Everyone loves Christmas don't they? Let's look at the most popular seasonal holiday from a different perspective and discuss consumerism, Christmas villains and those people who may not be having such a good time underneath the bright lights, fake smiles and festive cheers.

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Part 2 - Learn English (14:10)

In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation.

Today's words:

grump (noun)
mention (noun)
conscious effort (noun)
overboard  (adjective)
stupid o'clock (phrase)
are you kidding me? (expression)
bearable (adjective)
grate on (phrasal verb)
Grin and bear it (idiom)

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The World Cup has stirred up a lot of controversial discussions, from breaching human rights to discrimination of the LGBQ community, and Fifa corruption. We're not talking about any of this...this is simply about football, the game we love.

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Part 2 - Learn English (19:15)

In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation.

Today's words:

Hype up (phrasal verb)
Niggle  (noun)
Deliver the goods / Deliver (expression)
Doesn't he? - "Dun e?" (dialect)
Bombing down (phrasal verb)
Upset (noun)
The 12th man (expression)
To ooze (verb)

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An innocent child or a criminal mastermind? Learning the rights and wrongs of society's rules can be difficult for adults, but children, they have to learn the hard way.

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In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation.

Today's words:

To roam (verb)
Fringe  (noun)
To Flop (verb) / Flop (noun)
Grub (slang)
Gobble down/up (phrasal verb)
Sure enough (expression)
Down in the mouth (idiom)
Laugh off (phrasal verb)
Open house (noun)
Caught red-handed (idiom)
Scoundrel (noun)
Before you know it (expression)

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Our Queen has fallen, it's the end of an era, and change is upon us.  How does the death of Queen Elizabeth affect the general public? What's  next for Great Britain? Also, you'll hear from my good friend Julie and how she feels about this historic event.

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Part 2 - Learn English (12:00)

In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation.

Today's words:

Glum (adjective)
In the face of adversity (expression)
To loiter (verb)
Crummy (adjective)
Graced by one's presence (expression)
Facade (noun)
Condolences (noun)
To be inundated (transitive verb)
Not fussed (expression)
To fill one's shoes (idiom)

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Dealing with big life changes can be difficult, but change will come – it always does. Does our natural world, the environment and our surroundings impact how well we are able to cope with such transitions? If in doubt, just blame climate change for all your problems!

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Part 2 - Learn English (12:30)

In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation.

Today's words:

Rear one's head (expression)
To emulate (verb)
Bright and breezy (adjective)
Gloomy (adjective)
Overcast (adjective)
Relentless (adjective)
Drizzle (noun)
Sporadic (adjective)
Hefty (adjective)

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Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at The Oscars. Does anyone really care? What is this fake, meaningless celebrity world and does this latest drama prove that it's just too much for people to handle?

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Part 2 - Learn English (11:15)

In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation.

Today's words:

Creme de la creme (noun)
Prestigious (adjective)
To hog (verb)
Jump on the bandwagon (idiom)
Butt of a joke (idiom)
Full on (adjective)
To swivel (verb)
To condone (verb)
Chew up / spit out (phrase)
Cheap shot (noun)

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My daughter hissed like a snake. Any parent will tell you that 2 year olds can be challenging, but sometimes I like to step back and observe their rather interesting behaviour. Let me share a little moment from my personal life, whilst providing some new English vocabulary.

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Part 2 - Learn English (7:10)

In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation

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Housesitting and petsitting is a global movement which allows people to learn new skills, meet new people (and animals), and travel for free. My mother, Ann, shares her experiences and explains just how fantastic it can be with the right level of trust, honesty, care and commitment.

Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)
Part 2 - Learn English (32:30)

In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation;

Kibble (noun)
- Dry dog food consisting of ground meal shaped into pellets
"a bowl of kibble"

Livestock (collective noun)
- Farm animals (except poultry)
"The farmer kept the livestock inside during the winter months"

Big-headed / Conceited (adjective)
- arrogant and boastful; the opposite of humble.
"I know he's been successful, but he doesn't have to be so big-headed about it"

a tie (noun)
- a restriction created by making a commitment to something
"the renovation work is a tie and I don't have time for anything else"
"I'm a bit tied up at the moment" (busy)

choosy / fussy (adjective)
- taking excessive care when making a choice
"The country is now governed by the labour party"

(give someone) the benefit of the doubt (phrase)
- accepting someone as honest/trustworthy even though you are unsure of their intentions
"he said he was innocent, so we gave him the benefit of the doubt."

Meticulous (adjective)
- showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
"She was very meticulous when planning the wedding"

Willy-nilly (adverb)
- haphazardly, randomly; without direction or planning
"I love my country, but I wouldn't just hand my life over to the army willy-nilly"

To be mortified
- to feel ashamed, humiliated or deeply embarrassed
"I was mortified at the thought of causing such distress to another person"

On its last legs (phrase)
- near the end of its existence, usefulness or life
"my car is on its last legs"

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When someone tells you they are home-educating the kids, what is your first question? Nine times out of ten, I get asked about socialisation. It's time to debunk the misconceptions and set the record straight.

Part 1 - The Discussion (0:00)
Part 2 - Learn English (04:55)

In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation;

Undertone (noun)
- An unspoken but implied meaning or emotion
"She didn't say she was angry but I could hear it in the undertones of her voice"

Accustomed (adj)
- customary, usual, habitual, normal
"He had become accustomed to the bitterly cold Finnish winter."

Encounter (noun)
- an unexpected meeting between people or things
"The protesters had an encounter with the police in the city square"

Cooped up (phrasal verb)
- to keep (a person or animal) inside a building or in a small space for a long period of time
"The kids are a bit restless because they have been cooped up indoors for most of the day."

To govern (verb)
- to control and direct the making of policy
"The country is now governed by the labour party"

Dreaded (adj)
- something regarded with great fear or apprehension.
"The dreaded day has arrived, it's time for the Maths exam!

As such (end of sentence)
- not in the exact sense of the word
"Well it isn't a sports car as such"

All walks of life
- referring to people in different jobs or from different social backgrounds.
" The international festival attracts people from all walks of life"


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