Yesterday at the library with my girls, a lightbulb went off in my head 💡—fables aren’t just great for kids... they’re perfect for English learners too!
This week on the podcast, we’re diving into one of Aesop’s most famous tales: The Goose & The Golden Egg (or The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs). 🪿✨ It’s short, memorable, and it teaches a timeless lesso ... Show More
Yesterday
196.2 - Invasion of Burmese Pythons in South Florida
In this wild episode, we dive deep into the Burmese python invasion in Florida’s Everglades, which is one of the most unexpected and dramatic ecological crises in U.S. history. It all started with exotic pet owners, relaxed laws in the '80s and '90s, and one catastrophic storm: H ... Show More
39m 13s
Jul 31
196 - Expression: To Have a Hissy Fit
Ever heard someone say, “Don’t have a hissy fit”? In this episode, we break down this funny, very Southern expression that describes a dramatic overreaction (think tantrum, or an overreaction). You’ll hear real-life examples—from picky eaters at restaurants to Wi‑Fi meltdowns—and ... Show More
21m 11s
Jan 2025
Bonus Episode 77: A British Brother & Sister Take A Trip Down Memory Lane
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Join Charlie and his sister Holly as they take a hilarious trip down memory lane, sharing childhood stories, family quirks, and quintessentially British moments. Packed with nostalgia and cultu ... Show More
26m 35s
Apr 2025
2565: [Part 1] Ungrateful Child - 5 Ways to Combat Entitlement in Kids by Jen of This Time of Mine on Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2565:Jen of This Time of Mine highlights the growing issue of entitlement in children and the subtle ways it can show up in ... Show More
9m 28s
Nov 2021
Chatterbox #279 – Shrinkflation
Have you noticed your usual grocery items are smaller than they used to be, but cost the same? You may not have heard of shrinkflation before, but it’s something that’s affecting everyone and people aren’t happy about it!
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna discuss the is ... Show More
26 m
Dec 2015
Busted Melon - 7 December 2015
When writing textbooks about slavery, which words best reflect its cold, hard reality? Some historians are dropping the word slave in favor of terms like enslaved person and captive, arguing that these terms are more accurate. And raising a bilingual child is tough enough, but wh ... Show More
53m 45s
Apr 2025
Bonus #79 - British Pub Walking Tour: London Edition
🧐 Test Your Level of English 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie takes you on a sunny Saturday walk to visit London’s oldest pubs. He gives simple Tube tips, shows you hidden alleys, and tells stories about Roman Londinium, medieval confession booths, the gin craze, tulip mani ... Show More
28m 12s