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Live or Livestreamed: Where’s the Best Seat for Sports?

Is the thrill of the crowd worth the ticket price, or does the TV offer the ultimate front-row seat? In this podcast, we dive into the pros and cons of watching live events versus enjoying the action…

Drug enhanced sport, for or against?

Imagine the Olympics without drug testing — well, that’s the Enhanced Games planned to, take place in May 2026. The aim is to allow performance-enhancing technologies without restriction to see how…

What’s a language SWOT?

Ever heard of a SWOT ? It's often used to assess the feasibility and progress of projects, but how about applying it to your language learning ? It's a great way to kick start your motivation and…

Why are we so addicted to British soaps?

Drama, drama, drama, this word sums up the British soaps ! From the drama filled streets of Coronation Street to the iconic squares of EastEnders, British soap operas have been the cornerstone of…

Why do we love doing quizzes?

Quizzes aren’t just about answering questions; they challenge your knowledge, spark curiosity, and keep you on your toes. There’s nothing like the satisfaction of getting a question right or the…

The curious case of why we get hangry

07, March, 2026 Episode 250: The curious case of Why we get hangry Welcome to The Curious Case of Why We Get Hangry! We’ve all felt it—that…

The curious case of why we procrastinate

The curious case of déjà vu

What if…..the moon vanished?

Why do we crave spicy food?

Do you enjoy eating spicy foods? Well, Chris does and Sue doesn't ! Nevertheless, we delve into the science behind hot spices, we discuss the hottest spices in the world, how hot spices are graded…

National Pet Day

National Pet Day is April 11, although if you’re a pet owner, you know there’s not a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion! Which pets do you have ? Cats ? Dogs? Rabbits ?…

Mysteries of Everyday Life: Why do we blow on hot food?

How to manage phone calls in English

Language Learning: How To Stay Motivated

Tips for Writing E-mails

In this podcast we give some tips on how to start and round off your emails. Many people are unsure about the correct (and polite) form of saying "hello" and "goodbye" in their emails. This form of…

Planning a Holiday Getaway

In this podcast, Chris helps Sue book a holiday aboard in real time, you'll hear clicks, and some mis-clicks, as they decide where to go. Sue has a budget, but not much of an idea, whereas Chris…

Describing pain and symptoms

In this podcast, we hear from 4 people who describe some of their health issues; being stung by a bee, breaking both ankles at the same time, suffering with back pain and feeling the effects of a…

A Few Days in New York

In this podcast, we are on holiday in New York! Listen as Sue chats to Laura about their holiday in The Big Apple. Not only will you hear about some of the top places to visit but also you'll hear…

Very Superstitious! Just how superstitious are you?

In this podcast, we dive into superstitions. Do you believe in them or not? Why do we believe in something we rationally know not to be true? Are superstitions dangerous, or just a harmless cultural…

Do you understand the conditionals in English?

Now that really is a tricky question !! The conditionals may seem hard but in fact they are pretty simple and they will take your English to another level. As a language learner it's time to expand…