Ever had the feeling that you know what is going to happen next? Ever thought you have been to a place before, even though you know you haven’t been there before? This could be Déjà Vu – to find out more, listen to the podcast …
In this episode we look at that feeling that we feel things and situations are strangely familiar – that somehow we have already lived these experiences, this is the curious case of Déjà Vu!
Notes
Have you ever walked into a place for the first time and felt like you’ve been there before?
Or had a conversation that seemed oddly familiar, even though you know it’s never happened?
That eerie, mysterious feeling is déjà vu.
In this episode, we’re diving into the science, psychology, and theories behind this strange phenomenon.
What causes it?
Is it a glitch in the brain, a trick of memory, or something more?
Let’s explore the curious case of déjà vu.
Recap & Takeaways
Takeaways for Language Learners: Interestingly, déjà vu can also happen when learning a new language.
Have you ever encountered a word or phrase that feels strangely familiar, even though you don’t recall learning it?
This could be your brain recognizing patterns, drawing connections between languages, or tapping into subconscious memory.
The more you immerse yourself in a language, the more these moments happen—so trust the process!
Exposure, repetition, and curiosity are key to making the unfamiliar feel familiar.
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Welcome back to English-Podcasts In this episode we talk about buying and selling on-line. It may seem straight-forward but sometimes there are scams and other safety issues. Listen in to this interesting conversation.
Notes
Have you ever sold anything online? In recent years it has become part of our everyday life. The internet is full of sites specializing in selling second-hand items from houses, to cars, to handbags, to children’s toys.
E-commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet.
It is conducted over computers, tablets, smartphones, and other smart devices.
Almost anything can be purchased through e-commerce today, and it has lowered the barriers to entry for many types of businesses, such as retailers.
E-commerce can be a substitute for brick-and-mortar stores, though some businesses choose to maintain both.
E-commerce operates in several market segments, including business-to-business, business-to-consumer, consumer-to-consumer, and consumer-to-business.
Can you guess some of the vocabulary that we’ll use?
Recap & Takeaways
Listen out for these key words and expressions. This podcast is bursting with everyday useful vocabulary.
Time wasters
Secure payment
Stuff
Conmen
You need your wits about you.
Do the benefits outweigh he pitfalls?
To knock someone down – to knock a bit off
To be above board
To be messed about.
To be in awe of someone
To be on your guard
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In this podcast, we take a look at our phones and discuss the apps we use and why. Do you use the same ones ? We use everyday vocabulary which you build up for vocabularly bank.
Join us as we delve into the pros and cons of phone apps. Are we too dependant on them? Are we becoming too lazy? Or are we opening up our world? Let us know what you think.
Notes
Phone apps have profoundly transformed various aspects of our lives, redefining how we interact with the world and manage our daily activities. Phone apps have revolutionized communication by making it easier and faster to connect with others. Apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Zoom have made instant messaging and video calls accessible to everyone, breaking down geographical barriers and enabling real-time interaction.
The convenience of mobile apps has streamlined many aspects of daily life. Banking apps allow users to perform transactions, pay bills, and manage finances without visiting a bank. Shopping apps enable users to browse, compare, and purchase products from anywhere, often with just a few taps.
Navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze provide real-time directions, traffic updates, and information on public transportation, making travel more efficient and stress-free.
Recap & Takeaways
Phone apps have integrated deeply into our lives, making tasks simpler, improving access to services, enhancing productivity, and providing entertainment and educational resources. This transformation has made daily activities more efficient, made social interactions quicker and easier….. in short totally changed the way we live.
As part of your language learning it’s important to have the right vocabulary at your fingertips and be able to chat with confidence about these aspects of your daily life.
So tune into this podcast to pick up the vocabulary you need, and enjoy the conversation too.
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As an English learner do you think it’s a great tool or just cheating and laziness ?
This is the hot question at the moment.
Do you use Google translate to help you with your written English ? Do you enhance your text by putting it through an a.i software?
Are you tempted to rely on a:i to help you produce a written text quickly?
Listen as we discuss the pros and cons of a.i and see how we think it’ll affect the learning and teaching experience.
Take a look at these options which an a.i software produced from one of our blogs about Food Hell.
This is what we wrote : What’s the worst thing you’ve ever eaten ? Snails ? Eels ? Sheep’s brains ? Listen as we discus the worst things we’ve eaten. Do you agree with our choice? Do you think our choices are cultural or universal tastes? Why do you detest these foods? Is it the texture, the smell, the taste or just the idea? To get in the mood here are the foods we discuss. Build your vocabulary by associating tastes, and adjectives to each choice*. https://english-podcasts.com/food-hell/
This is what the a.i wrote in different styles. What do you think?
Friendly: Do you agree with our choices? Do you think our choices are cultural or universal tastes? What’s the worst food you’ve ever eaten ? Snails ? Eels ? Sheep’s brains ? We discuss all this and more in this episode of the podcast.
