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Spotlight English ADVANCED is a for all people who want to challenge themselves in their English learning. Spotlight Advanced is a 10 minute audio program for learning English. It uses a special method of broadcasting that makes it easier to understand for listeners worldwide.
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Interested in France? Let us be your ears and eyes on the ground. Hosts Sarah Elzas and Alison Hird introduce you to the people who make France what it is, and who want to change it - to give you a fuller picture of this country at the heart of Europe. Spotlight on France is a podcast, in English, from Radio France International, out Thursdays.
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DVB English News

Democratic Voice of Burma

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English language news service from Myanmar's largest independent media network: The Democratic Voice of Burma. The Weekly Briefing provides the latest on #WhatshappeninginMyanmar. Newsroom shines a spotlight on under-reported stories. Vox Pop gives a voice to Generation Z. Reads is a short-form digital storytelling project. DVB English News is available wherever you get podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/dvbenglish
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Welcome to The A to Z English Podcast, where we take you on a journey from learning the basics to mastering the nuances of the English language. Our podcast is designed for non-native speakers who are looking to improve their English skills in a fun and interactive way. Each episode covers a wide range of topics, from grammar and vocabulary to slang and culture, to help you navigate the English-speaking world with ease. Join us every week as we explore the A to Z of the English language and ...
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Deepen your language skills and knowledge of the French-speaking world through fascinating true stories in easy-to-follow French, with added English for context. From Duolingo, the world's #1 way to learn a language. Hosted by Ngofeen Mputubwele.
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Taiwan is patchwork quilt of diverse, motiving personalities. Here, we have politicians who make history, entrepreneurs whose innovations help keep the global economy afloat, and artists who explore creativity in fascinating, inspiring ways. Taiwan Talk shows its listeners the unique perspectives of Taiwan all over the world. From those at home, those abroad, and those who’ve chosen to make this island their home. Taiwan Talk airs on ICRT FM100 at 8am, and in the evening in the 6pm news hour ...
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The Reverend Sabine Baring Gould was an exceptional parson and squire from Devonshire, England. He is probably best remembered as the composer of the hymn 'Onward Christian Soldiers'. Born in Exeter in 1834, he died at his estate, Lewtrenchard Manor in West Devon, in 1924. As 2024 is the centenary of his death it gives me the opportunity to spotlight what he considered to be the most important achievement of his life, that of collecting the old folk songs of Devonshire, and later Cornwall, a ...
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66 Degrees of Sound

The Reykjavík Grapevine

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Welcome to 66 Degrees of Sound, a show by The Reykjavík Grapevine bringing you all the latest music releases in Iceland. The Reykjavík Grapevine is an English language magazine published 18 times a year, focusing on all things Iceland-related. Launched in 2003, the independent magazine has long been a leading voice in Icelandic culture. In this show made for music lovers and Icelandophiles, Grapevine journalists Rex Beckett and Jóhannes Bjarkason discuss and play some of the latest new music ...
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A Word A Week

Marco the German

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Hi, I'm Marco the German. I have been studying the English language for more than 10 years. Over the years I have stumbled across some very interesting words, which I want to share with you. I will be presenting mostly words that I myself did not know a couple of years ago, thereby trying to give you content that I would have very much liked to have listened to then. This podcast is not only for beginners! Even advanced learners or native speakers may learn a lot from this podcast! My E-Mail ...
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The Bad Beti Podcast

