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Here's a YouTube summary and description written from the perspective of ‘We' (Christadelphians), using British English spelling and the required elements.---**Video Title:** The Christadelphians: #13 A Priest Forever – Harry Tennant**Description:**In this **outstanding** and **thought-provoking** presentation, we explore a question that lies at the very heart of God's purpose: *Who will be the promised King?* If human sinfulness doomed Israel's kingdom, how can anything better emerge? The answer is **revealing** and breathtaking.Join us as we trace the golden thread of prophecy from Jacob's blessing over Judah to God's unbreakable covenant with David. We then examine Nebuchadnezzar's dream—a **wonderful**, divinely given panorama of world empires—and the mysterious stone that smashes them all. This stone, we learn, is none other than Christ Himself, the Priest-King forever.This **expositional** journey is packed with **insightful** connections between Genesis, Ezekiel, Daniel and the New Testament, demonstrating that God's Kingdom on earth with Christ as King is the Bible's clearest hope. If you long for a world of righteousness and peace, this video will inspire and strengthen your faith.**

Here is the YouTube Summary and Description for the video, written in British English from the perspective of Christadelphians.**Video Title:** Conversations: Geoff Dawe Talks About His Faith (A Christadelphian Perspective)**Description:**Join us for a **thought-provoking** and **insightful** conversation with brother Geoff Dawe as he shares the reasons for his faith. This is an **expositional** discussion that goes beneath the surface, revealing why the Holy Scriptures are a dependable, divinely inspired roadmap for our lives.Geoff openly discusses his spiritual journey, from being raised in a Christadelphian family to making the faith his own through personal conviction. He shares a **wonderful** and relatable encounter with atheist friends, challenging the assumptions of modern secularism and revealing why belief in God is not a blind leap, but a reasoned response to evidence.What makes this discussion truly **outstanding** is its focus on Bible prophecy as the ultimate proof of God's existence and plan. Geoff demonstrates how the **revealing** of God's purpose—particularly the regathering of the nation of Israel—stands as a powerful, verifiable witness in today's world. We explore the consequences of obedience and disobedience as laid out in Deuteronomy, the sure hope of the Messiah's return, and the coming Kingdom of God on Earth.If you have ever questioned the validity of the Old Testament or wondered how prophecy confirms Scripture, this video is for you.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction & Geoff's Family Background02:23 - Making the Faith Your Own: Personal Conviction05:20 - A Conversation with Atheists: Evolution vs. Design10:38 - Why Prophecy is the Key to Faith13:45 - Deuteronomy 28: The Blessings and the Curses27:40 - The Regathering of Israel: Prophecy Fulfilled37:31 - The Old Testament: Did Jesus Believe It?52:05 - The Days of Noah & Lot: Signs of Christ's Return1:08:06 - The Hope of the Kingdom: Righteousness & Peace1:10:19 - Conclusion: An Informed Decision**Bible Verse Categories:**

An epic rambling episode packed with British humour, listener emails, anecdotes, English teaching, thoughts about AI, parenting, podcasting, language learning, YouTube comments, animals listening to LEP, British communication styles, and much more. Get the episode PDF

This English listening practice starts with a thought-provoking question. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to die? It's a big question, and one that many people consider at some point in their lives. Today, we explore the story of a NASA scientist who has had three near-death experiences and says she saw the same thing each time.✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-near-death-experience/Take your British English to the next level. You have two ways to learn: subscribe for 8 monthly ad-free episodes, or try our specialized courses. We have everything you need to become fluent.- Subscription Info https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/- Browse Our Courses https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/Along the way, you'll learn useful vocabulary such as "clinically dead", "resuscitated", and "consciousness". We'll look at both scientific explanations and personal accounts of what happens when someone is close to death. The topic will make you think, and it's also a great way to practise your listening skills. Press play and let's start.#LearnEnglish #NearDeathExperience #ESLListening #BritishEnglish #AdeptEnglish #Consciousness

In today's English listening practice we ask: Have you ever wondered what your dinner might look like in ten years' time? Would you eat meat that was grown in a laboratory instead of on a farm? Today we explore the world of "cultivated meat", that's meat grown from cells in a lab. We'll learn how scientists use a "bioreactor" to grow meat, and why many people feel "sceptical" about this new technology. The vocabulary you'll hear is perfect for talking about science, food, and the future in English.✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-phrases-lab-grown-food-cultivated-meat/Don't have much time? Make learning British English part of your daily routine. Our premium episodes are perfect for your commute, exercise, or coffee break. Get 8 new lessons a month, zero ads. FAQ and Help: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/We'll discover how cultivated meat is already being used for pet food in the UK, and we'll think about the arguments for and against eating lab-grown food ourselves. We'll also ask whether this is a solution for the environment or just another ultra-processed product.This topic will help you learn natural, sophisticated English words that you can use in real conversations. Press play and let's start.#CultivatedMeat #LabGrownFood #LearnEnglishThroughListening #FutureOfFood #EnglishVocabulary #AdeptEnglish #ScienceAndEnglish

Download Lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-british-english-vs-american-english-vocabulary/  This is a story about the daily life of New York Nate, who lives in the United States; and London Laura, who lives in England. As you can see, they have very similar lives… but the words they use are very different! Let's learn 20 common vocabulary words that are different in American English vs. British English. Espresso English Courses: https://www.espressoenglish.net/english-speaking-courses/  Espresso English Academy: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/academy/ 

