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Humans are social animals. When doing something with a group or a partner, eventually you'll need to give feedback. 

Feedback is important. Humans are not born knowing everything. It's not necessary to know everything. But you know what is necessary? To be open to improvement, because there's always room to be a little better. When someone is offering good feedback, it's because they trust that you can grow together and become a better, stronger team.

Maybe you have a colleague, a friend, or a classmate you need to give feedback to. How do you do it in a way that is constructive, trusting, and helps everybody improve? 

Welcome to Further Records, I'm Forest. Do you want extra material? Check out our YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram accounts!

The first thing to keep in mind is that a feedback conversation is NOT supposed to be attacking. Creating a good environment for this chat is important, so that the receptor does not feel bad about what they’re doing.

One investigator identified two different types of feedback: positive and constructive.

Positive Feedback talks about what we’re doing right: it’s a recognition of the work we’re doing and it’s supposed to be gratifying.

Constructive feedback talks about things we can improve. It’s important not to take this feedback personally, and try to focus on the goals we can make from this feedback.

How do we create a good feedback environment?

First, prepare the recipient for feedback. Indicate what the chat will be about, and ask the person if they are ready to discuss the situation.

Consider using phrases like “I’d like to give you some feedback about this” and mention specific behaviours. Continue with “When are you available to have a chat?” and schedule the meeting.

If you cannot be flexible with the time, tell them you would like to have a chat about the situation so they can mentally prepare.

When giving feedback, be like a coach! Use phrases like “I understand this may be difficult” and “I notice there are areas for improvement”. Always clarify that the conversation is for growth, development, and working together effectively. Allow them space to respond, before giving them orders on what to do.

Feedback should be focused on behaviours, not the person. When working as a team, in any kind of relationship, it’s important to not accuse the person of doing things wrong, but state a need.

So don’t say “you did this incorrectly”, say “you have this behaviour, and this is how it impacts our relationship”.

Now that you know there are two kinds of feedback, add both types to the conversation. It’s upsetting to only hear about what you’re doing wrong. Talking about the strengths that the person has might make them feel appreciated and like their growth is important to you.

These conversations should be impactful, which means the feedback should be meaningful.

But… what does it mean for feedback to be meaningful?

It means that the person receiving the feedback knows that they are important. Here’s how to do that.

In the job space, 80% of workers who get frequent feedback feel more energised doing work. That means it’s important to have these conversations quickly and frequently. Fast feedback energizes teams and allows them to make changes quickly. When the things to change are small, it’s easier to correct. Meaningful feedback is frequent.

Feedback should be specially made for the person who is listening to it, and to specific situations. Being vague and telling your teammate “You need to do better” is horrible and doesn’t inform what must be done for improvement. Speak about the specific contributions of the person and the exact behaviours and their impact. Meaningful feedback is focused.

Focusing on past negative behaviours can be demotivating for the person who is listening. The idea of feedback is that the behaviours can be improved so that everyone can move forward with a good relationship in the future. It’s about maintaining a relationship for a long time and everyone doing their best. Meaningful feedback is future-oriented.

Those are the three pillars of meaningful feedback: Frequent, Focused, and Future-oriented.

When working together towards a common goal, having feedback every few weeks makes contributions easier to recognise, which allows everyone to reach goals together. This is the best way to keep a relationship with the best people. Slow, meaningless feedback will make a person feel ignored, which is why quick and meaningful feedback is important.

At the end of the conversation, say these two phrases: “Is there anything I can do to help you develop in this area?” and “If there’s anything you need, remember we can always have a private chat”.

It’s important to accompany your teammate, because everybody has made mistakes before!

If you are getting feedback about some of your behaviours, be sure to be open. If you’re receiving feedback, it’s because the person speaking to you believes you can do better. If they are following the tips in this episode, then you don’t have to worry. Keep an open mind, and consider which points you can improve.

Some phrases that are good for these situations are “I understand how my behaviours have been affecting this relationship, and I will do work to correct them”, and “Thank you very much for the feedback, I’m grateful for this opportunity to develop my skills”.

And for everybody in the conversation: be sure to follow up! Remember, good feedback is frequent, so make sure everybody is on the same page.

Now that you know how to give and get feedback in an effective way, you can stay relaxed knowing everybody is working and improving together.

You’ve been listening to Further Records. For more tips about the workplace or relationships, check out our instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channels! Here’s some vocabulary we used in this episode

Rather than: A phrase used to indicate preference between two things

Recipient: Someone who receives something

Keep in mind: A phrase that means “remember this!”

