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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis and Mickey get together to talk about laughing, comedy and much, much more.

1. Lewis told two terrible dad jokes, what were they?
2. What does Mickey like? 
3. Who makes Lewis laugh and why?
4. Is laughing the best medicine?
5. What series/film was recommended and why?

• kill two birds with one stone = matar dos pájaros de un tiro // 
• unwind = desconectar // 
• wind up = dar cuerda a algo // 
• it rings a bell = me suena // 
• the punchline = el remate (de un chiste) // 
• to get injured = lesionarse // 
• to chuckle = reírse entre dientes // 
• random = aleatorio // 
• to test the water = tantear el terreno // 
• stand-up comedy = monólogo humorístico // 
• on that note = con respecto a esto último // 
• swear words = palabrotas // 
• to relate to (someone) = identificarse con // 

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220617/ - The Inbetweeners

In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis is back all by himself to talk to you guys about the company, Apple and its founder, Steve Jobs.  On top of that, he goes on to quickly discuss Inditex and its founder, Amancio Ortega.  Pay attention, check out the tricky vocabulary and try to answer the comprehension questions. 

1. What were the jokes Lewis told to kick off the podcast?
2. What did he say about Apple? 
3. How about its founder, Steve Jobs? 
4. What was said about Amancio Ortega? 
5. Finally, what's Lewis' opinion of clothes shopping?

• to make up for = compensar //
• hence, therefore = entonces // 
• run out of = agotarse // 
• on top of/in addition to = además de // 
• to be keen on = ser entusiasta de //
• a changing room = probador // 
• I can't stand + ing = no soporto // 
• put it that way / so to speak = por así decirlo // 

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Shannon & Jon are back to talk about a topic that's very close to their hearts; animals.  As usual, listen carefully to answer the comprehension questions while checking out the difficult vocabulary.  

1. What are their favourite animals? 
2. What animal would they be and why? 
3. What stories did they tell about spiders? 
4. What was the fact about wombats?
5. What other facts did they tell?

• without further ado = sin más preámbulos // 
• on the flipside = por otro lado // 
• regal = royal or elegante // 
• take down = derribar // 
• a sloth = un perezoso // 
• if you say so = si tu lo dices // 
• to freak out = perder los papeles // 
• the latch = el pestillo //
• to ravage = arrasar // 
• upbeat = alegre, animado // 
• platypus = ornitorrinco // 

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in this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis and Jack have a chat about war, asking each other some questions, offering some insights and even telling a joke at the end. 

1. What story did Jack tell at the beginning? 
2. What is Jack's favourite war?
3. Is military service compulsory in the UK? 
4. Do they think war is a thing of the past?
5. What are their favourite war films?

• moving = emotional //
• trench = a hole or path in war //
• no man's land = a place between two sides of a war // 
• to defeat = to beat // 
• conscription = compulsory military service // 
• no longer = not anymore // 
• fussy = picky // 
• relieved = feeling better // 
• major = very important // 
• bring up a topic = start a conversation //

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis has a chat with Will about innovation and invention, giving some examples and again discussing the future of innovation.

1. How has Teachify adapted to our new normal?
2. Is Lewis an innovative person?
3. What Spanish food doesn't Will like?
4. What innovations did they talk about? 
5. What has destroyed or changed industries?

• every cloud has a silver lining = there's always something good from a bad situation //
• a blessing in disguise = something you thought was bad turned out to be good //
• bleak = dark, negative //
• a herd = a group of sheep // 
• weirdo = a strange person // 
• on the forefront = by the front line // 
• get to grips with = to become comfortable with // 
• to warm up = to heat up // 

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis talks to you about flying, Boeing and Wikipedia giving this thoughts, experience and much more.  Pay attention to answer the comprehension questions while checking out the difficult vocabulary.  

1. How did Lewis begin the podcast? 
2. What does Lewis normally get for Christmas?
3. What does his mum do before she gets on a plane? 
4. What did he say about Boeing? 
5. What did he say about Wikipedia? 

