LISTEN - Global English

About LISTEN - Global English

Learn real English through global news, geopolitics, and the biggest stories shaping the world today. This podcast is designed for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners who want to understand how English is actually used in real conversations about power, politics, and global events. Aprende inglés auténtico a través de las noticias internacionales, la geopolítica y los temas más importantes que marcan el mundo actual. Este podcast está pensado para estudiantes de nivel intermedio y medio-alto que quieran comprender cómo se utiliza realmente el inglés en conversaciones reales sobre el poder, la política y los acontecimientos mundiales. Each episode breaks down complex topics into clear, natural English, with key vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and expressions explained as you listen—so you don’t just understand English, you start thinking in it. Cada episodio desglosa temas complejos en un inglés claro y natural, con explicaciones del vocabulario clave, los verbos compuestos y las expresiones mientras escuchas, para que no solo entiendas el inglés, sino que empieces a pensar en él. If you want to move beyond textbook English and speak with confidence about real-world issues, this is for you.

Publisher

Gary

Category

education · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 May 2026

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   ROI — What Does “Return on Investment” Really Mean

   Episode Notes — ROI: What Does “Return on Investment” Really Mean? LISTEN: Global English — Property Investment English What does ROI actually mean — and why is it one of the most important expressions to understand when talking about investment? In this short episode, we use Return on Investment (ROI) as the context for learning practical English used in property, finance and everyday business conversations. We look at a simple example: if you invest $100,000 and make an $8,000 profit, your ROI is 8%. ROI measures the return from an investment relative to its cost, although real-estate calculations need to take expenses, rental income and financing into consideration. But the main focus of this episode is the English behind the numbers. English you'll learn ROI — Return on Investment A way of measuring what you gain from an investment compared with what you invested. Put money into something A natural, conversational way of saying invest money. “She's thinking about putting some money into property.” Gross An amount calculated before expenses or deductions. Net What remains after expenses or deductions have been taken out. There's a catch An idiomatic expression meaning that something attractive has a hidden problem, disadvantage or condition. “The apartment looks incredibly cheap, but there's a catch.” What's the catch? A natural question when something sounds almost too good to be true. Pay off A phrasal verb meaning that an investment, decision or effort eventually produces a successful result. “Buying the property was expensive, but eventually it paid off.” We also look at why an advertised return shouldn't automatically be taken at face value. Understanding whether a figure is gross or net, and what expenses have been included, can completely change how attractive an investment appears. This episode is designed for intermediate and upper-intermediate English learners who want to improve their English through real-world subjects such as property, business and finance. LISTEN: Global English — learn the English people actually use. Keywords ROI, Return on Investment, Property Investment, Investment English, Business English, Financial English, Gross and Net, Phrasal Verbs, English Vocabulary, Learn English

2. 

   31 Jul 2026

   A Day in the Life of a Restaurant Owner - Learn Real English - Why Great Food Isn't Enough

   A Day in the Life of a Restaurant Owner: Why Great Food Isn't Enough Episode Overview What does it really take to run a successful restaurant? Most people think it's about cooking great food. In reality, it's about much more than that. In this episode, we follow a real restaurant owner through a busy Christmas Eve and discover the business lessons hidden behind everyday decisions. Along the way you'll naturally improve your English while learning the vocabulary, expressions and ways of thinking used by successful entrepreneurs. We'll pause throughout the story to explore the hidden lessons behind what happens, drawing on real business experience from finance and conversations with professionals working in hospitality, healthcare, law and many other industries. Whether you're learning English, running a business or simply curious about how successful people think, this episode is full of practical insights. Based on a real "Day in the Life" transcript of a restaurant owner. In this episode you'll learn: 🍽️ Business English Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Labour costs Profit margins Brand awareness Revenue Diversification Opportunity cost Delegation Work-life balance Leadership Customer experience 📚 Advanced Vocabulary Mindset Wholesale Distributor Overheads Revenue Morale Sustainable Burnout Contingency planning Downtime Calamity Opportunity cost 💬 Phrasal Verbs turn on pick up break down make do never look back 🇬🇧 Idioms Every penny counts Keep something at bay Strike a balance What you'll discover ✔ Why successful restaurants are built on marketing—not just cooking. ✔ Why small financial decisions can determine whether a business survives. ✔ How experienced managers stay calm when everything appears to be going wrong. ✔ Why diversification can transform a business. ✔ The importance of trust, delegation and leadership. ✔ Why the smartest business decision isn't always working longer hours. ✔ How successful entrepreneurs think differently from everyone else. English Level Upper-Intermediate (B2+) to Advanced (C1) Ideal for learners who want to move beyond textbooks and develop the English used by professionals in real business situations. Recommended Vocabulary Review Try using today's expressions in your own sentences: brand awareness profit margin delegation burnout opportunity cost strike a balance make do keep something at bay

3. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Breaking Bad Episode One: When Does Walter Really Break Bad? Part 3

   🎙️ LISTEN: Global English Breaking Bad Episode One: When Does Walter Really Break Bad? Part 3 Walter White has crossed the line. What began as a desperate plan to provide for his family has now become something far more dangerous. In Part 3, we analyse Walter and Jesse's first meth cook in the New Mexico desert, the moment Walter's confidence as a chemist takes over, and the life-or-death decisions that mark the true beginning of his transformation. More importantly, we ask one of the biggest questions in television history: Did Walter White become Heisenberg... or had Heisenberg been there all along? As always, you'll improve your English naturally through storytelling while learning the phrasal verbs, idioms, and vocabulary that native speakers use every day. 📚 Vocabulary You'll Learn chemist methamphetamine laboratory equipment integrity ego recognition survival manipulation transformation morality consequences 🔥 Phrasal Verbs go through with take over apply yourself come up with end up walk away cross the line carry out figure out turn into 💬 Idioms & Expressions point of no return cross the line open a can of worms come to the surface 🎯 In This Episode ✔ Walter and Jesse's first meth cook in the New Mexico desert ✔ Why Walter suddenly becomes confident when chemistry is involved ✔ The importance of pride and perfection in Walter's personality ✔ How Walter uses science to survive an impossible situation ✔ The moment Walter crosses a moral line from which there is no return ✔ Why Breaking Bad is ultimately a story about identity, power, and choice—not just crime ✔ Natural English through authentic phrasal verbs and idioms 🇬🇧 Learn English Naturally Unlike traditional English lessons, LISTEN: Global English teaches English through films, literature, history, current affairs, and real-world stories. Instead of memorising vocabulary lists, you'll learn English the way native speakers actually use it—through meaningful stories, natural conversations, and authentic expressions that stay with you long after the lesson ends. 🎧 Continue the Series In the next episode, we'll continue Walter White's journey as the consequences of his first cook begin to unfold. We'll analyse the next chapter of Breaking Bad while expanding your vocabulary, phrasal verbs, idioms, and listening skills through one of television's greatest stories. 🎧 Subscribe to LISTEN: Global English wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with another English learner. #LearnEnglish #EnglishPodcast #BreakingBad #WalterWhite #Heisenberg #JessePinkman #PhrasalVerbs #EnglishVocabulary #Idioms #LearnEnglishThroughStories #EnglishListening #TVAnalysis #Netflix #AdvancedEnglish #IntermediateEnglish #ESL

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