Future-oriented: A type of thinking which focuses on the future

Improve: To make things better!

It’s different to say: This phrase introduces a comparison between two things

vague: of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear meaning.

grow: the process of increasing in amount, value, or importance.

If you’d like to know about a certain topic, send us a message! We’d love to hear from you. See you next time!

MUSIC AND SFX:

"Arid Foothills" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Too Cool" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Music: Bossy Boots by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

Music: Set it Up by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

Music: What's The Angle? by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Argentinian pizza: The best in the world

I’m not even going to pretend to be objective during this episode. Argentinian pizza is the best pizza in the world, I don’t care.

One of the most delicious inventions in the world, our version of pizza was deeply rooted in immigration and the economic difficulties faced by Italians in Argentina. 

What is the history of our kind of pizza, and why is it so different to more traditional Italian variety?

Welcome to Further Records, I’m Forest. Grab a slice and keep boosting your English journey with our TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram accounts!

According to historical documents, modern Italian pizza has existed since at least the early 1700s. Of course, similar foods have existed all throughout history, but the specific style of pizza was created at least 300 years ago.

Most people are aware of the great wave of Italian immigration that happened in Argentina in the late 1800s. During this time, they brought their customs and, of course, their recipes.

The difference lies in the ingredients. The Italian immigrants were mostly poor and were looking to improve their quality of life in Argentina. Here, they found an abundance of food that was not available to them in their home country. Because of this, the pizza naturally changed in composition.

The main difference is the leavening. If you’ve ever made homemade pizza you’ll understand there’s a difference between yeast and sourdough.

In Italy, pizzas were made with what we call “masa madre” in Spanish, which is why they have their characteristic shape, with large pockets of air and a very thin base.

However, in Argentina, they found a large amount of cheap flour and cheese, as well as commercial yeast, which makes it more similar to a focaccia bread. In fact, that’s the origin for our pizza de fugazza. Focaccia, fugazza.

That’s the long and short of it really.

Some types of pizza are completely argentinian inventions. The aforementioned fugazza and of course the fugazzetta were created by the Banchero family, who originated from Genoa, in Italy.

And from Genoa is where we get the custom of eating pizza with fainá. These pizzas were sold outside the football stadiums, and it was necessary to be easy to eat. This is where we get our custom of eating pizza by the portion, mostly standing.

And while we’re talking about football stadiums, we shouldn’t forget about the origin of the pizza de cancha! The famous cheeseless pizza was created by Gustavo Pintos of the pizzería Angelín. These were created in a bin, and were eaten cold by football spectators. Nowadays, it’s not necessary to eat it cold but it is a tradition to have this spicy pizza at room temperature.

Nowadays, Argentines’ tastes have expanded a lot. In recent years, there’s even been an acceptance of New York varieties, as well as traditional Italian Neapolitan pizza.

Some people are more traditional with their pizza, some others are more experimental, but if there’s one thing we all share is the love for ALL pizza. Tomato sauce is in our blood.

Ok, maybe that’s a little bit exaggerated.

¡Mozo! Te pido una porción de muzza, porfa.

You’ve been listening to Further Records, a podcast by Further Corporate.

Remember to check out our other resources! On YouTube you can find more tips and vocabulary videos. On TikTok you’ll find challenges and more English tips. On instagram you can learn all about us, Further Corporate, and see our updates. Look us up as “Further Corporate” everywhere or check out the podcast descriptions for links!

In this episode, we used certain vocabulary that you may not know!

• Aforementioned: Something that was mentioned previously in a conversation
• “All throughout history”: A phrase which means that a certain event has occurred over a long period of time.
• Leavening: An ingredient used in baking, which makes a dough rise and inflate.
• “That’s the long and short of it”: A phrase used to end a story, which means “That’s the whole story in a few words”.
• Room temperature: Refers to a comfortable temperature for most people. Typically, it’s around 18° C.
• Aware of: A collocation that explains when someone has knowledge of an event or topic
• Available to: A collocation that explains that a group has access to something

And, as a little extra, here are some examples of passive voice structures used in the episode:

• “These pizzas were sold” is a passive way of saying “people sold pizzas”
• “Pizzas were made with” is a passive way of saying “chefs made pizza with”

To keep boosting your English journey, you can listen to more of our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also review the vocabulary on our YouTube channel, Further Corporate.

If there’s any other topic you’d like to know more about, send us a message on instagram! It’s @furthercorporate.

See you next time!

