Why do we blow on hot food?

Why do we blow on hot food?

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26, July, 2026

Episode 239: Why do we blow on hot food and drinks?

In this series The Case of Everyday Mysteries: Why do we do That?, we answer the burning question of why we tend to blow on hot drinks and food. Just what are we trying to achieve? Listen in as you’ll hear the science and psychology beind this habit, and learn great vocabulary along the way.

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Everyday mysteries: why do we blow on hot food and drinks ?

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Welcome back to English-Podcasts. In this episode we look at the science behind the simple act of blowing on hot food and drinks. You’ll also pick up a ton of great vocabulary.

Notes

Is blowing on hot food and drink actually effective?

How many degress do we actually cool the beverage down by ?

Are we trying to cheat physics?

Are we just simply trying to take control of a situation when just waiting patiently might be just as production?

Do all cultures don this?

Well, these are just some of the questions that we tackle in this podcast. Do you have any of your own thoughts on this matter ? 

 

Recap & Takeaways

As we get quite philosphical listen out for these words which will help you undertand our conversation:

Age-old ritual

A magical gust of air

Molten lava beverage

To be scolded (by a hot drink)

To be overzealous

70°C

A polite puff of air

To cheat physics

“Displacement activity”.

Bad manners

A good stiring spoon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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London Tube vs Paris Metro

London Tube vs Paris Metro

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26, July, 2026

Episode 201: London Tube or Paris Métro, which one is best?

In this podcast, we challenge each other with our knowledge of the London and Paris underground transport systems. It’s a fun podcast full of fun facts and overflowing with numbers !.

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London Underground or Paris Metro, which one is the best?

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Welcome back to English-Podcasts. In this episode we dive into numbers; how long, how old, how far, how many, how often, how much. Challenge yourself to catch all the numbers we mention.

Notes

The London underground transport system, commonly known as the Tube, is the way most Londerners get around. It’s old and dusty but Londoners love it.

You’ll need to listen to the podcast to find out all the details!

The same goes for the Paris métro.

Here in Toulouse we have a brand new métro syetem of just 2 lines (although soon to be 3), and the innovation is that the trains are driverless.  

If you want to know more about Paris and London, try this link for loads more info: https://londonist.com/2016/03/london-underground-vs-paris-metro

Recap & Takeaways

This podcast is perfect for practicing numbers, comparatives and superlatives.

Here is a recap:

AdjectivesComparativesSuperlatives
LongLonger thanThe longest
EasyEasier thanThe easiest
ComfortableMore comfortable thanThe most comfortable

You will also hear the comparatives/superlatives of these adjectives: old – fast – expensive – deep – short – far – complicated

Also listen out for the adjectives and the nouns used in this conversation especially when Chris and Sue ask each other questions:

LongThe length
DeepThe depth
HighThe height
WideThe width

How long is the system? How many stations are there ? How deep is the deepest tunnel? How far is the station? How long does it take to travel through the entire system? How old is the metro?

What is the depth of the deepest station? What is the length of the distance between….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Delicious chocolate trivia

Delicious chocolate trivia

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26, July, 2026

Episode 202: International Chocolate Day; chocolate trivia

In this podcast, we test our knowledge of chocolate trivia. How much do you know ? It’s a fun packed podcast.
Chocolate trivia for International Chocolate day

International Chocolate Day; chocolate trivia

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Welcome back to English-Podcasts. In this episode we discuss chocolate, ranging from it’s origins to how much chocolate Elvis used to eat…in other word loads and loads of trivia to test you and give you useful vocabulary.

Notes

Chocolate is one of the most popular food types and flavors in the world, and many foodstuffs involving chocolate exist, particularly desserts, including cakes, pudding, mousse, chocolate brownies, and chocolate chip cookies.

Chocolate bars, either made of solid chocolate or other ingredients coated in chocolate, are eaten as snacks all over the world.

Gifts of chocolate molded into different shapes (such as eggs, hearts, coins) are traditional on certain Western holidays, including Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and Hanukkah.

Chocolate is also used in cold and hot beverages, such as chocolate milk and hot chocolate, and in some alcoholic drinks, such as creme de cacao or chocolate stout.

Although cocoa originated in the Americas, West African countries, particularly Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, are the leading producers of cocoa in the 21st century, accounting for some 60% of the world cocoa supply.

But how much do you know about chocolate, on this, world Chocolate day? Listen to some of the trivia facts and answers in this podcast to check your knowledge

Recap & Takeaways

ACTIVE PREPARATION

Here are some of the questions we ask each othe, what do you think is the answer?

1. Who invented chocolate?

2. What is the melting point of chocolate?

3. What role did chocolate play in the invention of the mircowave?

4. What is the most famous chocolate from Switerland?

5.Which animal can be killed by eating chocolate?

6. Is white chocolate really chocolate?

….. plus many, many more !!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Our Travel Guide to Australia

Our Travel Guide to Australia

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26, July, 2026

Episode 225: Our travel guide to Australia

In this podcast you can hear our recommendations about travelling in Australia and also some of the things to avoid.

Our Travel Guide to Australia

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Welcome back to English-Podcasts. In this podcast we ask ourselves is it really worth travelling thousands of miles to visit Australia, it’s certainly a long way from everywhere! Tune in to what we recommend and what we say should be avoided.

Notes

Is Australia on your Bucket List ?

Over 5 million people visit Australia every year, it’s one of the most exotic, varied and huge countries to visit.  The original inhabitants are known as the First Australians, and in 1770 Captian Cook claimed the land for the British monarchy and it became a convict colony in 1788.

The country is still part of the British Commonwealth and King Charles is Head of State, and indeed is an unusual mix of British culture and exotic landscapes.

In this podcast we talk about Sydney, Hamiliton Island in the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru formally known as Ayres Rock.

   

 

 

 

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Language notes

BEFORE YOU LISTEN

Think about what you know about Australia, which words do you expect to hear?

Try the first 10 questions of the quiz to check your knowledge.

AFTER LISTENING

Tr the second part of the quiz to check your comprehension.

The quiz:

https://english-podcasts.com/a-holiday-guide-to-australia-what-to-do-and-what-to-expect/

There is also a transcript available if you need extra help.

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Australia guide; Comp Check

Australia guide; Comp Check

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Following the series of podcasts about Australia, this one is devoted to the best holiday things to do and to expect.

Is Australia on your bucket list ?

Over 5 million people visit Australia every year. It’s certainly a long way from everywhere, but is it worth making the effort to fly for hours to get there?

This podcast will outline the recommendations and some of the things to avoid.

Get into the mood with this quiz of general knowledge questions (questions 1-10), and then after listening check your comprehension with questions 11 to 20.

Australia Guide Holiday Podcast Quiz

This quiz comprises of 10 general knowledge questions and 10 podcast comprehension questions.

If you would like extra help with your comprehension here is the Transcript for the podcast: A holiday guide to Australia

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Aussie slang

Aussie slang

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The Aussies are well known for shortening words, it’s part of their charm ! This quiz will take you into the world of real Ozzie slang…. in other words, Australian informal language.

Even leading politicans have their names shortened; Scott Morison, the Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022 was known as Sco Mo, and the current PM, Anthony Albanese is known as Albo!

Before doing the quiz see if you can think of slang for these words:

A petrol service station – A barbecue  – breakfast – a swimming costume – – a sandwich – the middle of nowhere- the afternoon – a biscuit  – a beer – definitely – a chicken – a department store called Woolworth – –a place to buy alcoholic drinks – to be devastated – a well known white wine – a sausage.

Aussie slang

 

 

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