Chéréneffe Fleur

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FMLLE is an interactive space designed to empower, entertain and represent the immense talent in the Brown community. FMLLE is based in The Netherlands, and therefore the podcast is a mix of English and Dutch episodes. The FMLLE podcast is divided into 3 series: Dutch Desi, Indian Cinema and FMLLE Spotlight. Each series provides you with insightful conversations with talented and inspiring Desi’s all over the world! Listen away..
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Welcome to the In AWE Podcast where we amplify women by sharing their unique stories and empower a community through the mission in their message. Series formats highlight incredible women who leave us in awe of their impact on our world. The podcast is a feature developed by Sarah Johnson, former English teacher and school principal turned author and entrepreneur. Join our community by using the #InAWEPodcast hashtag.
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Hello, I am your host Jennk. I am a middle school English teacher who finds comfort in sharing her journey of being present in the haunting rhythms of teaching through finding balance, dissecting struggles, learning grace, with occasional stories from and discussions with guests on Education.
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Welcome to The Staffing at Tiffanie's Experience, where luxury meets lifestyle in the world of Household Staffing! Get ready for an extraordinary journey behind the scenes of an industry that caters to the most discerning individuals. Tiffanie Kinder, Founder and CEO of Staffing at Tiffanie’s, is your gracious host and a true connoisseur of Domestic Staffing. Alongside her is the esteemed Andrea Bruttig, Director of Placement and a trusted name in the world of Household Staffing. Indulge you ...
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**New Description for Deep Tech Germany Podcast:** Welcome to Deep Tech Germany, a sub-podcast of Startuprad.io™, your premier source for insights and news on German, Austrian, and Swiss startups! Ranked among the top 20 entrepreneurship podcasts on Apple Podcasts worldwide, we delve into the vibrant world of German-speaking deep tech innovation, all delivered in English for a global audience. Our deep tech track offers a unique lens into the realm of AI-driven startups and cutting-edge tech ...
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BLN.FM Zonic

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************************************************* Ab Frühjahr 2012 geht das AL´HACA Soundsystem mit Euch auf eine audiophile Tauchfahrt in die unendlichen Tiefen des Dub-Ozeans und fördert dabei seidig schimmerndes Perlmutt ins Scheinwerferlicht des Sub-BASS-marines. Umgeben von einer Halo aus Echowellen ist das Missionsziel der Reise durch Klang-Räume und -Zeiten dabei klar definiert: das Aufspüren und Einsammeln auch der marginalsten Dub-Spuren am Rand der Wahrnehmung. Das Forscherteam, be ...
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Our podcast is your one-stop destination for a ringside seat to the most exciting wrestling action on the planet. We bring you exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and insider insights from the incredible roster of wrestlers and Luchadores who make up the dynamic international wrestling industry. 🌎 From the Lucha Voz Universe to the World 🌍 While we're deeply rooted in the heart of Lucha Voz, we cast our spotlight far and wide, exploring the happenings, feuds, and epic showdowns ...
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NurseMendoza is a Critical Care Registered Nurse for UCSD Medical Center & a Scrubs Magazine Representative. He puts his seven years of healthcare experience to work in the ICU, caring for their acuity ill patients, stroke victims, patience with neurological disorders, burn victims & now Cardiovascular ICU. He started his own video educational blog detailing his experiences, providing tips for his fellow nurses, and sharing his passion with the world. His digital Nursing presence catapulted ...
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The War on Drugs