MUSIC AND SFX:

Tango Romantic by PeriTune (https://peritune.com), licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

"Peppy Pepe" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Cumbia No Frills" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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"Dellasera" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

"Savour the Moment" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

Why You Should Learn a Second Language

Learning a foreign language will change your life. I’m not kidding, (I’m Argentinian and knowing two languages has been amazing for me). You’ve heard this same information from teachers, YouTube videos, and maybe even your parents.

For decades, learning languages has been associated with success, health, and opportunities for personal growth.

Now, I know what you’re saying, is that really true or is it just annoying people telling you to study?

Welcome to Further Records, I’m Forest. For more practice materials and fun stuff, check out our instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channels!

In recent years, scientists have been studying the mind benefits of language learning. But what about the other things that your parents told you, like better creativity, social tools, and economic benefits? A study by The British Academy has looked into all of these areas, and more, and now we have answers.

First and foremost, we must say. When you hear the phrase “learning a second language” you generally think of children or teenagers studying with a book, and that the benefits don’t apply to adults that much.

Well, you’d be wrong! Most of these findings apply not only to students of a young age, but also adults! It’s always the correct time to learn a second language, because older learners can also acquire all these benefits.

Year after year, we get more and more worried about the topic of attention span. In the age of social media it’s difficult to remember even basic tasks. This study reveals that several investigations indicate that studying a new language may improve your attention after just one week of study. One week!! That’s like, three classes at most! Of course, the benefits for your attention improve more when you study more, but if you’ve already done a week of classes, what’s the harm in doing a month or two?

Empathy is one of the most important skills for humanity. If we didn’t have empathy, we’d never have progressed as much as we have. One famous study says that “empathy is positively related to the ability to authentically pronounce a second language”. Have you ever met someone who can fluently speak two languages? You might have heard the fact that sometimes they feel like a different person when they speak the other language. That has been researched and is true for many language pairs, from Spanish-English to English-Chinese. The more you learn one language, the more likely you are to understand people who use that language. Language doesn’t exist on its own, it’s part of culture and people. Many Japanese learners cite the culture as a reason for wanting to learn a language. Empathy plays a huge role, because it feeds a curiosity for learning about people and cultures.

There are many benefits for learners who are still students as well. Many studies indicate that language learners, particularly Spanish-English, will see benefits in all academic areas, including mathematics and science. This is true for learners of different socio-economic backgrounds as well. What this means is that language learning can be beneficial no matter what your conditions are in life. It’s also been discovered that some students who had worse grades than their peers became better after a few years of language study.

The final finding is the effects of language learning on creativity. Foreign Language Learners show “remarkable superiority” in areas of creative flexibility, fluency, and originality. The reasons for improved creativity are many, such as “the willingness and adoptability to change”. This affects all areas of creativity, but especially in verbal areas, like verbal flexibility and verbal originality. Perhaps language learners are especially good writers.

So, let’s wrap this all together. What have we learned today?

Clearly, there are some cognitive benefits to learning a second language. This has been a part of popular culture for decades. But new findings and interpretations can now tell us about the benefits in social life. The relationship between empathy and language learning is important, since it tells us a lot about how important empathy is as well. Academic benefits are clear across all areas, and even when language is learned later in life. The benefit to creativity was very clear, the mental changes help us to improve our art. And the most important part: it’s true for all ages and economic backgrounds.

No matter who you are, no matter what your life conditions are, learning a language is great for your health, and your life. It’s never too late to learn a language, and also it’s fun! Why not start today?

You’ve been listening to Further Records. Did you know we give language classes? You can learn more about them on our website, furthercorporate.com. We offer courses for all ages and all levels, so don’t be afraid to reach out!

Here’s some vocabulary we learned during this episode!

• skill: the ability to do something well.
• beneficial/benefit: something that is good for you
• remarkable: something that should be paid attention to
• cognitive: something that is related to the mind
• willingness: willingness is the quality of being ready and happy to do something if it is necessary
• attention span: the amount of time you are able to stay focused
• Foreign: of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.
• socioeconomic background: the situation that you are born in, which includes the money your family had, your education level, and your social status

For more on this episode, check out our YouTube page! We explain new vocabulary with fun and beautiful animations. For extra materials like challenges and fun facts, check out our TikTok and Instagram pages!