Von 17. bis 20. April 2026 fand zum 7. Mal das KTT statt, das Kepler Teleskoptreffen, das unsere Schule gemeinsam mit dem Steirischen Astronomenverein StAV ins Leben gerufen hat und bei dem wir astronomieinteressierte Jugendliche mit Amateurastronomen und Wissenschaftlern aus der Weltraumforschung zusammen, um gemeinsam unter dunklem Nachthimmel die Wunder des Universums zu bestaunen – und in nachmittäglichen Fachvorträgen auch was darüber zu lernen. Und heuer waren beide Bereiche fantastisch, sowohl der Himmel, der uns zwei sehr gute Beobachtungsnächte beschert hat, als auch das Tagesprogramm! Und daraus hört ihr hier einige Ausschnitte, außerdem Interviews mit einigen der Vortragenden und Teilnehmer:innen. Zum Einstieg am Freitag gab uns Frau Dr. Ramona Augustin vom AIP, dem Leibnitz Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam, einen spannenden Onlinevortrag über das zirkumgalaktische Medium, zu dem sie forscht. Aufmerksam wurden wir auf sie durch ihr kürzlich erschienenes Video zu diesem Thema auf dem Kanal Urknall, Weltall und das Leben. Dr. Bruno Besser vom Grazer Institut für Weltraumforschung IWF der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften hatte dann als Kontrapunkt ein ganz regionales Thema für uns, einen Blick in die Geschichte der Astronomie in der Steiermark. Dave Gloistein vom StAV lieferte uns in wundervollem British English augenzwinkernd den nachvollziehbaren Beweis, dass auf der Erde Aliens leben. Dr. Thomas Klügel vom geodätischen Observatorium Wettzell (D) sprach unter anderem von der Technik der Entfernungsmessung zum Mond mittels Laserranging und vermittelte uns eindrucksvoll, wie spannend Geodäsie sein kann und in welch unerwarteten Bereichen sie angewandt werden könnte (Gravitationswellendedektion!). Und Nico Lampl vom Universitätsobservatorium Lustbühel der Uni Graz präsentierte seine Bachelorarbeit, in der er einen faszinierenden Zeiss-Refraktor wieder verwendbar machen wird. Das Gerät mit dem etwas gruseligen Namen „Ballistische Messkammer“ (BMK) wurde eigentlich einst gebaut, um Satellitenbewegungen zu vermessen, hat ein riesiges Gesichtsfeld von im Prinzip 20° am Himmel und existiert nur zweimal auf der Welt. Das Schwestergerät war einst in Wettzell im geodätischen Observatorium und ist nun in Chile in der Atacamawüste, um mit einem riesigen 10x10cm Kamerachip das Beobachtungsfeld des Weltraumteleskops PLATO vorzubeobachten (Projektleiter ist übrigens ein Grazer Astronom, Dr. Jörg Weingrill). Mit Dr. Szilárd Csizmadia, eigentlich Exoplanetenforscher vom DLR Berlin, aber auch Obmann des ungarischen Amateurastronomievereins VCSE, tauchen wir ein bisschen in die Geschichte der Amateurastronomie ein, und mit DI Gerhard Paar von Joanneum Research Graz geht es dann in die Sonnensystemforschung: er ist Co-Investigator der Mastcam-Z-Stereokamera auf dem Marsrover Perseverance und hat die 3D-Visualisierung entwickelt, die auch auf der HERA-Mission zum Asteroiden Dimorphos verwendet werden wird, und gab uns dazu einige Einblicke. Den Schlusspunkt unserer Vorträge bildete ein Doppelvortrag von Dr. Örs Hunor Detre, einer der Hauptentwickler des Instruments MIRI am James Webb Space Telescope, mit einem Blick hinter die Kulissen seiner Arbeit bei der NASA für das JWST und seiner aktuellen Tätigkeit als Wissenschaftsvermittler in der er neben dem CanSatLab in Ungarn auch erfolgreich ein Projekt gestartet hat, bei dem Schüler:innen tatsächlich Instrumente für einen echten Cubesat entwickeln konnten, der nun im Erdorbit ist. Schließlich kommen auch noch die Stimmen der Teilnehmer:innen nicht zu kurz! Insbesondere habe ich Thomas Holzhäuser von der Keplergesellschaft Weil der Stadt noch zum Interview gebeten.

[988] In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke and James discuss artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, the AI bubble, generative AI, AGI, automation, job displacement, tech startups, Silicon Valley culture, deep fakes, AI hallucinations, cryptocurrency, Blade Runner, and the future of work. This is a long-form British English conversation designed to help learners improve listening comprehension, vocabulary and fluency while exploring the hype, risks and promises surrounding AI technology.Episode page

[987] British English listening practice at a natural speed with surprising facts and lots of humour. Pod-pals Amber & Paul join me for an outlandish and outrageous "true or false" quiz

Have you ever wondered how people manage to live in some of the world's most expensive cities? In today's podcast, we'll explore a creative and unusual housing idea from the UK, called 'property guardianship'. You'll learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ the exact meaning of words like 'guardian', 'squatter', and 'tenant', which are key to understanding renting and housing law.✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-phrases-property-guardian-renting-terms/We'll look at why professionals choose to live in old office buildings and pubs, and we'll discuss the surprising advantages and significant risks of this lifestyle. It's a fascinating glimpse into modern life and a great way to learn practical vocabulary.Understanding different types of housing helps you talk about real-world situations in English. Press play and let's start.Take your British English to the next level. You have two ways to learn: subscribe for 8 monthly ad-free episodes, or try our specialized courses. We have everything you need to become fluent.Subscription info: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/Our Courses: https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/#LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #HousingVocabulary #PropertyGuardians #UKCulture #EnglishListening #AdeptEnglish #ESLPodcast

It's another doubleheader in episode #735, this time with 2 unrelated '50s classics. First up, I talk about the offbeat John Huston comedy Beat The Devil. The screenplay he wrote with Truman Capote is very quotable, even though its characters and daffy plot parody serious caper flicks like Huston's The Maltese Falcon. Humphrey Bogart has been a regular on Have You Ever Seen over the years, but this is the first episode ever for Jennifer Jones or Gina Lollobrigida. Jenny is quirky, cute and quite a talented liar while Gina is...well, staggeringly gorgeous. Then I veer from the fun of that one to spend about 17 minutes on Lee J. Cobb and Jane Wyatt in The Man Who Cheated Himself. Felix Feist's noir is about a cop who breaks the law to cover for his murdering mistress. Jane Wyatt is yet another classic actress we'd never covered before. So spend this final Monday of April hearing about a loopy comedy and an intense crime flick. Well, Actually: "coupe" IS pronounced "coo-pay" in French AND in what's known as "British English". Also, the other movie that will be reviewed on Friday will in fact be the Gene Autry western South Of The Border. Subscribe to this effort in your app. Add a rating and write a review to suggest others give it a shot too. Contacting is easy. On social media, it's @moviefiend51 on Twitter, ryan-ellis on Bluesky and RyanHYES on Letterboxd. As for email, that's haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com.