Lava for Good Podcasts

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In 1971, President Nixon declared drug abuse ‘public enemy number one’— the first salvo in America’s War on Drugs. Fifty years later, with drug overdoses in the US at a record high, are we any closer to ‘victory’? The War on Drugs has a more profound effect on society than any of us really understands. It is embedded in the fabric of our culture and permeates our daily lives in visible and invisible ways – perhaps the most daunting pandemic we face. Lava for Good’s The War on Drugs podcast, ...
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Listen for lively conversations and fascinating insights from the Booker Prizes. We revisit winning novels from years past, speak to authors and experts from the literary world and peer behind the curtain of the International Booker Prize and Booker Prize.
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Join the community of freelance writers sharing their knowledge and building thriving businesses they enjoy! I'm the host, Jessica Walrack, who has been a full-time freelance writer for 9 years now. Tune in for regular interviews with freelance writers sharing insights about their zone of genius. Come for inspiration, actionable advice, and ongoing support on how to build a successful freelance writing business. https://allthingsfreelancewriting.com/
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The Internet Archive contains over 100,000 archived episodes of podcasts on every topic. Podcast Roulette brings these archives to life with a random episode of a different English-language podcast every day. It's a good way to discover new podcasts or sample a different lifestyle. I've taken reasonable steps to filter out spam and podcasts that are morally horrible, but I can't make any guarantees about what you'll see in the feed or hear in the podcasts. If you're the creator of a podcast ...
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Welcome to the Pitch Proper Yank, the pitch proper podcast for all you newcomers out there who want to dive headfirst into the wild world of soccer! Come join your cheeky host Alanna as she takes you on an entertaining journey through the beautiful game, first via the lens as an English Premier League (EPL) fan. From decoding the bewildering format to understanding the unprecedented US league growth, this podcast is also your go-to source for all things Major League Soccer (MLS). With a gene ...
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In this podcast, Leslie Samuel teaches creators how to have an impact while building a successful online business. He does this by sharing actionable tips he has learned from experience, as well as interviewing successful online business owners. He started the Interactive Biology blog to make biology fun for students all over the world. This blog landed him his dream job as a University professor. Today, he’s a full-time online business coach with a passion for helping others experience what ...
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Persuasion is the last completed novel by Jane Austen and it was published posthumously in 1818. Readers have often connected Persuasion with Northanger Abbey as the setting of both stories is in Bath, a highly fashionable health resort with which the author was well acquainted. Another interesting point to note is that the title of ‘Persuasion’ was probably not envisioned by Jane but by her brother or sister. Another theory is that her two siblings had a great role in choosing the title of ...
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Do you practice martial arts? Andrew Devis and Megan Nollet tell about the philosophy behind the art of judo and share the amazing story of a woman who practiced and taught judo well into her 90’s. https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/fukuda-sensei-strong-and-gentle/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app…
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Do you practice martial arts? Andrew Devis and Megan Nollet tell about the philosophy behind the art of judo and share the amazing story of a woman who practiced and taught judo well into her 90’s. https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/fukuda-sensei-strong-and-gentle/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Ipswich Town’s first match back in the top tier of English football as they welcomed Liverpool and Brighton who travelled up to Liverpool to take on Everton. You can read …
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Decolonising Beauty is a campaign designed by the producton company Zikora Media to educate the public and celebrate the rich tapestry of indigenous and local beauty customs across Africa. This week we speak with its founder, Chika Oduah. In a world increasingly dominated by Western beauty standards promoted through pop culture and the global beaut…
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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Aug. 23, 2024. In this week’s briefing: Two journalists, including a DVB CJ, were killed by the military during a raid in Mon State; Family and friends mourn death of filmmaker Pe Maung Same in Yangon; And, India for Myanmar says New Delhi must reassess its relationship with Naypyidaw; Plus, what’s happening in …
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Protecting the environment and promoting circular economy are important issues in Taiwan, particularly with the growing threat of climate change. To address this concern, the government elevated the Environment Protection Agency, making it a ministry… and in May this year, one of Taiwan's most noted weathermen and climate researchers took the helm.…
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PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, August 22: We look at reactions to Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention with Tim Walz accepting to be Kamala Harris' running mate and surprise endorsements by Oprah Winfrey. Also in the news: Satellite images appears to show that around 500,000 trees were felled to make way for Elon Musk's controversial Tesla gigafac…
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In this must-listen episode of Startuprad.io, we bring you an insightful conversation with Nobel Laureate and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, Professor Steven Chu. As a leading authority in renewable energy, nuclear power, and innovative startups, Chu shares his expert insights on the challenges and opportunities in the evolving energy landscape. …
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He first came to Taiwan to learn Mandarin. But since that time, Catholic priest Joyalito Tajonera aka "Fr Joy" has become an important advocate for migrant worker rights in Taiwan. He talks about developments in Taiwan society that have supported migrant workers here, and addresses work needs to be done to improve living and working conditions for …
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PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, August 20: We look at reactions to the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in which President Joe Biden passed the torch to presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Also: a mega yacht belonging to a British tech entrepreneur has sunk off the coast of Italy after a massive tornado hit. And: find out why more and mo…