SOURCES:

https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/287/Cognitive-Benefits-Language-Learning-Final-Report.pdf

MUSIC AND SFX:

"Too Cool" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Vibe Ace" Kevin MacLeod

(incompetech.com)

"Dispersion Relation" Kevin MacLeod

(incompetech.com)

"BossaBossa" Kevin MacLeod

(incompetech.com)

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"Savour the Moment" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

Magical Twinkle by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/758819/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

How to be a great storyteller

So there I was. In the middle of the presentation. I was confident, relaxed, and completely focused. Everything was going great... Until I got nervous…

Looking back, I realised exactly how I messed it up. I went into boring details, went off on a tangent, gave far more information than is actually necessary, and then, I saw it, the tell-tale signs of a horrible story…

My audience got distracted. One of them grabbed their phone. Another glanced at their watch. And then I heard it… somebody YAWNED…

Let me tell you the secret to telling an incredible story.

Welcome to Further Records, I’m Forest. This is only one part of the materials we have to offer, check us out on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram!

A good story feels spontaneous—but spoiler: it’s secretly engineered. The best thing you can do before you tell a story is PLAN, PLAN, PLAN.

But before we get into it, you should know something important: This episode is about how to tell a story, not about how to do research. For this exercise, you should already know what the content of your story is.

At Further, we offer Workshops where students can hone their storytelling skills. This is some of what we teach during these classes.

With all that said, let’s get into what separates a normal story from a great story.

Before you can begin any kind of public speaking, you should know two things: What Are You Talking About, and Who Are You Talking To?

What Are You Talking About refers to the symbolic message of your story. We call this a thesis statement. This is the message that people need to understand after they’ve finished your story. For example, for Percy Jackson, the message is that young kids can be clever no matter what their conditions are. The message of Toy Story is that growing up can be difficult but is necessary.

When Steve Jobs did a presentation of the first iPhone, the content was “We have created a new type of phone.”, but the message is “Our new type of phone will change the world, and you need to buy one”.

Think about your last story—did you have a message, or were you just… talking?

Telling a story without knowing your message is like packing for a trip without knowing where you're going. You might look prepared, but you're probably bringing ski boots to the beach.

That is the difference between content and message.

But even with the perfect message in your bag, it won’t land if you don’t know who you’re talking to.

So...Who Are You Talking To? This refers to who your audience is. You need to learn about them so you can understand what information is relevant. For example, astronauts might not understand much about pop music, so you might have to explain some more basic things.

If you’re talking to an engineer about a new car design, it’s likely you won’t have to teach them information for beginners, and you’ll be able to get technical and detailed.

You’ll also have to understand the mood and tone of your audience. It’s not the same when you tell a story to your friends and when you tell a story to your teacher. It’s important to understand the level of seriousness that is necessary during a story.

So now you know your content, your message, and your audience. The next step is how you organize your story. This is where we will use something called the Three Act Structure.

This is a type of storytelling structure in which you divide a story into three big sections.

Act I is the Introduction:

The Introduction is like the first part of a movie. This is the part where you need to explain two things very quickly.

The first is: Why is this story important? You know why you’re telling the story, but you need to start strong so that your audience will understand this quickly as well. Begin your story with a powerful spoiler of things to come. Imagine it as a TikTok, you know the ones that begin like “storytime about how my dog went to the moon” or something like that? Except instead of using a generic phrase everybody else already uses, begin with a unique hook so that your audience will understand quickly why they need to listen to you. Like “We have created a new type of phone that will change phones forever”.

Then, present the story itself, like “we researched the difficulties that other phones create, and this is what we did to solve them”.

Next is Act II: The Conflict

Here is where you need to become the hero of the story. In books, this is where the adventures and the problems happen. You fought monsters (or maybe you researched a topic) and then you won the battle (or maybe you wrote a research paper). This part is where most of the adventure happens, and what decisions you made in order to be victorious. Always remember the message of your story, because Act II is where the conflict will support your thesis.

If your story still feels like a bunch of random events, don’t worry—this next part changes everything.

You have to tie it all together with Act III: The Resolution

Finally, you’ve gone through all of the adventures. You need to begin the final act with the climax of your story, that means the most important, biggest conflict. After that, you need to solve the rest of the story. This is when the adventurer goes home (or where you present all your findings after doing scientific research). The initial message and the issues need to fuse together, and explain it in a short way where it all makes sense. This is where everything needs to finish in a satisfying way. Repeat your initial message, and finish with a strong phrase to end with a bang.

And now, after you’ve told an incredible story, with a fantastic emotional payoff at the end, rejoice by looking at your audience in the eye and the pure enjoyment of your story. Relax by knowing that after all of this, you are a great storyteller.

If someone has ever yawned in a meeting with you, you don’t have to worry anymore. Now, you’ve got the tools to tell a story they’ll never forget. If you’re good enough, maybe you’ll get a standing ovation.

