2Ts in a pod

Follow 2Ts in a pod
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Fun Podcast for adult English learners with level B2 and above with the 2Ts, Tim and Katy.

A fun, natural way to practise learning English


    • Nov 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 73 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from 2Ts in a pod with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from 2Ts in a pod

    2Ts in a Pod Episode 75 - What If...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 15:32


    This time on the podcast Katy and Tim explore some hypothetical scenarios and what they would do in them. Download the transcript and useful vocabulary here: https://shorturl.at/6Lowf

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 74 - Online Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 24:56


    This time on the podcast Katy and Tim discuss the weird and wonderful world of online dating and learn some useful vocabulary to describe all too common experiences on dating apps and platforms. Download the transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/4wjy27sm

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 73 - Halloween Special 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 22:19


    This time on the show, Katy and Tim tell some more spooky tales for Halloween! Also featuring a new creepy story from master storyteller Wilf Merttens! Follow this link to download the transcript and glossary for this episode: https://tinyurl.com/54n8rnmx

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 72 - You Be The Judge 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 13:57


    This time on the pod Katy & Tim discuss another marital dispute from the excellent Guardian series "You Be The Judge". We now offer full transcripts of the podcast complete with 6 useful expressions from the episode. Download it here: https://shorturl.at/iGaqz Check out this link if you want to read the article Katy & Tim discuss: https://shorturl.at/JA8pS

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 71 - You Be The Judge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 13:54


    This time on the podcast Katy & Tim debate a situation from an edition of "You Be The Judge" from the Guardian newspaper in which a couple presents their marital dispute for judgement. If you want to read more editions of "You Be The Judge", check them out here on the Guardian website. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/series/you-be-the-judge

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 70 - Remote Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 38:39


    This time on the podcast Katy and Tim explore some of the most remote places on Earth. Check out this link to explore the Son Doong Cave in Vietnam: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news-features/son-doong-cave/2/#s=pano37

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 69 - Urban Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 19:01


    This time on the podcast Katy & Tim discuss some urban legends; strange, unsettling stories that have been passed down over the years. Are they true? Who knows?...

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 68 - Expressions & Their Origins 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 20:02


    This time on the pod Katy and Tim take a look at some more English expressions and their fascinating origins.

    2Ts in a Pod Episode 67 - Books to Read on the Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 20:27


    This time on the podcast, Katy and Tim recommend some good books to read on the beach or in a hammock during the hot summer months! Here are the books they recommend: Katy: The Guest List by Lucy Foley One Day by David Nicholls The Marcus Didius Falco Series by Lindsey Davis Tim: The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 66 - Weird Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 13:36


    This time on the pod, Katy and Tim discuss some weird laws from the UK. Does your country have any strange old laws that are still on the books?

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 65 - Jokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 16:46


    This time on the podcast Katy & Tim look at some classic joke formats in English and have a right old laugh!

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 64 - Agony Aunts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 18:27


    This time on the podcast Katy and Tim look at the world of agony aunt advice columns from popular newspapers and magazines.

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 63 - Expressions From Different Cultures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 14:58


    This time on the podcast Katy and Tim discuss various expressions and words in English that come from other cultures and languages.

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 62 - Dumb Ways To Die

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 17:15


    This time on 2Ts in a Pod Katy & Tim look at some stories of people who have won a Darwin Award for dying in the most stupid way possible. If you want to read more Darwin Award stories, follow this link: https://darwinawards.com/

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 61 - AITA (Am I the A**hole?) #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 23:05


    This time on 2Ts in a Pod Katy & Tim delve back into Reddit to examine some more scenarios where people aren't sure if they're in the wrong or not.

    2Ts In A Pod Episode 60 - Expressions & Their Origins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 18:27


    The wait is over! Katy & Tim are back with a brand new episode of 2Ts in a Pod! This time they discuss 6 expressions and their surprising origins.

    2Ts Episode 59: Atomic Study Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 31:18


    This time on the pod Katy and Tim discuss atomic study habits; small changes and tweaks students can make to aid their learning and language acquisition.

