English for Life in the UK

By Mark + Christine, Sheena, Elsa,Education Language Learning

English for Life in the UK episodes

July 18, 2022 The school system in the U.K.
How schools are organised in England. 3 people discuss their own experiences of teaching and of the school system.
1 hr 4 min
June 17, 2022 Co-operatives in the U.K.
What is a co-operative? The history of co-ops in the U.K. Interviews with 2 co-operatives - Suma Wholefoods and Valley Organics. Including how they operate and the principles on which they are based.
34 min
May 15, 2022 Interview with an artist - Kate Lycett
We interview Kate about her work as a visual artist, how she goes about creating a painting, her influences and why art is important.
23 min
April 17, 2022 Farming and cheese-making in a Yorkshire town
We interview a dairy farmer and cheese maker about the history and process of milk and cheese making. We discuss the idea of organic farming and the use of the word ‘culture’ in cheese making.
29 min
April 09, 2022 Access to healthcare in England
A discussion with a doctor (general practitioner) and a community pharmacist about how individuals can access primary healthcare services in England
30 min
March 31, 2022 Football Interviews
We interview 2 teenage girls about playing football and an older man about playing and watching the game. In the language support section we talk about the modern everyday use of the word ‘like’.
26 min
March 11, 2022 Housing in the U.K.
We talk to the housing manager for Calderdale, discuss owning or renting property, the problem of finding affordable housing, housing issues for refugees and the issue of homelessness.
26 min
February 27, 2022 Owning and managing a family bakery in the U.K.
We interview the owner of a family bakery called Lottie Shaw’s. We hear about making ‘Parkin’, a traditional northern gingerbread, and the challenges of running a sustainable business.
40 min
February 16, 2022 The role of a Member of Parliament
Interview with Holly Lynch, MP for Halifax
26 min
February 07, 2022 How does Local Government work in the U.K. ?
We interview Councillor Jane Scullion who is the deputy leader of Calderdale Council about how the Council works, her role and why local government is important. We also highlight some interesting phrases including ‘taking for granted’.
21 min

About English for Life in the UK

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This podcast is for those people who want to improve their English and at the same time learn more about life in the U.K. It is aimed at intermediate level learners of English and is recorded, using…