Who knows—maybe the next great TED Talk starts with you.

You’ve been listening to Further Records. If you have any ideas for topics you’d like to learn, be sure to send us a message!

Here’s some vocabulary we learned during this episode!

mess up: to make a mistake, to do something incorrectly.

to go off the tangent: to start saying or thinking something that is not directly connected with what you were saying or thinking before.

glance: to look quickly at something

go into detail: a phrase that means to talk about the complex parts of something

hone your skills: to practice and become better at something

generic: something that is common, and not very unique at all

hook (noun): a powerful way to capture your audience's attention and interest in your presentation. It can be a story, a question, a statistic, a quote, or anything else that sparks curiosity and relevance.

If you want extra materials, be sure to check out our YouTube page! We explain new vocabulary with fun and beautiful animations. For challenges and fun facts, you can check out our TikTok and Instagram pages. Just look us up as Further Corporate on any platform. Thanks for listening!

MUSIC AND SFX:

"Notanico Merengue" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Take a Chance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Dispersion Relation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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"Tidie Fridie" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

"Savour the Moment" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

How do you take your coffee?

Drip, cold brew, pressed, pressurized, sous vide? Milk, water, cream, or… butter? Iced coffee, hot coffee, black or sweet or salty coffee?

There’s a million ways to drink it, and none of them is wrong. Except instant coffee, that’s unacceptable.

Coffee has been in our lives since forever! A lot of us will remember being children and wanting a sip of that delicious dark brew, but being told “No, you’re not old enough”. Then, you become an adult, and suddenly you’re addicted to it!

What you might not know is that coffee is an integral part of the history of the world, both socially and, believe it or not, religiously!

Welcome to Further Records, I’m Forest. grab a cup of coffee and check out our TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram accounts!

Now, you may or may not know that coffee is an ancient drink. You’re probably thinking coffee has been enjoyed for thousands of years. Well, you’d be wrong!

It’s actually quite a young beverage! One legend places the discovery of coffee in the year 850. According to the story, a goat farmer saw his animals eating strange berries and then began acting funny. After that, he decided to taste it, and the rest is history! Supposedly.

Coffee began its production in Arabic countries. The oldest country that had coffee was Ethiopia, which still produces beans to this day! One of the first historians identifies the effects:

He found that among its properties was that it drove away fatigue and lethargy, and brought to the body a certain sprightliness and vigour.

Coffee, over time, was proven to be a lovely drink. People loved it, and eventually, these countries developed the first buildings dedicated to drinking coffee. Yes, what we know now as the humble café has a history that goes back 600 years.

Coffeehouses were developed and used as places for social and religious gatherings, where normal people as well as scientists congregated for years.

Coffee was planted and distributed in many Islamic countries, and eventually reached Europe, like most things, through war. Through many invasions, coffee reached Hungary, then Austria, and most importantly, Venice. The first café in Western Europe was created in Venice.

The rest, as we like to say, is history. Coffee made its way to Brazil, #1 producer in the world, and eventually Colombia became the #2 producer. But, you know? It’s not the #2 producer anymore. You know who is? Vietnam! Brazil is still #1 of course.

Because of its worldwide reach, coffee became cheap to produce, and was prepared with milk, chocolate, and other spices.

In 1995, Starbucks bought the Frappuccino name, and personally, I love a mocha frappuccino. Great way to start the day. This probably marked the beginning of the contemporary way of drinking coffee.

But as famous as frappuccino is, it’s not the most popular drink. That would be cappuccino.

We are very proud to have listeners all around the world! So here are some drinks that may be your favorite!

• In Argentina and Ecuador, the most popular coffee drink is the Americano, a shot of espresso with extra water
• In the United States, it’s espresso, a concentrated shot of intense coffee
• In India, Belgium and France, it’s cappuccino, which has espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam

No matter how you drink it, I think a lot of us can agree that coffee is a wonderful drink! However, it’s important to maintain moderation, since coffee can sometimes have adverse effects, like high blood pressure, headaches, and insomnia. Not fun at all.

So, enjoy coffee! It’s not a bad thing to have a cup or two, just make sure to make a decent quality coffee, and don’t forget to drink water as well!

So, what’s your favorite coffee order? Send us a message and maybe we’ll feature you!

Thank you for listening to Further Records. Remember our other resources! On YouTube, you can find more tips and Vocabulary videos. On TikTok, you’ll find challenges and more English tips. On instagram, you’lllearn all Further Corporate and see our updates! Look us up as Further Corporate everywhere, or check the podcast descriptions for the links.

