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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast, in honour of the topic, technology, Will and Lewis have a chat on Zoom and discuss a range of questions related to tech.  Remember to check out the difficult vocabulary and try to answer the comprehension questions.

1. What did Will say about himself?
2. Are they good at using technology?
3. What technology does Will use on a daily basis? 
4. Are they addicted to technology? 
5. What did they predict for the future of technology?

• It's a small world = an unlikely thing has happened
• Tech-savvy = good at technology 
• Hold my own = defend myself 
• Knock out = to hit and make unconscious 
• At the click of a finger = readily-available with a click 
• Essential = indispensable 
• Go off (alarm) = sound 
• In turn = as a result
• Fold = to split in half (clothes or a phone even) 
• The world is our oyster = anything can happen 
• Bulky = big, uncomfortable 
• Awkward = uncomfortable 
• Sort out = fix, resolve 
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Did you hear about the monkeys who shared an Amazon account? They were Prime mates.

In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis speaks about China, his thoughts and he also gives plenty of interesting fun facts about the country and its traditions. 

1. How did Lewis begin the podcast? 
2. What did he say about the language(s) in China?
3. What did he say about his sister?
4. What has China invented and what didn't it?
5. What other interesting facts did he list?

• mix it up = change things or add variety //
• trainers = sneakers, sports shoes //
• from scratch = from 0 //
• put me off = make me not want to //
• crowded = busy, packed //
• smog = air pollution clouds //
• nosey = curious in a bad way // 
• family-oriented = focussed on family // 
• take care of = look forward to 
• to last = to have as a duration
• to lend = to give 
• to borrow = to take
• to belong to = to be the property of 

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Jonny & Shannon discuss another topic, the environment.  Pay attention to what they say, listen more than once and try to answer the comprehension questions, if you hear any difficult words, they might appear below.

1. What was the thing that Jonathan learned this week?
2. How has the environment changed in the last century?
3. What did they say about Australia?
4. Whose responsibility is it to try to save the planet? 
5. Which documentary did they mention to watch?

• to be on the edge = to be close to //
• the bush = the Australian forest, countryside //
• species = living beings //
• scheme = initiative //
• pace = speed //
• to reverse = to change or undo //
• to cut out = to completely stop using //
• to bounce back = to recover //
• on that note = that said, given that we've said that //
• to take on = to accept or do //
• to do one's bit = contribute //
• to be up to = to be a person's responsibility //
• to dispose of = to throw away //
• to bear = to deal with or handle //
• guru = a wise expert // 
• fee = cost, price for doing something // 

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Mickey and Lewis talk about one more topic, traditions...pay attention, have a look at the words and answer the questions.

1. How did they begin the podcast? 
2. Why did they mention Paris? 
3. What traditional sport did he talk about?
4. What English traditions did he discuss? 
5. What Spanish traditions were discussed?

• point out = identify
• skyscraper = high building
• embrace = welcome, accept
• narrow = not wide 
• cobblestones = big stones used to make streets
• R.I.P = rest in peace
• be split into = be divided into
• punch = hit with fists 
• kick = hit with legs/feet
• on standby = ready
• a cuppa = a cup of tea
• rooted = established
• fade away = disappear gradually
• fitting = appropriate

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Mickey and Lewis are back to speak about another topic, this time, TV and series.

1. What was the teaching tip that Lewis provided? 
2. What advice did Mickey give about teaching English shows?
3. What series have they binge-watched in the past? 
4. What YouTube channel did Lewis recommend and why?
5. What programs did they watch growing up?

• bear in mind = take into account, consider 
• look forward to + ing = be excited about 
• committed = dedicated
• get used to + ing = become accustomed to
• clap your hands = applaud 
• challenging = difficult 
• binge-worthing = there is value to consuming a lot of it
• poorly = sick/ill
• in a nutshell = in summary
• root for = spur on / support 
• cheer on = support vocally 
• find out = discover
• be set = be based/located
• numb = without feeling
• reminisce = remember the past

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Mickey and Lewis have a catch up and discuss two different industries and companies, in Volkswagen & Mercadona.  Listen again and again, take some notes, check out the difficult vocabulary and answer the questions.

