzhi, an inclusive identity term that refers to nonheterosexual and gender nonconforming identities in the People’s Republic of China, has improved. However, for all ... Show More
57m 58s
Oct 2024
Receptive Language Skills and Discrimination
<p>A member of our Bx Resource membership community raised a question about teaching receptive language skills, specifically receptive labels, as the strategies she tried weren’t working. Here, we cover how to teach receptive language skills and discrimination to our learners. We ... Show More
14m 19s
May 2025
EP325 How to find your voice and self-advocate, even if you're conflict-avoidant (with Neelu Kaur)
<p>Self-advocacy can feel like a challenge, especially if you're conflict-avoidant, culturally conditioned to prioritize group harmony, or simply unsure how to speak up without fear of being labeled "difficult." In this episode, we'll explore how to advocate for yourself effectiv ... Show More
47m 46s
Sep 2025
Teaching hope: conflict, courage and community
What role can education play in times of war, displacement, and uncertainty? And how can schools and universities provide not just learning, but hope, courage, and resilience for communities in crisis?In this bonus episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson reflects o ... Show More
13m 47s