A funny British English conversation about food, cooking & eating habits, with my friend Martin. Why is British food a bit of a joke? Do French people have the right to criticise British cuisine? What is marmite, and why don't Brits just throw it away? What did Luke eat for lunch every single day during secondary school? And, who would be Luke's dream dinner party guests? All that and more, in a conversation full of tangents, recipes, rants and apologies, and a nice range of vocabulary expressions to spot. Enjoy! PDF Transcript available.Sign up to LEP Premium to hear the vocabulary review for this episode with my wife

Have you ever noticed how a small act of kindness from a stranger can completely change your day? It's a powerful feeling that connects us all. In today's podcast, we'll explore eight practical ways to be a nicer person, using _real English_ you can learn from. Do you dislike advertisements interrupting your study? Say goodbye to ads with our premium subscription. You will get 8 new, uninterrupted British English lessons every month.

It’s not business as usual this time on Brew Ha Ha with Herlinda Heras and Daedalus Howell, as Herlinda presents Beatles and Brews today. She has had this playlist on her main fridge for about 6 years. What’s more, she has such a collection of beers that she can line up the labels to match the songs for today’s show. The show begins with two Beatles tunes, She Loves You and I Want You / She’s So Heavy. Herlinda is a Beatles superfan. She knows Pete Best, who was the drummer for The Beatles before Ringo joined the band. Herlinda even has a signed picture with him from when he played in Petaluma on tour. Pete’s mother Mona Best bet on a horse named Never Say Die to win the 1954 Epsom Derby, at 33-1 odds. (sorry, audio garbled at 8:00) She used the winnings to buy the house where they built The Casbah Coffee Club in the basement. Pete’s brother Roag still runs tours at the original Casbah location. She Loves You goes with A View From The Top from Five Boroughs Brewing in Brooklyn. They brewed this beer to commemorate the refurbishing of the Empire State Building. It matches the Beatles arrival in NY in 1964 on Ed Sullivan and at Shea Stadium, and all the later New York connections. Daedalus asks Herlinda how she became such a big Beatles fan. Herlinda’s dad was in the Navy, and they were stationed for a while at Hunter’s Point Shipyard. Candlestick Park was nearby, and her mom wasn’t at the Beatles concert, but she said she could hear the crowd screaming. When her dad was in the Far East in the Navy, there where places where he could record albums onto reel-to-reel. Herlinda had an Akai reel-to-reel tape player. He gave her an audio documentary history of the Beatles that she listened to it over and over again. Black is Beautiful and Blackbird Herlinda was doing her math homework one day while living at Hamilton AFB in Novato. She was listening to KRQR San Francisco when the news came in of John Lennon’s murder. She immediately started her reel-to-reel recorder and captured the local coverage from all the local radio stations. Herlinda opens a beer called Black is Beautiful. She pairs it with the Beatles song Blackbird and points out Paul McCartney’s story of its origin. A bird means a girl in British English and Paul had seen stories of young black girls having to be escorted to school in the American south, and he wrote the song to describe them. The Black Is Beautiful beer started from an African American brewer Marcus Baskerville in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The song Tomorrow Never Knows, with its Indian sitars, suggests an IPA, India Pale Ale. There is more beer and Beatles music than we have time for in one show, so we will have to revisit this topic. Before we end this episode, Herlinda opens a Ukrainian style Golden Ale flavored with coriander. The BJCP judging guidelines recently admitted this Ukrainian style to their catalog. Herlinda suggests the song Golden Slumbers, for the Ukrainian ale. We will have to do a 2.0. We didn’t even get to the English beers. 

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage.In this episode of The English Like a Native Podcast, Gabriel's peaceful moment in a Somerset café quickly turns into a race against time when he realises he's about to miss an important event. As he scrambles to get organised, he finds himself navigating a series of small but very British social interactions.Tune in to learn a range of essential polite expressions used in everyday British English.

Do you find your English learning materials/books to be ... kinda boring? Wouldn't it be better if you could work on improving your English skills with topics that are genuinely interesting? Take your British English to the next level. You have two ways to learn: subscribe for 8 monthly ad-free episodes, or try our specialized courses. We have everything you need to become fluent.Subscription info: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/Transcript & Links Mentioned: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-avoid-boring-english-study-real-world-stories/ In today's podcast, I'll show you how you can level up your English in an easy and interesting way. I'll give you a little 'taster' of the kind of subjects we talk about at Adept English.We'll explore how your attitude might affect your health and hear about the fears surrounding artificial intelligence and jobs. We'll do all this while giving you excellent, accessible English listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ practice.Listen to interesting ideas, learn English naturally & enjoy the journey of learning. Press play and let's start.And don't forget to follow and subscribe to our English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts.#LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #BritishEnglish #EnglishPodcast #InterestingTopics #ESL #LanguageLearning #AdeptEnglish

Have you ever noticed how some people just sound more natural and fluent (https://adeptenglish.com/english/fluency/) when they speak English, even if they don't use very complex words? The secret is often in the simple, everyday phrases they choose.In today's podcast, we'll explore fascinating new research that shows how using common expressions can make you sound much more like a native British (https://adeptenglish.com/) speaker. We'll discover practical phrases for saying sorry in different ways and learn how to politely clear up a misunderstanding. This is about using the language that native speakers really use every day.Take your British English to the next level.You have two ways to learn: subscribe for 8 monthly ad-free (https://adeptenglish.com/downloads) episodes, or try our specialized courses. We have everything you need to become fluent.Subscription Info (https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/)Browse Our Courses (https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/)This is a wonderful way to build your confidence and make your English conversations smoother and more effective. Press play and let's start.#SoundBritish #LearnEnglishPhrases #BritishPronunciation #EverydayEnglish #EnglishFluency #CommonPhrases #SpeakWithConfidence

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 21, 2026 is: scrutinize • SKROO-tuh-nyze • verb To scrutinize something is to examine it carefully especially in a critical way. // I closely scrutinized my opponent's moves before making my own. See the entry > Examples: "The governor proposes a balanced budget, and the General Assembly scrutinizes every line." — J.B. Jennings, The Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026 Did you know? Scrutinize the history of scrutinize far back enough and you wind up sifting through trash: the word comes from Latin scrutari, which means "to search, to examine," and scrutari likely comes from scruta, meaning "trash." The etymology evokes one who searches through trash for anything of value. The noun scrutiny preceded scrutinize in English, and in its earliest 15th century use referred to a formal vote, and later to an official examination of votes. Scrutinize was established in the 17th century with its familiar "to examine closely" meaning, but retained reference to voting with the specific meaning "to examine votes" at least into the 18th century. (Votes are still commonly said to be scrutinized in the general sense of the word.) And while the term scrutineer can be a general term referring to someone who examines something, it is also sometimes used in British English specifically as a term for someone who takes or counts votes.

