Chatterbox #338 – Common sense

Would you use AI to write a birthday message to your best friend? What about a condolence note when someone loses a parent? Inspired by this Guardian article, Andrew and Indiana share their honest opinions on a question a lot of people are asking: is it ever OK to let AI speak fo ...  Afficher plus

What is it like to travel to Japan for a quick getaway? In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares stories from his recent 4-day trip to Fukuoka, Japan with his wife. They explored record stores, enjoyed incredible food, and visited a beautiful art museum. Andrew also tells you ...  Afficher plus

Want to sound natural when talking about your day in English? This video will help you do just that — slowly, clearly, and confidently. Are you a beginner learning English? Do you feel lost or don’t know where to start? This episode is just for you. In this slow English podcast, ...  Afficher plus

"The more you know, the more you realise you don't know"This is an example of a well-known proverb (that is so true for language learning too, by the way) and in this episode, we'll be looking at several proverbs, quotes, maxims, and aphorisms that contain some wisdom or rule for ...  Afficher plus

Do you find it difficult to understand spoken English about real-world topics like travel and the environment? This lesson https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/ uses the fascinating story of Copenhagen's "CopenPay" eco-tourism scheme to train your ears and expand your vocabulary. You ...  Afficher plus

Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link ⁠ https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust ⁠ Have you ever heard someone say, “kick the bucket” or “pass away,” and felt confused? They both have the meaning of “die”… but are used in different contexts. ...  Afficher plus