“I’m just not good at learning languages.”
I’m sure many of you listening right now have thought this before. And I’m sure you’ve thought the opposite about people you have met in the past: “Wow, she’s so talented at English” or “He has a gift for languages.”
These kinds of comments are incredibly common. Many people believe that success in language learni ... Show More
Apr 6
382. Rwanda: Economic Miracle or Authoritarian State? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In 1994, the small African country of Rwanda experienced one of the worst genocides in modern history. Over a one-hundred-day period, an estimated 800,000 people were murdered. The genocide shocked the world and left Rwanda devastated. But if you visit Rwanda today, you would pro ... Show More
25m 38s
Mar 30
381. Easter Island: Mystery, Moai, and the Edge of the World (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Imagine living in a place so remote that the nearest inhabited land is over two thousand kilometres away. No neighbours. No easy escape. Just ocean in every direction. And across the island are hundreds of giant stone heads, carved by hand. This place exists… and people have live ... Show More
23m 5s
Mar 23
380. What is Poverty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What does poverty really mean? When we hear the word poverty, I think many of us imagine extreme situations, like homelessness, starvation, or people living in very poor conditions. But poverty is far more complex, and far more widespread, than we often realise. According to the ... Show More
24m 22s
Oct 2024
Why don’t vampires cast reflections? | Eric Nuzum
Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons we know today. Beyond the fangs and garlic, he digs into the deeper, everyday fears that vampires re ... Show More
11m 36s
Oct 2024
The real vampires of the animal world
According to legend, vampires are creatures with pale skin and sharp teeth who drink blood. These creepy ghouls are not real, but in this episode, we'll meet some vampire animals that do exist! Join Molly and co-host Quinn as they learn about all kinds of bloodsuckers, from mosqu ... Show More
29m 15s
Mar 2025
Why don’t vampires cast reflections? | Eric Nuzum
Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons we know today. Beyond the fangs and garlic, he digs into the deeper, everyday fears that vampires re ... Show More
12m 22s