1. How did they begin the podcast?
2. What did they say about different supermarkets in Spain? 
3. Why did they mention Decathlon?  What was said?
4. What were their thoughts on cars and how they're advertised?
5. What controversies did they mention about Volkswagen?

• pretty much = more or less 
• drought = a period without rain 
• flood/to flood = rain too much 
• get soaked = get very wet 
• bring up = introduce a topic in a conversation 
• pop up = appear
• queue = line
• checkout = a cashier area or machine
• reluctant = not wanting to do
• hat's off = congratulations
• set up = created, launched
• market share = % of the market 
• take over = dominate
• reliable = to be trusted
• account for = form part of
• sue = to take to court
• stain = ruin, make look bad

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Shannon and Jonathan are back to discuss this week's topic, drugs...listen and see if you can answer the questions. 

1. What did Jonathan learn this week? 
2. What did they say about carrying cocaine? 
3. What did they say about Portugal?
4. What is Shannon addicted to, if anything?
5. What was said about overcoming addiction?

• pot = weed, marijuana, cannabis
• lenient = not severe
• a fine = a penalty $
• coke = cocaine 
• jail = prison 
• approach = method, tactic 
• heated = intense, popular
• binge = do a lot of something in a short amount of time
• harm = damage, pain 
• overcome = get over 
• will power = the ability to control your emotions or behaviour
• research = investigation
• hereditary = in your genes

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis and Ash have a catch up and chat about their summer, dreams and then go over two useful grammar points with plenty of conversation.

1. What did Ash do over summer? 
2. What dream did Lewis tell you about? 
3. What dream did Ash have that he explained?
4. What dream or ambition does Ash have?
5. What dream or ambition does Lewis have?

• to stroke = to pat (a dog)
• to bark = a dog's scream 
• lead = leash (for a dog)
• somewhat = kind of
• to underline = to highlight
• duvet = thick bedsheets
• bring someone back down to earth = make someone return to real life
• the next best thing = the second best thing
• mighty = strong, powerful
• talk your ear off = speak for a long time 
• practical jokes = funny jokes 
• the heebie jeebies = scary moments 
• come clean = tell the truth 
• gross = disgusting
• vice = bad habit

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis and Jack have a chat about their time at school, their favourite teachers, subjects, the school structure and much more.  

1. What has Jack learned this week? 
2. Was he good at learning languages at school? 
3. Did both Lewis and Jack have any favourite teachers? 
4. What was said about the school system in the UK? 
5. What phrasal verbs were taught at the end? 

• cut to the chase = get to the point 
• get into = begin, start liking 
• feed = wall or 'newfeed' on social media
• scroll up/down = move up and down using a cursor 
• go viral = become famous online 
• regardless of = no matter 
• set fire to = burn 
• bunsen burner = gas burner 
• engaging = interesting
• well-known = renowned 
• royalty = members of the royal family 
• stand up comedy = 'monologues' 
• grade = mark 
• funnily enough = 'it's actually funny that' 
• embarrassing = shameful 

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In this episode of The Teachify English Podcast Lewis has a little bit of a chat about Amazon and Ikea, two of the biggest companies in the world and answers some questions whilst giving his own opinions on the enterprises.  

1. What podcast did he recommend? 
2. What has he ordered from Amazon recently? 
3. What did Lewis learn this week?
4. What is IKEA known for according to Lewis?
5. What invention has IKEA made common?

• Stay up to date: Remain informed
• Investment: money invested
• Crush: destroy
• Profitable: lucrative
• Case: a protective layer for laptops, phones etc. 
• Go from strength to strength: get much more powerful 
• Take over: take control 
• Go bust: go bankrupt
• Stranger things have happened: ...wouldn't be the weirdest thing ever
• Layout: organisation, structure
• Warehouse: huge shops for storage
• Tempted: wanting to do something
• Above all: especially 
• Flat-pack furniture: furniture you assemble yourself 

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