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Hello, and welcome to ‘I Taught English Abroad’, a podcast series by the TEFL Org. If ‘I Taught English Abroad’ sounds like a simple idea, then it’s because it is. As the world’s most accredited TEFL provider, we at The TEFL Org know that our students can go on to have incredible experiences, whether they teach in classrooms in far reaches of the globe, or online from the comfort of their homes. Whether these students teach online or overseas, one vital fact remains the same: it’s utterly li ...
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Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast! FREE short Bilingual English-Arabic podcasts, to help English speakers learn Arabic, and Arabic speakers learn English, playfully, on the go. Access over 243 longer podcasts: Become a Paid Subscriber (Cancel any time!): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/subscribe Lessons? https://thouria-s-school.teachable.
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Listen to Short English Conversations with Dialogue Frog! Enjoy short and real English conversations to practice English listening, speaking and pronunciation. Subscribe for weekly updates! Visit our website at dialoguefrog.com for more English speaking and listening practice with episode transcripts, vocabulary lists and extra content. Ranked in the Best 10 English Conversation Podcasts by FeedSpot! Each episode of Dialogue Frog is a real conversation between two people. You will hear commo ...
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Explore 'The Foreign Students' podcast, where we share the incredible journeys of Algonquin College's international students. Join host Nacho Bompadre, to uncover tales of resilience, cultural immersion, and financial triumphs. Get inspired by these stories of pursuing dreams in a global classroom.
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Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors

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A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellen ...
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Podcasts in English is for students/learners of English who want to improve their speaking and listening skills. The pie team have over 20 years of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) and ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching experience with the British Council in Asia, Africa and Europe. As well as the podcast listenings there are transcripts of the podcasts and worksheets which will provide comprehensive help for all four language skills to aid your learning.
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The TEFLology Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast all about teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) and related matters, presented by three self-certified TEFLologists. We take a lighthearted look at the fields of English language teaching (ELT) and applied linguistics, with topics ranging from TESOL methodologies and approaches to current affairs and history. Email: teflology@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @TEFLology
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On my Youtube channel ENGLOGIC I teach advanced English and the language learning process through their logical and mathematical patterns, which we can use as anchors to UNDERSTAND how a language works rather than simply MEMORISE it. In this podcast I want to discuss and share my experience and thoughts on English as a language, the general language learning process as both a teacher and a student and my approach to foreign languages. We will also cover completely unrelated topics, such as m ...
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Season Two - Join me for some random English chat, learn some new words, discover some new ideas to improve your English and generally have lovely time ;-) Aimed at intermediate level English as a foreign language speakers and those who want to Learn the Smart Way. Season One - If only you could speak and understand business English better, your products, services and brand could reach a global audience. Rich Hill chats to non-native English speakers who are successful business owners, manag ...
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Talking France

The Local France

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Talking France is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in France as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up. In each episode presenter Ben McPartland chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local France’s Emma Pearson and Genevieve Mansfield. They are also frequently joined by John Lichfield, a veteran journalis ...
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The Education & Empowerment Podcast explores success and advancement through education by interviewing today's top leaders in the fields of education, business and technology. This show is brought to you by 4stay, a SaaS-enabled Online Booking marketplace for student and intern housing. Learn more at: https://4stay.com/
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The TEFL Show

The TEFL Show

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In these podcasts Robert William McCaul and Marek Kiczkowiak discuss different matters related to learning and teaching English, as well as other foreign languages. Each podcast is about 20 minutes in length. If you've enjoyed the podcasts, please rate them on iTunes here: https://itun.es/i6LZ4T3 Visit our website to stay up to date with all the recent epsiodes: www.theteflshow.com The podcast music theme is under Creative Commons ShareAlike 3.0 International License and was downloaded from ...
