English From The North is a podcast for learners of English with a level from intermediate to advanced, who are looking for interesting content in natural spoken English with a Scottish twist. In this podcast I'm going to be bringing you the language as it's naturally spoken in Scotland, with the accent, the vocabulary, the history and all the cultural insights along the way.
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Today's episode is a throwback to my schooldays. I spent 6 years learning German with nothing to show for it! If you want to know how that's possible. give the episode a listen!
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25 Mar 2024
Annoucement: On Holiday This Week!
Just a short annoucement to say there will be no episodes this week. I'm taking a wee break, so the podcast will resume on the 31st of March. See you all soon!
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The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
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21 Mar 2024
My Favourite Poems - English From The North Episode 12
Poetry is one of the most beautiful things we can do with language. In this episode I share with you 3 of my favourite poems, have a look at their meanings, and tell you why I love them so much.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
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17 Mar 2024
Bonnie Dundee! - English From The North Episode 11
Dundee - city of discoveries, the sunniest city in Scotland, and my hometown. Join me as we take a look at the history, culture and changes this wee city is undergoing!
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14 Mar 2024
Are Scottish People Too Pessimistic? - English From The North Episode 10
From the grey, miserable weather to characters like Groundskeeper Willie and movies like Trainspotting, Scotland and its people can come across as bleak and pessimistic. But is it all true? Are we really as miserable and dour as the stereotypes say? Give this episode a listen and find out!
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The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
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10 Mar 2024
How To Stay Motivated When Learning A Language - English From The North Episode 9
Staying motivated when learning a language can be tricky, so in this episode I share with you some advice that you can use to keep your motivation high. Interested? Give it a listen!
My apologies for my voice at the start of the podcast, I think I might be coming down with a cold!
The videos I talk about in this episode:
Polyglot A Lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDckOBtxB5s&t=1731s
Language Lords: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hin1HGhbGdo
Victor Talking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVGM20plU1Y&t=1895s
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The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com
Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com
7 Mar 2024
Translating Ideas Not Words? - English From The North Episode 8
In this episode I look at a concept that can cause problems for language learners - what can happen when we translate words and phrases literally. We'll cover everything, from minor confusion to accidental offence. Interested? Give it a listen!
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The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com
Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com
3 Mar 2024
Put Those Language Skills To The Test - Travel! - English From The North Episode 7
In this episode I take inspiration from the fact I'm on holiday to talk about how great travelling is for language learning. I look at how you can get the most out of your travels and some of the fantastic benefits. Interested? Give it a listen!
Like what you hear? Support the project by donating on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/englishfromthenorth (https://ko-fi.com/englishfromthenorth)
The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com
Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com
28 Feb 2024
Accents And How To Improve Them - English From The North Episode 6
In this episode I finish off the story of my accent and explain why history means I sound the way I do. I also talk about some techniques you can use for improving your accent in your target language. Interested? Give it a listen!
Like what you hear? Support the project by donating on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/englishfromthenorth (https://ko-fi.com/englishfromthenorth)
The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com
Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com
24 Feb 2024
The Truth About My Accent - English From The North Episode 5
In this episode I tell the truth about whether or not I really have a Dundee accent. I look at some different accents from Scotland, explore what makes a "typical" accent, and answer the question about if there is such a thing as a standard accent. Interested? Give it a listen!
Like what you hear? Support the project by donating on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/englishfromthenorth (https://ko-fi.com/englishfromthenorth)
The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com
Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com
Cover art: hotpot.ai/art-generator
18 Feb 2024
Scottish? British? Both? National Identity In Scotland - English From The North Episode 4
In this episode I look at what can be a confusing topic for a lot of people - the difference between and the origins of Scotland, Great Britain and the UK, and how this affects how we identify. I also talk about my own national identity and share why people choose to identify the way they do. Interested? Give it a listen!
The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com
Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com
Cover art: hotpot.ai/art-generator
15 Feb 2024
One Year Learning French - English From The North Episode 3
In this episode I continue my exploration of my own language learning experience. I take you through my journey of learning French, which I started on the 1st of January 2023, and look at all the resources, tips and techniques I used. This includes how I had lessons where I didn't speak French for 5 weeks! Interested? Give it a listen!
The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com
Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com
Cover art: hotpot.ai/art-generator
11 Feb 2024
My Experience Learning Spanish - English From The North Episode 2
In this episode I talk about my experience learning Spanish over the last 3 years. I look at my routine, how it's changed, and also some resources and techniques that I recommend not just for Spanish but for learning languages in general.
The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com
Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com
Cover art: hotpot.ai/art-generator
4 Feb 2024
Let's Get Started! - English From The North Episode 1
Welcome to episode 1 of English From The North, a podcast for learners of English with an intermediate to advanced level. My name is Lewis, I'm an English teacher from Dundee in Scotland and I want to bring you a podcast in natural spoken English, with a nice Scottish twist!
In this episode I'm going to be introducing myself, my background, what the podcast is all about, and where we're going in the future. I hope you'll give it a listen, relax and enjoy!
The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link
Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com
Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com
Cover art: hotpot.ai/art-generator
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