Today we're going to talk about something very familiar to parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who spends time with little children: baby talk.

Baby talk includes the special words, sounds, and games adults use when talking to babies and young children. Scientists call this child-directed speech, and research shows it helps children learn language faster and understand the world around them.

In this episode, we'll explore common words and phrases, explain why adults simplify language for children, and even share some playful expressions you can try yourself.

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When people talk about the British police, they often imagine one single organisation. In reality, policing in the UK is more complex.

The British police system is made up of several different forces, each responsible for a specific region and operating under slightly different laws and traditions.

We'll explain it to you in this week's podcast and you'll learn some vocabulary connected with the police and some interesting facts about them.

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Long time listeners to the podcast may remember that in the past we've spoken about a variety of different countries including Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Colombia and Chile, to name but a few.

In this episode, we go down under to talk about Australia in answer to a listener request. So, take off your thongs, grab a stubby from the fridge and sit back to learn some interesting facts about this amazing country.

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This week, we ask the question, 'Is chivalry dead?'. When was the last time someone held open a door for you to walk through, or helped you to put your coat on?

In this episode, we'll briefly explain the origins of chivalry and look at some modern-day examples to see if chivalry, good manners and correct behaviour still exists.

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In today's podcast, you'll learn how to make small talk, chit-chat, and casual conversation so that you'll know what to say next time you want to start, and continue, an informal conversation in English.

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This week's episode is sponsored by italki. Follow the link below, sign up for free and book your first class. Use the promotional code "INGLES1" when you pay for your first lesson and you'll get a €5 discount on your first class of at least €10. https://go.italki.com/ingles1

In today's podcast, you'll learn how and when to use 4 types of deterniners in English so that you'll know, once and for all, how to use the definite article 'the', the indefinite articles 'a' and 'an' and the zero article (when no article is needed).

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In this episode, we're exploring everyday British English words that you'll often hear in real conversations across the UK. From informal phrases like "cheers" and "knackered" to classic expressions such as "take the mickey", we'll look at what they really mean and how to use them naturally.

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Happy New Year to you and your loved-ones! In today's podcast, you'll learn vocabulary and expressions with the word 'new'. What better way to start a New Year than to learn some new words in English.

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In this podcast, we explore a fun and effective way to improve your English - using nursery rhymes.

You might think these simple songs are just for children, but they are actually perfect tools for advanced learners. Nursery rhymes are full of rhythm, rhyme, and repetition — all of which help you internalise English pronunciation, stress patterns, weak forms, linking and intonation.

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Today we're talking about something that confuses many English learners: Why do some people use metres, while others say yards? Why are there pounds and stones in some countries, and kilograms and grams in others? Let's explore the difference between the imperial and metric systems — and learn some idioms that come from these old measurements.

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