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We're in the midst of a pretty major political crisis here in France with snap elections coming up so needless to say we have plenty to talk about in this week's episode. Firstly we bring you right up to date with all the drama, the dodgy deals and shaky alliances, the infighting and betrayals and the pleas for French people to get out and vote. Ou…
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When Seth Knight left seminary after training for the priesthood in Milan for 3 years, he wasn’t quite sure what he’d do next. Qualified in music, and a former professional dancer, Seth knew he loved working with people and performing. Teaching came calling, and a truly unique story followed. In this fascinating episode, we deal with spirituality, …
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Welcome to a special episode of The Local's Talking France podcast in which we take a look at the (latest) political crisis in France following the EU election results. On Sunday night, as the European election results were drifting in French President Emmanuel Macron took everyone by surprise by announcing he was dissolving the French parliament -…
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South Korea's economic landscape has been significantly shaped by its large family-owned conglomerates, known as chaebols. These entities have driven the nation's rapid development, but also face criticism for their dominant market position and governance issues. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan examine the world of South Korean chaebols and the phenom…
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The talking points from France this week... in no particular order are - Russian meddling in French affairs. Yes France has accused Russia of being involved in a string of recent incidents from fake coffins left at the Eiffel Tower to bedbug invasion rumours. Why would Moscow do this and is it working? We also find about why the commemorations to m…
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Rachael McGettigan had pretty much put any plans to teach and explore Asia aside. It just wasn’t a priority, nor something that seemed realistic - until she happened upon the ‘I Taught English Abroad’ podcast. After listening to our first-ever episode, Rachael caught the travel and teaching bug and hasn’t looked back. We talk about changing career,…
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The United States government has taken unprecedented steps to ban the popular social media platform TikTok due to concerns over data security and potential influence from the Chinese government. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent developments surrounding the US government's decision to ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, B…
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On the bill this week we have the European elections. We answer the important questions: Why should we care, how will they affect France and what will they mean for the future? As well as explaining a little bit about the European parliament. We also look at how new laws aimed at averting dangerous wildfires in France will affect home owners plus e…
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It can be difficult when you have parents from two different cultures. Growing up, Lucia identified as both a Londoner and a Canarian, spending different periods of time across the capital of England and Spain, but what was once a tricky balancing act among peers has become a huge strength, and now she teaches English. We caught up with Lucia to fi…
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Egypt's economy is facing significant challenges, with key sectors like the Suez Canal and natural gas industry experiencing sharp declines in revenue. These difficulties are exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and internal economic issues, creating a complex landscape for the country's financial future. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the …
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This week we find out why so many workers are going on strike in Paris at the moment. From waste collectors to firefighters - what do they all want, and what's the Olympics got to do with it? We also explain the crisis in France's overseas territory of New Caledonia, why the president has deemed it necessary to fly there and why France has such a c…
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Through her own company, English With Grace, and from her career in working with refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable groups, it’s no exaggeration to say that Grace Davis has opened doors for all kinds of people through immersive language lessons. We talked about how bilingualism can help in English teaching, putting textbooks to the side …
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This week on Talking France we explore more of the big issues in France such as... who'll actually need a special QR security code during the Paris Olympics, why male motorists in France are being urged to drive like women and why the future is uncertain for Normandy's famous D-Day beaches as the 80th anniversary of the landings approaches. And is …
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We love a unique perspective on ‘I Taught English Abroad’, and if you do, too, try this on for size: Frank Carrizo Zirit has more qualifications than you can shake a stick at, was accepted into university at 16, is a bilingual Venezuelan-American and has both a popular podcast about English teaching, and a considerable following on social media. Su…
