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This podcast is for English learners who want to practice their listening comprehension in a natural way. In each episode, an American speaker talks about different topics without reading a script. He speaks in a natural way, with native words and phrases, but he speaks a little more slowly and clearly than other native speakers. Each episode includes the transcript, which you can use to help you understand the speaker. If you want my advanced podcast episodes and my specialized training, th ...
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Slow Japanese is a podcast for beginner and intermediate Japanese learners (A1-B1/B2). As the program name shows, in this podcast, project founder Akari talks about various topics in slow Japanese. Listen to this slow and easy Japanese, and grow your ears into "Japanese ears". Patreon (materials): https://www.patreon.com/mochifika 1-on-1 Lesson: https://mochifika.com Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mochifika
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Would you like to learn Polish by listening to interesting stories on a walk, in the car, doing your daily chores? This podcast is for everyone who is looking for an easy and super pleasant way to improve Polish skills, so if you want to immerse yourself in Polish - give it a go! The stories are for A1-B1 levels and they have transcripts and exercises. Download them from https://www.polskidaily.eu/polish-podcasts
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This podcast provides expert wall and basement crack repair tips for homeowners and businesses. A1 Foundation's valuable insight and information will help avert the disaster of a flooded basement and save you money.
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True Comedy: A Highly Debatable Podcast

Nicholas Finch and Kirstan Cunningham

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Powered by over a decade of friendship, hosts Nicholas Finch and Kirstan Cunningham provide their gregarious, witty, and sometimes obnoxious comedic insights on current events, pop culture, entertainment and their lives. Sometimes a guest will stop by and other times Nic and Kirstan argue. Listen and laugh along with two of the funniest black men from Alabama.
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TPRS Russian – Effortless Russian

Daria Molchanova – Real Russian Club

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TPRS Russian – Effortless Russian Podcast is simple, fun, and effective! It’s based on an absolutely unique language learning method — teaching proficiency through reading and storytelling (TPRS). How does it work? You listen to funny stories in Russian and answer simple questions. It helps you to learn grammar and vocabulary naturally and deeply! A new episode is coming every Monday! Stay tuned:) My full Russian Language Course for Beginners – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com
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HMO! Entertainment is a rapidly evolving work in progress. We offer A1 multi-media entertainment, such as "HearMeOut! Podcast". Our podcast features local talents (or beyond) putting their brand on display, as well as joining in on our weekly madness. The show serves multiple purposes, and we hope that listeners either learn, laugh, feel a positive vibe (or all of the above!)while listening to our show. @dammitdro Pedro Silva aka Dro @_bwarren JB Warren aka Brooks hearmeoutpodcast.com coming ...
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Hi! I am a mexican doctor who is studying to live in Germany. In this Podcast i share my german reading skills with you, so you can listen to me while i read a book, a magazine, an article or else, you can also read alongside with me and learn something for your daily life :) Viel Spaß!
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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The Nobody Asked Podcast - New Episodes every Monday @ 3pm PST Produced By Andrew Sapien Created by Andrew Sapien & Mitchell Clark Welcome to the Nobody Asked official podcast! Two guys from the Bay Area, bringing A1 content you didn't ask for! Support the show!! Every listen/share is greatly appreciated! Follow us on social media: Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_asap99_ Andrew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asap_99/ Mitchell's Twitter: https://twitter.com/captainmc21 Mitchell ...
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This podcast features the creative minds of some of the best storytellers to ever leave ink on the page. Each week, the host and the listening audience are taken on an adventure by a NY Times Best-Selling author. In most cases, their latest release is featured. But in every case, their approach to the craft and their overall volume of work is discussed. Probing questions are asked; secrets are revealed. Genres include: Suspense, Thrillers, and Cozy Mysteries, as well as a pinch of Sci-Fi and ...
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Description Hi, Let's learn English. I'm English Danny. This is my channel www.youtube.com/englishdanny about learning English and studying English. On this channel, you can learn English from 4 real English teachers. You can use these episodes to help you improve your English speaking and English Conversation skill. Our goal is to help you become more fluent in English. If you are an English learner you know how important great lessons from a great teacher are.This channel makes episodes th ...
