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Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is.  Do you love All Ears English?  Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or higher, featuring Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter Visit our website here or https://lnk.to/website-sn Send your English question or episode topic idea to support@allearsenglish.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 8, 2025 is: finesse • fuh-NESS • verb To finesse something is to bring it about, direct it, or manage it by skillful maneuvering. // We managed to finesse a favorable deal on some Beatles LPs at the flea market through subtle bargaining. See the entry > Examples: “Many times, the teams that can lead a company to a successful public listing are not the ones best equipped to finesse the delicate relationship with equity research analysts.” — Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Did you know? The noun finesse originally referred to the “fineness” or delicacy of something's texture, structure, or workmanship. It later came to be applied to the delicacy of someone's skill in handling tricky situations before gaining a sense specific to taking tricks in cards. In games such as bridge or whist, finesse refers to a particular stratagem that involves the clever withholding of a winning card. Although the verb finesse is now most often used in situations where a person handles something in a skillful or clever way, its oldest sense emerged at the gaming tables—to finesse in bridge or whist is simply to make a finesse.

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Exodus22–23;Psalm36;Mark15 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Exodus33:1–36:38 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

Join us for another exciting episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast! Joe Scales puts out an all-call for Hand of the Week (HOTW) and Call the Floor submissions—so send in your wildest hands and toughest rulings! Elle joins Joe to dive into some Prop Bets and Bad Beat Jackpots, sharing stories and insights on the side action that keeps poker rooms buzzing. Then, in Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky situation involving a player with limited English proficiency—how should the floor handle it? For HOTW, Patrick and Joe find themselves in the small blind with the legendary 23 of hearts—what could possibly go wrong? Finally, Joe wraps things up with The Art of Poker in Joe's One Outer, exploring the beauty and strategy that make the game so compelling. Don't miss it—tune in now!

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Genesis41;Mark11;Job7;Romans11 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

You desire money, but money plays #hardtoget? Listen now to this interview with Andrea Petrek, #MoneyMastery Coach, to understand the #moneymindset to #makemoney #loveyouback and #AbundanceFlow!HINT: The secret is related to cultivating a #JudgmentFree, #GratitudeMindset with money... Learn more and connect with Andrea at: https://bit.ly/m/MoneyMastery #abundancemindset #LoveAndMoney #WealthConsciousness #AbundanceFlows #moneyenergy #MoneyMastery #MoneyMatters#moneymindsetshift #MoneyMindsetMastery #ConsciousnessShift #abundancemanifestation  #UnconditionalLove #HealthyDesires #MaterialConsciousness #LetGoOfJudgment #AlignedWealth #LoveInExpansion #ConsciousLiving _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

The San Jose was a marvel of 17th century technology. The Spanish galleon weighed more than a thousand tons, was made of wood reinforced with iron, and featured three masts and 64 cannons. In its cargo were gold, silver, silk and porcelain. But in 1708, it sank after a battle with an English ship near what is now Colombia.For centuries, the shipwreck was the stuff of legends, until 2015 when underwater investigators found what they believed to be the San Jose's wreckage. The treasure on board this ship could be worth billions of dollars. But who owns it? Today on the show, four groups stake their claims to the wreck of the San Jose. Those claims reveal a lot about who has a say over the bottom of the sea and how we can begin to untangle the complicated legacy of colonialism.This episode of Planet Money was hosted by Erika Beras and Mary Childs. It was produced by Sam Yellowhorse Kesler with reporting help from Willa Rubin and edited by Keith Romer. It was fact-checked by Sierra Juarez and engineered by Neil Rauch with help from Robert Rodriguez. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer.Help support Planet Money and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Today's episode is an original story based on English Folklore. Follow along as Nori has a run in with a bugbear who thinks he has rights to the crops she's been growing. Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