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The global chocolate industry is grappling with a steep rise in cocoa prices, leading to significant changes for producers and consumers alike. This unprecedented surge, driven by unusual weather patterns and long-standing structural challenges, has sent shockwaves through the market, forcing chocolate manufacturers to rethink recipes, pricing, and…
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1. **What's your name?** In Arabic, you can ask a man, "ما اسمُكَ؟" (masmuka?), or a woman, "ما اسمُكِ؟" (masmuki?). To answer, simply say "ʾismī" followed by your name³. 2. **Where are you from?** When talking to a man, you can ask, "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anta?). For a woman, it's "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anti?). To respond, say "أنا من نيويورك" (…
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Fernanda Cwiertnia had planned for a career in chemistry, but after finding herself dissatisfied with life amongst the test tubes and periodic tables, she opted for a career in teaching English, and the results have been fantastic. We talk about teaching approaches, teaching in Brazil, mentoring English teaching talent and more! --- Visit the episo…
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Benjamin Robson dreamt of Premier League stardom growing up - who doesn’t? - and even played in a couple of notable soccer academies. Now, though, he’s one of the preeminent stars of English pronunciation online, with a formidable following across YouTube and TikTok. We spoke to Benjamin about his teaching journey, life in Valencia and Hamburg, and…
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We kick off this week looking at the Féte du Travail on May 1st. Is it still a significant, symbolic day for workers in France or is it just regarded as a bonus day off? We also look at the big upcoming change for passport checks in Europe. It's called EES and it's almost certain to cause lots of travel issues, which is why we try and answer some o…
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I will be at one of the tables at this market 4 May, 2024.If you are in New York, stop by to say hello! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-souq-pop-up-market-tickets-883396742437?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlVisit my web page: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/#arabic…
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The Body Shop, once a leader in ethical consumerism and a pioneer in brand activism within the cosmetics industry, has faced a dramatic downturn. This episode of Down to Business English examines the rise and fall of a company that set the standard for corporate responsibility but has recently struggled with bankruptcy and ownership changes. Skip M…
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https://benable.com/Thouria/gifts-for-mom Heaven is under mothers’ feet = الجنة تحت اقدام الأمهات Unique Mother’s Day Gifts 🎁 with an Islamic flair, created by Thouria BenferhatVisit my webpage https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message…
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This week we explore just how big an issue is youth violence around schools in France. Is it out of control or just being exploited by those pesky politicians? We explain where foreigners buy second homes in France and why fewer Brits are snapping up properties. We also find out why one French island is taking on Airbnb and look at why drivers on F…
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Pronunciation is an integral part of learning a language, and there are so many different accents, types of English and ways to perceive phrasing. Ellie Caudwell Casey, a linguistics expert so enthusiastic that she wrote 25,000 words on the /r/ sound alone, tells us about finding an audience online, how drilling into the specifics of linguistics an…
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We don’t meet many TEFL teachers who start in Iran, take online classes with American universities, and then opt to live and work in Italy. But then, we don’t meet many teachers like Roya Abedi. The definition of a determined self-starter, Roya has used social media and online word-of-mouth to start a very popular English teaching business. We hear…
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‘IS SPELLING DIFFICULT ONLY IN ENGLISH?’ and ‘IS PRONUNCIATION HARD ONLY IN ENGLISH?’: these are my questions to you today. English spelling and pronunciation are undeniably tricky and painful to learn but we never take the time to analyse how other languages work. English is BLATANLY hard in this respect, it’s just there in your face, but other la…
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From my first book (INTRO TO ARABIC THROUGH LOVE EXPRESSIONS), "In Arabic,... I Love You":https://www.amazon.com/Arabic-Love-You-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D8%A8%D9%83/dp/B08W7DN163There are four main 3ammiyya groups: Khaleeji, Maghrebi,Masri and Shaami.Khaleeji (also called Gulf Arabic or Arabian PeninsularArabic…
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On this week's Talking France we talk about trains, croissants, the Le Pens, French bashing and the sexy subject of tax declarations in France. France is about to test a new 49 euro rail pass to encourage people to get onto trains. We explain who can take advantage of it and where you can use it. Plus it's 120 years of the entente cordiale between …
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Johnny Ward is a one-of-a-kind. Growing up poor in Ireland, Johnny made it his mission to make a career out of doing things that he loved. To say he succeeded is an understatement; Johnny’s been to every nation on earth, climbed the highest peaks, rowed across the Atlantic, visited both Poles, dodged bullets in warzones, lived it up in Turkmenistan…
