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Legends of Godiva: Part 4A mysterious stranger comes, the lovers are parted.Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought in 5 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels."Oh good, I was afraid Sir Hulgar might skip over the mutilations at Sandwich;" Godgifu whispered, pinching the bridge of her nose between her eyes."So; so sorry;" Leofric said, slowly turning a greenish color."But, God was watching!" Sir Hulgar raged, thrusting his gnarled and scarred finger in the air. "The Danish demon defiled the blessed throne of England but a few weeks, before his own horse threw him to his death, ending forever his accursed reign!" At this point, almost all the children cheered, for indeed Sir Hulgar told the tale with such verve and animation that most people would not have believed it possible from a man who spoke mostly through grunts and threatening glares."His kingdom, freed from the ravages of the invaders, the Witengamot restored King Aethelred to his throne; and there was much rejoicing," Sir Hulgar said, nodding at the divinely just outcome. Then, he frowned as he noticed a small hand raised over a head canted in deep thought."Don't do it; don't do it;" Godgifu quietly urged through clenched teeth."Yes?" Sir Hulgar barked to where Frederic sat with his question."He did it;" Godgifu sighed, her shoulders slumping."But; why did King Aethelred come back? The Witengamot agreed to make the Danish one king, so why wasn't his son the king, after that? Wasn't that the bargain?" Frederic asked, frowning at the discontinuity."The barbarian King's son was a mere youth at the time, and the Witengamot saw the chance to place God's chosen English king on the throne, once more. It came at a dear price, but one they were willing to pay," Sir Hulgar answered, his face grave."But what happened to the hostages, then? The kin that the Witengamot gave to the invader to back up their promise?" Frederic pressed."The Viking's son discarded the hostages on the beach at Sandwich, after carving off all of their noses, ears and hands," Sir Hulgar answered, gesturing to show the carving motions of the knife and making a wet ripping sound for effect, "returning the wretched victims to their families mutilated, if they even survived their terrible wounds at all. You still see some of them around; veils and gloves covering their hideous scars, forever a burden to the families that sacrificed them to free their land."At these words, the children all turned with wide eyes to where Godgifu sat, ominously gloved and veiled."Uh, I can attest that Her Ladyship has all the proper body parts, having seen;" Leofric began, before receiving a swift kick from his future spouse."Oh, for heaven's sake," Godgifu sighed, unbuttoning her long gloves and wiggling them off her hands and displaying her whole limbs for the children's benefit. Their concerns only partly relieved, the kids remained dubious and continued staring, trying to fathom the violent secrets her veil no doubt kept hidden."In for a pound?" Leofric asked Godgifu, quickly glancing to Sir Hulgar who stood at the ready and glared threateningly at the assembly in the hall.Leofric and Godiva had talked about this, about her someday shedding her veils and allowing herself to be seen as she was. Knowing he would love her and be by her side, no matter what happened, gave Godiva courage. She nodded, deciding that, if only for the sake of the children, she could do this."I;"Godgifu began, her mouth suddenly dry, then spoke to the assembly. "The veils, were for the comfort and tastes of my late husband, Lord Wilfred. God rest him," she said, carefully lifting her veils only enough to show the children that each ear was intact and whole. "They became a comfort to me after he died, but also a barrier between me and all of you. I believe every comfort has the potential to become a weakness that keeps us from being whole;" she said, steeling herself. "And so, I must ask your pardon, if my weaknesses have caused any of you injury; and ask your forgiveness, for hiding from you for so long," she said quietly, slowly raising the veil in front of her face.Godgifu's cheeks flushed and people gasped as her neck, her chin, and then her lips were revealed. She paused and swallowed, screwing up her courage to raise the veil a little more; just enough to show her nose, when her entire face was suddenly revealed when Leofric decided to be helpful and took the entire covering off her and threw it to the floor.Wide eyed and speechless, she whipped her face to him, shock clearly written upon her features. Leofric, suddenly realizing he had erred, lifted her veil from the floor and folded it clumsily before returning it to her in a haphazard bundle, but the damage had been done. Terrified, Godgifu nonetheless straightened her neck, squared her shoulders and looked out at the assembly.Face after face staring at her, seeing her; not shielded by a translucent cloth, but bare and unadorned. She loved them all; and she had lied to them. She had held herself above them out of need, claiming a false standard that she failed to uphold. She was a fraud. She deserved to be dragged through the streets and left to die. The people of Coventry deserved so much better than her.No one moved. No one spoke. Indeed, it seemed no one even breathed until Frederic rose from the group of children and came to stand before her. "It's nice to see your face, my Lady," he said, head still canted in thought, his eyes taking in every detail. "I don't think there has ever been a beauty like yours seen in Coventry;" he said, offering her a wildflower."Hear, hear!" cheered Reverend Palmer, clapping enthusiastically from the back of the room. Cheers and yells of agreement filled the hall, as applause gradually broke out amongst the assembly."Thank you, Frederic," she whispered, taking the flower from him with a shaking hand, she looked over the cheering assembly in bewilderment. How was this possible? Did they not recognize her? She hadn't been brazen in her appearances as the outlaw Godiva, but she had been known generally about the town.Blushing, she stood and nodded to the assembly in thanks, "I don't understand; don't they see?" she asked, glancing at Leofric who smiled down at her."Of course, they see you; they've always seen you," Leofric said, looking out at the assembly. "But, as is often the case, people will see what they want to see; and I think they've been waiting to see you for quite a while.""Do you; do you think they knew it was me? Godgifu and Godiva? All this time?"Leofric chuckled to himself, wondering how his future wife could be so completely self-delusional as to think her unique height and build would go completely unnoticed when perfectly duplicated by a mysterious outlaw. "I think Coventry is a small village; and that these people love you," he replied.The gathering winded down and people gradually went on about their business, taking one last look at their unmasked Lady before leaving. The boys, thrilled with their new storyteller, surrounded Sir Hulgar and pelted him with questions about Viking raids and other gory conquests, eventually pulling him from the hall to show them the proper shape and heft of a Viking battle axe.At length, only a solitary figure remained in the hall. It was a man, extremely tall and broad, and shrouded. He kept himself to the shadows, though the hall was not brightly lit. Uneasy, Leofric watched the man gradually approach the dias. Taking care not to give the appearance of doing so, Leofric maneuvered his own body to be between the stranger and the unveiled Godgifu, at all times."This 'Visiting Day,'" the man's accented voice called to them as he approached closer and closer to the dias, "Is good, I think, yes? You see the eyes, and the eyes; they see you," he said, thoughtfully.Leofric's senses sharpened, exactly as they had before going into battle, and he quickly searched the room for the others that must surely have come along with this shrouded stranger. This was not how such things were done; and the secrecy of it did not bode well.Sensing Leofric's tension, but not understanding the cause, Godgifu took his arm and petted it, peering awkwardly around his large body to the stranger. "Hello, sir," she greeted him, "Are you new to Coventry? Welcome.""I am new to many places, here, yes?" the man said, still approaching at a measured pace. "This story; to this, I am not new. This story I hear many times, but not told just so," the voice continued. "This story; it is told in whispers and not to children. But this story is not finished, yes? What happened to the son?" he asked, quietly.The hairs on her neck rose, and Godgifu looked more closely at the tall shrouded stranger and suddenly understood Leofric's tension, his hand carefully pressing her behind him, resisting her efforts to come forward. This was not how such things were done; but, regardless, she would not allow Leofric to be harmed for her offenses.With swift resolve, she darted backward until she was free of Leofric's restraining arm and quickly skirted out of reach around him and ran to the approaching figure. Kneeling in a low curtsy as she replied, "The son returned to England with a great force and took back the land he ruled by rights, and despite the violence needed to establish his rule, he showed great mercy in marrying Aethelred the Unready's widow Emma. In sparing her remaining children's lives, and in showing great patience as the people recovered from the wars and accepted him, Cnut the Great, as their ruler and King of the English, Danes and Norwegians; Your Highness," she whispered, bowing her head and closing her eyes.The hall was silent, but for the heavy beating of her heart. She wondered, briefly, if the king could hear it, as well. As she waited for her fate, other thoughts drifted unbidden through her mind. For one, Godgifu realized she never knew how drafty it was in the hall before, feeling the chill air creeping across the back of her vulnerable, unveiled neck for the first time. Would she be killed immediately? Her blood spilled across the floor, staining the stones until time washed them clean of all but the memory? Or would she be left alive but mutilated, the newly unmasked mistress of the town turned into a grotesque warning to others? Would Leofric stay with her, if she was hideous? Would he even be allowed to live?Then, she heard the rustle of a hood being pushed back. A hand took her chin and tilted her face upward to a face that was so strikingly handsome that, despite her terror, she found herself blushing. Stunning eyes examined her face and she let out a shaking breath, wondering if this was the last expression so many of her countrymen had seen before they died. Cnut the Great should have looked like a crueler man, ugly and savage, but he didn't. His face was mind-numbingly beautiful; and yet, strangely annoyed."And some of the Swedes;" he said, as if reminding her for the hundredth time. "Swedes! Stubborn! Smiling and stubborn! You tell them 'do this!' and always they say 'ja, ja' and then go do what they want! Why no one remember I win them, too? Very difficult people," he grumbled to himself, turning her face from side to side, an appraising look in his eye. Looking up to Leofric, he canted his head with a glint in his eye, "I did not know this was under the veils. If I had;" he trailed off, a hint of a smile on his face.Relaxing a little, Leofric took a knee himself, "You're better off as you are, Sire. With this one, you would be without the support of the Witengamot, have gnome-sized children, half as much money, and twice as much trouble," Leofric replied dryly. "Your choice of wife was faultless. Your choice of my wife, however;" he said, folding his arms in exasperation.Cnut returned his attention to Godgifu's recently unwrapped face. "You marry this one, yes?" he stated sternly, nodding toward Leofric, still holding her chin."Uh huh;" she said breathily, unable to think clearly beyond a few simple words. The blue of his eyes made her feel like she had fallen under the ice of a frozen mountain lake."Umm;" he said dubiously, "You be good? Let this one wear pants?" he asked, raising his eyebrows."Uh huh;" she agreed, her eyes drifting leisurely down over his large muscled frame, "Well, some of the time," she amended, swallowing and staring unthinkingly at his groin."Seriously?" Leofric complained, arms akimbo.Cnut pulled her chin upward until Godgifu was standing. He bent over until they were eye-to-eye. "And you will give me what is mine. What I use to protect you. What feeds the soldiers. What builds the ships. And for being bad and making me wait, you will submit to your; punishment," he said, his eyes glinting as Godgifu shivered involuntarily at his last drawn-out word.Swimming in a haze of terrified lust, Godgifu's mind formed the words "Yes, Your Highness," with enormous effort, but what came out of her mouth was more akin to an acquiescent moan."Good," Cnut said, releasing her chin, "Go wait in his bed. I send him soon," he ordered, straightening and turning his gaze to Leofric as Godgifu nodded and obediently wandered out of the hall.Bewildered, Leofric waited kneeling, as was only proper. One did not question the king about why he came to a town in his own kingdom, much less alone, to all appearances. The fact that Cnut came without pomp was one thing. Many men had little patience for the trimmings and splendor of royal life. But, coming without any apparent companions was another thing altogether. Sir Hulgar would have returned instantly if there had been a regiment of soldiers outside. No, the king was almost certainly alone; and cloaked to hide his identity. Something was wrong; and he needed it kept quiet.Cnut looked down at him, haltingly opened and closed his mouth several times, seeming to search for words, and eventually becoming frustrated and cursing in Danish. "Shall I search for an interpreter, Sire; or will yours be joining us?" Leofric asked."No; no interpreters. A little gold makes their tongues go bad; mine speaks with hands, now," Cnut said darkly. "Stand. We use your English. Aelfgifu of Northampton; you are kin to her, yes?" he asked.Leofric blinked in surprise, then frowned, "Well, only by marriage; I think my father's brother married her second cousin; or cousin once removed; how does that go?" Leofric fumbled, wondering how his distant kinship with a Northampton noblewoman could possibly matter to the king."You are kin," Cnut barked, as if that settled the matter. "Pack for travel and go fuck wife. After dark, we ride north.""Sire, I; I'm supposed to get married in three days. What will I tell Lady Godgifu? She'll be furious!""You not married yet?" Cnut asked, a look of piqued curiosity on his face and a small smile playing on his lips. "Tell her you go, but after you fuck. Say with handsome face. Marry after we return. This is not problem," he concluded, looking appraisingly around the hall."Can you tell me where we're going, at least, Sire? When we'll be back?""Yes. We ride north. Torskey. Tell no one. Go fuck not-wife. Everything fine," Cnut said, looking at the door through which Godgifu left.Leofric kept his face calm, despite his inner thoughts. Torskey was not the average out-of-the-way English town; it was an off-season Viking camp where the raiders' ships were pulled up on shore and the populace wintered in tents and rough huts together. Cnut was inviting him to ride along into a camp full of bored barbarians for reasons unknown. Well, Cnut was ordering him to go, more than inviting him; for no Englishman in his right mind would go there voluntarily. Everything was definitely not fine."Where are his troops? How many?" Godgifu asked, leaning out the window looking over the town trying to spy out the king's companions as Leofric entered the room."Why?" Leofric asked, going about the room collecting items to pack, "Did you want to fuck them, too?" he growled under his breath.Stunned, Godgifu turned to look at him, "What's that supposed to mean? What's going on?" she asked, from her precarious window perch.Scowling, Leofric pulled her bodily from the window by her waist and tossed her onto the bed. "He wants me to go with him. North," he snarled."But; we're getting married! Can't it wait? Why is he going north?""Oh, I have no clue! Maybe Cnut the Cuntwetter intends to subdue the English populace with his Nordic good looks! You certainly didn't put up much of a fight! I need weapons; where's the armory?" Leofric said, stalking out of the room."What are you talking about?" Godgifu yelled, running after him. "Are you seriously angry with me?""Uh huh;" Leofric cooed breathlessly, mocking her reaction to Cnut. Shocked at his demeanor, Godgifu retreated a few steps, the man before her seeming nothing like the one that had so easily won her heart.Then, anger replaced her shock and she stomped back into the forfeited space, "Well, fine! So, he's handsome! Like; really, really handsome! So what? Is it really so important to you to be the prettiest face in the room? Why the hell are you mad at me?" she asked, grabbing his arm.Leofric leaned in, blocking her against the wall with his body, "I guess I just didn't realize a pretty face was all it took to turn your head; I guess you really are all the same;" he sneered, tracing her neckline with his finger, dipping deeply into the crevice of her tits.Angry, Godgifu slapped his hand away, only to have it return with ruder ambition, "What are you talking about? Just because I thought he was handsome, doesn't mean that I;" she said, suddenly cut off by Leofric's lips crushing hers, his teeth scraping hers uncomfortably. She broke the kiss and struggled against him, trying to see his face to read it, but he grabbed a handful of her hair and bent her head back, kissing down her neck roughly, as if to prove a point.Godgifu ducked under his arm to escape, but Leofric pinned her to the wall of the stairway, reaching under her dress as she struggled and kicked against him. "Are you telling me that I won't find you dripping and ready after just a few sultry looks from a handsome face? Who cares if he cuts people's tongues out; why should that get in the way of a good time?" he growled, pushing her legs apart with his thigh and hiking up her skirt."Leofric! What's wrong with you? Stop it! Let go of me!""Oh no, little hypocrite, we're going to see how wet you are, first. I'll probably die before I get a chance at the prize, but maybe if I can get you to be honest with yourself, you won't have to work so hard to replace me. You can just hold a fucking beauty contest," he hissed, thrusting his fingers roughly inside her.Several things happened at a speed too great for Leofric to comprehend, but in the next instant he found himself on the floor wheezing for breath, cupping his genitals and feeling like his left eye might fall out. Godgifu stood over him panting and rubbing her elbow with tears of betrayal brimming in her large eyes.Angry, and still unable to see beyond being right, Leofric lifted up his hand and showed her his fingers, glistening and dripping with the honey of her arousal. Her face twisted, and she nodded her head, her lower lip trembling. "Yeah. I get excited; and when I'm excited, I want to fuck;" she choked, tears rolling down her cheeks, "but the only one I wanted to fuck was you; because I was yours. You made me feel safe," she said brokenly, before turning on her heel and disappearing in a flash of skirts.Leofric stared down the empty passage. She was gone. As the realization of what he had just done settled on him, Leofric felt ill. He had acted in such a way that made her use force to run from him. Back in the hall, he really hadn't even been angry about Godgifu's reaction to Cnut, finding it more humorous than anything else. He had never really doubted her loyalty or love for him, but in his fear and anger over his forced mission, he had jealously lashed out at her in the ugliest possible way. "I was yours; you made me feel safe" her voice coming back to him as pure torture, declaring his greatest accomplishments as things existing only in the past. Coughing, he used the wall to push himself up and wobble on toward the armory. Perhaps, she would allow him to beg her forgiveness before he left; if he could even find her.Near nightfall, after his search for Godgifu through the great house came up fruitless, Leofric returned to the hall to find King Cnut and Sir Hulgar engrossed in a game of dice. Alongside them, the betting pot consisting of some coins, a knife, a decorative pin, and what looked like a strangely large molar, awaited the winner. Sir Hulgar scowled over the dice as he shook them in his enormous hand, murmuring an incantation and closing his eyes as he released them. With a roar of triumph from Hulgar and an exaggerated howl of pain from Cnut, Sir Hulgar scraped the pot to himself, rubbed the tooth on his tunic, and wiggled it into his mouth.Standing with his winnings, Sir Hulgar clapped Cnut on the shoulder in hearty approval, despite horrifying the town with stories of his conquest not hours ago. Then Godgifu's knight protector noticed Leofric and grinned, taking in his black eye, swollen nose and ungainly walk with a degree of pride. "The fighting I could teach her, but not the speed; she was born with that. You never see it coming," he said, nodding, then turning back to Cnut, "It has been an honor to lighten your load, Your Highness," he said, bowing low and leaving the room."How is it that everybody likes you, Sire?" Leofric grudgingly wondered aloud, shaking his head as he watched Sir Hulgar leave."I am Cnut," he said simply, shrugging. Then, turning to Leofric with a look of annoyance, "I tell you 'fuck not-wife first, then tell her that you go,' you do not listen. Now, handsome face not handsome and everything more work. Stubborn! You are Swedish?""No, Sire. I made an ass of myself, left her unsatisfied, and with any luck, I'll be apologizing to her for the rest of my life. I am definitely English," Leofric sighed. "Will you please tell me why we are going to Torskey?"Cnut looked at Leofric for a long moment, then nodded as he led him out of the hall, and began walking toward the stables. "This story the Hulgar tells of my father Sweyn Forkbeard; it begins earlier. It started on the day of the St. Brice. You know this day?"