• fingers crossed = I hope //
• that being said = moving on // 
• bear gifts = offer or give presents // 
• deadly = fatal //
• to ground = to keep on the ground // 
• to inherit = to get from a parent or grandparent // 
• to get hammered = to get drunk // 
• to be used to + ing = to be accustomed to + ing // 
• to beat around the bush = to avoid to main issue // 
• to rely on = to count on or trust // 

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis is joined by Louise again to bring in the new year by discussing this year, their opinions on New Year's Eve, Christmas & New Year's Resolutions.  Listen carefully, pay attention and above all, ENJOY!

1. Does Louise like New Year's Eve?
2. What does Lewis usually do for New Year's? 
3. What does Louise usually do for New Year's? 
4. What are their favourite Xmas films? 
5. What did they say about New Year's Resolutions?

• glass half-full = optimistic /
• parade = a group of people walking to celebrate something /
• along those lines = like that / 
• overrated = people think it's better than it is / 
• rip-off = too expensive / 
• hyped = excited /
• let you down = disappoint you /
• embarrassed = ashamed (but less serious) /
• no-brainer = something obvious / 
• greedy = always wanting more / 
• on top of that = in addition to that / 
• to die for = delicious  / 
• stick to = continue a habit / 
• cut down on = reduce /
• go over = review /

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In this episode of the Teachify English Podcast Jonathan and Shannon have got together once more to talk about everyone's favourite holiday, the most wonderful time of the year, it's Christmas. 

Listen carefully to answer the five comprehension questions while looking out for the key words and phrases which you might struggle to understand.  Enjoy! 

1. What do they think of when it comes to Australian Christmas?
2. What is a Christmas pudding made of? 
3. What don't they like too much about Xmas?
4. What did they say about summer Christmas vs winter Christmas? 
5. Have they finished their Christmas shopping? 

• scorching = very hot // 
• the build-up = the time in advance // 
• shops = stores // 
• to overshadow = to be taken over //
• picturesque = beautiful (to paint a picture) // 
• to be rugged up = to be wrapped up (wearing many layers) // 
• to look forward to = be excited about // 
• to merge = to mix together // 
• the three wise men = los reyes magos // 

Thanks for listening, merry christmas and we hope you have a fantastic day!  :) 

In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast, Louise makes her debut on the podcast as we discuss emotions, feelings and much, much more.  Pay attention to the conversation, listening carefully to hear the difficult words and try to answer the comprehension questions. 

1. What did Louise say about herself?
2. What does she say about music?
3. What makes her angry? 
4. What makes her happy? 
5. Why might Italians be angry with Louise?

• soil = ground /
• feel/be blue = sad, depressed /
• be stuck = be trapped / 
• go-to song = a song you choose at a certain time / 
• keen on = fond of = a fan of / 
• put someone down = make them feel inferior / 
• OCD = Obsessive Compulsive Disorder / 
• now and again = from time to time /
• have a rant = to vent = to release angry emotions /
• a shoulder to cry on = someone who can listen to you / 
• to be entitled to = to have a right to / 
• pissed off = angry / 
• pissed = drunk / 
• knackered = exhausted /

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis and Jack have a catch up and a chat about our topic of the week, all about privacy!  Listen carefully, check out the difficult words and try to answer the comprehension questions. 

1. What was the phrasal verb they reviewed related at the start?
2. What's Jack been up to recently? 
3. What comes to mind when Jack hears the word privacy?

• fill out = complete a form //
• surveillance = systems and cameras to watch you // 
• be used to = be accustomed to // 
• curfew = a time to be home // 
• blindly = without looking // 
• trustworthy = someone to trust // 
• tracked = monitored, observed // 
• creepy = strange and scary // 
• pop up = appear // 
• target = identify specifically // 
• blame = to complain for wrongdoing (correction..we blame technology for brexit*) //

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