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Does C2 level really exist in languages? Is C2 level used in real life and spoken by native speakers? These are the two topics I want to discuss today as I think they affect a lot of learners of foreign languages, not just English but any language. I think C2 primarily tends to be a bit of an illusion and I will tell you why. Do you think you speak…
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In this episode, Chris Moloney, PhD, Associate VP and Associate Managing Principal, AGB Consulting and Ken Knueven, Chairman, CORE Education Foundation discuss labor shortage as Industry 4.0 transforms manufacturing and global dynamics. Job requirements are rapidly evolving, with predictions that by 2025, half of the workforce will need reskilling.…
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Learn how sports betting went from being a national concern to a booming industry in the USA, all while picking up sports-related idioms and expressions that cross over into business English. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega look at the world of sports betting in the USA. From the 1919 World Series scandal to the monumental shift in 2018 when sports…
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Thought they do sound similar because they are both pronounced in the soft palate, these two sounds are very different.Both sounds are also fricative. This means that, as the air is pushing through, there is friction at the point of articulation (the point where the sound is being produced), between something at the bottom and something at the top …
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Up for discussion this week are France's regional airports. Have you flown into or out of the likes of Limoges, Brest or even Bergerac? No doubt these airports are handy but are they really sustainable? We also look at how France's official Champagne region is going to grow. Could it include part of England one day? And with the Olympics in sight w…
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When he joined TikTok during the pandemic, Michigan-born TEFL teacher Patrick Smith thought it’d be a fun way to kill some time while teaching in Japan. Instead, it turned into an amazing platform for Patrick to share fantastic teaching stories, with over a million followers keeping up with his updates. We talked about the African-American teacher …
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My First Arabic Workbook, with Accompanying Videos: Ameera’s Book (In Arabic...)Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or:Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouriaMore on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHATSend me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-b…
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"It's gone wild," "It's a meltdown" - these were just some of the shocked reactions to news that France is in a fair bit of debt and it's getting worse. We explain how it could affect you and whether the crisis could bring down the French government this summer. As well as debt, we look at wealth and just how much money you have to have to be consi…
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How could I Taught English Abroad possibly go bigger than it did last season? How can we outdo ourselves after reaching lots of new listeners, recording in person and even doing some travelling of our own for season 4? Well, it was simple. We stuck to what we do best: great chats with amazing guests. We meet a man who’s travelled to every country, …
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I Asked Copilot About "Things You Need to Know About Arabic... and English" Podcast, in Arabic and English :)... Here's the result! There are grammar and pronunciation mistakes in the Arabic version... and... I don't agree with the last Arabic sentence!!! So fun playing with AI! Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhat…
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Discover the latest economic developments in Japan, focusing on the Nikkei 225 index reaching a new high and the opening of a TSMC semiconductor plant in Kumamoto. This episode is a great chance to learn business English vocabulary related to important economic changes. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega examine recent economic milestones in Japan, in…
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See my books here (ake shure to follow to findout when I publish my next nooks!): https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AThouria+Benferhat+M.A.&s=relevancerank&text=Thouria+Benferhat+M.A.&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message…
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In this week’s talking points we’ll look at why the French are so down about the Olympics right now. Are they understandably worried that everything’s going to go wrong and it’s going to be a disaster or are they just excelling at that famous Gallic sport of complaining? And we’ll hear the story of France’s famous Michelin guide and who the secret …
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Explaining how تركني, he left me and تركتني (standard Arabic, for he left me and she left me) in different colloquials.Answering this correct post: https://www.quora.com/I-believe-in-Arabic-when-I-want-to-say-he-left-me-I-use-sayebny-%D8%B3%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%A8%D9%86%DB%8C-So-how-can-I-say-She-left-me--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo…
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