Witty: What’s the worst thing you’ve ever eaten? Snails? Eels? Sheep’s brains?! Yeah, we thought so. In this episode of The Listening Project we ask the question: what’s the worst thing you’ve ever eaten? Listen as we discuss how old you had to be to eat some weird things, why some people can literally eat anything and where the best place is for napa cabbage
Empathetic: The worst things I’ve eaten? Snails, eels, sheep’s brains and worse. Do you agree with our choices? Do you think they are cultural or universal tastes? To get in the mood here are the foods we discuss. Build your vocabulary by associating tastes, and adjectives to each choice.
Luxury: What would constitute the worst thing you’ve ever eaten? Snails ? Eels ? Sheep’s brains ? Listen as we discuss the worst things we’ve eaten eaten. Do you agree with our choice? Do you think our choices are cultural or universal tastes? Why do you detest these foods? Is it the texture, the smell, the taste or just the idea?
Adventurous: This is a lively and fun podcast that discusses the worst things we’ve eaten. We are passionate about food, and so are you. We believe each culture has foods that they consider disgusting which we put in a list. In this podcast episode we discuss the reasons why these foods are considered some of the most unsavory in our culture. If you have suggestions for future topics please email me at suggestions@podcasts.com
Persuasive: We all have foods that we detest. When someone tells you to try something, how do you respond? You like it or not? Why do people put themselves through this ritualistic thing of eating all these things they don’t like? This is your chance to find out. Listen as we discuss some of the things most people won’t eat, but that we did.
People who love planes are celebrating an aviation landmark this year with the 50th anniversary of the maiden flight of the supersonic plane Concorde.
Back in March1969 Concorde took to the skies for the first time for a 29 minute flight at a speed not exceeding 480 km/h, it was able to break the sound barrier in October of the same year.
This achievement was the highlight of a long journey from the first flight recorded in 1903 by the Wright Brothers.
Since early Greek mythology and the story of Icarus humans have always been enchanted by the idea of flight. The modern age of aviation began with the first hot air balloon designed by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783. Experiments with gliders provided the groundwork for heavier-than-air craft, and by the early-20th century, advances in engine technology and aerodynamics made controlled, powered flight possible for the first time. The modern airplane with its characteristic tail was established by 1909 and from then on the history of aircraft became tied to the development of more and more powerful engines.
So, if you think you are an Aviation Ace this quiz will test your knowledge of aviation developments and landmarks.
If you prefer to be a passenger, this quiz will test your knowledge and vocabulary of air transport.
But if you just want to have fun and learn some quirky facts, this is also the quiz for you !
When you get to the end of the quiz there is a real treat for all plane lovers.
The Aviation Top Gun Quiz
Are you an Aviation Ace ? Try this quiz to test your knowledge of all things
planes, airports and luggage !
Fasten your seat belt, enjoy the ride, it's time for take off.....
Ayurveda the science of life is an medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.
Ayurveda is heavily practiced in India and Nepal, where around 80% of the population report using it.
Ayurveda therapies have varied and evolved over more than two millennia.
Therapies include medicines, special diets, meditation, yoga, massage, laxatives, enemas, and medical oils.
Medicines are typically based on complex herbal compounds, minerals, and metal substances (perhaps under the influence of early Indian alchemy or rasa shastra).
Ancient Ayurveda texts also taught surgical techniques, including rhinoplasty, kidney stone extractions, sutures, and the extraction of foreign objects.
The main classical Ayurveda texts begin with accounts of the transmission of medical knowledge from the gods to sages, and then to human physicians.
In Sushruta Samhita (Sushruta’s Compendium), Sushruta wrote that Dhanvantari, Hindu god of Ayurveda, incarnated himself as a king of Varanasi and taught medicine to a group of physicians, including Sushruta.
Ayurveda has been adapted for Western consumption, notably by Baba Hari Dass in the 1970s and Maharishi Ayurveda in the 1980s.
Some scholars assert that Ayurveda originated in prehistoric times, and that some of the concepts of Ayurveda have existed from the time of the Indus Valley Civilization or even earlier.
Ayurveda developed significantly during the Vedic period and later some of the non-Vedic systems such as Buddhism and Jainism also developed medical concepts and practices that appear in the classical Ayurveda texts.
In Ayurveda texts, Doṣa balance is emphasized, and suppressing natural urges is considered unhealthy and claimed to lead to illness.
Ayurveda treatises describe three elemental doṣas viz. vāta, pitta and kapha, and state that balance (Skt. sāmyatva) of the doṣas results in health, while imbalance (viṣamatva) results in disease. Ayurveda treatises divide medicine into eight canonical components.
Ayurveda practitioners had developed various medicinal preparations and surgical procedures from at least the beginning of the common era.
Listen to Renu, an Ayurveda practioner in north India talk about Ayurveda.