37: Chapter 37. The Thunder Builds Up Scripted by John Ruths and Newell Fisher This is the second of the thunder chapters and has a lot of back and forth setting changes, which keep the reader well informed and stimulate the building tension. The pre-chapter quote is from Uncle Remus.  It is spoken in Joel Chandler Harris's portrayal of African-American Vernacular English. The proverb, in standard American and British English, says "You can hide the fire, but what are you going to do with the smoke?" The quote is a clear reference to the secretive activities of Bigwig, the does, and eventually Blackavar who are also in the know.  Chapter 36 ends with Woundwort interrupting Bigwig just as the escape is about to begin.  Bigwig controls his emotions as he is asked many questions. The nature of these tell us that information is being brought to Woundwort.  Woundwort is starting to add things up. Bigwig was the rabbit who, albeit accidentally, got Mallow killed by a fox. He was recognised by Groundsel. The fact that Bigwig didn't mention this is clearly suspicious to Woundwort. Woundwort shares that he is aware of a band of rabbits on the far side of the Iron Road. He directly asks if Bigwig was with this group, forcing Bigwig to deny it. Then he is quizzed about the 'white bird' he was seen near, who was Kehaar, and simply says he's never been harmed by one of them before. As a parting shot, Woundwort asks about his meeting with Hyzenthlay ask him to keep an eye on her. It is intriguing to wonder if there is any chance that Woundwort might have put them all these pieces together eventually to guess their plan. Given the way he is fooled in the next chapter, it is easy to think not. This, for Bigwig, is a very dangerous moment but, overall, Bigwig gets through yet another social encounter in Efrafa.  At this point, he must feel somewhat emboldened. But the escape is over for now. He checks on Blackavar and deliberately knocks into one of the guards and even verbally dresses him down. The scene now moves to the little patrol-base like location where the rest of our heroes are, near the  river, and opens with Hazel.  Kehaar flies in and Hazel questions him about some important details that he's apparently repeated before.  Hazel is nervous.  What is certain is that the escape attempt is off for now and that their escape plan location at the railway arch, which is far nearer Efrafa, needs to change back to the river right away. We now cut back to Bigwig who is with Hyzenthlay. The signs of the stress he's been carrying is really starting to show and he's shaking. Hyzenthlay makes Bigwig even more nervous when she asks if it's possible to get away that evening.  She then relates that it's even possible that there could be a doe spy amongst the group she's spoken to.  If he lost his nerve and made a quick escape with just the ringleaders he would be seen as having failed, no matter what he had been through.  It is now the next morning and Bigwig's own common sense keeps him from panicking when he finds that Hyzenthlay is not there. It's quiet right now due to the building weather system overhead.  He hears Blackavar being brought up the run, who looks more pitiful than before if that's possible.  Chervil arrives and even he, as the mark's captain, seems subdued.  Nelthilta makes an unwise comment to him about a possible "surprise" coming up and that rabbits might be able to fly away.  Soon after they're outside, Bigwig plays a trick that El-ahrairah would really approve of.  Bigwig cleverly fools Chervil with a fake charm, consisting of a dance and a poem, while simultaneously giving Kehaar vital information about returning that night.     Some time later, Bigwig chances upon Blackavar. He uses this private moment to tell Blackavar the plan. This chapter reminds us just how intelligent and brave Bigwig can be under pressure. He goes to his burrow and sleeps.

Practise listening to British English conversation and enjoy some complaining, ranting and funny anecdotes in this episode based on the concept of a popular BBC TV chat show. My guest is Charlie Baxter from The British English Podcast. Charlie has chosen 3 things which he wants to be locked inside the mythical "Room 101"

Have you ever noticed someone wearing a little gadget on their arm and wondered what it was for? That small piece of technology is part of a fascinating shift in how we understand our own health.In today's podcast, we'll explore the world of personal health 'devices' like CGMs. We'll learn (https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/) useful English vocabulary, including the words 'nutrition' and 'microbiome', and discuss how this science gives us personalised information about our bodies.Upgrade your listening experience. No ads, just pure British English learning. Get 8 exclusive premium episodes every month delivered straight to your phone.✨ Learn more (https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/)We'll look at why this new approach is exciting and also answer why some people in the medical world are questioning it. You'll hear about surprising discoveries that change standard health advice.And Don't forget to follow and subscribe to our FREE English language podcast, wherever you listen (https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/) or watch your podcasts.

On this month's Quick Hits we're talking about how Lina and Mr. Dune take their tea, and how to put yourself out there at kinky parties, when you're a little tender, and most especially when you're grieving. You don't have to be perfect to be loved, but you MOST CERTAINLY may NOT put the milk in before the tea is steeped!! Twin Cities Rent Relief: https://gofund.me/442fc6781 The Great Milk Debate | Gianmarco Soresi at Edinburgh Fringe Become a Patreon member to gain access to all the Ask A Sub benefits including our discord server, archive of premium audio and written posts, as well as our new podcast within a podcast, OTK with Lina and Mr. Dune. Submit questions for this podcast by going to memo.fm/askasub and recording a voice memo. Subscribe to the subby substack here. See the paid post archive here. Get 20% off your order at http://www.momotaroapotheca.com with code LINADUNE Twitter | @Lina.Dune | @askasub2.0 CREDITS Created, Hosted, Produced and Edited by Lina Dune With Additional Support from Mr. Dune Artwork by Kayleigh Denner Music by Dan Molad

