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Latest episodes
8 snips
Mar 31, 2022 • 6min
Optimists vs Pessimists
Which one you are may be linked more to your birthplace and age than attitude.
Mar 25, 2022 • 6min
The world of Agatha Christie
We discuss one of her most famous characters and teach you related vocabulary.
7 snips
Mar 17, 2022 • 6min
Mars: Mysteries of the Red Planet
Neil and Sam discuss our fascination with the 'Red Planet' and teach you related vocab.
Mar 10, 2022 • 6min
Why laughter is the best medicine
Shouldn't we take laughter more seriously? We discuss and teach related vocabulary.
Mar 3, 2022 • 6min
Is being kind good for you?
Neil and Sam discuss the benefits of kindness and teach you related vocabulary.
11 snips
Feb 24, 2022 • 6min
Eating bugs
Neil and Sam discuss eating insects and teach you related vocabulary.
Feb 17, 2022 • 6min
The benefits of boredom
We talk about the positive side of boredom and teach you related vocabulary.
5 snips
Feb 9, 2022 • 6min
Sleepy in South Korea
Life in a place where people work longer hours and get less sleep than anywhere else.
Feb 3, 2022 • 6min
Sleepy in South Korea
Life in a place where people work longer hours and get less sleep than anywhere else.
Jan 27, 2022 • 6min
Preparing for the Beijing Winter Olympics
Artificial snow, coronavirus and controversy surround the Beijing Games starting soon.
