925. Walaa’s Experience in Syria - Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 2)
When Walaa was first on this podcast in episode 703 she talked about living in Syria as a student during the civil war (or people’s revolution) but at that time she felt she could not talk in detail a...
6 Maalis 202553min
924. Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 1) 📚 PhD Studies in Wales & Teaching English for Refugees
Walaa Mouma returns to the podcast after 4 years to give us an update about her academic studies and personal story, including getting married and moving to Wales, details of her PhD doctorate, as wel...
3 Maalis 20251h 18min
923. A Rambling Exercise for Fluency 🗣️ Late-Winter 2025 ❄️☀️
A rambling episode full of spontaneous speaking from me to you. Topics include; an exercise for you to practise your spoken fluency 🗣️, the benefits of extensive listening to spontaneous speech 🎧, o...
23 Helmi 20251h 19min
922. Words of the Year 📖 (with Amber)
Amber joins me for a discussion of some words which reflect various cultural movements of the last 12 months or more. Learn some trending words and listen to discussions of topics such as the influenc...
17 Helmi 20251h 49min
921. From Comedy to Cosy Crime 🎤📚 (with Ian Moore)
Ian Moore returns to the podcast to talk about his career shift from stand up comedy to writing "cosy" crime novels. After several decades as a professional stand-up comedian, Ian has transitioned to ...
10 Helmi 20251h 54min
920. Animal Vocabulary Quiz 🐎 (with my daughter)
Do you know more animal vocabulary than my 6-year-old daughter? Find out in this episode which covers over 60 items of vocabulary for describing animals, their body parts, habitats and behaviour. I am...
3 Helmi 20251h 28min
919. Catching Up with AMBER & PAUL #14
Another fun chat with my friends Amber Minogue & Paul Taylor. This one was recorded in early January and we talk about running & fitness 🏃, falling out of bed 🛏️, my phone's battery issues 🪫, our C...
27 Tammi 20251h 19min
918. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle 💎 (Learn English with a Short Story)
It's time for another classic Sherlock Holmes mystery story by Arthur Conan Doyle on the podcast. This time it is The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle - a case of a stolen gemstone! 💎 My aim here is t...
20 Tammi 20251h 50min