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"Salon Zdejmowania Klątw" to historia Fryderyka, któremu w życiu niewiele się udaje. Pewnego dnia w jego Miasteczku pojawia się nowa usługa - zdejmowanie klątw. Kiedy Fryderyk widzi reklamę tego miejsca, zdaje sobie sprawę, że nie tylko na nim, ale na generacjach mężczyzn w jego rodzinie musi ciążyć klątwa. Nowe rozdziały historii będą publikowane …
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998. This week, I talked with Samantha and Greg Enslen, who recently purchased their hometown newspaper, the "Tippecanoe Gazette" in Tipp City, Ohio. Sam and Greg shared how they are making it work, from updating antiquated systems to expanding news coverage and readership. We also discussed balancing print and digital content, the challenges of ad…
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997. This week, I help you learn (and remember!) the difference between "which" and "that" with practical tips and examples about cupcakes. Then, we take a linguistic stroll through walking-related terms, including "perambulate," "sashay," and "traipse." The "words for walking" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publis…
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こんにちは!少(すこ)し遅(おそ)いですが今年(ことし)のMystic Festivalについて話(はな)します。 Usage of Slow Japanese: STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing the scripts. STEP 2. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mochifika.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", and listen again to the episode while seeing the list. STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in …
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996. This week, you'll learn about the rich linguistic history of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart, an advisor to the Oxford Dictionary of African American English. We talked about what goes into making an entirely new dictionary and about some of the first entries, including "kitchen," "Aunt Hagar's Children," and "do rag." Find Dr…
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995. This week, we look at when to use parentheses, dashes, and commas and how the choice can change the tone of your writing. Then, we dive into the history of words for describing a big fuss — "kerfuffle," "hullabaloo," "hoopla," and more. The "big fuss" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at Dra…
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Send us a Text Message. What do you want to ask a black person? This week, the True Comedy guys answer the internet's burning questions. Have you heard of a wireless hole puncher? Is fried chicken really that great? How does nonverbal communication work when you have a little more melanin in your system? What does the hand jive mean? Find out on th…
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994. This week, I sat down with the prolific "Dune" author Kevin J. Anderson and the famed "Dune" narrator Scott Brick to explore the language challenges in the "Dune" series. Learn how Kevin and Scott navigated Frank Herbert's original vocabulary, stayed true to the cultural influences of the names and terms, and created an extensive pronunciation…
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993. This week, we cover the strategic use of sign language by the Bene Gesserit in the 'Dune' movies, including its importance in covert communication. Then, we look at the many words for 'father' and their historical and linguistic significance, from early baby talk to more formal terms for adults. Dune sign language supercut video: https://youtu…
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Send us a Text Message. Has your life changed, and you need to denounce a few things? Nic and Kirstan need to! This week, your favorite podcast hosts cut ties with everything from a particular letter of the alphabet to a pantry staple. Are you being tempted to use your special skillset in a not-so-legal way? How much of a hater do you have to be to…
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992. What began as a simple word game in 1913 sparked a nationwide craze just a decade later, causing a moral panic and changing American publishing forever. This week, Ben Zimmer, a prolific crossword constructor and language commentator, takes us through the crossword puzzle's surprising early history and enduring legacy. He also explores the mod…
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991. This week, we trace the origin and meaning of the word "dog," from its mysterious beginning to its current use in phrases like "hot dog" and "hair of the dog." Then we go through the "audience of one" concept, which involves tailoring content to a single, imagined recipient; and we look at how this approach can make your writing more understan…
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Send us a Text Message. What do you want to see before the year ends? This week, the True Comedy guys talk beef and graduation etiquette. Have you heard of Car Jitsu? Should Kirstan use his voice for money? How ghetto is your home? Who is Nic starting beef with? Get scammed and listen to a new episode of True Comedy! Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirs…
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990. Have you ever wondered why English doesn't have gender like Spanish and French? Which languages are the hardest to learn (and why)? And why a Q is always followed by a U? We have the answers to those questions and more this week from Paul Anthony Jones, author of "Why is this a question?" | Find Paul Anthony Jones at https://www.paulanthonyjon…
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989. What is a word? Does "that's" count as one word or two? In this excerpt from Paul Anthony Jones' new book "Why Is This a Question," we look at how things like plurals, compound words, and contractions make defining the word "word" a tricky exercise. | Find Paul Anthony Jones at https://www.paulanthonyjones.com/ | Edited transcript with links: …
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Today we learn how to describe our typical day in Russian! *** If you like learning with mini-stories, welcome to my complete Russian language course – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ My new cultural course in English 'Understanding Russia' – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia Join my free email course with lo…
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"Salon Zdejmowania Klątw" to historia Fryderyka, któremu w życiu niewiele się udaje. Pewnego dnia w jego Miasteczku pojawia się nowa usługa - zdejmowanie klątw. Kiedy Fryderyk widzi reklamę tego miejsca, zdaje sobie sprawę, że nie tylko na nim, ale na generacjach mężczyzn w jego rodzinie musi ciążyć klątwa. Nowe rozdziały historii będą publikowane …
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It’s kind of expected that an older home will develop a leak at some point. Is the floor & wall seam leak a normal issue A1 Foundation Crack Repair runs into? Adam explains why older homes can develop a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet and what you can do about it.
