Best Learn English With Films Podcasts (2024)

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Magic and Medicines #11: Tarot 1:02:14

15m ago1:02:14

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Focus on your question, shuffle the deck, and let's dig deep for our first Bonus Episode of Series 5, in which Eleanor offers an introduction to and history of Tarot! Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, we start by exploring how relatively young Tarot is, tracing the route playing cards took from the Chinese Tang Dynasty to Egypt and on into …

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Neil Laird - Multiple Emmy Nominated Producer/Director of historical films 34:20

5h ago34:20

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Neil Laird is a multiple Emmy-nominated director of historical films for Discovery, BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and many other networks. He has produced over 100 programs around the globe that feature crumbling Egyptian tombs, lost Mayan cities, and mysterious shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea. He is a TV producer turned novel…

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Series 5 Episode 1: Cumberland 1:32:25

31m ago1:32:25

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On the first episode of Three Ravens Series 5, we are back up in England's north west, exploring the history and folklore of Cumberland! We start off chatting about a few of the long-running famous folk festivals taking place at this time of year, including the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance and Widecombe Fair, after which we cavort on up to Cumberland.…

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Series 5 Episode 0: Into The Dark... 23:43

32m ago23:43

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Hold onto your beaks, and tuck your claws in good and tight on entry, because we are BACK and ready to get stuck right in to Series 5! In this little introductory episode we offer some updates about what we've been doing over the summer, provide an explainer about what Three Ravens is for new listeners, and chat through some of the little tweaks an…

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: Beer, brewing and biotech 34:01

13m ago34:01

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw built a pharmaceutical empire after failing to get a job brewing beer. She also overcame gender bias to become India’s first self-made female billionaire. Her company Biocon is now Asia's biggest insulin producer. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng follow her story, from a childhood living on a brewery com…

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Ep. 6: 'Notting Hill' - 25 English Lessons 1:12:20

3d ago1:12:20

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Ep. 6: 'Notting Hill' - 25 English Lessons #MotherisntMurderPodcast #NottingHill #JuliaRoberts #HughGrant In this episode, you'll learn 25 English lessons from the 1999 romantic comedy film 'Notting Hill' starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. Here’s a breakdown of the lessons: - 8 Vocabulary and Pronunciation - 6 Idioms - 6 Phrasal Verbs - 3 Briti…

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Elisa Card - All over the world, bringing up 5 boys on her own 36:27

5h ago36:27

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Elisa is a mother of 5 sons which she brought up mostly on her own and lived in Texas, Miami, Canada, France. She overcame extreme challenges and create a life that she loves. In May 2016, she founded#happy2succeed, intending to bring awareness and wellbeing to body and mind. She inspires and and empowers women globally to discover their hidden pow…

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Three Ravens Live: Battle Folk & Fable Festival 2024 - Ad Free! 1:34:28

1h ago1:34:28

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This week we have something really special for you - a recording of our recent Three Ravens Live Show at Battle Folk & Fable Festival! Focused on the town of Battle on the Kent-Sussex border, and the lore and history of the area, we're talking ghosts, giants, faeries, demon dogs and witches, and Martin is telling his rather silly take on the life o…

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Sword and sorcery is a subgenre of fantasy that emphasizes thrilling action, personal heroism, and a richly imagined, often magical world 44:32

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It typically centers around a lone hero or a small group of adventurers who battle formidable foes, whether they be malevolent sorcerers, monstrous creatures, or rival warriors. The tales are usually set in a world where magic and swordplay coexist, with protagonists relying on their strength, cunning, and sometimes mystical artifacts to overcome o…

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George Soros: 'The man who broke the Bank of England' 45:34

10d ago45:34

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George Soros escaped Nazi occupation in Hungary, before becoming one of the most successful investors in history. After making his name on Wall Street and setting up the hedge fund Quantum, he also become known as “the man who broke the Bank of England” after making a billion dollars in a day by “betting against” the pound. BBC business editor Simo…

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Special YouTube Episode: Martin Riese, Water Sommelier 1:33:25

11d ago1:33:25

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Water is NOT just Water. WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE IF YOU HAVE A HEART!Right here baby Martin's appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brienhttps://www.martin-riese.com/ WATER IS NOT JUST WATER. Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review a…

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Anna- Maria Athanasiou - 7 books later not writing in secret anymore 38:52

3h ago38:52

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Anna-Maria Athanasiou wrote her first books, The Waiting for Summer novels in secret, firstly because she never thought she’d finish them and secondly, it was a completely new territory for her. Throughout her life Anna-Maria had regularly created scenarios and stories in her head, thinking that one day she would finally put them down on paper. Eve…