Sometimes, after a long day speaking English, former WBUR podcast fellow Cici Yu just wants to zone out and spend time on the internet where everyone is speaking her native language, Chinese. Her app of choice? Xiaohongshu, or RedNote. So, when Cici logged on recently to find a feed filled with English-speaking Americans, she was surprised. Show notes: "The great social media migration: Sudden influx of US users to RedNote connects Chinese and Americans like never before" (CNN) "More speech and fewer mistakes" (Meta) "Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats'" (BBC) "Instagram and Facebook Blocked and Hid Abortion Pill Providers' Posts" (The New York Times) Credits: This episode was produced by Grace Tatter. Mix and sound design by Paul Vaitkus. It was hosted by Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 7, 2025 is: malapropism • MAL-uh-prah-piz-um • noun A malapropism is an amusing error that occurs when a person mistakenly uses a word that sounds like another word but that has a very different meaning. // "It's lovely to see all of you on this suspicious occasion," our host said. A flurry of snickers were heard in reply; the malapropism (she had of course meant to call it an "auspicious" occasion) was characteristic. See the entry > Examples: "Words were precious playthings to Roald Dahl. The Welsh-born writer was a master toymaker with his wildly imaginative prose, embracing spoonerisms and malapropisms to invent scrumdiddlyumptious words that tickled the ear and fizzled on the tongue when spoken aloud." — i-news, 21 Dec. 2024 Did you know? Mrs. Malaprop, a character in Richard Sheridan's 1775 play The Rivals, was known for her verbal blunders. "He is the very pine-apple of politeness," she exclaimed, complimenting a courteous young man. Thinking of the geography of contiguous countries, she spoke of the "geometry" of "contagious countries," and she hoped that her daughter might "reprehend" the true meaning of what she was saying. She regretted that her "affluence" over her niece was small. The word malapropism comes from this blundering character's name, which Sheridan took from the French term mal à propos, meaning "inappropriate."

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Exodus20–21;Psalm35;Mark14 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

learn how to use the word 'imagine' in English

Join my free masterclass and transform the way you speak English: https://bit.ly/4jJUSNA  If you're learning English and feel like you're not making progress, you might be following advice that simply doesn't work. In this video, I'm breaking down the most popular but not-so-great English tips, and what to do instead to actually improve your fluency, pronunciation, and confidence! If you're tired of outdated methods that don't work and want real, lasting results, this video is for you!  

Get your estimated IELTS Band Score now with our free 2-minute quiz. Want to get a guaranteed score increase on your next IELTS Exam? Check out our 3 Keys IELTS Online course. Check out our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast: We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more 4 million monthly downloads. Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey Visit our website here or https://lnk.to/website-sn Send your English question or episode topic idea to support@allearsenglish.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in as Stephen Riggio, Former CEO of Barnes & Noble, translated 2 Historical Books from Italian to English, served as the Chairman of the Dia Art Foundation for 8 years, where he led and funded the effort to build Dia:Beacon, one of the world's most revered contemporary art museums, gets interviewed by the host David Cogan at the Eliances Heroes Show. sicilianavengers.com

1649 was a significant year in British History because King Charles I was executed for treason. A lesser known, but arguably equally important, historical moment occurred in that same year: the first publication of the Qu'ran in English. Surprisingly, it was instigated by an English woman, called Margaret White, who was the wife of a printer called Robert based in Fleet Street, London.Based on historical research, this drama imagines the circumstances as to how the Qu'ran came to be first published in the English language.Cast: Margaret ......... Erin Shanagher Ayesha ..................Laila Alj Robert ...................Graeme Hawley Nicholas ............ Jon-Paul Bell Sergeant ............ Hamilton BerstockProduction Co-ordinator - Pippa Day Studio Manager- Amy Brennan Sound Designer- Sharon Hughes Producer/Director- Jessica MiticWith thanks to Professor Suzanne Trill, the Arab British Centre and Dr Johnson's House Museum Historical consultant-Professor Matthew BirchwoodA BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4.

On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Tayo Popoola to discuss the ongoing media narratives surrounding Arsenal and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Topics include Arsenal's strong history with black culture, why double standards in the media are dangerous, why language is important and how we can be more aware of institutionalised racism. Host: Phil Costa Guest: Tayo Popoola Learn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/ Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 19 uses of ‘spot'. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Conversations They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

We have another of our Soundtracking Everyman Film Club shows for you today, which we thought we'd share as a bonus episode to mark the extraordinary recognition the musical drama Emilia Perez has received. Landing a whopping 13 Oscar nominations, Emilia Perez tells the story of a Mexican lawyer who is offered an unusual job of helping a notorious cartel boss retire and transition into living as a woman. Edith was lucky enough to be joined at Everyman Broadgate by writer / director Jacques Audiard, Zoe Saldana - who plays the lawyer, Rita - and Clement Ducol and Camille, who collaborated on the music. Since Jacques doesn't speak great English, we also had translator Sophie on stage, so thank you in advance for you patience as first he gives his answers and then she relays them to us.

