The Bittersweet Past: I Was Here

Do you write in a journal? If you don't know, have you ever done so in the past? Have you ever used a journal as a means of self-therapy? These and other similar questions come to us in a two recent email from two long-time listeners, and we decided to devote an entire episode to ...  Show more

When a stranger online started badmouthing Rome, Tiffany's reaction was visceral. It was almost as if someone had insulted her mother. On this week's new episode, Tiffany and Katy chat about what it means to love a city so much that you are sometimes blinded to its faults. They a ...  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