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Listener Episode 4: Callow Pits, Heg Peg's Dump and Finfolkaheem 40:27

1h ago40:27

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In our fourth Listener Episode, we have a lovely clutch of tales, trivia, and even some recipes sent in by members of the Three Ravens community! The stories include lore about Norfolk's "Callow Pit," the Red Billed Chough, the mythical land of Orkney's 'Fin Folk,' details of an archaeological discovery involving an Anglo Saxon Cunning Woman, a pro…

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A political thriller is a genre of fiction that blends suspense, intrigue, and high-stakes. 30:40

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These novels typically revolve around power struggles, government corruption, espionage, or international conflicts, often with a protagonist who is caught in a web of conspiracies or danger. The tension in political thrillers arises from the protagonist's efforts to uncover the truth, prevent a crisis, or expose hidden agendas, all while facing fo…

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Jerry Seinfeld: The World’s Richest Comedian 36:56

12d ago36:56

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Jerry Seinfeld has a life-long obsession with jokes, but his smash hit sitcom turned the New York stand-up into the richest comedian of all time. Seinfeld was the most watched programme in America when it ended in in 1998, but it’s what came next that made the real Jerry Seinfeld mega rich – streaming and syndication. Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng fin…

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Revisiting Miss English Teacher 1:11:42

16d ago1:11:42

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Originally aired as episode 179 Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review! Really, it helps a lot :) Do you want to support our show? Go to linktree.com/jordanprince to see how! Want to reach out to us?mail: jordanprince@themak.agenc…

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Ep. 5: 'The Back-up Plan': 45 English Lessons 2:16:10

17d ago2:16:10

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Ep. 5: ‘The Back-up Plan’ - 45 English Speaking Lessons 45 English lessons? I can’t believe it either, but it’s true! In this episode, you'll listen to interesting and insightful clips with valuable lessons from the film ‘The Back-up Plan’ starring Jennifer Lopez and Alex O’Loughlin, as if you were watching it. Here’s a quick breakdown: - 18 Idioms…

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Stefan Eiselin - Founder and Publisher of aeroTELEGRAPH 41:08

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Stefan was born and raised in Switzerland. He studied economics in Zurich and ended up in business journalism and wrote for Finanz und Wirtschaft, Berner Zeitung, Tages-Anzeiger and Handelszeitung. He loves to travel and started globetrotting as a young child with his parents. He has always been fascinated by planes and airports and became the foun…

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Three More Horrors 1:48:04

35m ago1:48:04

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Here's the last in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5. We’ve entitled this episode Three More Horrors because… well, because these stories are about horrible things, as you might expect – a bit of a warm up for Haunting Season perhaps – with this clutch of tales including our Berkshire story, Hern…

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Peter Jackson: Lord of the Films 46:21

19d ago46:21

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How did Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson become one of only four filmmakers worth a billion dollars, and one of just three billionaires from New Zealand? BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng find out how a childhood obsession with movies led to a booming film industry in Jackson’s homeland. From Bad Taste to King Kong a…

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Water "Sah-melly-her" 39:45

6d ago39:45

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Jordan has fun filling you guys in on what hot garbage is coming your way! JORDAN PRINCE LIVE ON TOUR - Eventim Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review and tell it from the mountains… no for real tell your Artsy Fartsy Friends! It …

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Susan Treadgold - The High Performing Woman 33:08

16d ago33:08

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Susan spent 16 years gaining extensive corporate and management experience at a senior level in Equity Sales, Research and Corporate Marketing in investment banks DLJ, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. Passionate about helping people reach their full potential, she has developed training courses, facilitated development workshops and men…

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Three Farces 1:19:03

9d ago1:19:03

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Here's the fourth in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5. We’ve entitled this episode Three Farces because these tales are silly. Not entirely silly of course, they do have important ideas running through them, but, like all good comedies, they combine a little bit of tickle with a little bit of sl…

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Deadpool and Wolverine, two of Marvel's most iconic and beloved characters, are set to team up in a movie that promises to be a wild ride. 34:13

1d ago34:13

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Deadpool, known for his irreverent humor and breaking the fourth wall, contrasts sharply with Wolverine's gruff, no-nonsense demeanor. The film is expected to bring together their unique personalities in a blend of action, comedy, and drama. Fans are eagerly anticipating the dynamic between these two characters, especially given their rich history …

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Miuccia Prada: ‘Ugly fashion’ 40:37

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How a communist mime artist became the billionaire boss of a luxury fashion house. Miuccia Prada changed her name, then made it famous with one of the runway’s biggest brands. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng explain how the Italian fashion designer turned her grandfather’s shop into a fashion powerhouse. Alongside her husb…