In this episode, we learned some vocabulary you may not know:

• integral: something that is essential or very important to something else
• sip: verb or noun; to drink a liquid slowly by taking only small amounts into your mouth.
• grab: to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly
• adverse: something that is bad for you.
• contemporary: this word means “at the same time”, when used without a temporal indicator, it means it’s talking about recent years
• marked the beginning: a collocation which indicates that an event was the first regarding a part of history
• all around the world: this collocation indicates that something exists in many places throughout the planet
• shot of coffee: a shot is a small measure of liquid. Usually, coffee or alcohol are measured in shots. Depending on the liquid, shots have different amounts.

If you want to learn more, you know where to find us! See you next week.

Hello everyone, greetings from the Further Corporate team! We’d like to thank you all for supporting this first season of Further Records

It’s been amazing creating this podcast for all of you, and we’re really proud of our episodes.

These last 10 episodes are season 1 of the podcast, but don’t you worry, season 2 launches in 2025, we’ll have so many more topics to discuss!

For more updates, be sure to follow us on instagram, tiktok, and YouTube. We’ll be posting on all our platforms, so you won’t have to miss us!

Happy new year! We’ll see you very very soon with new episodes. Stay tuned!

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Music:

"Savour the Moment" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

Football! In Argentina isn’t just a sport; it’s a living, breathing part of everyday life. The passion runs deep, the history is rich, and the rivalries… well, they’re nothing short of legendary. From the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, every neighbourhood has its own story, and every story has its own clásico. Today, we’re not just talking about matches; we’re diving into the fierce battles that define communities, split families, and turn ordinary weekends into unforgettable moments. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a good story, stick around—because this is where football’s heart beats the loudest. 

Welcome to Further Records, the podcast where you can stay One Step Ahead with your English practice. I’m your host, Forest.

First up, we have the Superclásico—the ultimate showdown between River Plate and Boca Juniors. Both clubs were founded in the early 1900s in the neighbourhood of La Boca, Buenos Aires. Over time, River Plate moved to Núñez, but the rivalry remained intense. River became associated with the wealthier classes, earning the nickname 'Los Millonarios, (the millionaires)' while Boca retained its working-class identity, making this clash one of both social and footballing significance.  Even though they have some differences, this match is about more than just football; it’s history, social class, and the love for the game. It’s the kind of rivalry that splits families, and when they meet, the whole country stops to watch. 

Next, let’s head to Avellaneda, just outside Buenos Aires, where Independiente and Racing Club face off. Their stadiums are just blocks apart, and this proximity only adds fuel to the fire. The “Clásico de Avellaneda” isn’t just about winning—it’s about proving who really owns the city.

Did you know that Racing’s Estadio Presidente Perón, also known as “El Cilindro” (the cylinder), is one of the few stadiums in the world with a circular design, which amplifies the sound of the crowd? And just a short walk away, Independiente’s Estadio Libertadores de América was the first stadium in Argentina to have a double-decker stand.

But Buenos Aires has more than just these big names. There’s the Clásico Porteño between San Lorenzo and Huracán, a match that divides the neighborhoods of Boedo and Parque Patricios. Or what about the Clásico del Oeste, where All Boys and Nueva Chicago bring the west side to life? Each of these teams have its own unique flavour, but they all share one thing: the passion of their fans.

Did you know that San Lorenzo’s fans are known as 'Los Cuervos' (the crows) because of the black cassocks worn by the priests who founded the club? And Huracán’s nickname, 'El Globo,' comes from the symbol of a hot air balloon on their crest, inspired by an early Argentine aviator. Actually, if you ever visit Parque Patricios don’t forget to get some pizza at one of Huracan’s most emblematic restaurants “Pizzeria el Globito”, and don’t forget to visit Further School offices that are just around the corner.

You’ve been listening to Further Records, a podcast by Further Corporate.

In this episode, we used some phrases and words you may not have heard of before

• Fierce - Intense, aggressive, or strong in terms of competition or conflict.
• Emblematic - Symbolic or representative of a particular group, idea, or tradition.
• Compelling - Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
• Die-hard fan- Someone who is extremely passionate and dedicated to a particular team, sport, or hobby, often showing unwavering support regardless of the circumstances.
• To run deep - When something runs deep it means it’s established and strongly integrated into something else
• Stick around - Stay close!

To keep boosting your English journey, you can listen to more of our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also review the vocabulary on our YouTube channel, Further Corporate.

If there’s any other topic you’d like to know more about, send us a message on instagram! It’s @furthercorporate.

