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Here is an educational podcast with native English speakers for all those who want to break free from prejudice and stereotypes and see the world through the eyes of representatives of different cultures.
This is a powerful tool to:
-learn about interesting things happening in the world
-improve your listening skills
-see how complex grammar works in the real language outside of classroom
-expand your vocabulary with real, not textbook English
-expose yourself to different accents of English
-start engaging in conversations on your own
-have a great time while learning
Created by Elena Ostapenko
Consultant: Alexandra Petrovskaya
Designer: Alisa Saarik
Sound Engineer: Taya Gorodetskaya
Перед вами образовательный подкаст с носителями английского языка из разных стран. Создаю его я, Лена Остапенко, путешественник, преподаватель-энтузиаст и экспериментатор.
Он для тех кто не верит в стереотипы и предрассудки и хочет посмотреть на мир глазами людей из разных культур.
Но не только - в каждом эпизоде я рассматриваю самые горячие и актуальные аспекты языка.
Итак, что я вам предлагаю:
1.Узнать о том, что происходит в мире из первых рук
2.Послушать живой яркий язык не из учебника
3.Прокачать listening skills
4.Закрыть пробелы в грамматике и пополнить словарный запас
5.Научиться понимать разные акценты
Но самое главное:
Я бы хотела, чтобы он помог людям стать более свободными в их путешествиях, работе и жизни за границей.
В описании к каждому эпизоду вы найдете транскрипт, которым нужно пользоваться если возникают вопросы и quizlet с новыми классными словами.
Приятного прослушивания
Консультант: Александра Петровская
Звукорежиссер: Тая Городецкая
Дизайнер: Алиса Саарик
in this episode we'll find out:
-what do people have under their thumbs
-why do you need to wrap your head around sth
-why being a heel is a bad thing
-recall a myth about Achilles
-learn to say bad things about people (that's the most useful one)
Here is the transcript:
https://axiomatic-draw-b69.notion.site/GET-BETTER-ENGLISH-EPISODE-6-f4a6d88dc54148ff831f5b2d81ab3993?pvs=4
And Quizlet cards with all the idioms:
1 Jun 2024
A TASTE OF AMERICAN IDIOMS
This episode is a true revelation because we're going to be exploring the most vivid and the most efficient tool to convey a complex idea in one phrase - idioms. And not some out-dated bookish ones but the really useful ones. Learning and using these will help you to feel on the same wavelength with the native speakers and make your speech much more colourful and full of meaning.
Listen and you will find out when:
-you have an egg on your face
-a foot in your mouth
-how to ged shit off your chest
-what means air out the laundry
-why it's ok to have itchy feet
-what will happen if you spill the beans
and so much more
Here is the transcript to make your life easier:
https://axiomatic-draw-b69.notion.site/GET-BETTER-ENGLISH-EPISODE-5-c6be24d2408643d09750afb04a8c0db9?pvs=4
And of course the Quizlet folder with all the beautiful idioms we managed to cover here:
https://quizlet.com/gb/921023033/get-better-english-episode-5-flash-cards/?i=43sfb6&x=1qqt
24 May 2024
A TASTE OF BRITISH ACCENTS
In this episode we will embark on an incredible journey across the UK.
Our bubbly guest, Adelaide, originally Irish, who possesses a unique mixture of accents both from Liverpool (Scouse) and Manchester Mancunian), is going to imitate Celtic accents (Irish, Scottish, Welsh); Cockney; and of course the ones from the North of England. Additionally, ill shed light on the use cases of infinitives and gerunds. I hope you'll have a great time guys! Enjoy!
17 May 2024
A TASTE OF FLORIDA
Working on this episode was one of the most mind-blowing experience I’ve had so far
We’re going to find ourselves in Florida and meet a civil engineer, Eric, who will explain:
-which friendly beautiful animal awaits you in a hot spring
-what to do if you find an alligator in your backyard (spoiler: you do nothing unless it starts eating your pets)
-what wild reptile ran away from someone’s house, started breeding and ended up eating alligators
-which community is keen on freediving and why
-what is hidden in basements in the Cuban neighborhood
-a lot more about American slang
Listen to these incredible stories and I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do!
10 May 2024
A TASTE OF CAMBRIDGE
In the new episode I am meeting an outstanding historian, a Cambridge graduate, currently doing his Master's in London.
He will share his perspective of what it feels like to grow up in the North of England in a fairy poor area and be able to be accepted to Cambridge.
We will also find out what footy teams are the biggest rivals and whose accent is the hardest to understand.
Additionally, i will explain how to use tenses in storytelling.
Please find attached the transcript - you can listen and read simultaneously:
https://axiomatic-draw-b69.notion.site/Get-better-english-podcast-f02fca6ffad24be4b269a1d538823082?pvs=4
Also find the Quizlet link with beautiful useful vocabulary:
https://quizlet.com/gb/914947630/get-better-english-episode-2-flash-cards/?i=43sfb6&x=1qqt
3 May 2024
TRAILER
Have you ever felt shy when you ran into an American guy who spoke so fast you wanted to hide away?
Have you been struggling with complicated grammar?
Are you panicking every time somebody asks you to tell a story?
Do you keep forgetting words and falling apart when you need to explain something?
Do you want to run away when you meet an Irish/Australian/British person because you can't figure out their accents?
Have you ever been wondering about real life in different countries?
Wonder no more - here are the answers you need to travel, work and interact successfully with anyone you come across abroad.
You will hear a lot of amazing stories, learn about cultures, education, landmarks and finally start understanding different accents, learn complex grammar and lexis, improve your listening skills, which in turn will help you to boost your speaking skills.
Listen and engage in conversations with people anywhere in the world without fear and insecurity!
19 Apr 2024
A TASTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
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In the first episode we're transported to sunny South Africa where we'll find out:
-what you shall do if you see a hippo
-where to catch crayfish illegally
-what a sheep's head tastes like
-why South Africans are steering clear of penguins
-what shocked a South African in Russia
-how to use phrasal verbs in storytelling to sound like a native speaker
Below find attached the transcript in case you want to check out the places and dishes that our guest mentioned:
https://axiomatic-draw-b69.notion.site/Get-Better-English-Podcast-05028eacef2d40dab8823d841b6e42b7
And the quizlet link with all the phrasal verbs from the episode that you can learn:
https://quizlet.com/gb/906271952/get-better-english-podcast-episode-1-flash-cards/?i=43sfb6&x=1jqt
В первом эпизоде мы перенесемся в солнечную Южную Африку и узнаем:
-что делать если на тебя идет бегемот
-где нелегально наловить раков
-какая на вкус голова овцы
-почему Южные Африканцы обходят пингвинов стороной
-что шокировало Южного африканца в Москве
Но это не все: мы посмотрим как употреблять несчастные фразовые глаголы в речи, чтобы звучать как носитель
Прочитать транскрипт и узнать получше про какие места и блюда говорил Мартин можно тут:
https://axiomatic-draw-b69.notion.site/Get-Better-English-Podcast-05028eacef2d40dab8823d841b6e42b7
Тренировать новые слова на quizlet тут:
https://quizlet.com/gb/906271952/get-better-english-podcast-episode-1-flash-cards/?i=43sfb6&x=1jqt
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