Michael Beale is part of a top crop of young English managers. At 44, he has already managed QPR, Rangers, and Sunderland, while also forming a successful partnership as Steven Gerrard's assistant at Rangers, Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq. As virtually every manager quickly comes to realise, there'll be some roles that work out, and some that don't, but the most important thing to learn from the experiences that don't turn out how you'd hope and come back a better coach and manager…there is a difference. Michael's roots are in youth development, and has played a huge role in the development of both Chelsea and Liverpool's academies over the years. Spotting, nurturing and improving talent is far away from the skills you may utilise leading a top first team, but for Michael, the root of everything is the relationships a manager has with their people and understanding how to build a culture that encourages development while maintaining an expectation to win. This is a look into football leadership unlike any show we've done. Don't get lost in situations that haven't worked for Michael; take a listen to the approach to leading in the modern football environment and what it takes to operate successfully in these now global businesses. A big thank you to High Performance who, if you're watching, you will have noticed lent us their studio covering a last minute Business of Sport HQ glitch. On today's show we discuss: The Roots of Coaching & Youth Development: How Michael's journey began in a church hall in Bromley before moving into elite academies at Chelsea and Liverpool. The key traits he looks for in players as young as six years old, and why natural enthusiasm and competitiveness matter more than early perfection. The importance of relationships in youth development between coaches, parents, and players and how those lessons shape his philosophy today. The concept of “100 games” as the benchmark for players finding their true level. Managing at the Top Level: Why clarity of vision and remit from ownership is crucial when stepping into management roles at QPR, Rangers, and Sunderland. The demands of working with sporting directors, boards, and the media The reality of hire-and-fire culture in football, and what Michael has learned from the highs and lows of management. Why English football must allow mavericks to thrive. Global Perspectives & Opportunities Abroad: What Michael discovered working in Brazil and Saudi Arabia, and why culture is so influential in shaping players and footballing identity. The opportunities and challenges for British coaches abroad, and why he believes more should follow in the footsteps of Bobby Robson and Terry Venables. The ambition to return overseas in the future and the lessons learned from adapting to new footballing environments. Why he feels, at 44, he's only just getting started as a manager, and what his long-term goals in football look like. A huge thank you to our amazing partners on the show: RUNNA Whether you're an existing use or if it's your first time on the app, use the code below for exclusive access! https://join.runna.com/lKmc/redeem?code=BOSRUNNA