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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Season 5, Episode 94 X is a band that has been around since the starting days of the punk era, but time isn't kind. The band has decided to call it quits, but not without going out with a bang. In this episode we'll not only review their new, and final, album Smoke And Fiction, but we're thr…
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Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Andrew Devis. Voice 2 And I’m Megan Nollet. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 A small woman bows. She stands opposite a man. He is much larger than s…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Fantasy Premier League which is a fantasy football game that you can play on the Premier League website. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on…
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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Aug. 16, 2024. In this week’s briefing: Aung San Suu Kyi home auction fails again to attract any bids; China officially endorses regime election plan; Freed Japanese executive returns to Tokyo; And the UN laments ‘incredible brutality’ since the 2021 military coup; Plus, a seminar on Canada’s policy engagements …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we explore the origins of two songs from Cornish songmen which have a common theme... drink! These were destined for Sabine's 'Songs Of The West', but were dropped by another well-known folk song collector who had been given editorial duties. His reason? Songs about drinking are not folk songs.... Support the…
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Indonesia is gearing up to inaugurate its new capital Nusantara later this week, on the country's Independence Day. Amid delays and slow private investment, President Joko Widodo hailed the unfinished city as a "canvas on which to draw the future". Yuka Royer takes a closer look at the 30 billion euro megaprojects and convroversies surrounding it.…
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Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Adam Navis. Voice 2 And I’m Katy Blake. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 In the past 100 years people have invented only one popular musical instrum…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about the new kits that the teams will be playing in this season. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Ski…
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It's heartbreak in the football for France, as Spain beat them 5-3 in the gold medal match. Elsewhere, teenage sensation Félix Lebrun inspires the hosts to table tennis bronze. We take a sneak peak into the athletes' village, and we also talk to Irish sports journalist Daniel Hussey about a record Games for Ireland. Finally, LeBron James gets ready…
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In recognition of the UN's "International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples", Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about Uluru/Ayers Rock in Australia. The native people and the government both claim this special place. Who decides what happens to this rock? https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples-uluru-a-…
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The finale of Paris Destination features plenty of finals. François Picard's panel reviews iconic moments from the past fortnight, including the swimming marathons showcasing the River Seine as the centerpiece of Paris 2024. What will Los Angeles look like in four years' time? Our guest in this final edition, LA City Council president Paul Krekoria…
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In recognition of the UN's "International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples", Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about Uluru/Ayers Rock in Australia. The native people and the government both claim this special place. Who decides what happens to this rock? https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples-uluru-a-…
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RFI's Spotlight on Africa met with artist Gavin Jantjes to chat about his To Be Free! A Retrospective 1970-2023. The exhibition traces his journey as "a creative agent of change" from South Africa to Europe, celebrating his multifaceted roles as painter, printmaker, writer, curator and activist. In this episode we hear from the artist and from Hoor…
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It's with heavy hearts that Xochitl and I are announcing that this is our last episode. We put the "..." in the title to indicate that no one knows the future and there may be a time we start the podcast up again. But for now, we won't be releasing any new episodes. A huge thank you and a huge hug from Xochitl and me to all of our listeners out the…
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Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Bruce Gulland. Voice 2 And I’m Liz Waid. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 This is a story that Australia’s native people tell: Voice 3 Many years ag…
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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Aug. 9, 2024. In this week’s briefing: Rohingya targeted in northern Rakhine State’s Maungdaw Township; Myanmar commemorates the 36th anniversary of the 1988 Uprising for democracy; Regime claims Thailand to help with its planned census and election; And a book launch sharing women’s stories; Plus, we hear from …
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Plastic basins, chopsticks, broom handles and traditional American washboards may not be your everyday musical instruments, but that's exactly what jug bands use to create their unique sound. The Muddy Basin Ramblers first formed in 2002, and today they appear at events and music festivals around the island. Band members David Chen, Tim Hogan, TC L…
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Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet tell the story of Justine Obura and the incredible challenge and amazing success she has had in giving women living in poverty of Lake Victoria in Kenya a better life. https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/no-sex-for-fish/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at htt…
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Send us a Text Message. Coming back from our last holiday of the summer (verslunarmannahelgin) and slowly coming back to life / back to reality, we bring you another replay of one of our classics. This time we bring you a re-listen of our artist spotlight with genre-bending and self-described “boy band” Xiupill. With members hailing from Iceland, S…
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Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet tell the story of Justine Obura and the incredible challenge and amazing success she has had in giving women living in poverty of Lake Victoria in Kenya a better life. https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/no-sex-for-fish/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at htt…
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Join host Tiffany Kinder, co-host Andrea Brudig, and special guest Rhonda Pearson as they delve into the intricacies of working with family offices in the Staffing at Tiffany's Experience podcast. Rhonda shares her extensive experience transitioning from a career in television to managing ultra-high-net-worth families. She explains the roles and ch…
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