David and Dan David Ramey, founder of Ramey Wine Cellars, joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. He has been on CWC before, but it was a while ago, on this episode in 2018 and again here in 2019. The weather today is unseasonably warm, but it doesn't affect Dan's work. People tell him it seems he has the greatest job in the world. They think he just has to drink wine and write about it. But Dan actually drinks very little, when tasting and evaluating wine. The better the wine, the less of it you need to drink to appreciate high quality. “It’s not about volume, it’s about character,” says Dan. “Wine is food. It's fermented grape juice and it goes with food. You might get a little relaxed but you you don't drink wine to get drunk,” declares David. Dan reminds everyone, “Life’s too short to drink bad wine.” Dan Berger declares that Chardonnay today is better than it has ever been, and he thinks David Ramey can explain why. David thinks that the Chardonnay producers went down the wrong path, when rich, hedonistic wines, fruit bombs, were popular. Robert Parker was an influential wine critic and he liked that style. David Ramey’s Chardonnays represent a reversal of that trend and an appeal to wine lovers who know that Chardonnay can do much more than those big buttery fruit bombs that don’t age well. CWC is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that are producing exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference!  MS in Enology David Ramey describes his pathway into the profession of winemaking. He grew up in Sunnyvale, a schoolmate of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. He attended UC Santa Cruz from 1969-1973, when the campus was brand new. He worked as a waiter where he also had the chance to taste wine. He thought he would go and teach English in Colombia, but he never made it there. He was driving from Mexicali to Hermosillo and one day he describes a coup de foudre, French for a lightning strike, when he realized he should make wine. It’s something that people like, it’s not bad for the environment, it’s an aesthetic statement, lot to like about it. So he applied to UC Davis in enology. He had to take all his college level math and science courses at San Jose State before he could start the major. He graduated with a Master of Science in Enology. Several of his fellow students became famous winemakers. They are tasting one of David’s Chardonnays, which is not chilled. “Chardonnay is the red wine of whites.” Both whites he brought are 2015s and the reds are both 2013s. Both combine richness, strong acidity and good structure. Claret David went to France after he graduated. “I’m a classicist,” he says. He wanted to go where people have been making wine for a very long time, to learn how to do it. He ended up working in Bordeaux. Then he worked a harvest in Australia. They processed 37,000 tons of grapes that time. Next they taste the Claret. That name is protected now but David says they can still use it, they are grandfathered in. It is a generic British English term for a Bordeaux wine. The French claimed it, despite the fact that there is no place named Claret. It’s just a generic word, but it was ceded to the EU in trade negotiations. Ramey also treademarked two varietal blend names for themselves. Their Left Bank Blend is a Cabernet based blend. Template is another name, modeled on the Right Bank, so it is Merlot based. This is all with Sonoma County grapes. Dan adds that the name Ramey on the label indicates a higher level of quality, by itself.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 26, 2026 is: knackered • NAK-erd • adjective Knackered is an adjective mostly used informally in British English to mean “very tired or exhausted.” // Unfortunately, I was too knackered after work to join them for dinner. See the entry > Examples: “‘How are you doing?' ‘Yeah, good thanks... just tired.' I don't know about you, but it feels like I'm having a version of this exchange at least once a day. It seems that everyone I know is genuinely and profoundly knackered. My friends say it. My postman says it. My teenage son says it. Even my partner, who usually has the energy levels of a Duracell-powered soft toy, grudgingly admits his batteries are drained.” — Sara Robinson, The Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), 22 Nov. 2025 Did you know? An apt synonym for knackered might be the phrase “dead tired” for more than one reason. Knackered is a 20th century coinage that comes from the past participle of knacker, a slang term meaning “to kill,” as well as “to tire, exhaust, or wear out.” This verb knacker likely comes from an older noun knacker, which first referred to a harness-maker or saddlemaker, and later to a buyer of animals no longer able to do farmwork (or their carcasses). Knackered is used on both sides of the Atlantic but is more common among British speakers.

In this advanced English conversation, César and Oliver reflect on how birthdays change as we get older - from childhood parties and British birthday traditions to adult expectations, gifts and family gatherings. The discussion explores ageing, social pressure and cultural differences in a natural, unscripted dialogue designed for advanced learners.Improve your listening with real British English, authentic storytelling and reflective conversation.

In this cozy winter episode, Shana is snowed in with her daughters on the East Coast after a big snowstorm. While it looks like a magical winter wonderland outside, things feel a little chaotic inside the house. Then Julia, who's seven, decides she wants to be a guest on the podcast. Julia chooses a fun and unexpected topic: hair and hairstyles. Together, they talk about different types of hair, popular hairstyles, and even facial hair vocabulary — all in a relaxed, natural conversation. ⭐ Sign up to the Academy to Learn English with Pictures Useful Vocabulary To be snowed in – when so much snow falls that you can't leave your homeStraight hair – hair with no curl or waveCurly hair – hair that forms curlsWavy hair – hair that forms loose wavesSilky smooth – very soft and smoothBangs – short hair cut to fall over the foreheadFringe – the British English word for bangsPonytail – hair tied back in one sectionPigtails – two ponytails, one on each sideBraid – three sections of hair crossed over each otherFrench braid – a braid that begins at the top of the head and continues downwardBun – hair twisted and tied into a round shapeMohawk – short on the sides, long in the middleMullet – short in the front, long in the backAfro – a full, rounded hairstyle worn with natural curly or coily hairHair down – wearing your hair looseLice – tiny insects that live in hair and cause itchingHair tie / elastic band – used to hold hair backSalon – a place where people get their hair cut or styledHighlights – lighter streaks added to hairLowlights – darker streaks added to hairDye – to change the color of your hairPeach fuzz – very soft, light facial hairMustache – hair above the upper lipBeard – hair on the chin and jawGoatee – hair on the chin onlyCowlick – a section of hair that grows in a different direction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why the humble crisp can spark such strong opinions, depending on where in the world you live? We all have our go-to flavours, but what makes certain tastes so popular in one country and not another? It's a tasty insight into our cultures and preferences.In today's podcast, we'll explore the world of crisps, those tasty potato snacks we love in the UK, and how their flavours change from one country to another. You'll practise English with words like "flavour", F-L-A-V-O-U-R, which means the taste of food; "seasoning", S-E-A-S-O-N-I-N-G, the spices or powders added to make things tasty; and "staple", S-T-A-P-L-E, something essential or very common in everyday life. These words will help you talk about food and habits more easily.Get the free transcript of this lesson: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-global-crisp-tastes/We'll discover why certain crisps are favourites in the UK, like those with cheese or salt, and learn about surprising choices in places like Thailand or Japan, where flavours might include pasta or seaweed.Take your British English to the next level. You have two ways to learn: subscribe for 8 monthly ad-free episodes, or try our specialized courses. We have everything you need to become fluent.- Subscription Info https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/- Browse Our Courses https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/Listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to stories like this builds your English naturally, through real topics that stick in your mind. You'll gain confidence in using everyday words about culture and snacks. Press play and let's start.#LearnEnglish, #BritishEnglish, #CrispsFlavours, #FoodVocabulary, #ESLPodcast, #GlobalSnacks, #AdeptEnglish

What do we really owe our families - and where do we draw the line?In this advanced-level English podcast episode, we explore family conflict, obligation, loyalty and boundaries. Using clear, natural British English, we discuss cultural differences, falling out with relatives, and when family expectations become a burden. Ideal for advanced learners who want thoughtful content and real-world vocabulary.