I'm Andrew Winkler, and in this episode of Now I Get It, I dive into one of the most overlooked causes of low literacy: the surprising complexity behind how we learn to read. We explore why simply recognizing words isn't enough—and why relying on context clues or outdated teaching strategies can leave learners guessing. I also explain how our brains process sounds and why phonemic awareness (though often misunderstood) is key to unlocking fluent reading.We unpack the real science behind reading—what happens when we go from sounds to syllables, and syllables to meaning—and how that process is shaped by language history, pronunciation quirks, and the hidden structure of English. I break down practical strategies to boost reading skills, including why teaching sound combinations is easier (and more powerful) than you think. Whether you're an educator, parent, or lifelong learner, this episode will shift how you think about literacy.In this episode, you will learn:(00:36) – Why the “cost” of learning to read isn't financial—it's about effort, access, and missing skills(01:45) – The overlooked skill fluent readers have—and why most people don't realize it's a skill at all(03:10) – How using concrete visuals for vowel sounds can make reading easier for beginners(05:00) – Why your dialect might affect how you hear (and teach) vowel sounds like “ostrich” and “octopus”(06:03) – What diphthongs are—and how combining simple sounds builds real reading fluency(07:20) – How the ancient Greeks' alphabet mistakes still shape how we understand literacy today(08:55) – The surprising rules behind which consonants can cluster—and how kids learn them naturally(11:51) – Why English spelling doesn't match how we speak—and how to teach reading anyway(13:30) – How one foundational skill can help kids get years ahead in reading by the end of elementary schoolLet's connect!linktr.ee/drprandy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm Andrew Winkler, and in this episode of Now I Get It, I dive into one of the most overlooked causes of low literacy: the surprising complexity behind how we learn to read. We explore why simply recognizing words isn't enough—and why relying on context clues or outdated teaching strategies can leave learners guessing. I also explain how our brains process sounds and why phonemic awareness (though often misunderstood) is key to unlocking fluent reading.We unpack the real science behind reading—what happens when we go from sounds to syllables, and syllables to meaning—and how that process is shaped by language history, pronunciation quirks, and the hidden structure of English. I break down practical strategies to boost reading skills, including why teaching sound combinations is easier (and more powerful) than you think. Whether you're an educator, parent, or lifelong learner, this episode will shift how you think about literacy.In this episode, you will learn:(01:05) - Why the cost of learning to read isn't just financial—it's about time, access, and attention(03:50) - The original meaning of the word bead—and how language evolves through misunderstanding(05:45) - What “phonemic awareness” actually is—and why the term itself is misleading(08:30) - The difference between phonemes and allophones (and why it matters when learning to read)(10:40) - How simple sound combinations like p + ay = pay can build reading fluency(13:00) - Why English spelling feels so broken—and how phonemic skills help overcome it(16:30) - A full walkthrough of English consonant sounds, from lips to throat(22:00) - How dialects and simplification shape language—and what that means for teaching literacy todayLet's connect!linktr.ee/drprandy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott dive into life with dyslexia and how the quirks of the English language—like silent letters, inconsistent spelling, and grammar chaos—make reading and writing harder for neurodivergent minds.