    2Ts Episode 58 - Ed Aldcroft: Barcelona English Choir

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 50:04


    This time on the pod Katy & Tim talk to Ed Aldcroft about the history of the Barcelona English Choir and all its upcoming events! If you're interested in learning more about the choir, attending their upcoming concert or watching some of their music videos, just follow the links below: Tickets for 19th June concert, Barcelona. Buy them here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/becevents/699450 Barcelona English Choir - read more about the choir here and see what else we're getting up to: https://barcelonaenglishchoir.com Music videos and concert recordings: https://youtube.com/user/bcnenglishchoir

    2Ts Episode 57 - Jamie Keddie: Images & Stories in the Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 61:50


    This time on the pod Katy & Tim talk to teacher, materials developer, teacher trainer and master storyteller Jamie Keddie about how to use images and stories in the English classroom. Check out Lessonstream, Jamie's online community below: https://lessonstream.com/ Also, check out Jamie's video class based on the streaker photo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hH6rCbd9RI

    2Ts Episode 56 - AITA (Am I the A**hole?)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 40:52


    This time on the pod Katy and Tim discuss some dilemmas from the popular Reddit thread AITA (Am I the Asshole?). Listen along and decide who you think is in the wrong in each of the situations.

    2Ts Episode 55 - The Good Sides of Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 27:08


    We're always hearing about the downsides of social media, well this time on the podcast Katy & Tim discuss some of the good things that being connected online has made possible. Here are some links to the things we spoke about: https://www.kubbco.com/13-positive-effects-of-social-media-on-our-society-today/

    2Ts Episode 54 - Crazy Inventions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 28:37


    This time on the podcast Katy & Tim discuss crazy inventions, some real, some completely made up! Can you tell the difference?

    2Ts - Episode 53 - Mike Coppock: Endurance Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 50:42


    This time on the pod Katy and Tim talk to Mike Coppock, the long distance mountain runner, about his experiences completing the Island Munros Triathlon and setting a new record for crossing the Pyrenees mountains from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coast. If you want to read more about Mike's adventures, or watch the excellent short film of the Island Munros Triathlon, follow the links below: https://cutt.ly/xA5ypvm - Island Munros Triathlon & The Martin Moran Foundation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK3bdOVBW78 - Island Munros Triathlon short film https://cutt.ly/SA5y0ua - The full story of Mike's Pyrenees crossing

    2Ts Episode 52 - Pride Month Special: The Wonderful World of Drag feat. Lana Vuli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 41:33


    This time on the pod we're doing a special interview for Pride month. The 2Ts sit down with Oscar/Lana Vuli from Science Queers to talk about his/her experiences in the world of Drag. We hope you enjoy the episode, catch Oscar/Lana's act if you can and check out his/her Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWR22076Osunb7hiTHfhr1Q

    2Ts - Episode 51 - Book club part 7 (The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 38:58


    We're back with another instalment of our book club series. You know how this goes by now as the 2Ts continue reading the fantastic Richard Osman book and discover even more about this strange group of people!

    2Ts - Episode 50 - Book club part 6 (The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 43:36


    We're back with our 50th episode!!! We've got a special 50th episode week this week as we release 2 book club episodes for your listening pleasure. Thanks to all our listeners over the past 3 years. We're super happy to have arrived at 50 episodes and hopefully we'll have 50 more for your enjoyment! Thanks for listening and if you're a new listener, make sure you go back and check out our back catalogue!

