Episode 21: Why are the Spanish police targeting “grannies enjoying the fresh air”?
In today's episode, we find out why elderly ladies in Spanish villages are causing controversy. In the grammar section, we look at how we use the subjunctive in English. Read the episode transcript an...
9 Jun 202517min
Episode 20: Turkey to fine passengers who ignore seatbelt signs
In today's episode, Turkey is handing out fines to passengers who stand up before the seatbelt sign switches off! In the grammar section, we're talking about how we use 'yet' and 'already' in present ...
5 Jun 202515min
Episode 19: Google Maps error causes chaos on German roads
In today's news story, we look at how a Google Maps errors caused confusion in Germany. We'll also be discussing whether we're too dependant on GPS. Read the episode transcript and test your understan...
2 Jun 202513min
Episode 18: German “risks life” to win cheese-rolling race again
Today's episode looks at the famous Gloucestershire cheese-rolling race. In the grammar section, we discuss possessive pronouns (mine, yours, ours etc). Read the episode transcript and test your under...
29 Mai 202514min
Episode 17: Cargo ship crashes into man’s garden in Norway
In today's episode, a Norwegian man gets an unpleasant wake up call. We also take a look at the past continuous tense. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz...
27 Mai 202516min
Episode 16: Drug-smuggling cat caught climbing Costa Rican prison fence
In today's news story, a cat is caught trying to carry drugs into a prison! We'll also look at other examples of animals being used to smuggle things into prisons. Read the episode transcript and tes...
21 Mai 202510min
Episode 15: Kissing poses little risk for people with coeliac disease, study finds
In today's episode, we find out whether coeliac disease sufferers can kiss their bread-loving partners! We'll also take a look at the differences between 'little' and 'a little', and 'few' and 'a few'...
12 Mai 202520min
Episode 14: Amazon plane crash survivors rescued after 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp
In today's episode, we find out how 5 people managed to survive a plane crash in an Amazonian swamp! We'll also be looking at how to use 'in the end', 'at the end', and 'finally'. Read the episode tra...
8 Mai 202515min