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988. Peter Sokolowski, an editor at Merriam-Webster, goes through the fascinating history of the Armed Services Editions, a series of books published during World War II for distribution among the troops. We look at the special problems of wartime publishing, the collaborative efforts among publishers, and the lasting influence of these books on th…
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987. This week, we look at why people sometimes double their subjects, writing sentences such as "John, he bought a car," and when it's OK (and not OK) to do so. Plus, we talk about the medial S, a strange F-like letter that makes an S-sound and shows up in old documents. We look at how it came to be, its role in English typography, and what made i…
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久(ひさ)しぶりです!今日(きょう)は、スウェーデンのダーラへスト(Dalahäst)について話(はな)します。 Usage of Slow Japanese: STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing the scripts. STEP 2. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mochifika.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", and listen again to the episode while seeing the list. STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in you…
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Send us a Text Message. What's that noise? This week Nic and Kirstan are back with a life lesson and a few jokes. From alligators and McDonald’s to fried cicadas, it's big back season! How long can you rep your set? How do you fit box braids in a Power Rangers helmet? Has the light-skinned king been dethroned? Listen and laugh...and get professiona…
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986. Erin Brenner, author of "The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors," shares time-saving tips including the best practices for using Word, creating macros, and using automation tools like Zapier. You'll also learn about starting and growing a freelance business, including how to figure out what to charge, how to make ends meet at the beginning, a…
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985. This week, we look at the world of whimsical words, including the origins and meanings of terms like "dinkus," "gadzook," "petrichor" and the phrase "whim-wham for a goose's bridle." Plus, I have a quick tip about when to capitalize "mom" and "dad." The "weird words" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publisher fo…
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Today we learn how to name family members in Russian! *** If you like learning with mini-stories, welcome to my complete Russian language course – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ My new cultural course in English 'Understanding Russia' – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia Join my free email course with lots of…
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984. This week, we talk about the subtle differences between words such as "stock" or "broth," "street" or "boulevard," "maze" or "labyrinth" and more with Eli Burnstein, author of "The Dictionary of Fine Distinctions." Confusion about colors got him started on this path, but along the way, he gained insights into language, culture, and the subtle …
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"Salon Zdejmowania Klątw" to historia Fryderyka, któremu w życiu niewiele się udaje. Pewnego dnia w jego Miasteczku pojawia się nowa usługa - zdejmowanie klątw. Kiedy Fryderyk widzi reklamę tego miejsca, zdaje sobie sprawę, że nie tylko na nim, ale na generacjach mężczyzn w jego rodzinie musi ciążyć klątwa. Nowe rozdziały historii będą publikowane …
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983. This week, we explore "skunked" words — terms going through hotly disputed meaning changes. We look at the debate between prescriptivists who stick to traditional meanings and descriptivists who accept new usages and what you should do with these words in your own writing. Plus, we learn how using "we" versus "I" alters perceptions of leadersh…
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982. This week, we delve into the fascinating world of Old English with medievalist Hana Videen, author of "The Deorhord." We'll uncover the secrets of Old English animal names, from "walking weaver" for spider to the ominous "unland" for a whale's deceptive island. Find Hana Videen at https://OldEnglishWordhord.com/ | Edited transcript with links:…
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