Episode 639: How Constraints Make Us Better (...

We are proud to say that we have some of the most engaged listeners in the entire podcast world! We get lots of mail from our listeners, both comments and questions about specific past episodes, as well as suggestions for future episodes and questions about life (often expat life ...  Show more

We all know what synonyms are, and probably antonyms too. But have you ever heard of contronyms? In this episode from our archives, Tiffany and Katy have a little fun playing with these controdictory words, which launches a discussion on learning a foreign language, including wha ...  Show more

In episode three of this new series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, travel journalist Paul Bloomfield is joined by classicist Dr Shushma Malik for a quick trip round Rome. Together they lead us through the rise, fall an ...  Show more

Does "When in Rome" mean abandoning your own values? We explore cultural adaptability, respect, and staying true to yourself while navigating unfamiliar territory. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/when-in-rome-deco ...  Show more

#003 Rome highlights and must-have experiencesBuon Giorno! Are you headed to Rome for the first time or returning after many years? In this episode we talk you through the highlights of the Eternal City and why you should visit them. You'll learn how much time you need to spend a ...  Show more

When you imagine the city Rome, what comes to mind? Maybe the Colosseum, the Vatican, one of the largest empires in history, or delicious pasta? Rome isn’t just Italy’s capital; it’s also one of the most influential cities in human history. In today’s Thinking in English episode, ...  Show more