Which city has been the capital of three different empires? Which city is located on two continents at the same time? And which city has been known throughout history by three very different names, including Byzantium and Constantinople?
The answer, of course, is Istanbul.
Today, we’re going to explore the fascinating history of this city. For over 2,500 y ... Show More
Sep 29
355. My Greatest Language Challenge: Learning to Drive in Another Language (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Imagine learning to drive… joining classes, talking to driving instructors, and taking theory exams in a foreign language. That’s exactly what I just did. Two weeks ago, I passed my Japanese driving test! It wasn’t easy. I went from knowing almost nothing about Japanese road sign ... Show More
25m 33s
Sep 26
MrBeast & The Global Water Crisis (English Learning for Curious Minds)
This is a podcast feed swap with the amazing English Learning for Curious Mind Podcast Is there a global water crisis, and what happens when the world’s most popular YouTuber, MrBeast, builds 100 wells across Africa? In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why billions of ... Show More
23m 54s
Sep 2024
🇹🇷 Over 30 Minutes of Real English Conversation in Istanbul, Turkey
In this English lesson, you will learn English as we walk around the amazing city of Istanbul, Turkey. You will learn what cautiously optimistic means, what a pick-me-up is, you learn the difference between ferry and fairy, and so much more. Over 30 minutes of real English conver ... Show More
36m 26s
Jun 2025
Hajj: Why 2 Million People Go | English Listening Ep 814
Did you know that over 2 million people gather in one city for just five days, every single year? Welcome to Adept English, the podcast where you learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ real-world English through fascinating stories. Today, we're exploring the Haj ... Show More
12m 30s
Apr 2025
History's Greatest Cities | Season 4
How did the world’s greatest cities become just that – great? Was it location, determination or simple serendipity? This is the question behind History’s Greatest Cities, from HistoryExtra. Join travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield for the latest series, as he ventures ... Show More
1m 2s
Jun 2020
Levantine Arabic, made easier
Welcome to my Levantine Arabic, made easier podcast (music) I’m your host Carol Haidar founder of nasma. In this series you're gonna hear true bilingual stories from across the globe. Stories shared by my students, friends, and myself. Stories of love, travel, food, culture, fam ... Show More
1m 43s
Dec 2024
Episode #216- Did the Siege of Constantinople Even Happen? (Part I)
When the capital of the Roman empire was moved from Rome to the city of Constantinople, the city on the Bosporus strait became one of the most important places on planet earth. One top being the heart of Roman religious, political, and cultural life for a millennium, the city had ... Show More
1h 14m