Each week I read an interesting news article from the BBC. Listen along to the words and pronunciation and I will also share with you the link to the story so that you can read along as well.

The Breaking News Podcast

Welcome to the Just Chatting podcast where Paul & Rachel just chat about everyday events using natural British English.

Just Chatting

Do you dream of being able to communicate in English in a way that is captivating and motivating or taking a leading role in projects where your English skills are seen as an asset?

Get BizPod Now!

BizPod - The Business English Podcast

Schule in Deutschland 
Nach den Sommerferien beginnt in den unterschiedlichen deutschen Bundesländern die Schule zu unterschiedlichen Zeiten. Im Bundesland Sachsen ist der Ferienanfang früh im August, in Bayern erst Mitte September. Der Hauptgrund ist, dass man die deutschen Straßen nicht durch den Urlaubsverkehr überlasten möchte. Im deutschen Bildungssystem gibt es natürlich noch andere Unterschiede: Zum Beispiel hat jedes Bundesland eigene Abiturprüfungen, eigene Lehrpläne, eigene Schulbücher und so weiter. Allerdings beklagen sich Lehrer in jedem Bundesland über die gleichen Probleme: Die Klassen sind zu groß, es gibt immer mehr problematische Schüler und die digitale Ausstattung ist nicht gut. Und fast alle deutschen Schüler finden, die Schule ist nur ein notwendiges Übel.

LearnGermanToday

2_Schule in Deutschland

Hoy les presento un Top 10 de las mejores playas mexicanas. ¡Saludos!

Spanish with Jania

Top 10: Best Mexican Beaches

It might sound like the worst start to your day — you get into the shower, and it's ice cold. But while you might not enjoy it, a cold shower could actually be good for your health.

Spending time in cold water is not a new idea — the Ancient Greeks used cold water as a form of therapy as early as 3,500 BC. And things like cold water swims and ice baths have become quite popular around the world.

Experts believe there are a few reasons cold showers could be good for us.

Corey Simon, a doctor at Duke School of Medicine in the US, told CNN that having one or two cold showers a week helps him be more mentally present.

He believes the reason for this is that he has to mentally prepare himself for something stressful: the cold water. But once he's in it, he feels like he's in control of that stressor.

In fact, a 2022 study found that participants who showered for a minute in 10- to 14-degree water every day for two weeks had lower stress levels than a control group.

Cold showers could also be good for our immune system. In a study done in the Netherlands in 2016, people who spent 30 to 90 seconds in a cold shower took 29% fewer sick days from work.

Cold water has also been found to improve circulation, and can reduce muscle pain after a workout. Research suggests that taking a cold shower often could increase your metabolism too.

But experts say it's important to speak to your doctor before taking cold showers often, because it could be dangerous — especially for those with certain conditions, like heart or circulatory problems.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Why Cold Showers Could Be Good for You

Let's start with the bascis, shall we ? 
In this episode, we'll see how to introduce someone.

Thèmes du quotidien

Présenter quelqu'un

Thai in 10 Sentences! Part #3! Let's Dive In! 🌟🚀

We're back to create even more Thai sentences from just a few words.



Thai in 10! 

Thai in 10 Sentences! Part #3

Please let me know if you have any requests of words or phrases that you wish you’ll be able to say in casual Japanese so I’ll make an episode about it!🙌 

Super Casual Japanese with Teppei

Season 2 : Episode 4 :”Orange Juice” (30-minute episodes)

Discover the breathtaking beauty, rich culture & warm hospitality of Pakistan. Join us as we uncover its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities & ancient heritage sites. Your English learning journey just got more exciting!

Zia English Corner

Unveiling Hidden Gems: Exploring Pakistan's Tourism Treasures

Hoy vuelvo a hablar de comida. Un platazo delicioso digno de cualquier estudiante con ínfulas de cocinero. Y también de pimientos de Padrón. Una maravilla de capítulo, vaya. Que lo disfrutéis tanto como disfruté yo los espaguetis.

PD: 
Ínfula: sust. vanidad pretenciosa.
Vanidad: sust. Arrogancia, presunción, envanecimiento.
Pretenciosa/o: adj. Que pretende ser más de lo que es.
Arrogante: adj. Altanero, soberbio.
Soberbio/a: adj. Que se deja llevar por la soberbia.
Soberbia: sust. Altivez y apetito desordenado de ser preferido a otros.
