Episode 37: Amsterdam to install tiny steps to help cats exit canals
Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 lessons before the end of August. Whether you want to improve y...
7 Aug 202512min
Episode 36: Airbnb refunds woman after false damage claim supported by allegedly manipulated images
In today's news, an Airbnb guest gets a nasty surprise after checking out early... We also look at the difference between 'eventually' and 'finally'. Read the episode transcript and test your understa...
4 Aug 202517min
Episode 35: China offers parents cash to boost falling birth rate
In today's news story, China is looking for ways to increase its birth rate. We'll also be talking about how we use 'a' and 'per' for quantity and frequency. Read the episode transcript and test you...
31 Jul 202515min
Episode 34: Belgian man scammed in online romance hoax involving French beauty queen
In today's news, a widower is tricked into thinking he will marry a former French beauty queen. In the grammar section, we practise using 'would' to speak about the future from a past perspective. Re...
28 Jul 202514min
Episode 33: Tech CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert video
In today's news story, we discuss THAT viral video from the Coldplay concert. In the grammar section, we look at how to use 'either...or', 'neither...nor', and 'both...and'. Read the episode transcrip...
24 Jul 202516min
Episode 32: Voting age across UK lowered to 16
In today's news, a big change to the voting system in the UK. In the grammar section, we'll be looking at the various ways we use the preposition 'by'. Read the episode transcript and test your unders...
21 Jul 202515min
Episode 31: German backpacker rescued after two weeks lost in remote Australian bushland
In today's news story, a "miracle" rescue of a German backpacker who got lost in the outback of Western Australia. In the grammar section, we discuss compound adjectives! I’ve created a short survey t...
17 Jul 202516min
Episode 30: Dubai restaurant to open with AI-designed dining experience
In today's news story, a new Dubai restaurant is set to use AI to design their menu. Is this the end of the restaurant experience as we know it?! I’ve created a short survey to find out what you like ...
14 Jul 202512min
