podcastsinenglish
The pie team
The top esl/efl listening resource for those learning English and teaching English. We provide real conversations recorded for all levels of English learners. In addition, the supporting worksheets and transcripts can be used for self access or in the classroom to provide valuable English language lessons for learners of English at Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 2min
Level 0.12 London transport
A discussion about different forms of transportation in London, including the Underground, Double Decker bus, DLR, taxis, trams, and bicycles. Riverboat is the best way to see famous buildings without traffic.
Aug 3, 2023 • 3min
Level 1.184 Cash in the attic
Exploring the British love for antiques, discussing their popularity, financial potential, and cultural significance.
Jul 20, 2023 • 4min
Level 2.184 Lost in translation
The podcast explores the challenges of translation between different languages, emphasizing the need for cultural understanding. It discusses the difficulty of learning languages based on grammar and origins. The complexities of translating languages and the importance of cultural understanding are also explored, including challenges with written Arabic and the limitations of machine translation.
Jul 6, 2023 • 4min
Level 3.184 Flying high
Explore the incredible story of bird migration, focusing on the reasons behind their journeys, the mechanisms they use to navigate, and the significance of food and nesting in driving these long migrations.
Jun 22, 2023 • 3min
Level 0.11 What shape is that?
Exploring the shapes and colors used in national flags, including rectangles, squares, triangles, circles, and crescents.
Jun 8, 2023 • 4min
Level 1.183 Adult learning
Learning golf as an adult and the challenges of mastering the correct technique. Coping with physical limitations when learning new skills as we age, including having a coach and watching YouTube videos.
May 25, 2023 • 4min
Level 2.183 Back of the net
Some fun football jargon before the season finishes
May 11, 2023 • 4min
Level 3.183 AI
It's not only humans making the decisions; is that a problem?
Apr 27, 2023 • 2min
Level 0.10 Daylight hours
What time do we get up in the morning?
Apr 13, 2023 • 4min
Level 1.182 The coronation
We compare the coronations of Elizabeth and Charles
