On today’s podcast, Dubai holds a race for men in jet suits; learn what life is like in a Russian prison; a report says Cuba limits its internet and spies on reporters; then, breaking grammar rules in the song ‘Flowers’ on Everyday Grammar.

Learning English Podcast - March 01, 2024

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On today’s podcast, college officials are dealing with protests in different ways; Kenya continues to get heavy rainfall; a restaurant shows only women’s sports; listeners give feedback on statistics about their countries followed by a discussion on using big numbers in writing on Everyday Grammar.

Learning English Podcast - May 03, 2024

On today’s podcast, Afghanistan’s Taleban rulers want to increase tourism; how did the video sharing service TikTok learn become so popular? followed by a discussion about why there is a law against its activities; then, all about being nervous on Lesson of the Day.

Learning English Podcast - May 02, 2024

On today’s podcast, experts are worried about bird flu among cows; a cancer patient from Laos won millions of dollars in Oregon’s lottery game; a children’s book explores language followed by details of the book and its writer; then, ‘context’ on Lesson of the Day.

Learning English Podcast - May 01, 2024

On today’s podcast, the University of Maine builds the largest 3D printer; researchers say American need more sleep followed by a discussion on the term ‘responding’ ; five tips to get better sleep; then, intonation and question words on Lesson of the Day.

Learning English Podcast - April 30, 2024

On today’s podcast, a special essay about the Ukrainian town of Berdychiv; NASA has discovered methane coming from an area on Mars followed by a discussion about why scientists are interested in the gas; then, find out about English homophones on Lesson of the Day.

Learning English Podcast - March 01, 2024

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