Ever wonder why the whole world's outsourcing to the Philippines now? There's a reason. Actually... there are seven solid reasons—and one more that might matter a lot more than you think.Outsourcing used to mean India. Not anymore. In 2010, everything changed—and the Philippines quietly became the global leader in business process outsourcing.I've hired over 50 full-time Filipino workers. I've seen firsthand why they outperform, outlast, and flat-out care more than anything I ever got from freelancers or agencies.So what makes the Philippines the best-kept secret in global hiring—and how did it become the world's outsourcing giant?In this episode, I'm breaking down the 7 core reasons businesses are shifting their outsourcing to the Philippines—and the bonus reason that might be even more important for your team:

Did you know that up to 40% of children in the US struggle with reading by the fourth grade? In the UK, that's the same as years 4-5 in Primary School! In this episode, Matthew Head sits down with Dr. David Hurford, a research scientist, professor at Pittsburgh State University, and founder of CARRD, a non-profit dedicated to helping people with dyslexia become confident readers.Dr. Hurford shares his personal journey from aspiring astronomer to leading expert in developmental psychology, where he focuses on why children struggle with reading and how to solve these challenges. His early research revealed that teaching reading effectively hinges on structured literacy—a method centred on decoding words as a systematic code.We discuss the emotional impact of dyslexia on children, including anxiety and self-doubt, and how early intervention can transform not just academic outcomes but emotional well-being. Dr. Hurford explains how CARRD offers affordable evaluations and interventions, even creating tools like the free online dyslexia evaluation platform, Dyslexia101.com, to make resources accessible globally.One of the standout moments in this episode is Dr. Hurford's perspective on dyslexia: while it's important to highlight strengths, it's misleading to tell children they have “superpowers.” Instead, he encourages parents to focus on providing accurate information and unconditional support.Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone navigating dyslexia yourself, this episode is packed with actionable insights and hope for creating a more inclusive, literate world.Key Topics:Early intervention changes lives—don't wait to seek support if a child is struggling to read.Use structured literacy techniques to teach reading effectively.Focus on your child's abilities and provide unconditional support rather than perpetuating myths.Free online resources like Dyslexia101.com can offer quick and accessible support.Literacy is a human right —societies thrive when everyone can read and critically evaluate information.Timestamps00:13 – 00:55: Introduction—Meet Dr. David Hurford and his mission to help people with dyslexia01:10 – 03:43: Dr. Hurford's journey from aspiring astronomer to expert in developmental psychology03:56 – 07:15: The emotional impact of dyslexia on children—anxiety, depression, and the power of intervention08:27 – 12:39: Why English is a challenging language to learn and how structured literacy addresses this13:15 – 15:08: Addressing myths like the “superpower” narrative and focusing on real strengths21:47 – 24:13: The creation of Dyslexia101.com and making evaluations accessible globally27:37 – 31:01: The importance of educating children about their dyslexia with tools like the I Have Dyslexia book series35:11 – 38:18: Why science-based reading methods are crucial for societal progress47:10 – 50:35: Dr. Hurford's reflections on his career and advice for parents seeking answersFor more hacks tip and tricks for dyslexia and full show notes please visit Dyslexia Life Hacks.Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

In this episode of the BritSpeakPod, I talk about: ⏵ A funny viral video about English spelling⏵ Why English spelling and pronunciation are so weird⏵ How To improve your pronunciation Join the BritSpeakMates community:https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-mates Download my free Navigating British Accents guidehttps://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents Check out the Pronunciation Power Packhttps://britspeak.co/pronunciation-power-pack Check out the show notes for this episode, and loads more here:https://www.britspeak.co/podcasts/britspeakpod Watch The Original Silent Letter Day Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrJv_wUEKko Thanks for checking out the BritSpeakPod. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favour and subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review on your favourite podcast platform! My name is Dan and I am a British English language coach from Sheffield in the UK. I help people who want to, or who already, live in the UK with their communication skills so that they can build a better life, a fulfilling career, and stronger relationships in their new environment. You can learn from me for free: Instagram reels and stories Weekly BritSpeakPod episodes My articles and blogs I also offer paid services to help you build your communication skills: Join BritSpeak Success - My 1:1 coaching programme to help you succeed in the UK Take the British Slang Challenge - Learn and master over 150 British expressions

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Summer catch-up. 5:30 - What have we missed in your life over the summer? 8:22 - Jay signed a man boob. 9:39 - Why English pubs are named the way they are. 11:48 - A dog act from an ex-boyfriend. 16:03 - Our first ‘no-repeat workday’ winner for 2025. 17:27 - The lady who remembers everything. 21:36 - What would your shit superpower be? 25:22 - Kumeu classic car and hot rod show. 29:02 - Introduce yourself with what almost killed you. 32:02 - Mad dog ferry operator at the sail GP. 37 - When did you just ‘get the bloody job done’? 41 - Red Bull kite surfer jumps a plane. https://bit.ly/4jg2Pdj 42:44 -Mindbenders. 46:37 - New Dutch Barn commercial. 49:33 - Late mail. 52:56 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review!  Ah, English degrees. So often the target of snide comments and "there but for..." looks. I don't think there's another academic pursuit that's used as a metaphor for uselessness quite as much. Maybe basket weaving.  And yet, as content designers know, English majors can become one of technology's secret weapons. Speaking of secret weapons... Today's guest might be one of the most impressive people in content design.  Sammie Spector is the content design lead at Condé Nast, where she looks after brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, GQ, Glamour, Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, Pitchfork, Wired, and Bon Appétit. And she's one of the most impressive people I know. She has an incredible work ethic. Not only does she hold down a demanding job, she grades students and teaches workshops for UX Content Collective, and oh...she was an English major too. Which is exactly what we talk about today. How English majors can stop feeling helpless, and start thinking about their careers. But we don't stop there. We cover: Why content design has a pipeline problem, and how to fix it What it's like working at a publishing company versus a traditional "tech" company Why English majors should start thinking early about how to adapt their skills to tech What content design can learn from software engineering to fix our graduate shortage Sammie's wisdom should be heard by everyone in the industry. Send this to your friendly neighbourhood English grad, and give them a smile: it's gonna be okay.  Connect with Sammie:  Sammie Spector on LinkedIn Listeners get 20% off podcasts and workshops at UX Content Collective! Just use PODCAST20 at checkout

Today Chrissie Mayr is joined by Disparu, a regular guest on Friday Night Tights. Disney has been having a tough go of it lately with Bob Iger coming back, Rachel Zegler destroying Snow White's credibility, and Disney Plus faltering! Why English culture builds its celebrities up just to tear them down, Why Korean movies are better, his YouTube journey and more! SEE CHRISSIE'S STAND UP: 1/5, 1/6 - SAN DIEGO - https://www.micdropcomedy.com/shows/229610 1/25 - DALLAS - https://www.prekindle.com/event/49543-chrissie-mayr-dallas 2/24 - MORRIS PLAINS - https://www.tiffscomedy.com/shows/245329    