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FILMED, BUT LET'S SEE 48:55

29d ago48:55

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Jordan recorded his first streamed podcast. But will you see it? Will anyone? JORDAN PRINCE LIVE ON TOUR - Eventim Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review and tell it from the mountains… no for real tell your Artsy Fartsy Friends! …

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PCR 565: Donuts, Demons, & Dragons - Donut Media, The Book of Bill, & House of Dragons Finale 1:08:23

30d ago1:08:23

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Andrew Book of Bill: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-book-of-bill-alex-hirsch/1144490969 Gravity Falls: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1865718/ Lauren Damed If You Do: https://www.joblo.com/damned-if-you-do/ House of the Dragon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11198330/ Patrick Donut Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL6JmiMXKoXS6bpP1D3bk8g T…

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Episode 133: Scavenger Road 1:00:07

15d ago1:00:07

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In this episode, Amy just throws around needless "n"s with impunity during a solid "scavenge", while Ryan goes from place to place, possibly with hostility, along the "road". Lexitecture is a podcast about etymology (the linguistics study of the origin and history of words). In each normal, increasingly infrequent episode, a Canadian (Ryan) and a S…

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Ep.4: 'The Intern': 15 English Speaking Lessons 53:11

1M ago53:11

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Episode 4 Title: 'The Intern’: 15 English Speaking Lessons In this episode of Speak English Through Films on the Mother isn't Murder Podcast, you’ll learn the following English lessons from the film 'The Intern' featuring the legendary Robert De Niro and the fabulous Anne Hathaway. •Ten idioms and their meanings •Two idiomatic expressions and their…

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Movie making, an intricate and collaborative art form, combines storytelling, visual artistry, and technical expertise to create compelling narratives on screen. 29:18

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From scriptwriting and storyboarding to casting, directing, and editing, each phase of production demands creativity and precision. Directors and producers work closely with actors, cinematographers, sound designers, and editors to bring their vision to life, while special effects and post-production techniques enhance the storytelling. The process…

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Tracy Loubser - When life becomes "Unlocked" 34:31

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Tracy lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. After realising that she didn’t need to compete with the world for acceptance and belonging – that it was something within her – she was inspired to help others to do the same. In addition to her work as a transformational catalyst and speaker, she is an independent financial consultant, as well as an acco…

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Sergey Brin: Googling billions 47:27

23d ago47:27

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By founding Google, tech titan Sergey Brin helped shape the internet. He also got very, very rich, as his company Alphabet became one of the biggest in the world. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng tell the story of the billionaire who partied on planes after escaping prejudice in Russia. Sergey Brin and his best friend Larry…

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Three Tombs 1:17:54

10d ago1:17:54

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Here's the third in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5. We’ve entitled this episode Three Tombs because these are stories of uncanny things deep underground – places of death and strangeness we’ve sought to bring out into the light – including our Gloucestershire story, The Torbarrow Gaurdian, our…

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Another Saucy TikTok Live (Deal with it) 52:26

21d ago52:26

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Jordan goes live again with his followers to chat about pretty much everything except the important stuff. JORDAN PRINCE LIVE ON TOUR - Eventim Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review and tell it from the mountains… no for real tel…

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PCR 564: Olympic Sized (Dead)Pool - Paris Olympics, Never Stop Blowing Up, & Deadpool and Wolverine 57:16

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Andrew Deadpool & Wolverine: https://www.marvel.com/movies/deadpool-and-wolverine Patrick Dimension 20: Never Stop Blowing Up: https://www.dropout.tv/dimension-20-never-stop-blowing-up Twitch - Live Every Monday at 7pm https://www.twitch.tv/mof1podcast Watch us live on Twitch every Monday at 7pm CT: https://www.twitch.tv/mof1podcast…

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Agni Scott - How she nearly didn’t get the part in Find me Falling 35:56

1M ago35:56

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Agni Scott was born and raised in Cyprus and is a multilingual actress whose first language is Greek. She spent the first 18 years of her life on the sunny shores of the Mediterranean island before moving to the United States to pursue higher education. Agni Scott is known for Bridget Jones's Baby (2016), Persuasion (2022) and Spooks (2002) but we …

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Three Romances 1:03:36

15d ago1:03:36

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Here's the second in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5. We’ve entitled this episode Three Romances because it contains three of our tales that are neither comedic, nor tragic – rather, they are strange adventures, and some corkers at that – including our Westmoreland story, The Witch of the Westm…

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Historical romance movies transport audiences to bygone eras, weaving love stories against 31:59

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These films often feature lavish costumes, intricate sets, and meticulous attention to historical detail, immersing viewers in the time and place of the narrative. Classics like "Gone with the Wind" and "Pride and Prejudice" have set the standard, blending romance with the social and political challenges of their respective eras. More recent films,…