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage.In today's episode, Gabriel tackles the familiar travel challenge of packing for his upcoming trip to the UK and learns how to maximise his suitcase space.You'll hear authentic British English phrases for packing for a trip, along with helpful packing tips from Sophie.

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural English vocabulary through stories and real-life usage.In today's episode, Gabriel turns his attention to practical matters — booking accommodation in Liverpool — and he discovers just how useful certain phrases can be when talking to a chatbot. Gabriel's useful dialogue with the chatbot becomes a lesson in authentic British English questions and answers when planning a trip.

This is a short, daily podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to build natural British English vocabulary through story.In this first episode, we meet Gabriel, a young French graduate on the brink of a big adventure. Sitting in his childhood bedroom at his parents' home in France, he reflects on his plans, his doubts, and a long-held dream of travelling to the UK.As the story unfolds, you'll hear authentic British English used naturally, that you can use when talking about new experiences, first impressions, and stepping into the unknown.This episode sets the scene for the journey ahead and introduces the story-led learning style that runs throughout the series.

In this episode, we're exploring everyday British English words that you'll often hear in real conversations across the UK.  From informal phrases like "cheers" and "knackered" to classic expressions such as "take the mickey", we'll look at what they really mean and how to use them naturally.  Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/   Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles están en: http://www.inglespodcast.com/  

[970] Part 1 of 2. An English podcast about simple habits you can introduce in your life, to be in top condition for learning English all year long. This is all backed up by scientific research into how our brains work, how we learn language, and how little changes in our behaviour can help us perform better and achieve more in the time we are given. Includes top advice for preparing yourself to be a great learner of English in 2026. Part 2 will be available next week.Get the episode PDF

In our Easy English Updates, we announce our 'Kick-Off 2026 Challenge' on Monday to improve your English, every day for 14 days. Isi and Mitch then give you 10 everyday word pronunciations that reveal if you're speaking either American or British English, but for we answer a question from Hanan and then Mitch tells a very British joke. Interactive Transcript Support Easy English and get interactive transcripts and bonus content for all our episodes: easyenglish.fm/membership Transcript Intro Isi: [0:22] Hello. Mitch: [0:23] Hi, welcome to the Easy English Podcast. The winter version. Winter has come. We're currently in your parents' basement and it's freezing cold. Isi: [0:35] Hence the jackets. It's cold down here. Mitch: [0:37] Yeah. So, today we're going to show you some of the differences between the British English and American English pronunciation. We're giving you 10 words which you'll be using every day, that you'll need every day. Depending on how you pronounce these, we can sort of figure out, whether you are, or whether you are speaking with American English pronunciation or British English pronunciation. - Oh dear. - Yeah. But, before we get into that, we have quite a nice surprise, that we've already revealed a bit about in some videos and earlier podcasts, don't we Isi? We have a kickstart to our 2026 Easy English year. Easy English Updates Isi: [1:23] Yeah, we have, well, you said it already, the 'Kick-Off 2026 Challenge', which means we give you challenges to improve your English, every day, for a continuous 14 days. So every morning, get a challenge. You have to write something. Maybe make an audio message if you can. You don't need to. You can also write everything, share something, maybe write a letter to your boss, complain about something, apply for a job. It will be like personal, reflective things, but also business English to have you, basically, every day improve your English. We know from past experiences, that if you do those challenges, really every day, that this really boosts your language learning experience. So we are excited. 5th of January, we start for 14 days, come join us. If you become a member, on easyenglish.video/membership you can join us with any membership you're in, it all happens on our Discord server. What else do we need to say Mitch: [2:25] That's it you did explain it very well. It's an intensive, every day, for 14 days, English challenge to level up and improve your English. Get going where you left off and yeah, like Isi said, join any one of our membership levels, we have three different types and all of those gets you access to our Discord server, where Isi and I will be posting each and every day, the challenges for you. Let's go to our Topic of the Week. Support Easy English and get interactive transcripts and bonus content for all our episodes: easyenglish.fm/membership

Enhance your English fluency with some great (and odd!) UK news: pink fog, online habits, reindeer carrots, and Tree of Kindness. These are just a few of the heartwarming and intriguing stories we're exploring today. Listen, build your vocabulary and get some great English listening practice today! Free Transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-pink-fog-reindeer-carrots-kindness-stories/As you listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to a native speaker discuss these topics, you'll absorb authentic English https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ language naturally, which is the secret to fluency! We'll wander through the enchanting phenomenon of pink fog, carrots, trees and how much time people in the UK spend online.Each story is brimming with advanced vocabulary and natural expressions, perfect for B2 and C1 learners. Immersing yourself in real English conversations like this helps you remember words without effort.Subscribing is easy! Just visit our FAQ page, choose Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and start listening to 8 new, ad-free episodes every month.- FAQ: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe - Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957 So press play and let's uncover these fascinating stories together, all while boosting your English fluency.#LearnEnglish #ESL #EnglishFluency #B2English #C1English #UKNews #AdvancedVocabulary #PodcastForEnglish