See you next time!

Sources:

https://www.redalyc.org/journal/5235/523556201007/html/ 

https://www.espn.com.ar/futbol/argentina/nota/_/id/11900275/independiente-racing-clasico-partidos-goles-historicos-recuerdo 

https://www.tycsports.com/san-lorenzo/huracan-san-lorenzo-clasico-porteno-clasico-de-barrio-mas-grande-del-mundo-id496078.html 

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cl%C3%A1sico_All_Boys-Nueva_Chicago 

SFX & Music

"Tidie Fridie" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

"Savour the Moment" by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

“Tiraderas de Boca a River” by David Echeverri on Youtube

"Too Cool" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Hot Pursuit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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It's a quiet night, and you're staring up at the stars. You can't help but wonder—are we really alone in the universe? The cosmos is vast, ancient, and teeming with possibilities. Yet, despite decades of searching, we haven't found a single sign of extraterrestrial life. How could this be? Let’s take a journey through four theories and a little cultural surprise that might explain this cosmic mystery.

Welcome to Further Records, the podcast where you can stay One Step Ahead with your English practice. I’m your host, Forest.

This question we just asked is the Fermi Paradox. In 1950, physicist Enrico Fermi asked, "If the universe is infinite and ancient, where is everybody?" Essentially, the Fermi Paradox highlights the contradiction between the high probability of alien life and the lack of evidence for it. In other words, the numbers say aliens should be out there, but we haven't seen a single one. But why?

Well, there are some theories. Starting with the Great Filter theory. This one suggests that there’s some kind of barrier that prevents life from advancing to a stage where it can communicate across the stars. This filter could be behind us, meaning life is incredibly rare, or it could be ahead of us—implying that most civilizations destroy themselves before they reach the stars. -Let's hope it’s the first one!

Another theory is that alien civilizations are out there, but they’re deliberately hiding from us. This idea, known as the “zoo hypothesis,” suggests that advanced civilizations might be observing us without revealing themselves—much like we observe animals in a zoo. Maybe they’re waiting for us to reach a certain level of development before making contact.

What if the problem isn’t that aliens aren’t trying to reach us, but that we’re not listening in the right way? The Dark Forest theory suggests that extraterrestrial civilizations might be using communication methods we haven’t even considered yet—like quantum signals, or messages hidden in cosmic rays. It’s possible we just don’t have the right technology to detect them.

Lastly, there's the idea that alien life has already visited Earth, but we just don’t recognize it. Some suggest that extraterrestrials might exist in forms we can’t perceive, or that they’ve integrated into our society in ways we can’t detect. It’s a wild theory, but when it comes to the unknown, anything’s possible

Although all of these 4 theories are pretty detailed let’s not forget about the topic’s core: Human curiosity. Whether aliens exist or not we are the ones who have always questioned the idea of being alone in the universe and the best way to portray this is through cultural and personal experiences. 

For example: Did you know that in Cordoba, Argentina exists a town obsessed with alien life? Capilla del Monte, a small town of 10,000 inhabitants, located north of Cordoba is usually visited by thousands of people from all over the world in search of ufological life experiences. And their inhabitants love it! 

They actually have such great cultural appropriation because they have kept the legacy of spreading the words on their experiences and also some of them have made a living out of it. When you walk through the main streets it might be possible that you encounter yourself with souvenir stores where they sell quartz, incense, books on how to harmonize the chakras and figurines of a round-eyed alien doll drinking fernet, a traditional drink in the area. Even the sign that welcomes people to the town has the figure of a green, bald and big-headed extraterrestrial that perches on the sign!

Maybe stuff like this is the reason aliens haven’t contacted us…

You’ve been listening to Further Records, a podcast by Further Corporate.

In this episode, we used certain phrases associated with today’s topic! Have you heard of these before?

• Paradox - A situation or statement that seems to contradict itself.
• Deliberately - On purpose
• Conceive - To imagine or come up with an idea.
• We just don’t recognise it - in this sentence, “just” means “simply”
• Spreading the word - This phrase means to tell as many people as possible about something
• When it comes to - This idiom means “with regards to”, for when you want to speak about a specific subject

To keep boosting your English journey, you can listen to more of our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also review the vocabulary on our YouTube channel, Further Corporate.

If there’s any other topic you’d like to know more about, send us a message on instagram! It’s @furthercorporate.

See you next time!

