Elementary | World Cup and Diamonds

Cities in China are divided into districts, which are not only labeled on maps, but also frequently mentioned in casual conversation. Do you know what the major city districts of Shanghai or Beijing are? If you live in China, do you know which district you live in? In this lesson ... Show More

In today's lesson, we are showing you a conversation between a grumpy bus driver and an impatient passenger. Let's check out the dialogue! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4221 

Of all the great reasons to visit Beijing, one of the simple pleasures that tops most visitors' lists is the simple "stroll through the hutongs." These twisty old Beijing alleyways are traditional, they're charming, and they're a great way to get blissfully lost in Beijing. In to ... Show More

So you've had some time to get into the World Cup. How do you describe your favorite players? What are the Chinese names of two of the world's most famous footballers? Find out all of this and more in today's intermediate lesson on World Cup talk. Episode link: https://www.chines ... Show More

Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, has been facing online abuse since becoming a finalist in Miss South Africa 2024. Chidimma is South African and grew up in Cape Town to a Nigerian father and South African mother with Mozambican roots. Some people think she shouldn’t ... Show More

The Amateur Traveler talks to Ilana Fayerman from Project Explorer about Johannesburg, South Africa. Project Explorer creates educational videos for kids and Ilana is one of the video hosts. She traveled to Johannesburg to meet its people, experience its culture and eat something ... Show More

The Qatar 2022 World Cup has ended with a spectacular final that culminated in a penalty shootout and a win for Argentina. It's been an eventful tournament: from the FIFA president’s questionable opening speech, to the sudden death of three journalists.This year was also the Socc ... Show More

Tiffanie Anderson, Founder of Away to Africa, is an Attorney and Professor with deep connections to Africa and Jamaica. Having explored 19 African countries in a decade, her aim is to visit all 55 nations. Inspired by her transformative experiences while studying in South Africa, ... Show More

Nigeria will square off against the Africa Cup of Nations host, Ivory Coast, capping a tournament that’s been full of surprises. Among them: the rise of South Africa and a nail-biting match that kept football fans guessing until the final whistle. South Africa’s wins, and then lo ... Show More

“Education for girls is the family business”, says Sudanese-British broadcast journalist Zeinab Badawi. She tells us about her family, career and what it’s like to interview the world’s most notable politicians on ‘BBC Hard Talk’. Badawi explains how her groundbreaking TV series, ... Show More

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 1st August 2025.Today: Sudan hunger. South Sudan Uganda shooting. Kenya alcohol reforms. Ukraine Kyiv hit. France USAID contraceptives. US Brazil tariffs. Colombia deforesting. Palestine aid drops. Myanmar military elections. Japan Korea heat. Aust ... Show More

World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 10th July 2024. Today: Kenya cult charges. South Africa elephant attack. US Boeing guilty. Peru body found. Cuba plot foiled. Afghanistan Taliban assault. Pakistan milk bank. Ukraine mourning. Russia Navalnya warrant. UK Starmer service. Germany ... Show More

World news in 7 minutes. Monday 10th February 2025. Today: Baltics electricity. Ukraine minerals offer. Ecuador election. Mexico bus crash. Namibia founding father. South Africa aid cut. Israel withdrawal. And Australia kangaroo IVF.   With Ben Mallett SEND7 is supported by our a ... Show More