EPISODE 651 - Mark J Wilson - Full of Beans - A dead professor. A missing student, And a time-traveling detective.Mark is a scientist who works in gene therapy and very foolishly decided he had to write a novel about a time-traveling detective in his spare time.I live in Washington, DC with my wife, Carrie, but I was born and brought up in Reading, England. My favourite place in the world is in the Cotswolds, just down the road from Oxford (where most of Full of Beans is set).I went to college in Canterbury where I studied biochemistry and got a PhD. I have worked in biopharmaceuticals for the last 35 years or so.I'm currently working in gene therapy, helping to develop a much-needed cure for Rett Syndrome.I worked in Nottingham and Cambridge before moving back to Reading (so it can't be all bad, right?). Then I came to America in 2009. It does seem like a drastic move just to get out of Reading again. I lived in North Carolina for 7 years before moving to the DC area.Growing up in Reading gave me a fascination with trains and planes, being as how there wasn't much else there to interest a kid. I loved hanging around at the west end of Platform 5, and when Concorde would fly over. And there was a Model Shop. I loved the Model Shop. And Eames' model train shop.My dad gave me lifelong passions for astronomy, physics, chess, cooking, and model-making. And I love model trains. Over the years, in my spare time, I've also been a watercolor artist and a music producer. I love electronic dance music.Full of Beans is my first published novel and it is dedicated to Carrie and her coffee machine, which would constantly instruct us to “Fill Beans,” whether the hopper was full or empty. Without either of them this book might never have been written. It took over two years to write, on the weekends and holidays, and I learned a lot about writing.I heard they are bringing back Clippy... ‘I see you're writing a novel. Do you need help with that?' I did need help, but instead I have relied on some actually talented hooman-beans for that.The book was an editor's nightmare to work on. We chose British English spellings (like ‘colour') and phrases (such as ‘bugger off') to go with most of the settings and characters. However, we also chose to go with the Chicago Manual of Style for other stuff like punctuation, rather than the Oxford Guide to Style. Sorry Oxford. Please check the CMOS before levelling criticism at the editing; it was a heroic effort. Thanks Kevin and Avery.Feel free, however, to debate the choice to liberally use the Oxford comma. And to jolly-well split some infinitives. And start sentences with conjunctions.If strict British grammar is your passion, rather than a fun read, then hard cheese. It isn't meant to be bloody Shakespeare. I'm sure there'll be a new Booker Prize nominee along any minute now.The artwork was accomplished with help from artlist.io, using its Comic Noir algorithm and many, many attempts, amalgamations, and many hours of editing images to get what I wanted. The book cover was a team effort with Joe and Michelle. https://markjwilson.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

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Why do so many celebrities follow the same tragic script - early success, impossible pressure, public decline, and a carefully managed collapse? And has anything really changed in the age of influencers, TikTok fame and constant online visibility?In today's Advanced level episode of English and Beyond, Oliver and César explore the darker side of fame: the industry built on illusion, the toxic incentives behind talent management, and the strange role we, the audience, play in keeping the system alive. From Judy Garland to Britney Spears, from classic paparazzi culture to the self-inflicted exposure of social media, we unpack why the machine keeps producing the same stories - and why we keep consuming them.You'll hear a 4-minute monologue followed by a natural, unscripted conversation in British English - ideal for advanced learners wanting rich vocabulary and nuanced reflections.

In this cross-post episode, Lewis and Michael go through some fun conversation questions that involve a lot of British English idioms and slang.While hearing our funny stories, you'll improve your knowledge of spoken English and train your listening.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast350Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!

Hello! Welcome to this lesson https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/ on sounding truly fluent https://adeptenglish.com/english/fluency/ in British English. I'm Hilary, and today we're diving into something that could transform your speaking straight away. Struggling to sound fluent and natural in English, even when you know loads of vocabulary? It's frustrating, isn't it? Well, groundbreaking research has revealed a fascinating secret: the key to native-like fluency isn't buried in complex words at all. No, it's about learning those common, everyday phrases that British speakers use automatically, without even thinking.Gosh, imagine that! In just a bit, we'll get into the science behind this, and I'll share some key tactics to help you boost your "perceived fluency" right away. You'll sound more confident and competent in any conversation—whether it's a casual chat or something more formal. So, what are we covering exactly? Let's break it down: first, learning essential "multi-word sequences", or MWS for short, that's chunks of language that native speakers rattle off effortlessly. Then, we'll look at high-frequency British phrases perfect for work and social interactions. And finally, how to weave these language chunks into your speech so you talk more quickly, with fewer pauses and hesitations.Free Transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-speaking-practice-british-multi-word-sequences/Upgrade your English learning with our premium subscription. 8 new, ad-free episodes every month for less than a coffee. Subscribe now: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957More info: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/This approach? It's an absolute game-changer, especially for your IELTS Speaking test, where fluency and natural language use are everything if you're aiming for that high band score. But it's not just for exams, think about your real-world English too. Daily interactions will feel smoother, more authentic, and, well, just easier. Why overcomplicate your learning with rare words when you can focus on the English people actually use every day?Quick check: does that make sense so far? Brilliant! Now, if you're ready to stop struggling and start speaking with real confidence, stick with me through this lesson. And don't forget—follow and subscribe to our podcast and channel for more English listening lessons, IELTS listening practice, and spoken English training. We're all in this journey to fluency together, and I can't wait to hear how it goes for you!Follow and subscribe to our FREE English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts.#B2Listening #C3Listening #BritishEnglishPhrases #EnglishFluency #IELTSspeaking #LearnEnglish #NativeSpeakerEnglish #IELTSlistening #EnglishListeningPractice

1122. This week, we look at two subtle but persistent differences between American and British English: why Americans say "math" and Brits say "maths," and why Americans are "in the hospital" while Brits are "in hospital." Then, we look at the historical meaning of the word "spendthrift" and introduce some wonderfully obsolete insults like "dingthrift" and "scrapethrift."The "maths" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at dragonflyeditorial.com.The "spendthrift" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. These days, she designs websites for solo business owners who care about both words and visuals. Find her at chanterellemarketingstudio.com.