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a guest whose wisdom and insights are truly unparalleled: Naba Iritah Shenmira. From the esteemed Dogon lineage of the Gulmu region in Africa, Naba Iritah is a healer who embodies a lineage that's deeply connected to ancestral knowledge and traditions.  After his father's passing, Naba Iritah dedicated his life to claiming the initiatic heritage and healing knowledge of his bloodline in order to carry on the mission of his Ancestors, doing full health consultations and Bayuali Earth Energy Readings through Ankhkasta Natural Healing.  We discuss what it genuinely means to learn from indigenous cultures and the delicate balance between individualism and community that shapes cultures across the globe, touching upon the essence of humility and self-respect as non-negotiables when interacting with other cultures, the role of ego in spiritual processes, and the risks we face when commodifying cultural and spiritual practices. Dive with us into the stories that shaped our modern world, and we venture to understand the collaborative nature and origin of the profound energies resonating from the pyramids and temples of the Nile Valley.  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Luke or his guests. Please consult with your healthcare provider before using any products referenced. This podcast may contain paid endorsements for products or services. 00:00:08 — Dogon Legacy: Naba's Journey from Childhood to Priesthood • Nada's impression of Texas • Ceremony Circle: Reuniting Humanity with Dogon High Priest Naba Iritah Shenmira • The background of the Dogon culture • History of colonization and how that impacted the Dogon way of life • What Naba's childhood was like • Reframing challenge and suffering into tools for growth and achievement • What Naba learned from his father • Nada's journey taking over the mission from his father and his approach to challenges  00:35:58 — Ancient Wisdom in Modern Times: Embracing Humility, Community & Authentic Spirituality • The mission of the Pharaoh to share ancient wisdom for all of humanity • What's required in order to learn, authentically, from an indigenous culture • How individualism and community define cultures in different parts of the world • The importance of humility • Ego in the spiritual process: Luke's story from a 21-day silent retreat in India • The risks of commodifying culture and spiritual practices  01:27:28 — The Kemetic Calendar: Reviving Lost & Repressed Wisdom • Why we don't know what time it is according to the cosmos • How our current measure of time came to be in modern society • What doesn't make sense about our current calendar  • What's messed up in the way we mark a new year/new day • The value in cultivating self-awareness • What's working behind every invention and creative thought • The limitations of most of the languages in the world • Why English is more of a dialect than language • The Medu Neter: How african language is based in nature 02:14:38 — Atlantis to the Nile: Ancient Mysteries, Divine Laws & the Rhythms of Sacred Traditions • The origin of Atlantis • A story at the foundation of the modern world • Contemplating the law of man vs. God • The temple and pyramids of the Nile Valley as energy centers • Psychedelics being taken from indigenous communities • The power and impact of Naba's drum beats More about this episode. Watch on YouTube. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SILVER BIOTICS. Experience the healing power of Silver Biotics! Their advanced & patented technology can help support your immune system and promote overall wellness. Try it today and see the difference for yourself! Get 30% off when you go to silverbiotics.com and use code LUKE at checkout. AND… TIMELINE NUTRITION. Mitopure is a breakthrough postbiotic that activates your body's natural defense against aging. Clinically proven to unlock the potent bioactive, Urolithin A. It is the purest form of Urolithin A, a molecule, which is only produced as a by-product when gut bacteria digest specific ingredients found in pomegranates. Go to “LUKE10” for 10% of any 2, 4 or 12-month Mitopure plans at timelinenutrition.com. AND… NOOTOPIA. Get four of the best brain-boosting mushroom extracts, plus collagen protein and Peruvian cacao, in Nootopia's new Collagenius. Go to nootopia.com/lukegenius and use code 'LUKE10' for 10% off. AND… ARMRA. Transform your health starting at its foundation. ARMRA Colostrum™ protects, rebuilds, and strengthens your body's barriers for defense against everyday threats and enhanced vitality. Go to tryarmra.com/LUKE or enter LUKE to get 15% off your first order. Resources: • Instagram: @naba_iritah • Ankhkasta Natural Healing: anhlife.org • Kemetic Calendar App: apps.apple.com/us/app/kemetic-calendar • Earth Center of Manu Inc: theearthcenter.org • Are you ready to block harmful blue light, and look great at the same time? Check out Gilded By Luke Storey. Where fashion meets function: gildedbylukestorey.com • Join me on Telegram for the uncensored content big tech won't allow me to post. It's free speech and free content: www.lukestorey.com/telegram Related: • The God Pod: Spiritual Evolution & a Vision of Value for Humanity w/ Marc Gafni #473 • A Mystic Speaks: Reincarnation, Past Lives & Spiritual Simplicity w/ Gurudev (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) #420 The Life Stylist is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome to the Faster Fluency Conversation Club Podcast: the business English podcast that gets you conversation-ready. In today's episode, you'll hear from Christina and Sheila on the question: Is English the Most Valuable Language to Learn?Today you'll hear about…1️⃣  Why English is a “lingua franca” even though other languages are even more widely spoken as a native language.2️⃣  Why English can be useful to you for business and Education--even if you live in a country where English is not the official language.3️⃣  Why speaking English is an asset to companies and teams.4️⃣ And why English is an asset to your career.

Episode 88:An introduction to season 5 of the podcast.The theatrical links between England and Continental Europe in the 16th Century. Some differences and similarities.Why English theatre stands apart from that of continental Europe.Sir Philip Sidney's ‘Defence of Poetry', his dislike of the stage and ideas on the power of poetic language.The development of English as a language to be used poetically.The slow rise of England out of the Medieval period.Theatre and king Henry 8th.The rise of secular plays during the reformation period through the reign of Elizabeth 1st.English scepticism about Continental culture.The Playhouses, plays, playwrights and acting troupes.Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome to Episode 36 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why English teachers MODIFY their language sometimesWhy the word COMPLICATION is a good alternative to the word "problem"How the word CERTAINLY can be used instead of "yes"Why LEVERAGE reminds me of my physics classes at schoolAnd why a lot of Spanish words are actually TRUE FRIENDS not false onesThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!WHEN YOU ARE READY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN: COACHING 1 to 1: If you would like to take your professional communication skills to the next level we can organise 1 to 1 coaching that is specifically tailored to your needs and goals. If you are interested click HERE to discover the prices and methodology! BOOKS: ¡He publicado dos libros a través de Amazon y ambos tienen reseñas de 5 estrellas! Si estás interesado aquí están los enlaces: 365 consejos para mejorar tu inglés o 123 consejos para impresionar a tu jefe con tu inglésCONTACT US: If you would like to give us some feedback whether positive or negative, we would LOVE to hear from you! Please send an email to: coach@danielsmith.es

Another year begins. Instead of talking about how, we discuss some of the whys. Why teach English? Why teach foreign languages? Why English?: http://tony-silva.com/eslefl/whyenglish.html Go Abroad: www.goabroad.com/articles/language-study-abroad/why-is-it-important-to-learn-a-foreign-language Decision making: How Knowing a Foreign Language Can Improve Your Decisions, Catherine Caldwell-Harris: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/foreign-language-improve-decisions/ Lead With Languages: https://www.leadwithlanguages.org/why-learn-languages/top-ten-reasons-to-learn-languages/

How do you feel about yourself when you speak English? How do you handle criticism about your English? The way you experience your English is key to your communication, confidence, and growth as a speaker. In this episode I'll discuss two types of mindsets: fixed mindset and growth mindset, and how you can shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset in specific situations, so you can achieve more freedom in your English. Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck https://youtu.be/hiiEeMN7vbQ My episodes about mindset in English: The Single Most Effective Way To Improve Your English https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-improve-english/ 5 things I wish I knew about English Fluency when I was 20 https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/finally-fluent-in-english-2/ 10 ways to DESTROY your English Fluency https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/speak-english-fluently/ Why English learners Fail https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/why-english-learners-fail/ What Do You Do When Someone Criticizes Your English? https://hadarshemesh.com/magazine/how-to-handle-criticism-of-your-english/

How do you feel about yourself when you speak English? How do you handle criticism about your English? The way you experience your English is key to your communication, confidence, and growth as a speaker. In this episode I'll discuss two types of mindsets: fixed mindset and growth mindset, and how you can shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset in specific situations, so you can achieve more freedom in your English. Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck https://youtu.be/hiiEeMN7vbQ My episodes about mindset in English: ▶️The Single Most Effective Way To Improve Your English https://a73023-tmp.s431.upress.link/magazine/how-to-improve-english/ ▶️5 things I wish I knew about English Fluency when I was 20 https://a73023-tmp.s431.upress.link/magazine/finally-fluent-in-english-2/ ▶️10 ways to DESTROY your English Fluency https://a73023-tmp.s431.upress.link/magazine/speak-english-fluently/ ▶️Why English learners Fail https://a73023-tmp.s431.upress.link/magazine/why-english-learners-fail/ ▶️What Do You Do When Someone Criticizes Your English? https://a73023-tmp.s431.upress.link/magazine/how-to-handle-criticism-of-your-english/