Sources:

https://www.muyinteresante.com.mx/espacio/1833.html 

https://astrobiology.com/2024/04/is-artificial-intelligence-the-great-filter-that-makes-advanced-technical-civilisations-rare-in-the-universe.html 

https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/zoo-hypothesis.htm 

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/dark-forest-theory-alien-life 

https://www.unilad.com/technology/space/aliens-real-visited-earth-missed-them-science-287320-20240308 

MUSIC AND SFX:

Notre Dame - Intermezzo, by Brevard Music Center Orchestra, licensed under CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)

Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Oh, the tango... that dance full of stories of love and longing. Today, to speak of tango is to think of elegance and sophistication, but it was not always like that... Its origins are much simpler and have to do with cultural diversity.

Today we’ll dive into the vibrant and exciting world of tango. That rhythm that makes us dance with our feet as well as our hearts. But what is behind this seductive dance?

Welcome to Further Records, the podcast where you can stay One Step Ahead with your English practice. I’m your host, Forest.

Let’s go back to the end of the 19th century. Imagine the city of Buenos Aires in those years, full of immigrants from Europe and people from different corners of Argentina, all mingling in the beloved 'conventillos', where many families were housed. It is precisely there where tango began to come to life.

The Argentine and Uruguayan tradition of tango, now known worldwide, was born in the Rio de la Plata basin, among the working classes of the cities of Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Afro-American, Creole and European influences, mainly Italian and Spanish, merged to give rise to a unique rhythm and style. Little by little its music and dance began to become part of everyday life.

Being born in informal and often small spaces, such as conventillos and neighborhood bars, these places influenced the close dance style, with short and precise steps, fast movements and unexpected changes of direction. 

In its early years, tango was frowned upon by the Argentine upper class, who considered it a vulgar and dangerous genre. However, over time tango gained popularity and began to be performed in more prestigious venues. 

As it became more popular, it reached the halls of the upper class and became more sophisticated. Dancers adjusted their steps and tango was transformed into an elegant and refined dance, which is how we went from humble milongas to glamorous ballrooms! 

The true height of popularity for tango came only in the 1930's and 40's, by the hand of great artists, such as the undisputed Carlos Gardel. French, Uruguayan or Argentine? That is a doubt that never ends up being solved; but what is certain is that “Carlitos” lived his childhood in Buenos Aires and in 1923 he became an Argentine citizen. 

Gardel's influence took his beloved tango to almost unthinkable corners, and managed to give it its characteristic stamp. “Mi Buenos Aires Querido” was, among others, one of his greatest hits distributed throughout the world. 

Radio and cinema were in charge of spreading it in those years. The sale of records grew and dances with live orchestras became increasingly popular. 

But tango did not remain in the past. Over the years, it has evolved and adapted to new styles and rhythms. Astor Piazzolla, for example, revolutionized tango by introducing elements of jazz and classical music, creating the “new tango”. The genre continues to reinvent itself to this day!

Today, tango remains an exciting part of global culture. From milongas in Buenos Aires to stages around the world, tango continues to fascinate new generations.

You know the best part? in 2009 UNESCO included it in its list of intangible world heritage. There is even a World Tango Dance Championship held every year in Buenos Aires!

I kind of want to go out to dance now!

You’ve been listening to Further Records, a podcast by Further Corporate.

In this episode, we used certain phrases associated with today’s topic! Have you heard of these before?

• Longing: The feeling of wanting something or someone very much
• Creole: When speaking about a language: it means a type of language that developed from a mixture of a European and a local laguage. When describing people in South America, creole refers to descendants of European settlers
• Venue: A place that has been selected for an event. 
• Upper class: a social group consisting of the people who have the highest social rank and who are usually rich.
• Heritage: traditions or expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants
• Merge: To combine several things

To keep boosting your English journey, you can listen to more of our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also review the vocabulary on our YouTube channel, Further Corporate.

If there’s any other topic you’d like to know more about, send us a message on instagram! It’s @furthercorporate.

See you next time!

Sources:

https://buenosaires.gob.ar/cultura/patrimonio-de-la-ciudad/tango/origenes-del-tango#:~:text=El%20tango%20es%20una%20manifestaci%C3%B3n,de%20Buenos%20Aires%20y%20Montevideo

https://www.cultura.gob.ar/dia-nacional-del-tango-9897/

https://www.cultura.gob.ar/84-anos-sin-carlos-gardel_7810/

https://billiken.lat/interesante/conventillos-la-historia-detras-de-la-construccion-mas-emblematica-de-buenos-aires/

https://www.cambalacherestaurantes.com/historia-tango/

MUSIC AND SFX:

TaishoRoman_Theme2 by PeriTune (https://peritune.com), licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com