What actually is a podcast?
You probably think you know. You might think you are listening to one right now. But are you actually?
The definition of the word podcast has been changing over the past few years. I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently, especially with platforms like Spotify and YouTube changing how we listen and what podcast means.
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Oct 5
408. The Bayeux Tapestry (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most famous historical objects in the world: the Bayeux Tapestry. The Bayeux Tapestry is a huge piece of embroidered cloth, about 70 metres long, covered with pictures showing kings, soldiers, ships, horses and battles. It was created a ... Show More
25m 13s
Sep 28
407. Is British Food Really Bad? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
British food has a bit of a reputation. I’m sure that for a lot of you, the words “British food” brings to mind boiled vegetables, overcooked meat, greasy breakfasts, and meals that are, above all, rather bland. British cuisine is often compared unfavourably with the food of coun ... Show More
30m 59s
Sep 21
406. Where Is the BEST Place to Study English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Where is the best place to study English? Is it better to move to Britain, the US, or another English-speaking country, or can you learn just as effectively at home? Does studying in person produce better results than studying online? Is a private one-to-one class better than a s ... Show More
29m 43s
Jul 2023
Podcast 163 Actually (meaning and uses) B1, B2 English
The word 'actually' is not an easy word to use in English for learners. In this podcast, I explain its meanings and uses and give lots of examples from my podcast stories. There's a full transcript with this episode, which you can read at https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast ... Show More
22m 21s