In this special episode, Dinesh considers in-depth the question of whether the United States is a democracy or a republic.  Dinesh explores several basic questions such as: why do majorities have a right to rule? What distinguishes ancient from modern democracy? Why English democracy gave virtually unlimited powers to parliament. How Madison and the founders dealt with the problem of tyranny of the majority.  Dinesh concludes by summarizing what kind of society America was designed to be, and by posing the "conflict of visions" whose resolution will determine the nation's future.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch and listen to Ray's project: https://www.seuaprendiz.com/  Listen on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GwtI7cgroJQ&feature=youtu.be    Also check him out at: http://www.soulraymedia.com/  Instagram: @soulraymusic   Ray Soul has been a professional jazz bassist and producer immersed in the New York jazz scene for over a decade. While studying with Reggie Workman as an undergraduate at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, he was driven by a recurring quest to find his voice and develop his own concept of jazz, which he has termed 'Interactive jazz: Jazz as a New Visual Art.' He extended this concept while pursuing his Master's degree in Music Technology at New York University. In 2015 he premiered his new show entitled Abstract Expressionism in Jazz, an hour-long jazz performance he developed over the past two years to re-identify jazz as a form of Abstract Expressionism. As both a leader and composer, Soul has released four jazz albums since 2007 and has participated in numerous tours and international jazz festivals in China, Japan, and Korea. Ray has also worked at Jazz at Lincoln Center and at the Museum of Modern Art. He is currently working as an assistant director for the Global Initiative at Berklee College of Music and pursuing his Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Administration at Northeastern University.    YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast  Blog: https://blog.bestmusiccoach.com  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/    #RaySoul #seuaprendiz #jazz    0:00 Intro  2:10 Warm-up questions  5:46 Ray's creative process  7:55 Ray's work in the movie industry  12:45 Ray's experience as an immigrant  20:25 Asian artists and the mainstream  23:45 Advocacy for Asian artists  27:15 Seu Aprendiz  37:50 Why English?  41:55 One Soul Fellowship  43:55 Marking yourself as an artist  49:30 Lifestyle: Sleep  54:50 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation  58:51 Lifestyle: Exercise  1:01:00 Lifestyle: How do people in your life support you?  1:08:20 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself?  1:09:50 Practice: Time of day  1:11:20 Practice: Maximum effective duration  1:16:00 Practice: Would you practice?  1:18:50 Creativity: Time of day  1:23:10 Creativity: Burnout  1:25:50 Songwriting: Inspiration  1:30:40 Performance anxiety    #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts    Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman  Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com  Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography

What difficulties come on the way of growing a bilingual child? What is it like to work in Russian public schools?   In today's episode Nasya tells us about  her life as a mother of a bilingual child and English teacher. If you want to have a TRANSCRIPT for this episode and extra bonus behind the scene talk, you can get it by supporting us with a monthly fee on Patreon. Follow Nastya on Instagram. Time points: 03:45  - Introduction of Nastya, her journey of becoming a teacher.  11:51 - Why English, not Russian?16:05 - Working in Russian public school as an English teacher;23:23 - When Nastya discovered a new method of teaching English;25:56- Becoming a mother;28:44 - How she came up with idea growing a bilingual child;31:51 - What are the main difficulties of growing a bilingual child;42:12 -  Тips for raising your own bilingual kid;49:47  - Outro;Follow us  on YouTube and  Instagram. If you have any questions or feedback, you can send us an email on inrussianfromafar@gmail.comIf you want to study Russian with Sergey  text to him here

On today's episode, Teacher Mina reads Marlene Davis's article entitled “Why English is so hard to learn?” This is an article about particular words in English that are similar in spelling but different in meaning and pronunciation. To be exact, these words are called heteronyms. You will pick up new words and pronunciation. Enjoy! Learn more from Teacher Mina at our website exl-english.com.

For Episode 99 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with British coaching legend John Collins.Collins, awarded an MBE in 2009 for his services to basketball, has been coaching for over six decades and done it at every level.He was at the helm of Sutton for the first ever National League game, and again when they became the first ever English team to win a game in Europe, coached both the England and Great Britain Senior Women, where he qualified England for the European Championships, was at the helm of the legendary Avon Cosmetics women's programme who dominated the national league for a number of years, and has been instrumental for the development of basketball in Northamptonshire, founding the early stages of Northants Basketball Club in 2000 along with Moulton College basketball academy in 2005.Having also helped set up the Basketball Coaches Association (BCA) with Mark Dunning, Collins has dedicated his life to the sport and been a long-term advocate for the development of the British game.In this 90 minute episode, we look back at John's journey.Note: We had some technical issues, so the episode does end rather abruptly and not in the usual fashion - expect a part 2 at some point! Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:59 Interview start03:15 How John was first introduced to basketball04:35 Whether he fell in love with the game right away05:38 How far he took his own playing before coaching07:34 Royal Albert Hall as a basketball venue09:14 The evolution of the skill level  12:48 Where basketball sat within English culture in the '60s14:54 Where the hotbeds of basketball were in the '60s and '70s18:10 How John's early coaching career progressed20:33 Working out what to teach and how to learn23:30 The role the governing body had to help coaches develop25:44 How the move to Sutton & Crystal Palace happened29:58 Coaching in the first ever National League game and its formation32:42 How basketball had been able to develop from the 60s to 70s 35:09 Whether the national league was being administered by the NGB or the clubs in the early years35:55 Not learning from our mistakes in the past36:44 The important of getting British basketball history accessible and documented39:12 Under-appreciated success stories in British basketball history40:56 British Performance Basketball initially wiping history in the sport's narrative 44:11 What can be done to make the basketball history more accessible46:03 Losing his job with Sutton & Crystal Palace48:00 How important it was to be the first English team to get a win in Europe49:46 How important it is for British clubs to be competing in Europe51:47 Getting involved with Central YMCA 53:38 His first exposure to women's basketball and whether it changed his approach55:02 The progression of his coaching development journey59:34 Why English coaches were so closed in their sharing of tactics1:01:55 Whether English coaches mentality is more open now1:03:17 The founding of the BCA UK1:06:02 His proudest achievements with the BCA1:08:50 The Avon Cosmetics women's programme1:12:44 The level of dominance the Avon Cosmetics team were having1:14:23 The barriers to development of the women's game over the years 1:17:32 The founding of Northants Thunder   The show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.You can support Hoopsfix's work in helping to grow British basketball on Patreon.