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Tiger Woods: Golf’s ‘golden boy’ 40:07

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Golfing superstardom made him incredibly rich. Personal disasters nearly took it all away. How did Tiger Woods go from a child golfing prodigy to the world’s highest paid athlete for a whole decade? BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng explain how one of the greatest golfers of all time broke barriers in his sport, winning 15 m…

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LIVE on TikTok (Again) 50:55

1M ago50:55

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Jordan answers questions from his followers JORDAN PRINCE LIVE ON TOUR - Eventim Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review and tell it from the mountains… no for real tell your Artsy Fartsy Friends! It helps a lot :) Do you want to s…

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PCR 563: Ray Romano Adjacent - Deadpool's Diner, Bodkin & The Acolyte 1:28:03

28d ago1:28:03

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Andrew Lorcana Challenge in Ft. Worth: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disney-lorcana-challenge-july-tickets-910466157787 Flotsom and Jetsom Card: https://www.tcgplayer.com/product/551693/lorcana-tcg-disney-lorcana-promo-cards-flotsam-and-jetsam-entangling-eels?Language=English Dragon Fire Card: https://lorcana.gg/cards/001-P1-025-dragon-fire/ Ursula …

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Ep.3: ‘Mr Deeds’: 5 English Lessons 27:41

2M ago27:41

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Episode 3 Title: ‘Mr Deeds’: 5 English Speaking Lessons In this episode of Speak English Through Films on the Mother isn't Murder Podcast, you’ll learn: •Two vocabulary words and their correct pronunciation •One instance of article usage •One colloquial expression •One idiom and meaning These English lessons are from the 2002 comedy film Mr. Deeds.…

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Rania AA Elkhalil - A Journey of adaptability and continues Learning 38:22

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Rania was born during the war in Beirut in 1975 . Her childhood education was in Beirut and she studied at the very prestigious AUB (American University of Beirut) Her journey has taken her from Germany to the UK, to Saudi Arabia and the UAE and now, she lives with her beautiful family in Cyprus. She has learned to the importance of adaptability an…

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Three Fae Tales 1:12:47

2M ago1:12:47

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Here's the first in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5. We’ve entitled this episode Three Fae Tales because, as you might expect, it contains three of our fairy or fairy-adjacent stories, including our Yorkshire story, A Discovery of Supposed Witchcraft, our Wiltshire story, A Cuckoo In Winter, an…

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Historical movies are cinematic journeys through time, transporting audiences to pivotal moments in the past. 38:50

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These films recreate the drama, splendor, and struggle of bygone eras, bringing to life the stories of legendary leaders, everyday heroes, and pivotal events that shaped the world we live in today. With meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy, these movies recreate the sights, sounds, and emotions of a bygone age, immersing viewers i…

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Local Legends #13: Dr Paul Quinn 1:17:02

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For our final Local Legends episode for Series 4, Martin gathers round the campfire to talk about the folklore of Sussex with Dr Paul Quinn. Paul grew up in Sussex, going on to complete his doctorate at the University of Sussex, working on anti-Catholicism and the Early Modern Stage. He has a wide array of interests, from Doctor Who and popular sci…

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It Happened 28:52

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Trump, and the Aftermath JORDAN PRINCE LIVE ON TOUR - Eventim Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review and tell it from the mountains… no for real tell your Artsy Fartsy Friends! It helps a lot :) Do you want to support our show? Go…

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PCR 562: Fix Your Face - Your Honor & Stranger Things 5 56:14

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Andrew Andrew Kolb Age of Ultron Poster: https://www.kolbisneat.com/ Harvest: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keymastergames/harvest-farming-game Your Honor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7440726/ Lauren Danger Room, X-Men Art Show: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4wjgKgxHbP/?img_index=1 Astros Mexico Series: https://www.mlb.com/international/even…

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Kelly Groehler - The WTAF Show and much more 36:33

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Kelly Groehler is a corporate communications executive in the U.S. and the creator, executive producer and host of The WTAF Show: Women. Travel. Art. Food. It’s the only women-first food & travel show out there – and a double entendre. Kelly created the show after seeing women are the travel, food and art super consumers, yet 95% of food & travel s…

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Series 4 Episode 13: Sussex (Live at Chichester Festival!) 1:59:02

2M ago1:59:02

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For our Series 4 finale we've got something really special: our first-ever Three Ravens Live Show, all about Sussex, recorded at the Festival of Chichester! We start off with a full live performance of Three Ravens care of Eleanor and our friend and neighbour Ben Harber, and then have a chat about the curious history of Chichester itself. After tha…

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