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Exodus30:1–32:35 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

The first thing I do every morning when I get up is I put on the coffee maker. Then I put on a podcast and get dressed. It's been pretty cold lately so I always need to put on something warm.I know that learning phrasal verbs can be tricky, but they are such an essential part of English. And like I've mentioned before, using phrasal verbs will definitely make your English conversation sound more natural. So to help you with that, today, we're going focus on the phrasal verb put on, which has five different meanings and uses. Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/

In today's episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.5 Vocabulary WordsEncryption (Noun): The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.Example Sentences:Encryption is crucial for protecting sensitive information transmitted over the internet.Many messaging apps use end-to-end encryption to ensure that only the sender and receiver can read the messages.Understanding encryption can help users safeguard their online communications.Anonymity (Noun): The state of being not identifiable within a set of subjects; the quality of being anonymous.Example Sentences:Anonymity is often sought by individuals who wish to express their opinions without fear of repercussions.The internet provides various platforms that allow for user anonymity, but this can also lead to misuse.Maintaining anonymity online is a challenge due to the pervasive nature of data tracking.Data Breach (Noun): An incident where unauthorized access to confidential data occurs, often leading to data theft or exposure.Example Sentences:The recent data breach exposed millions of users' personal information to hackers.Companies must implement strong security measures to prevent data breaches and protect customer privacy.After a data breach, organizations are required to notify affected individuals and regulatory bodies.Tracking (Noun): The process of monitoring an individual's online behavior, often through cookies or other tracking technologies.Example Sentences:Online tracking allows companies to gather data about user preferences and habits.Many users are concerned about the extent of tracking conducted by websites and advertisers.Tools that block tracking can help users maintain their privacy while browsing the internet.Consent (Noun): Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something, particularly in the context of data collection and usage.Example Sentences:Websites are now required to obtain explicit consent from users before collecting personal data.Consent should be informed, meaning users must understand what data is being collected and how it will be used.Many privacy regulations emphasize the importance of obtaining user consent to protect individual rights.A Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary wordsOnline privacy is a growing concern as individuals increasingly share personal information online. Consent is a fundamental principle, ensuring users have control over their data. However, tracking technologies often collect data without explicit consent, raising privacy concerns. Data breaches can expose sensitive information, leading to identity theft and financial loss. Anonymity allows users to interact online without revealing their true identity, while encryption protects data by scrambling it, making it difficult for unauthorized individuals to access. Understanding these concepts is essential for protecting online privacy and navigating the digital landscape responsibly.If you want to sign up for the free daily English vocabulary newsletter, go towww.dailyenglishvocabulary.com

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Kendra Winchester discuss a captivating memoir by English writer and academic Sarah Moss, performed by Morven Christie. From an early age, society taught Moss that girls are to be restrained, smart but not too smart, and at home, she learned a girl must stay thin above all else. Moss's memoir follows her life as she pushes back against the patriarchal structures that threaten to confine her. Christie's performance perfectly captures Moss's narrative voice, creating a quiet intimacy. As Moss battles with an eating disorder, Christie's narration develops layers of emotional depth and keeps listeners enraptured. Read our review of the audiobook at our website. Published by Macmillan Audio. Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Genesis40;Mark10;Job6;Romans10 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

Turi picks the wrong thing to read. Nobody is sleeping. Small accomplishments. When you need subtitles even though the movie is in English. The wrong underwear, and when not to wear it. When do you wear the RIGHT underwear.

