Why do we crave spicy food?

Why do we crave spicy food?

26, July, 2026

Episode 246: Why do we crave spicy food?

In this podcast, we are on fire ! We delve into the world of spices, the hottest ones on the planet and why they are good for you.

Why do we crave spicy food?

by English Podcasts | Podcasts in English

Welcome back to English-Podcasts In this episode we talk HOT ! Hot spices, Hot curries, Hot mouths, Hot countries… in short everything you need to know about VERY hot spices and chilies.

Notes

Food would be boring without spices. They give aroma, color, flavor, and sometimes even texture to food. Each spice, chili, or herb has specific, unique chemical compounds that create the sensual qualities for which we value them. But in this podcast we focus on very hot spices and chilies.

You’ll hear about the Scoville scale, which indicates the concentration of capsaicin in each spice and chili. The higher the number, the spicier the sauce. Which peppers do you think are the hottest and could you possibly eat them? And would you cool down with a glass of water or a glass of milk?

Spices and chilies also have health properties which protect the heart.

Are you ready to kick up the heat? Tune in and find out more.

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Recap & Takeaways

In this podcast you’ll hear lots of vocabulary to describe spices from hot to mild.

Listen out for other words to describe how we feel about hot, spicy food:

It’s torture.

It’s pain and pleasure.

It numbs your mouth.

Don’t be nervous.

It’s exciting.

It’s a challenge.

It’s awful.

It’s terrifying.

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The Great Sock Mystery

The Great Sock Mystery

26, July, 2026

Episode 244: The Great Sock Mystery

In this podcast, we delve into one of life’s mysteries; why do socks disappear in the washing machine?.

The Great Sock Mystery

by English Podcasts | Podcasts in English

Welcome back to English-Podcasts In this episode we dive into a problem most of us have… losing socks in the washing machine! What really happens to them ?

Notes

The following text will use much of the vocabulary you’ll hear in the podcast.

Look for lost socks behind the washing machine, and then check that dark space between the washer and the dryer.

Front loader machines: some socks get caught in the washer’s filter. If your washing machine has a clean-out area, open it and look for socks. You definitely don’t want socks to get caught in the drain pump.

Socks can often get stuck fitted sheets, the socks can end up stuck in the corner pockets. Baby socks tend to hide in trouser legs.

Attach each pair of socks together with saftey pins.

Use a mesh laudry bag.

Or just… embrace the “mixmatch”, that’s much more fun.

Recap & Takeaways

A good way to practice vocabulary is to use the Lost Sock Calculator…. yes it really exists ! Check it out here:

https://www.omnicalculator.com/everyday-life/socks-loss-index

How often do you use the washing machine?

What is the size of your laudry basket?

How many people in your household?

What is your attitude to doing the laudry?

Can you think of any other factors which could affect sock loss?

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Learning: Staying motivated

Learning: Staying motivated

26, July, 2026

Episode 219: Language Learning: how to stay motivated

In this podcast, we talk about staying motivated when language learning. Listen in to our 10 tips.

How to stay motivated learning English

Langauge Learning: how to stay motivated

by English Podcasts

Welcome back to English-Podcasts. In this episode we discuss the ups and downs of language learning. Sometimes we need to be reminded of our “why” to get us back on track. This podcast will provide some useful tips to keep going.

Notes

When we start learning something new, it can be a novel experience at the start and we want to put a lot of effort into our learning, but as time goes on, we can start to flag and at times we just cannot get the motivation to continue learning.

Lack of motivation is a common problem faced by many language learners, so if you’re struggling to get motivated to learn, you aren’t alone! For those of us who have taken up the task of independently learning a language, low motivation can be even more difficult without peers around you for encouragement.

To kick-start your motivation you may need to reveiw these points:

Why do I need this language ? Is it for work, for travel, for intectual stimulation, to learn a song, to watch a film ?

Recap & Takeaways

BEFORE LISTENING, THINK ABOUT YOUR ORIGINAL GOAL

You should always have clear goals in sight, review and change your goals regularly.

Have some form of testing in place to find out whether they have successfully achieved your aim. This could be a traditional test on-line or just a conversation in a language club….. but do expect progress to be in small baby steps.

Language is essentially about communication, so join a club (on-line) or a class, or a group. Having a support group is fun too.

Listen up to our 10 tips and let us know if you find them useful…. we would love to hear from you!

