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BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School

Go Ahead School

This is a podcast series containing pedagogical resources in order to help students improve some language skills, such as Listening, Grammar, and Vocabulary. Jump into our Balloon and let"s enjoy the ride! ;-)

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All Episodes

00:12:17

Centers of Progress - New York (Finance)

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/06/07

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + This recording is part of a series of articles by HumanProgress.org called Centers of Progress. The text’s been adapted from an article by Chelsea Follet, who’s the managing editor of HumanProgress.org and a policy analyst at Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity.The article is about New York City, focusing on its contribution for the progress of finance. Enjoy!

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00:06:04

Inventions - Air & Space

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/05/25

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + We are used to seeing airplanes in our skies and hearing of unmanned probes heading into deep space. Listen to the recording and learn more about amazing inventions that not only made air transportation possible, but also changed the world. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:04:05

The Paradox Of Our Time

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/05/19

Levels: Intermediate + Listen to the text/message written by George Carlin in 2001. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:06:06

Anthony Bourdain’s Simple Question to Clarify Who You...

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/05/19

Levels: Intermediate + Anthony Bourdain left nuggets of wisdom on how to navigate the world. Listen to the episode based on an article by Michael Thomson and learn more about Anthony and his "rule". Enjoy!

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00:01:55

Heart Patient Walks Home Fast Asleep

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/05/13

Levels: Basic/Pre-Intermediate Listen to this episode about a heart patient who walks home fast asleep. How can it be possible? Listen and find out.

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00:01:43

Toy Saves Man's Life

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/05/05

Levels: Basic / Pre-Intermediate Where do you like to drop by after work or school? What kind of music do you listen to? What are you frightened by? Do you usually get to class early? Just in time? Or late? Listen to this BalloonCast called Toy Saves Man's Life.

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00:01:54

Another, Other, or Others?

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/04/24

Level: Pre-Intermediate + Another, other, or others? Listen to a short description of two young ladies' routine. Observe the uses of another, other, and others in the text. Make the necessary corrections. Enjoy!

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00:05:51

Put Your Money Where Your Mountain Is

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/04/19

Levels: Intermediate + Rosalie Edge's own struggle to protect nature is an example of how personal involvement and private initiatives can and should work. Listen and learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:05:45

Take Control of Stress

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/04/12

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + When you think about stress, you might think only about its negative effects, but did you know that stress can have positive effects as well? Listen to the recording and learn more about this topic. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:07:38

Ten Strategies for Improving Listening and Speaking...

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/04/05

To All Levels Reading, writing, speaking and listening – the four foundational skills of language learning. This BalloonCast looks at two of these major skills: Listening&Speaking along with 10 strategies for improving them. Listen and discuss with your teacher how such strategies can help you improve your proficiency level. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:01:46

Different Views about Time in Business Environments

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/03/24

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Different cultures have different attitudes to time. Listen to the recording and learn more about this topic. Enjoy!

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00:02:09

Alma Deutscher - the new Mozart?

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/03/15

Level: Pre-Intermediate Alma Deutscher is a girl of many and unique talents - listen to the recording and learn more about Alma. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:30:34

New Skills and Strategies for the Labor Market

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/03/10

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + This BC episode is a sequel to the previous one, “Old and New Job Skills”. Listen to an interview with a very special guest, Elusa Dalmoro, who’s been working in HR for more than 20 years and has a lot of interesting insights to share about the new and future challenges in the labor market. Enjoy! :-)

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00:05:25

Old and New Job Skills

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/03/01

Levels: Intermediate + Considering new technologies and changes in the world market, some jobs might disappear or new job opportunities might be around the corner. Listen to the recording to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:25:44

Behind the Scenes at the STEM-Humanities Academic World

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/02/20

To All Levels How do STEM and Humanities walk together in education world? Listen to a delightful interview with three PhD candidates and learn more about their academic routines as well as their research scopes. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:02:14

Message in a Bottle

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/02/17

Level: Pre-Intermediate The ocean, plastic, pollution ... and a man with an important message. Listen to the recording and learn more about it. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:07:31

Bologna - A Center of Progress

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/02/10

Levels: Intermediate + In today's episode, you'll learn interesting facts about the city that pioneered the university model of higher learning. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:05:54

Big Decisions Shape Your Life, but Small Ones...

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/02/03

Levels: Intermediate + Today's recording's been adapted from an article by Moreno Zugaro. What's the actual impact of small decisions in your life? 'Pick his brain', and enjoy!

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00:07:48

Legal English Vocab - Crime

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/01/30

Levels: Intermediate + Listen to the reading of an article written by a specialist in English education. This is a good opportunity to learn more about the vocabulary of crime and offense in American English.

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00:03:47

Setbacks - Jeff Bezos

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/01/26

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Many entrepreneurs face setbacks. As you listen to the recording, pay attention to the setbacks faced by Amazon and its founder, Jeff Bezos. Enjoy! ;-)

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