It was all they had. A spoon and a rusty nail. But for the young Uyghur men trapped in a cell, it meant… escape. Thank you, Hashim, for sharing your story with us.This episode was reported in partnership with Coda Story.Reported by Isobel Cockerell of Coda Story. Produced by Isobel Cockerell and John Fecile. Original score by Renzo Gorrio. English translation for Hashim by Ezra. Artwork by Teo Ducot.Season 16 - Episode 5 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today we are continuing our every other week crossover to our sister podcast Stories RPG where we play a story telling game developed by Daniel Hinds and Michael Low to help people of all ages tell stories together. After a brief rest at the lighthouse and an official introduction to the Gigacity Gold from Fred Tusk himself on the Gigacity news network Gigacity Central, Ape and Animus decide to take matters into their own hands. In today's episode we have some drama go down at Tusk Tower and the players are introduced to the "drama clock" follow along to find out what happens! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

Sister Chelsea Chipman continues to explore the everlasting love and support of Jesus Christ as epitomized through Hyrum Smith's life and devotion.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC207ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC207FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC207DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC207PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC207ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/b8D53XqHVUQALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 - Part 2 -  Sister Chelsea Chipman02:47 D&C 11: Hyrum pressing Joseph's leg05:04 Joseph and Hyrum and the work of salvation11:15 D&C 11:8, 27 - Doing good12:30 D&C 11:2-4, 15-21 -  Sharper than a two-edged sword15:22 D&C 11:11-26 - Slothful servant20:51 Breathing out gratitude23:30 President Nelson about gathering Israel26:10 An exercise: impression to text a friend29:04 D&C 11:12-13 What does the Holy Ghost feel like?34:09 Pizza and a good job vs the Holy Ghost 39:13 D&C 8 - Holy Ghost speaking to mind and heart42:00 Teaching advice from the experts45:38 D&C 11 and 23 - Obtain God's Word then Declare50:24 Basketball, Czech, and the scriptures55:31 D&C 11:28-30 - Final message01:00:28 - End of Part II -  Sister Chelsea ChipmanThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika : Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is.  Do you love All Ears English?  Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or higher, featuring Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter Visit our website here or https://lnk.to/website-sn Send your English question or episode topic idea to support@allearsenglish.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our second introductory episode, we focus on life in the Nazi concentration camps and offer a glimpse into the experiences of LGBTQ people in occupied countries during WWII as we continue to set the context for the eight profile episodes to follow. Visit our episode webpage for additional resources, archival photos, and a transcript of the episode. For exclusive Making Gay History bonus content, join our Patreon community. ——— -The following interview segments are from the archive of the USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education:  Walter Schwarze, © 1997 USC Shoah Foundation  Kitty Fischer, © 1995 USC Shoah Foundation  For more information about the USC Shoah Foundation, go here. -The Leo Classen excerpt is taken from “Die Dornenkrone: Ein Tatsachenbericht aus der Strafkompanie Sachsenhausen” (“The Crown of Thorns: A Factual Report from the Sachsenhausen Penal Company”), Humanitas: Monatsschrift für Menschlichkeit und Kultur 2, no. 2 (1954): 59-60. -Audio of the 1990 interview with Josef Kohout used by permission of QWIEN, the Center for Queer History in Vienna.  -The Josef Kohout book excerpts are from Heinz Heger's The Men with the Pink Triangle, Haymarket Books, Chicago, 2023. Used by permission of the publisher. Original German edition Die Männer mit dem rosa Winkel © 1972/2014 MERLIN VERLAG Andreas Meyer Verlags GmbH. & Co. KG, Gifkendorf, Germany. English translation by David Fernbach © 2004 MERLIN VERLAG Andreas Meyer Verlags GmbH. & Co. KG, Gifkendorf, Germany. -The following interview segments are courtesy of the Jeff and Toby Herr Oral History Archive, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.: RG-50.578.0001, oral history interview with Gerald B. Rosenstein RG-50.030.0270, oral history interview with Rose Szywic Warner  RG-50.030.0037, oral history interview with Tiemon Hofman For more information about the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, go here. -Arthur Haulot audio courtesy of the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies, Yale University Library. -The Ovida Delect excerpt is from her memoir La vocation d'être femme (The Vocation to Be a Woman). Copyright © Éditions L'Harmattan, 1996. Used by permission of Éditions L'Harmattan. -The Ruth Maier excerpts are from Ruth Maier's Diary by Ruth Maier. Copyright © Gyldendal Norsk Forlag AS, 2007. English translation copyright © Jamie Bulloch, 2009. Used by permission of The Random House Group Limited. ——— To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode description: In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about winter and how it can make people feel sad or tired. They share their own winter experiences from places like Korea and the United States. Andrew and Indiana explain why winter can be hard and give simple tips to feel better, such as getting enough sunlight, exercising, and staying warm. They also talk about fun winter activities and ways to stay happy during the cold months. Listen to improve your English and learn how to beat the winter blues and enjoy the season! How this episode will improve your English: Vocabulary: Learn useful expressions like "down in the dumps," "no pain, no gain," and "there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." Listening: Practice understanding natural English conversations about dealing with the winter blues and staying motivated during cold months. Speaking: Build confidence by joining small-group English classes to discuss topics from this episode. Culture: Discover how different countries, like Canada and the United States, experience winter and the traditions they have during the season. Fluency: Listening to real English conversations will help you understand how the language works and train your brain to think in English. The best way to learn with this lesson: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Sign up and become a Culips member now! Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 6, 2025 is: ad-lib • AD-LIB • verb To ad-lib something, such as a performance or part of a performance, is to improvise it—that is, to make up words or music instead of saying, singing, or playing something that has been planned. // The actor forgot his lines, so he ad-libbed. See the entry > Examples: “My real appreciation for [Céline] Dion grew in 2018, when I saw her perform in Vegas. I had agreed to attend with some friends, expecting a silly night of singing along to her hits like I was a kid again. It was the best live performance I had ever seen. Her singing was stunning, of course. She ad-libbed frequently, taking pleasure in showing off her range, and her voice was warm and supple.” — Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 18 July 2024 Did you know? Let's play a word game—just fill in a word of your choosing within the brackets in the following sentence, according to the category in italics: The word ad-lib comes from [language] and was first [past-tense verb] as a [part of speech] in the [ordinal number] century. If you jotted down “Latin,” “used,” “adverb,” and “eighteenth” you would be correct; ad-lib comes from Latin and was first used as an adverb in the eighteenth century. However, as the word game allows players to fill in whatever words they choose in accordance with their wishes, there were no wrong answers, a fact which also points toward the meaning of the verb ad-lib, which is a shortening of the Latin phrase ad libitum, meaning “in accordance with one's wishes.” To ad-lib is to improvise, to go off-script, to say (or sing, or play on an instrument) whatever comes into your head in lieu of, or in spite of, a script or score. While ad-libbing may seem like a risky venture, some of the most famous lines in movie history were ad-libbed, from “Here's looking at you, kid” to “You're gonna need a bigger boat.” Isn't that [adjective]?

