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South African English Vocabulary – AIRC641
Congratulations to Reza for passing the C2 exam in Valencian. Absolutely lekker news! Apologies for the delay in replying to your voice messages, but we’re back and ready to go.Today we’ve got a message from Rocío from Cádiz and then we’re heading all the...
Reduplication: words that are repeated – AIRC640
Chop-chop! That’s enough chit-chat! Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of today’s podcast which is….talking about words like chop-chop, chit-chat and nitty-gritty.You might think that our podcast episodes are just thrown together willy-nilly, but nothing could be further from the truth. We’ll help you...
Wildfires and fire vocabulary – AIRC639
Forest fires are becoming more common in many parts of the world. At the time of recording, there are terrible wildfires blazing in France, Spain, Canada, Italy and many other countries.Every summer, we see dramatic images of burning forests, smoke-filled skies and firefighters working...
Why English jokes are funny – learn English humour and wordplay – AIRC638
Some people say that if you can laugh in another language, you’re no longer just learning it, you’re starting to live it! Many English learners discover that understanding grammar is one thing, but understanding humour is something completely different. English jokes often depend on...
Living in a Multicultural Society – AIRC637
The world has never been more connected. Whether you live in a large city or a small town, you’re likely to meet people from different countries, cultures, languages, and backgrounds.This diversity has brought exciting opportunities, but it has also raised important questions. How do...
Advanced English verb tense review – AIRC636
If you’re a regular listener to the podcast, there’s a good chance you’ve already mastered the basic English tenses. If so, congratulations! You’ve got the foundation. But if you’ve ever wondered why native speakers say “I’ll have finished by Friday” instead of “I’ll finish...