“All students and families are looking for the same three things. And what that is, is to feel respected, accepted, and admired.” – Andrea Bitner   Today's featured author is mom, wife, and ELL Teacher, Andrea Bitner. Andrea and I talk about her first upcoming book, staying inspired, and tons more!!!   Key Thing's You'll Learn: Why she decided to become an English teacher (that specializes in ELL.) What keeps Andrea inspired. Why English is a difficult language to learn. Why teamwork can make big things happen with little resources. How she keeps her empathy muscles strong.   Andrea's IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/andreabitnerbooks/    Andrea's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Me-Home-Andrea-Bitner/dp/1398418919/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=take+me+home+andrea+bitner&qid=1627636752&sprefix=take+me+home+andrea+bitner&sr=8-3    The opening track is titled "Pilot Wings Remix" by Rukunetsu (aka Project R). Click on the following link to listen and cop the full tune. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/pilotwings-4-results   You May Also Like…   128 - “The Adventures of Teacherman” with Brian D. Neal (@BrockSteel1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/128-the-adventures-of-teacherman-with-brian-d-neal-brocksteel1/   186 - "The Success Chronicles" with Chip Baker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/186-the-success-chronicles-with-chip-baker/    72 - "A Sprint to the Top" with Daniel Blanchard (@dan007blanchard): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/72-a-sprint-to-the-top-with-daniel-blanchard-dan007blanchard/   Ep. 316 – “Ubuntu Leadership” with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (@LaMarrDShields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/   54 - "Living & Traveling Abroad" with Nicole T. Brewer (@iluv2globetrot): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/54-living-traveling-abroad-with-nicole-t-brewer-iluv2globetrot/   185 - "Ultralearning" with Scott H. Young (@ScottHYoung): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/185-ultralearning-with-scott-h-young-scotthyoung/   240 – “Living An International Life” with E.J. Moran: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/240-living-an-international-life-with-ej-moran/   172 - "Write to Influence" with Carla Bass (@CarlaDBassWrite): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/172-write-to-influence-with-carla-bass-carladbasswrite/   Ep. 302 – “A Black First” with Peter E. Carter: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/302-a-black-first-with-peter-e-carter/   18 - "Inspirational Stuff" with Amy Brooks (@AmyReneeBrooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/18-inspirational-stuff-with-amy-brooks-amyreneebrooks/   4 - "My Cape Is At the Cleaners" with Wendy Elover (@wendyeloveracademymortgage): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/4-my-cape-is-at-the-cleaners-with-wendy-elover-wendyeloveracademymortgage/   Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/   98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system/   

“All students and families are looking for the same three things. And what that is, is to feel respected, accepted, and admired.” – Andrea Bitner   Today’s featured author is mom, wife, and ELL Teacher, Andrea Bitner. Andrea and I talk about her first upcoming book, staying inspired, and tons more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why she decided to become an English teacher (that specializes in ELL.) What keeps Andrea inspired. Why English is a difficult language to learn. Why teamwork can make big things happen with little resources. How she keeps her empathy muscles strong.   Andrea’s IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/andreabitnerbooks/   The opening track is titled "Pilot Wings Remix" by Rukunetsu (aka Project R). Click on the following link to listen and cop the full tune. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/pilotwings-4-results   You May Also Like…   128 - “The Adventures of Teacherman” with Brian D. Neal (@BrockSteel1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/128-the-adventures-of-teacherman-with-brian-d-neal-brocksteel1/   186 - "The Success Chronicles" with Chip Baker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/186-the-success-chronicles-with-chip-baker/    72 - "A Sprint to the Top" with Daniel Blanchard (@dan007blanchard): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/72-a-sprint-to-the-top-with-daniel-blanchard-dan007blanchard/   Ep. 316 – “Ubuntu Leadership” with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (@LaMarrDShields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/   54 - "Living & Traveling Abroad" with Nicole T. Brewer (@iluv2globetrot): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/54-living-traveling-abroad-with-nicole-t-brewer-iluv2globetrot/   185 - "Ultralearning" with Scott H. Young (@ScottHYoung): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/185-ultralearning-with-scott-h-young-scotthyoung/   240 – “Living An International Life” with E.J. Moran: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/240-living-an-international-life-with-ej-moran/   172 - "Write to Influence" with Carla Bass (@CarlaDBassWrite): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/172-write-to-influence-with-carla-bass-carladbasswrite/   Ep. 302 – “A Black First” with Peter E. Carter: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/302-a-black-first-with-peter-e-carter/   18 - "Inspirational Stuff" with Amy Brooks (@AmyReneeBrooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/18-inspirational-stuff-with-amy-brooks-amyreneebrooks/   4 - "My Cape Is At the Cleaners" with Wendy Elover (@wendyeloveracademymortgage): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/4-my-cape-is-at-the-cleaners-with-wendy-elover-wendyeloveracademymortgage/   Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/   98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system/   

I talk to one of my oldest friends and 1/4 of Cowboy Meatball, Robert Hill Bronson. Due to our wide range of topics I listed them out for y'all. Stay safe out there. 11 - Starting a podcast and the work hard mindset 30 - High school/college sports and traumatic brain injuries 56 - Dealing with more conservative people 1:05 - Rob plugs his podcast 1:10 - How Christian ethics do and don't relate to our modern morality and work norms 1:21- Why English people are annoying 1:29 - Jojo Rabbit, Trump, and GameStop 1:42 - Famous people aren't that jacked just from working out 1:49 - Talking about drugs on a podcast and with parents 1:59 - Rob loves costumes, can't buy normal clothes, and then melts down 2:09 - Final question: dealing with the death of a loved one

Unsurprisingly, we're back in lockdown once again. But that also has meant is that I have been able to watch a bit more anime (while juggling everything else I have to do). In this episode, I talk about three rather different anime I have been trying out this lockdown. Why English dubs can work so well for comedy anime, what I like in a battle-shounen protagonist, where sports & idol anime are similar and more! I highly recommend this episode to newer anime fans in particular! Anime Mentioned: Golden Boy (1995), Jujutsu Kaisen (2020), Idoly Pride (2021). SEND ME A VOICE SUB! (it can be a question, opinion, etc): https://www.speakpipe.com/getinthemecha SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kQWS-ClwMlZNU10uplTUw?sub_confirmation=1 My latest blog post on the 4:3 Aspect Ratio: https://getinthemecha.home.blog/2020/12/21/43-in-anime-the-aspect-ratio-gaining-significance-with-time/ For the complete show notes, visit getinthemecha.home.blog Follow me on Twitter @GetInTheMecha for updates on the show! Questions, corrections, complaints: getinthemecha@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS PRODUCTION Syth Wave by Alex by Alex McCulloch Mandatory Overtime by Joth “Anomaly” Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org (Edited for length)

Are you frustrated with your language scores? Have you considered writing both language tests? If you want to improve your scores, you have to listen to this episode with professional language instructor Garret Lim. He shares the real goods on what makes the IELTS different than the CELPIP. You can decide which one is better. In this episode, Garret Lim shared some great insight into exactly what the CELPIP and IELTS tests cover. By knowing the differences between the two tests, you can make the right choice as to which is going to allow you to score the highest. After all, your entire future in Canada depends upon it. Garret Lim is a career ESL teacher that has spent over 13 years teaching English as a second language. He has taught in 3 countries and has had students from over 30 different countries. Recently, he's narrowed his focus a bit and is now specializing in test preparation for people wanting to immigrate to Canada who need to reach a certain proficiency band on one of the tests. It goes without saying that your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) is an aspect of your application that can really make or break it. Here is what is covered in this episode: Why English is so important with respect to your Express Entry What the CLB is and what it represents How the CLB is measured. Differences between the CELPIP and the IELTS Final advice or tips for those taking the tests Sponsor: None of this would be possible if it were not for my Canadian Immigration Institute. My DIY courses earn me sufficient revenue to continue pushing out great free content on Canadian Immigration. Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe Affiliate Program: Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate OR, go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affiliate”. Earn 30% when someone purchases via your affiliate link [Tweet "Is the IELTS really better than the CELPIP?"] Additional Resources: Garret's website: http://tu-easy.online Topics for our Next Podcast If you have a suggestion for topics we could cover in the Podcast, please drop me a line at mholthe@holthelaw.com. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming on the Podcast as a guest, please send them my way. share on facebook, share on twitter, share on LinkedIn Binge on all of our Canadian Immigration Podcast Episodes! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all the episodes here. Subscribe to the Canadian Immigration Podcast on iTunes and Spotify If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Share the Love We also encourage you to subscribe to our Canadian Immigration Podcast on Spotify.