Do you ever feel frustrated by modern technology and wish things were simpler? You're not alone, and this common feeling is your key to unlocking advanced English (https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/) skills! In this lesson, you will train your ear to understand authentic, natural-speed English by exploring why both older and younger generations find modern life challenging. We'll explain specific vocabulary like 'built-in obsolescence', 'chatbot', and 'digital content', analyze common complaint phrases used by British English speakers, and discuss the cultural concept of a 'Boomer'. Learning this real-world language is not just interesting, it directly improves your IELTS listening score by familiarizing you with diverse accents and complex topics, while the phrases you learn (https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/) will make your spoken English sound more natural and fluent in any conversation. Watch now and turn your daily frustrations into a powerful English learning opportunity.Improve your English listening skills with 8 new premium episodes every month. All for less than your daily coffee. Subscribe now: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957Find out more: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/Follow and subscribe to our podcast and channel for more English listening lessons, IELTS listening practice, and spoken English training to support your journey to fluency.#LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #IELTSListening #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishFluency #Boomer #ModernTechnology

Send us a textSPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS.  Squib Games Season (S15) continues with an 80's cable classic and special effects extravaganza, the eponymous F/X (1986).   Director Robert Mandel best known for his 1992 drama School Ties had no major studio film to his credit when he was hired to direct the two top tiered Bryans: Aussie sexpot Bryan Brown as the Hollywood special effects guru Roland “Rollie” Tyler, an immigrant framed by crooked law enforcement in an intricate double-fake out murder leaving him a marked man, and Brian Dennehy (returning to the action genre, see First Blood from earlier this season) as Detective Leo McCarthy who plays by his own rulebook and likely soon up for retirement who suspects Rollie might be innocent. Pod favs Diane Venora (Bird, Heat, The Insider) has a minor role as the aspiring actress love interest and Tom Noonan (Manhunter this same year) plays a tall goon. Surprisingly for an action-intrigue movie set in the 1980s, there are a pleasant number of professional women getting the job done, although those who pop most on screen are Rollie's and Det. McCarthy's respective sidekicks.  Mixing reveals on how effects are done in real life with FX in the reality of the movie's world provides a great primer for this season's gun play as well as lets the movie's hero exact lethal revenge without having to hold a gun. Such a fun concept, the premise spawned a sequel five years later starring the two Bryans and five years after that a forty-episode, two-season Canadian TV series starring neither Bry/i/an.  The hosts this ep spitball alternate castings for turning F/X from a action-thriller into a b-movie gorefest; Ken's feels safe to share his big glasses frame fetish; Ryan's presents a theory on why straight women wore out copies of their VHS's; and Thomas gets the opportunity to mention both The Rage: Carrie 2 and Psycho III in nearly the same breath.  Jack, this season's visiting guest host and inspiration for Squib Season, is off again this week on some continental op but will return for next episode with the book report for Miller's Crossing.  Fun final fact: F/X is the first movie since TGTPTU Season 4's Cage/Uncaged to have a forward slash (or a “stroke” for our speakers of British English) in its title. That prior movie, of course, was our first John Woo film covered.  THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

As you may know, politeness in English - especially in British English - is a very important thing. Learners often struggle to keep up with the confusing grammar and long sentences, so in this episode, I break down a few key phrases that you can start using today to make your questions and requests sound more polite.I go through each phrase one by one and explain how we use it, give an example anecdote from my own life where I could use it, and also end each section with a question to get you thinking.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast341--------------------Level 3 is now open and ready to join!

We are hard-wired and sweating profusely this week YFT fam. Wells is in Costa Rica bartending for the stars while also worrying about unstable internet and the lack of streaming options. How do you say Game of Thrones en espanol?? So…your hosts take the extra time this week to dive deeper into the goss from the last week on planet earth. Brandi joins post-wedding and post-hangover, having crushed an unprepared Maid of Honor speech—proof you never let the truth get in the way of a good story. They dive into Ozempic rumors, horse genetics, whether we need another pope (can we get a millennial one?), and debate the worthiness of a genie wish—$50 trillion vs. a good sandwich. British English is bollocks, Ozzy Osborne is retiring (and apparently still alive), and Wells' Spanish just might just be improving… adios, amigos! Favorite things mentioned: Walton Goggins Freaks Out Mobland Game of Thrones (but in Spanish!) Under the Sea by Wells Adams Thanks to our awesome sponsors for supporting this episode!  Mood: Get 20% off your first order at Mood.com/YFT with promo code YFT. Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/yft and use code yft. Happy Mammoth: For a limited time get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com and use the code YFT. Prolon: Visit ProlonLife.com/YFT to claim your 15% discount sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Quince: Treat your closet to a little summer glow-up with Quince. Go to Quince.com/yft for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. Visit Article.com/yft and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.  Skims: Shop the SKIMS Ultimate Bra Collection and more at SKIMS.com. Apostrophe: Apostrophe: Get your first visit for only $5 at Apostrophe.com/YFT when you use our code: YFT. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow Your Favorite Podcast! Plus, keep up with us between episodes on our Instagram pages, @yftpodcast @wellsadams and @brandicyrus and be sure to leave us a voicemail with your fave things at 858-630-1856!  This podcast is brought to you by Podcast Nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are hard-wired and sweating profusely this week YFT fam. Wells is in Costa Rica bartending for the stars while also worrying about unstable internet and the lack of streaming options. How do you say Game of Thrones en espanol?? So…your hosts take the extra time this week to dive deeper into the goss from the last week on planet earth. Brandi joins post-wedding and post-hangover, having crushed an unprepared Maid of Honor speech—proof you never let the truth get in the way of a good story. They dive into Ozempic rumors, horse genetics, whether we need another pope (can we get a millennial one?), and debate the worthiness of a genie wish—$50 trillion vs. a good sandwich. British English is bollocks, Ozzy Osborne is retiring (and apparently still alive), and Wells' Spanish just might just be improving… adios, amigos! Favorite things mentioned: Walton Goggins Freaks Out Mobland Game of Thrones (but in Spanish!) Under the Sea by Wells Adams Thanks to our awesome sponsors for supporting this episode!  Mood: Get 20% off your first order at Mood.com/YFT with promo code YFT. Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/yft and use code yft. Happy Mammoth: For a limited time get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com and use the code YFT. Prolon: Visit ProlonLife.com/YFT to claim your 15% discount sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Quince: Treat your closet to a little summer glow-up with Quince. Go to Quince.com/yft for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. Visit Article.com/yft and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.  Skims: Shop the SKIMS Ultimate Bra Collection and more at SKIMS.com. Apostrophe: Apostrophe: Get your first visit for only $5 at Apostrophe.com/YFT when you use our code: YFT. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow Your Favorite Podcast! Plus, keep up with us between episodes on our Instagram pages, @yftpodcast @wellsadams and @brandicyrus and be sure to leave us a voicemail with your fave things at 858-630-1856!  This podcast is brought to you by Podcast Nation.