    2Ts Episode 49 (part 2) - Green movements in ELT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 53:08


    We're back with our second part of our 2 part about green movements in ELT. We hope you enjoy the other 2 interviews we did and let us know your thoughts on the climate and how you try to help reduce your carbon footprint and help keep the planet as green as possible. For more information about organisations, follow the links below: Colm Downes - British Council - Climate Action in Language Education Website: https://www.britishcouncil.org/climate-connection/get-involved/action-language-education The Climate Connection Podcast: https://www.britishcouncil.cn/en/teach/climate-connection/CALE/podcast Daniel Barber - ELT Footprint Worldwide Website: https://eltfootprint.org/ Twitter: @ELTfootprint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eltfootprint

    2Ts Episode 48 (part 1) - Green Movements in ELT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 42:31


    This time on the pod we have a 2 part special for you! This pod had so many great guests we decided it would be far better divided into 2 so you could enjoy both independently. Part 2 will be released later this week. Please check out the links to our guests' projects that they spoke about during the episode. Enjoy! Harry Waters - Renewable English Website: https://renewableenglish.com/ Twitter: @Renewablenglish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Renewable-English-100488502126874 Johanna Stirling & Christopher Etchells - ELT Footprint UK Website: https://eltfootprint.uk/ Twitter: @ELTFootprintUK

    2Ts Episode 47 - Unluckiest people in the world

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 36:00


    This time out on the pod the 2Ts talk about some of the world's unluckiest people and the concept of luck in general. They take a deep dive into some of their favourite stories of bad luck. Let us know if you consider yourself unlucky, lucky or generally believe that luck is something you make for yourself!

    2Ts - Episode 46 - Book club - E5 (The Thursday Murder Club)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 40:43


    This time on the pod the 2Ts carry one with their book club series as they delve even deeper into the Thursday Murder Club. The plot thickens, strange things occur and as ever, the 2Ts have a bloody good laugh as they analyse what they think will happen next!

    2Ts Episode 45 - shopping

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 28:10


    2Ts Episode 45 - shopping by A fun, natural way to practise learning English

    2Ts - Episode 44 - Book club part 4 (The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 36:58


    This time on the pod the 2Ts delve back into their book club series to start the new year(albeit a little later than most!)with some good old reading. We hope you're following along and enjoying our book club series as much as we are!

    2Ts - Episode 43 - Book club part 3 (The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 37:13


    We're back again with another instalment of our book club. This time the Ts tackle another few chapters of the book, go through the vocabulary and provide excellent insight as the story begins to unfold.

    2Ts - Episode 41 - Book club part 2 (The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 38:14


    This time on the pod, Tim and Katy carry on with their book club. They read the next 3 chapters of their book, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, and give their opinions on it and go through some interesting vocabulary as well as trying to see if they can guess what's going to happen next!

    2Ts - Episode 41 - Book club part 1 (The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 29:16


    This time on the pod Tim and Katy begin another book club. This time, instead of choosing short stories, they've decided to go all in on a full novel so this episode will be a great starting place for anyone who wants to get stuck in to a novel but isn't sure where to begin. We start with chapters 1 & 2 but we'll be bringing you the whole book over a series of episodes as well as our usual episodes so even more content from our Ts! Enjoy and follow along with the story with us!

    2Ts - Episode 40 - Halloween special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 45:22


    This time on the pod our Ts dive into some spooky stories and scary tales as they trade Halloween stories and try to scare each other to death! We see a return to the pod of expert storyteller Wilf who delivers a spine-tingling tale that will make all the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.... Enjoy! This episode of the podcast was edited and mixed by Anna Cantero.

    2Ts - Episode 39 - End of Season 3 Compilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 27:06


    This time on the pod Katy and Tim take a break and we sit back, relax and listen to some of their favourite moments from Season 3 of the 2Ts' podcast. We'll be back in the next couple of weeks, recharged and refreshed from our summer break to bring you more quality content!

    2Ts Episode 38 - Book club (The Colour out of space) - by H. P. Lovecraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 35:49


    This time on the pod Tim and Katy continue with their 2Ts' book club. The idea is to encourage English language learners to read more and enjoy the huge plethora of English language books out there. This time, we continue with a 'creepy classic' by renowned author H.P Lovecraft. The Ts want you to join in so before you listen to the episode give the book a read then come and join us to examine the writing and story behind the book and all it's odd qualities.