Are you frustrated with your language scores? Have you considered writing both language tests? If you want to improve your scores, you have to listen to this episode with professional language instructor Garret Lim. He shares the real goods on what makes the IELTS different than the CELPIP. You can decide which one is better. In this episode, Garret Lim shared some great insight into exactly what the CELPIP and IELTS tests cover. By knowing the differences between the two tests, you can make the right choice as to which is going to allow you to score the highest. After all, your entire future in Canada depends upon it. Garret Lim is a career ESL teacher that has spent over 13 years teaching English as a second language. He has taught in 3 countries and has had students from over 30 different countries. Recently, he's narrowed his focus a bit and is now specializing in test preparation for people wanting to immigrate to Canada who need to reach a certain proficiency band on one of the tests.   It goes without saying that your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) is an aspect of your application that can really make or break it.   Here is what is covered in this episode: Why English is so important with respect to your Express Entry What the CLB is and what it represents How the CLB is measured. Differences between the CELPIP and the IELTS Final advice or tips for those taking the tests Sponsor: None of this would be possible if it were not for my Canadian Immigration Institute. My DIY courses earn me sufficient revenue to continue pushing out great free content on Canadian Immigration. Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe  Affiliate Program: Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate OR,  go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affiliate”. Earn 30% when someone purchases via your affiliate link [Tweet "Is the IELTS really better than the CELPIP?"] Additional Resources: Garret's website: http://tu-easy.online  Topics for our Next Podcast If you have a suggestion for topics we could cover in the Podcast, please drop me a line at mholthe@holthelaw.com. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming on the Podcast as a guest, please send them my way. share on facebook, share on twitter, share on LinkedIn Binge on all of our Canadian Immigration Podcast Episodes! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all the episodes here. Subscribe to the Canadian Immigration Podcast on iTunes and Spotify If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Share the Love We also encourage you to subscribe to our Canadian Immigration Podcast on Spotify.

Ksenia was born and raised in Moscow, Russian is her native language, so why does she write books in English? This week we talk to Ksenia Anske, accomplished dark fantasy writer, about Russian history and culture. We learn how to speak in a proper Russian accent plus we learn some hilariously strange ways to cuss at someone in Russian. You’re gonna wet your pants when you hear this episode!Special thanks to Ksenia Anske! Follow her everywhere:https://www.kseniaanske.com/ https://twitter.com/kseniaanske https://www.instagram.com/kseniaanske/ https://www.facebook.com/kseniaanskeauthor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kseniaanske https://www.pinterest.com/kseniaanskeTime Stamps:01:30 Do I have your name right? 06:15 Why Ksenia almost didn’t start writing 08:40 Why English? 10:16 Common misconceptions of being Russian 13:09 Common misconceptions of Americans 15:16 Everyone is cramped in Moscow 18:41 Being curt 22:50 Russian swearing 25:32 What’s the Word 31:00 Who has the best Russian accent? 34:30 Thank you is worth nothingCredits:Hosted by Hannah https://www.instagram.com/hannahdron/Co-Hosted by Anna https://www.instagram.com/missannarachel/Edited by Evan https://www.instagram.com/alaskangeles/Music by Vervex https://www.instagram.com/heck_yes_vervex/Logo by Sari Jack https://www.sarijack.com/Accent Accidents https://accentaccidents.com/https://www.instagram.com/accentaccidents/https://www.facebook.com/AccentAccidents/

Brighton striker Glenn Murray joins Duncan Castles and Ian McGarry to bring you in-depth analysis and news of the biggest clubs in world football.Today: - Pochettino's invite from Qatar - Gabriel Jesus rejects move to Bundesliga - When dressing rooms turn sour - Why English youth is on the rise - The Premier League's safest defence For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Writer, campaigner and pundit Natasha Devon MBE, talks to us after her keynote at #MHED2018: "Language and mental health - Why English speakers are having the mental health conversation at cross purposes".

Hi, it's Benedikt again and we are working hard to bring you a new full-feature episode soon. In the meantime however, Bram Akkermans has a fun fact for you: Why English and Scottish lawyers aren't the best colleagues.

VJ aka the Brown James Bond, Toly aka T $ Malone and Esteban link up and do a Pshow up. Toly pstarts the Pshow with a potentially bad idea. Adidas + Hugo Boss = Nazi companies. Real estate + food trucks. Buffalo Wings, New York. VJ's dad's not yet famous chicken talk. Butter talk. "Yo fuck Rick Ross!" aka Employee of the Month... PLEASE COME ON THE PSHOW!!! Katt Williams vs Dave Chappelle. Obama vs Putin. The utter failure that is the Drug War. Why do we have the current heroin epidemic? Toly teaches us some Russian. Jeremy Lin vs Mike Conley. Esteban joins the Pshow again. Why English has so many silent letters. Personality vs body vs face. Can fantasize but can't capitalize. Yoga pants can lie. Ask vs aks vs askth. Favorite color on a girl. The Casting Couch. VJ and Esteban play reverse Family Feud on mute. Super fire Family Feud chicks on loud aka The Kardashians of Family Feud. Gotta workout for your spouse. VJ's theory of his superpower. Marriage? VJ's tattooed chick. The Game. Rap Genius + Cam'ron's Purple Haze. The Family Feud chicks again. Some randos join the Pshow momentarily. Snapchat me dat p*ssy if it's cool. The East Coast ghost. Wu-Tang. Audrey Hepburn vs Marilyn Monroe. Esteban's hate of models. Suicide line abuse. Pshow and art produced by VJ aka the Brown James Bond Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat: @ItsMrVJ The Psycho Pshow Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat: @PsychoPshow Facebook: facebook.com/psychopshow Please subscribe and review on itunes, Stitcher and YouTube! Thank you, love you and stay up!!!

  Jodi Rice teaches AP Language and Composition, a social science course online, administers the online courses at The Bishop Strachan School. She also works on the AP Language and Composition Test Development Committee and coaches the Public Speaking and Debate team. In this episode you will learn: -- How Jodi incorporate more nonfiction into a Literature-based course -- How to understand the construction of arguments, whether implied or explicit -- Why English teachers should read Everything's an Argument -- The ways in which online learning can be effective -- What technology has yet to solve to make online learning truly effective -- How Jodi prepares for a new course -- What her lesson plans look like on a weekly basis -- What goes into making a standardized test like the AP Language and Composition exam -- The amazing amount of work that goes into to development of each question on the AP Language exam -- Jodi recommends all English teachers read is Thank You For Arguing, Revised and Updated Edition: What Aristotle, Lincoln, And Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion. It is the summer reading assignment for her students, along with Stephen King's On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft               -- Why your students should read their work out loud and how that can impact their writing -- What Google apps for education can do for teachers -- Why Jodi is proud to be a part of the AP Language community The post Episode #81 — Jodi Rice appeared first on Talks with Teachers.

On this episode we look back at some of the best stories from the football world in 2015 - Why English teams under perform in Europe, the FIFA World XI, Is soccer still relevant in the United States? and more.

This week we pull no punches on the dismal performance of U.S. Soccer-Can Klinsmann turn it around? plus we look at the final stages of EURO 2016 qualifying, Why English teams struggle in Champions League, and more.

British Accent Podcast 15 is a reading of the popular online poem "Why English is so Hard" by Chris from http://www.learnbritishenglish.co.uk/ Please listen and download for free.

Punctuation has been defined in many ways. Some grammarians use the analogy of stitching: punctuation as the basting that holds the fabric of the language in shape. Another writer tells us that punctuation marks are the traffic signals of language:they tell us to slow down, notice this, take a detour, and stop. But the best of all, I think, is the simple advice given by the style book of a national newspaper:that punctuation is "a courtesy designed to help readers to understand a story without stumbling.". Examples: "What would you do with the king?" "What? Would you? With the king?" "A woman, without her man, is nothing." "A woman:without her, man is nothing." "Why English is crap" Have you ever asked yourself... Why when the stars are out, that can be seen, but when the lights are out, they cannot be seen? Why when one gets fit one is healthy, but when one has a fit one is ill? Why a fast horse runs and fast colours don't Why one can ship by truck and send a truck by ship? Why a seeded loaf of bread has seeds in it, but seeded raisins have them taken out? Why one's house goes up in flames at the same time as it is burning down? Also, examples of the "double-negative" which is regarded as sub-standard English where there is no intention of having the two negatives cancel each other out. In other words it does nothing for language. However some people who pride themselves on speaking standard English are sometimes caught out by a no no. "He can't make friend with no one" "She doesn't never eat since she's been on that diet" " I never saw nobody" "They didn't know nothing"