Alastair Budge, the host of English Learning for Curious Minds, shares his experiences of raising a bilingual child in an English-Italian home. He discusses effective strategies for nurturing language skills and the natural advantages children have in language acquisition. Alastair highlights the importance of sound over words in learning and encourages a playful approach to language. The conversation also explores the joy of discovery in language learning, offering valuable insights for both parents and adult learners.

 Wondering what the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast is all about, who is behind it, and whether it's for you?In today's inaugural episode, we'll cover who should be listening to the podcast (hint - if you want to improve your English and learn interesting things about the way the world works, this is you), who is behind the podcast (an English native speaker and avid language learner), and talk about some of the quick things you can do to get the most out of the podcast.Who is behind the podcast (introduction to Alastair Budge)Why you need to listen to native speakersWhere the English for Curious Minds podcast came fromWhat you can expect from the podcastWhat does a 'curious mind' mean2 quick and easy tips for how to use podcasts to learn EnglishKey vocabulary: Inaugural, Maximise, Let's get cracking, Trilingual, Avid, Exposing, Unforgiving, For starters, Scripted, Must, Whirring away, Innate, Absorb, Squarely, Condense, Dulled down, Artificially, Authentic, Non-trivial, Carve out, Mammoth, Touch on, Come round, A taster, Faceless, Corporation.Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website: www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/meet-the-english-for-curious-minds-podcast ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Buy a 3 month Babbel subscription and immediately receive 3 extra months free. Use code: INGLESE at check out at www.babbel.com/parlaRecently, I worked with Alastair Budge on Pioneers of the Continuum, an eight-part audio drama featuring your favourite ESL podcasters as narrators. Today, we talk about Pioneers of the Continuum and Alastair's other work. Alastair also hosts the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast, where you can learn about history and inspiring stories in accessible English.Pioneers of the Continuum comes out today! Find it on your favourite podcast app.Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Pioneers for the full transcript.Level: Intermediate.Genre: Conversation.Buy me a coffee to say thank you for the podcast!===If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting me on Patreon. For just a few dollars a month you can get extra episodes, exercises, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is that a confusing title? Hopefully not. As you might expect, it's a little summary of what's included in the episode. To give you some more details, Alastair Budge is the host of a podcast called "English Learning for Curious Minds" and he has created a new audio drama for English learners called "Pioneers of the Continuum". It's a time-travel adventure for English learners, and Alastair asked me to be the narrator for episode 1. In this episode of LEP, we talk about Alastair's story, living in Malta, learning English by immersion, cliches and complaints from English speakers visiting Paris and Alastair's story about playing the bagpipes on the streets of Paris. The audio version includes 30+mins of rambling from me at the end. Enjoy!👉 Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-sOL👉 Alastair's website (podcasts + more) https://www.leonardoenglish.com/ Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alastair Budge, a podcaster known for his captivating true stories, delves into the infamous case of Lord Lucan. They discuss Lucan's privileged life, his tumultuous marriage, and the tragic events of November 1974, when his nanny was murdered. The conversation reveals the contradictions of aristocratic life and critiques sensationalism surrounding the scandal, highlighting the often-overlooked victims. Budge shares various theories about Lucan's mysterious disappearance, keeping listeners intrigued by this enduring British mystery.

Join Alastair Budge, founder of Leonardo English and host of 'English Learning for Curious Minds', as he delves into the magic of storytelling in language learning. He shares three compelling reasons why narratives are effective for mastering English. The exciting new audio drama 'Pioneers of the Continuum' blends science fiction with diverse accents and storytelling styles. Learn how this creative project helps learners grasp tenses and boosts engagement, making language acquisition an enjoyable adventure!

Alastair Budge from English Learning for Curious Minds co-hosted an episode on a man from Antarctica visiting the UK with a message for the king. The story unfolds with humor as cultural clashes and misunderstandings emerge in an entertaining encounter. The narrative explores unique scenarios like releasing captive penguins for religious freedom, showcasing quirky solutions and collaborative creativity in storytelling.

Writer Alastair Budge collaborates on a story about someone from Antarctica experiencing culture shock in London. They discuss cultural references, humorous situations, and misunderstandings about British culture in the narrative. The episode showcases the creative process of story creation and the upcoming recording of the story.

In this podcast, Alastair Budge shares his journey from working in tech startups to founding his language learning venture. He discusses reimagining success, raising funding, facing challenges, and finding personal fulfillment. The episode also explores essential terms like 'to bond with someone' and 'outlook'. Listen for insights on navigating lifestyle businesses and personal paths for a fulfilling life.

Alastair Budge, a successful digital entrepreneur, shares insights on launching a podcast, creating engaging episodes, the role of podcasts in language learning, business challenges, the power of personal branding, the importance of finding a niche, the struggles of solopreneurs, persistence, and customer feedback.