264. Why is the UK Banning Some Breeds of Dog...

Today I want to discuss the history of one of the most famous cities in South America: Rio de Janeiro. Rio is a city that had become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is known for its colourful carnival celebrations, the Christ the Redeemer statue and ...  Show more

Scientists have just discovered enormous deposits of gold, diamonds, copper, or the rare earth minerals that are in smartphones and electric cars beneath your country. Is this good news? Not necessarily. You might think that becoming “resource rich” is a great way for a country t ...  Show more

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says his government will ban a type of dog called the American Bully XL — a relative of the pit bull. Political editor Tom McTague and writer Bronwen Dickey explain the complex politics and charged history of an iconic dog. This episode was produced ...  Show more

In this Learn English Vocabulary podcast, Jack talks about the ten most popular pets in the UK.You can read the transcript and leave a comment on Learn English Vocabulary - C1 - The most popular pets in the UKSupport the show ( https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)Advertising ...  Show more

In today's lesson we'll explore the controversial issue of eating dog meat in China. In today's podcast, learn how to hold your ground using Mandarin in a discussion on the topic of animal rights - at the dinner table. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1119< ...

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