    2Ts Episode 37 - Book club (The Landlady by Roald Dahl)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 32:50


    This time on the pod Tim and Katy start a brand new series of episodes. The 2Ts' book club. The idea is to encourage English language learners to read more and enjoy the huge plethora of English language books out there. This time, we begin with a firm favourite from a much beloved author, Roald Dahl. The Ts want you to join in so before you listen to the episode give 'The landlady' by Roald Dahl a read then come and join us to examine the writing and story behind the book.

    2Ts Episode 36 - How well do you know me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 92:36


    This time on the pod we have a bumper episode for you as the 2Ts play a guessing game. The game asks pairs to answer questions about each other to see who knows whom best. We have some great interactive activities for you to join in with or adapt and play the game yourself with friends and/or family to see how well you know them! As ever it's lots of laughs on the pod and plenty of fun is had by all!

    2Ts Episode 35 - First day back outside

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 11:45


    This time on the pod Tim and Katy talk us through their experiences leaving the house for the first time in 7 weeks! They also chat to a few guests about how they've experienced this strange phenomenon. Let us know your experiences of this wherever in the world you are listening from!

    2Ts Episode 34 - Call my bluff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 31:49


    This time on the pod Katy and Tim play some games to keep you all entertained during this period of being at home. There's the usual fun and literal games from the Ts this time and they chat about how life is during the Covid-19 lockdown while bringing some fun things to do to improve your English

    english ts call my bluff
    2Ts Episode 33 - Corona lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 57:04


    This time on the Pod Tim and Katy are recording from home due to the Corona Virus lockdown here in Barcelona, Spain. They're both in high spirits as they talk about the different ways we can keep our spirits up in the tricky time and provide some great ideas of games to play, activities to do and challenges to participate in. They also speak to some guests about how they are coping with being in doors for weeks at a time.

    2Ts - Episode 32 - Recommended Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 34:50


    This time on the pod, Katy and Tim talk about their favourite podcasts and recommend ones to listen to if you're interested in the format and or you're keen to improve your English comprehension. As ever there's fun and games and lots of chocolate eaten!

    2Ts - Episode 31 - Reasons to be cheerful in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 25:55


    We're back after the new year and Tim still thinks it's acceptable to wish everyone a happy new year! This time the 2Ts are going to take a positive look ahead for the new decade by focusing on what we have to celebrate regarding society, politics and general well being.

    2Ts Episode 30 - Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 44:27


    This time on the pod Katy and Tim have a chat about their Christmas traditions. As it's the festive time of the year, they delve into each other's family plans and go through the must-know vocab around x-mas. As ever there are the usual jokes and japes as the 2Ts close out 2019.

    2Ts Episode 29 - Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 35:54


    This week on the pod Katy and Tim talk about stress. They get deep into how they feel and deal with stress and offer some suggestions of ways to alleviate it, something we should all try and do when possible. As ever they have fun while having this chat and we have our usual array of vocab and phrases for you to learn and use!

    2Ts Episode 28 - Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 41:45


    This time on the pod Tim and Katy chat about climate change and what they and you could be doing to aid the cause of saving the planet. Heavy stuff but brought, as ever, with some great fun and excellent banter from our Ts. Enjoy!

    2Ts Episode 27 - FCE (Use of English)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 31:41


    This week on the pod, Katy and Tim delve into the murky world of the FCE Use of English paper. Thought to be the trickiest of all the papers on the FCE exam, they go into great detail about how best to approach it as well as offering up great tips as to how best to tackle this aspect of the test.

    2Ts Episode 26 - We're back post summer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 30:23


    We're back in the pod studio with Tim and Katy post summer hols for a quick catch up of what they've been up to. We'll be back later this week with another FCE focused episode and then from now on with more fresh content for your listening pleasure!

    2Ts - Episode 25 - Freak Accidents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 40:19


    This week on the Pod Katy and Tim talk about freak accidents, sharing their experiences of weird situations they've been witness to. They also try to guess which of the most famous 'freak deaths' have occurred in their game which is not for the faint-hearted! Plus the usual amount of great vocab and fun times. Enjoy!

    Claim 2Ts in a pod

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel