Have you ever thought about how one of the world’s most iconic sci-fi shows can help you improve your English? 🚀 Dive into the universe of Doctor Who and discover how to turn science fiction into a tool for boosting your language skills.

In this episode, I discuss with Laura about Ncuti Gatwa – the first Black Doctor – and how he’s bringing a unique perspective to this legendary series. 🎭 Learn how active listening can sharpen your comprehension, why reenacting scenes could transform your speaking skills, and how to master vocabulary that’s truly out of this world.

Let’s break down language barriers and take your English to a new dimension! 🛸✨ Get the best tips for your personal language journey with the Doctor.

Migration shapes millions of lives – bringing challenges, growth, and powerful stories. Whether for economic opportunities or political reasons, moving to a new country means adapting to new languages, cultures, and ways of life.

In her debut episode, Cintia opens up about her journey from Argentina to Portugal. She shares:

🔹 The emotional rollercoaster of leaving her home behind.
🔹 How she embraced a new culture while struggling with unexpected changes, like swapping winter birthdays for Portugal’s summer heat.
🔹 What migration teaches us about resilience, adaptation, and the beauty of diversity.

This episode is more than a personal story – it’s a call to understand, empathise, and celebrate the strength of those who step into the unknown. Let’s rethink migration together.

Music isn’t just background noise – it’s a powerful force that shapes our memories and emotions. From the songs that define your favorite holiday to the soundtrack of your wedding day, music has a unique meaning for everyone.

But did you know it can also supercharge your language skills?

In this episode, Yara shares how her deep connection with music helped her learn languages faster and more enjoyably. Get ready to:

🔹 Discover how childhood hits like Aerosmith, Deep Purple, and Queen can inspire your English learning.
🔹 Uncover the science of how music stimulates memory and improves pronunciation.
🔹 Learn practical tips to use songs as your personal language teacher.

This isn’t just about listening to great tracks – it’s about transforming your learning journey with rhythm, lyrics, and a whole lot of fun. 🎶

Dopamine – that tiny molecule affects more than you think. It’s the key to your motivation, focus, and learning success. But what happens after the high? Why does learning often feel so hard after a big win?

In this episode, we sit down with Ruzanna, an English teacher and neuroscience enthusiast from Poland, to uncover how dopamine drives your learning process – and, more importantly, how to harness it. Here’s what you’ll discover:

🔹 Why dopamine is your secret weapon (or hidden saboteur) when it comes to learning English.
🔹 Which habits will immediately boost your success – and which ones secretly hold you back.
🔹 Why binge-watching or cramming isn’t the answer to your goals – and what works instead.

Dive into this fascinating mix of neuroscience and practical hacks for your everyday life. You’ll not only learn English more effectively but also understand how to stay motivated and achieve your goals in the long run.

Tune in and make your English learning smarter, more effective – and most importantly, fun! 🎯

Contact Ruzanna:

https://www.instagram.com/english_ruzanna/

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https://www.instagram.com/tommybradfordsenglishschool/

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Some of us like to learn with music, others with books, and some others prefer films and series.

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In her solo debut Thami from @thamiresfontinelle brings to us a wide range of different resources that will help you take your English to the next level.

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From Justin Bieber for younger learners to Pixar films, Thami explains to us why we should dive into different sorts of media to improve your language.

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When we talk, for example, about Pixar films, they are attractive to learners because of the family-friendly language and the easy-to-understand phrases and accents.

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So, come and listen to this episode and find out what other things Thami recommends for you to improve your English.

We all have hobbies that we're proud of for example I like to play my guitar when I have the chance.

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But for many language learners, talking about hobbies in a foreign language is not as easy as it sounds.

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In her debut episode Andy from @ateacherandy talks to us about her wonderful hobby of going to the gym or crocheting.

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Andy also talks to us that many English learners don't realise that, for example, gym equipment or even exercises we do, have English names like 'leg press'.

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So how can we use hobbies to improve our English?

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Some ways are by using online forums to talk about things you like and do. Another obvious method would be to actively to talk to people face-to-face about them.

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So next time when you think to yourself that you don't know how to connect your hobbies with English learning, come and listen to Andy!

Willpower, the ability to control your own thoughts and the way in which you behave, is something that we all have. Some people have more, others less.

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But in this episode with Djukica @english.exams.with.djukica, she explains to us why this doesn't always.

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Talking about the bestseller book Willpower Doesn't Work, Djukica tells us how this book explains that willpower is not enough to change things.

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In actual fact, according to the book, environment that we live and work in has a big effect on lots of things.

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And now to the question about why this will help your English?

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To put it bluntly, it's because we may try all we can to reach our goals of improving our language with willpower, but we need more.

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So listen in to this episode about the award-winning book and find out hidden keys to success!

Mindset is something that is very important when we talk about learning.

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So why do we need to talk about mindset when we are learning?

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In her return to the podcast, Sabina from @damn_it_english talks to us about this very important topic of mindset.

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Mindset is something that effects the way we do things, whether we are fully motivated or not motivated at all at doing something.

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When it comes to learning and studying a language, we need to have a positive mindset, in other words, we need to accept that there will be ups and downs and we also need to accept that this is part of the process.

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So what can we do to improve with our mindset to improve our language skills.

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Simply put, it's a matter of realising that we will have those ups and downs while we're learning but at the same time, we need to embrace the downs and use them to push ourselves to the next level.

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It's time to change your mindset and come and listen to this great episode. It's a matter of the mind!

It's sometimes hard to live in another country. It might be even harder when you live in a country where they don't speak your native language.

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In the first of this kind on this podcast, Thami from @thamiresfontinelle and Aline from @alinee.estevam talk to us about their experiences of being au pairs in the USA.

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They talk to us about the process of finding the right agency all the way to living with the family. They also tell us about the experiences they had from not having a family to live with all the way to celebrating special times with their host families.

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Thami and Aline also tell you how to become au pairs if you would like from finding the right agency all the way to how you become accustomed to the different language and culture.

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Come and join these wonderful guests and find out more about this job that so many people all over the world do.

Today I have a double whammy for you: a book and film.

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And the book and the film are about a book thief.

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In her return to the podcast, Yessica from @ourconversationclub talks to us about this fictional book and the film that came from it.

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The book is based in Germany, in a fictional town, during World War 2.

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Narrated by Death, the story follows young Liesel Meminger, who lives with her foster parents in Nazi Germany.

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After the death of her brother, Liesel decides to steal her first book, hence becoming the Book Thief. Hans, her foster father develops a close relationship with Liesel and helps her to read.

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So what can I get out of the book and film? Both the book and film bring out a lot of emotions, mainly sadness and fear, due to the time they are set in, therefore you'll find some very beautiful language to describe the harrowing situations.

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Come and join us and find out more about the award-winning book and this fantastic film!