How can smells make you feel at home?Find a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250206SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

This week, I'm excited to welcome Ben Orlin to the show to discuss his new book, Math for English Majors: A Human Take on the Universal Language. Ben is a math educator, writer, and the creator of Math with Bad Drawings, a blog and book series that makes math more accessible, humorous, and relatable. His latest book approaches mathematics as a language—one that everyone can learn, even those who've struggled with it in the past. In this conversation, we cover: Math as a Language: Ben explains how understanding math as a form of communication can help break down barriers to learning and make it more intuitive. Where Students Get Stuck: Ben shares key moments where people tend to disconnect from math, such as fractions and algebra, and offers insights on how to reframe those challenges. The Concept of Stuckness: Drawing from his teaching experience, Ben discusses how learning to sit with and work through being “stuck” is crucial not just in math but in any problem-solving endeavor. Breaking the Math Stigma: Many people carry negative experiences with math from school. Ben talks about how reframing math through storytelling, humor, and play can make it more engaging and approachable. Curiosity as a Learning Tool: Instead of focusing on getting the “right” answer, Ben emphasizes how curiosity and exploration can make math more enjoyable and meaningful. Ben's work challenges the idea that math is only for “math people” and instead presents it as a tool for creativity, problem-solving, and deeper understanding. Whether you've loved math or avoided it at all costs, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on how to engage with numbers in a more human way. Learn more about Ben and his work at MathWithBadDrawings.com and follow him on social media @MathWithBadDrawings. Math for English Majors is available now wherever books are sold. If you've ever felt intimidated by math, this conversation is for you! Connect with Erik: LinkedIn  Facebook  Bluesky This Podcast is Powered By: Descript Descript 101 Castmagic Ecamm Podpage Rodecaster Pro Top Productivity Books List Make sure to support the show by checking out the sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast,  featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris?  Visit: https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly at 512-758-0206. IMPORTANT: Join #1 Real Estate Coaches Tim and Julie Harris's Premier Coaching now for FREE. Included is a DAILY Coaching Session with a HARRIS Certified Coach. Proven and tested lead generation, systems, and scripts designed for this market. Instant FREE Access Now: YES, Enroll Me NOW In Premier Coaching https://premiercoaching.com Let's Talk Tariffs (Without the Boring Stuff) Tariffs. Yep, that word alone can make your eyes glaze over. But stick with me—because understanding tariffs might just give you an edge in your real estate business. Believe it or not, these little taxes on imported goods can ripple through the economy and land right on your front porch (literally). 1.  What Are Tariffs, Anyway? In plain English, a tariff is a tax on stuff we buy from other countries. Think of it like an entrance fee for imported goods. When those goods get more expensive, people tend to buy American-made products instead. But here's the kicker: tariffs don't just affect prices at Walmart; they can shake up entire industries, create jobs, and even change the landscape of U.S. cities. HUGE Announcement: You will love this! Looking for the full outline from today's presentation? Our DAILY Newsletter featured lead generation systems, real estate scripts, daily success plans and (YES) the notes or today's show. Best part? The newsletter is free! https://harrisrealestatedaily.com/