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Fes, Morocco; a cultural gem

Fes, Morocco; a cultural gem

26, July, 2026

Episode 253: Visit Fes, the cultural center of Morocco

In this podcast, Chris asks Sue about her trip to Fes, Morocco. What did she think ot it? What surprised her? What did she think of the food? What did she buy?

Buying and selling on-line

Fes, Morocco; a hidden cultural gem

by English Podcasts

Welcome back to English-Podcasts In this episode we talk about visiting Fes in Morocco. How does it compare to other cities in Morocco? Listen in to a natural conversation between 2 people comparing their holiday experiences.

Notes

Fes (Fez) is a 13th-century city imperial city with a long multicultural history, that reserves unexpected surprises for its visitors.

The famous medina of Fez, with its 9,000 streets is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural interest. The beautiful gates (14 of them) lead you into a warran of small streets full of local life, indeed 100,000 live within the walls of the Medina.

Fez is like an absolute open-air museum. Its medina being the oldest and largest city in Morocco, all the craftsmen are gathered, from tanners to weavers, dinandiers and potters. Its streets are decorated with architectural masterpieces of blue and jade mosaics.

If you visit Fes, you would definately need a guide to help you through the thousands of streets and the centuries of history.

For more information and pictures, check out this website https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/fez

Recap & Takeaways

As a language learner listen out for useful phrases to ask about holiday experiences.

Where is Fes?

Why was it built there?

What is the history of Fez?

Are there any tourist traps?

What would you recommenrd?

What about the food?

Also did you hear these expressions? What do you think they mean?

“When in Rome”

“I wasn’t keen on…”

“You put your finger right on it”

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Fes

The Real Saint Patrick’s Day

The Real Saint Patrick’s Day

26, July, 2026

Episode 197: The Real Saint Patrick’s Day

In this podcast, we catch up with Craig, an Irish guy now living in Spain. He tells us all about how to REALLY celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day.

Usa and guns

The Real Saint Patrick's day

by English Podcasts

Welcome back to English-Podcasts In this episode we get to hear from Craig who tell us how Irish people celebrate Saint Patrick’s day even when they no longer live in Ireland.

Notes

Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patirck (c. 385 – c. 461), the patron saint of Irealnd. It is now a public holiday and is celebrated all over the world by people who enjoy Irish beer and enjoy the fun of dressing up in green!

But who was Saint Patrick?

Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and Bishop in Ireland. Not much is known about him except that he spent his life converting the “pagan” Irish to Christainity. His efforts led to the allegory that he drove “snakes” i.e. heathen practices, out of Ireland, despite the fact that snakes do not inhabit the region.

Recap & Takeaways

As a language learner, listen out for Craig’s lovely Irish accent. This accent is known for its warm, soft, soothing sound and will get you in the mood to really celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in style .

Craig uses many Irish expressions.

What is a good craic ?

How does Craig describe the bars in Dublin ?

What does he say about the famous Temple Bar area?

You can test your comprehension with this quiz of 14 questions.

Cheers !

https://english-podcasts.com/saint-patricks-day-in-dublin/

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Ahmed, my country, Gaza

Ahmed, my country, Gaza

26, July, 2026

Episode 198: Ahmed, my country

In this podcast, we talk to Ahmed who was born in Gaza, but now lives in France. He describes his home, before the current war, and explains how he left the country.

Ahmed, my country

by English Podcasts, formally known as the EFL PodBlog

Welcome back to English-Podcasts In this episode we get to hear first hand from Ahmed, born in Gaza but now living in France.

Notes

Gaza is very much in the news these days and so it’s a good time to listen again to a podcast we did back in 2018 with Ahmed. He talks with affection about his home, his garden and his family.

He also describes how he left Gaza, how difficult it was and many of the challenges he’s had to overcome.

This is a podcast for language learning and as such is not intended to support any political or relgious point of view.

Recap & Takeaways

As a language learner, think about how you would describe your home town. What are the warm mememories you have of the place, and tcan you describe why you left?

Has your home town changed since you left?

This is a good exercise to practice explaining what a place was like in the past and how it is now.

We often use “used to” in this context. For example, it used to be a small village, now it’s quite a big town.

We also often say “would” to describe something we often did in the past. For example, I would visit my grandmother on my way home from school.

So…. over to you…. write a short paragraph on what you used to do in your home town.

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