Deep Talk: Advanced English Discussions with Rhiannon ELT

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Irina who has chosen the topic we’ll be discussing this week: accent modification. You can find a related article below.1. Why a regional accent will cost youhttps://www.linkedin.com/news/story/why-a-regional-accent-will-cost-you-4775284/ Irina is an Accent Coach and helps Russian speakers adopt a more American accent. You can find out more about her services on her Instagram page: @my_russian_accentGet in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: info@rhiannonelt.com

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Hannah who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:1) Pasta, bread and crisps among biggest UK budget food price increaseshttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/30/pasta-bread-and-crisps-among-biggest-uk-food-price-increasesI recommend you read this news article before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Hannah works in sustainability within the TV industry and helped set up a food waste charity in Lewisham, South East London where she lived.Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: info@rhiannonelt.com

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Anna who has chosen the texts we’ll be talking about this week:1) A Toxic Work Culture Is Forcing High-Performing People to Quithttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/toxic-work-culture-forcing-high-performing-people-quit-tim-denning/?trackingId=CqTCoCpw9oKthtgbDBYD2A%3D%3DExtra Reading (also chosen by Anna):2) Do you feel burnt out? It’s not just about working too muchhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/feb/01/burnout-not-just-about-working-too-much3) Your work is not your god: welcome to the age of the burnout epidemichttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/06/burnout-epidemic-work-lives-meaningI recommend reading these articles before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: info@rhiannonelt.com

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Jo who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:1) Speaking Up for the Covid Generationhttps://ican.org.uk/media/3753/speaking-up-for-the-covid-generation-i-can-report.pdfI recommend you read this report before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t! Don’t be scared by the word “report” - it’s a very easy read - lots of pictures and bright colours!Jo is a primary school teacher, working in Surrey, in the South East of England.RESET YOUR MINDSET:Sukhi (my guest from last week) and I are running a two-week coaching event in August 2022 and you can find out more here: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/interested-summer-re-setDownload the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: info@rhiannonelt.com

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Sukhi who has chosen the texts we’ll be talking about this week:1) 4 Reasons Asking 'Where Are You From?' Is Offensivehttps://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/asking-where-are-you-from-offensive_b_108027222) What’s Wrong with Asking “Where Are You From?”https://hbr.org/2020/10/whats-wrong-with-asking-where-are-you-fromI recommend you read these articles before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Sukhi is an English teacher and coach and you can follow him on social media at @english.language.everydaySukhi and I are running a two-week coaching event in August 2022 and you can find out more here: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/interested-summer-re-setDownload the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast If you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: info@rhiannonelt.com

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Calum who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:Questions raised about UK landmarks after Bristol statue torn down - Channel 4 Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVrGaGza0zoI recommend you watch this video before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) as it lays out a lot of the context of what we talk about in today’s discussion.Calum is an English language teacher based in Lyon, France. He has a Master’s in History, and this study influenced his choice of topic today. We are talking about the push to re-evaluate how Britain sees its colonial past, particularly in its commemoration of philanthropists and wealthy merchants who earned their money through the slave trade.Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here:www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastJoin the Waitlist for the Deep Talk Discussion Program:https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-program Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: info@rhiannonelt.com

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Candelaria who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:Societal Expectations: Female Perspectivehttps://kscequinox.com/2018/10/societal-expectations-female-perspective/I recommend you read this article before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Candelaria works both as cabin crew and a freelance copywriter and is a true deep talker! We met when I helped her prepare for her CPE earlier this year. She’s passionate about the female experience and women’s rights, as you’ll hear in this episode!Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here:www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastJoin the Waitlist for the Deep Talk Discussion Program:https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-programGet in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: info@rhiannonelt.com

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Tadeja who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:The Worrying Regression Of LGBT Rights In Eastern Europehttps://www.rferl.org/a/lgbt-rights-eastern-europe-backsliding/31622890.html I recommend you read this article before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Tadeja is an activist and has been working within the LGBT sector for the past decade. They currently work for Ljubljana Pride on their anti-bullying program.Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here:www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastJoin the Waitlist for the Deep Talk Discussion Program:https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-programGet in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: info@rhiannonelt.com

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Prepare for the Episode:Today we’re talking about two materials1) Kim Kardashian’s Business Advice: ‘Get Your F**king Ass Up and Work’”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX2izzshRmI 2) Kim Kardashian Under Fire For Saying Key To Success Is To ‘get Your F***ing Ass Up And Work’https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/kim-kardashian-work-backlash-interview-b2032448.html Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here:www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Add your name to my Deep Talk discussion program waitlist: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-programFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: info@rhiannonelt.com

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Prepare for the episode:Today, I’m joined by Lorna who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:1) What If You Could Do It All Over? The uncanny allure of our unlived lives.https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/12/21/what-if-you-could-do-it-all-overI recommend you read this article before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Lorna works in higher education, helping universities reach their audiences. She’s passionate about education, running, and reading - she’s part of a feminist book club! She also runs her own podcast, Destination Unknown, all about people’s varied and twisting career paths.You can find Destination Unknown here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oqoBxz9QB4uFzdYAiMNa4?si=Rj1IsRXpSl2Sc2m5AR8oHgDownload the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastJoin the Waitlist for Deep Talk:You can join the waitlist for the Discussion Program: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-program Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: info@rhiannonelt.com