Episode 39: Italians express anger over UK recipe’s twist on Cacio e Pepe
In today's news story, UK recipe website Good Food has offended an entire nation! We also look at three times the Brits have upset other countries over their version of foreign dishes. Read the ep...
14 Aug 202513min
Episode 38: In Japan, you can now “Rent a Grandma”
In today's news story, grannies in Japan are now available to rent for numerous chores and support. In the grammar section, we practise uncountable nouns. Read the episode transcript and test your und...
11 Aug 202517min
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