Brim and Mr. Greer are back at it again. Apart from all the usual shenanigans, the gang chats about everything pop culture with all the trimmings and they discuss the potential of smell-o-vision in video games in the near future as well as the video game strike. The cast talks about Brim's filming in Florida with Lambchop, helping his father with Instagram, and how that process went creating videos for him. The crew also discusses the mass exitus of Tik Tok and other social media outlets due to political reasons, another Lil' Potates video with Brim voicing released, and more filming with Captain Ron and Fogo Charcoal. The cast chats about pro wrestling, the recent Royal Rumble and how Brim survived a potential massacre in the ring years ago. They discuss the cyber farting case in the UK and how the English language is so difficult to learn. The crew chats about entertainment news, opinions and other cool stuff and things. Enjoy.Wherever you listen to podcasts & www.thegrindhouseradio.comhttps://linktr.ee/thegrindhouseradioThe Grindhouse RadioFB: @thegrindhouseradioTW: @therealghradioInstagram: @thegrindhouseradio

Join us as we discuss the importance of giving back with John Stevens and his mission to empower children in Bali through education and compassion. John shares how his first visit to Bali in 1974 sparked a lifelong commitment to helping those in need, leading to the creation of Hope School. Through English and computer education, John and his wife, Made, provide children with the tools to break the cycle of poverty. Hear inspiring stories of resilience, including a student now studying law to advocate for the underprivileged. About our guest: John Stevens is the founder of Pro. Vision International Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families in need in rural Indonesia. Seven years ago, he established Hope School in the Balinese mountain village of Munduk, providing education and resources to children from farming families. The school offers a preschool program for five-year-olds and afternoon tutoring for older students, teaching foundational subjects, music, cooking, hydroponics, and essential English and computer skills. In addition, Hope School operates a health clinic, offering basic medical assistance to the local community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, John and Pro. Vision played a vital role in supporting struggling families, reinforcing their mission of service and faith-driven outreach. Follow Our Guest: Website: https://provision.org.au/ Follow Us On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson/ https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve/ Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Episode Trailer 02:28 - A Wake-Up Call in Bali 05:02 - Rescuing Youth from Poverty and Exploitation 08:22 - Creating Stable Learning Environments 13:11 - The Need for Genuine Compassion 18:10 - John's Upbringing and Values 24:28 - Investing in Meaningful Change 29:41 - The Excitement of Learning New Skills 34:25 - The Priceless Nature of Community Investment 38:50 - The Journey of Establishing Hope Schools 42:03 - The Heart of Teaching 44:33 - The Importance of Commitment to Learning 48:55 - Finding Balance in Work and Rest 51:52 - Beyond a Million Bucks 52:46 - The Power of a Mentor

Have you ever wondered how to find more time to do something? I ask myself that all the time. In fact, I think time runs away from me, and I don't have time to chase it. The truth is time flies. And it flies for everyone. We always have something to do in today's society, and there is never time for anything. But don't despair. Even in these circumstances, you can find a good strategy to learn English. As you know, my system is based on listening. Therefore, it is a significant advantage since you can take the lessons wherever you want on your mobile, tablet, or laptop. There is no need to sit in front of the computer and start studying. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/327-time-management-when-learning-english/

Today's session is about recognizing abusive behaviors in family members and taking appropriate action to protect your mental and physical health. I want to give a warning that some of these situations can be difficult to hear if you have a history of various kinds of abuse. Abusive family members can come in the form of a partner, sibling, extended family, and even parents of adult kids who are now becoming parents. We have previously discussed how your new life as a parent can bring up issues from the past, further complicate delicate family relationships, and bring a sharp focus to your life as a parent caring for your newborn child. For anyone dealing with these challenging family relationships, the message is that there is help, hope, and coping skills to make things easier. Join us as we explore this topic. Show Highlights: Cutting off ties with a family member is a complex decision. Abusive behavior can be from those who are mean, manipulative, and/or toxic. Setting boundaries requires changing patterns of communication and behavior, which can cause more stress and leave you feeling vulnerable. Ways in which family members can be toxic or abusive: Constant criticism and belittling Excessive control over your life Lack of respect for your boundaries Emotional withholding or “the silent treatment” Physical aggression, intimidation, or abuse Gaslighting Comparison and favoritism Consistent disregard for your well-being Becoming a new parent automatically means that there are new boundaries around raising that baby. Dr. Kat's advice for finding support Setting boundaries and cutting off a relationship brings a sense of loss and grief.  Resources: Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cecilia, the main character in Olivia Abtahi's The Interpreter, wears an oversized green suit and tie. She's a kid, but she also works as a translator and interpreter for her immigrant parents. Whether at the DMV, the doctor's office or the mechanic, she's there to help out with cultural translation. The story, illustrated by Monica Arnaldo, is based on Abtahi's own experience growing up with an Iranian father and an Argentine mother who both spoke English, but sometimes needed support with cultural nuance. In today's episode, Abtahi speaks with Here & Now's Scott Tong about how translation is a full-time, adult job that can place a lot of pressure on young children. They also discuss the filial duty that first-generation kids sometimes feel and the importance of depicting the parents in the book with dignity.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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We're joined by UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy to discuss the introduction of an independent football regulator within English football. Whether it's financial mismanagement, questionable ownership, or lack of accountability - football in England has faced some huge challenges in recent years which is why the British government, wants to appoint an independent regulator. So why are the Premier League and its member clubs unhappy with the plan and are the concerns of fans really at the heart of all this, as all sides claim? Ayo Akinwolere is also joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater and Phil Hay, lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Lisa Nandy MP, Matt Slater and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Scott Yarbrough, PhD is a professor of English at Charleston Southern University, as well as the host of two literary podcasts, Reading McCarthy & Great American Novel out of Charleston, South Carolina. This episode is dedicated to the hunting novella, The Bear by America's 20th-century literary master, William Faulkner. After a reading, we begin with Faulkner's biography as Scott describes the major themes within his writing: the southern gothic push back to the over-romanticization of the old south; race & the aftermath of slavery; time & history; and the tension between loving & hating where one comes from. Then we turn to a discussion, synopsis & analysis of The Bear, Faulkner's coming-of-age novella about a boy's hunting camp as they search for a dog powerful enough to bay the mythic bear, Old Ben, that haunts a 100-square miles of Mississippi wilderness that soon will vanish under the logger's ax. Woven throughout are conversations about: the evolution of language; writers that hunt; "toxic masculinity;" bear symbolism; the wildness within; Scott's rural upbringing; city-dwellers appreciating southern literature; and last but not least, William Faulkner's feist dogs!Reading from Big Woods: The Hunting Stories by William Faulkner. Check out Scott's podcasts, Reading McCarthy and Great American Novel Podcast.Support Our Numinous Nature on Patreon.Follow Our Numinous Nature & my naturalist illustrations on InstagramCheck out my shop of shirts, prints, and books featuring my artContact: herbaceoushuman@gmail.com

Today we are continuing our reading of the classic novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

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