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The British Whisperer

The right weekly news for your English learning. A weekly newspapers" wrap-up from Britain and beyond for English learners in Italy with audio storytelling on news you care about, trends you should know, stories that don’t tell you at school, to listen at home or on the go. Stay informed about the world, while practicing your listening skills and learning new vocabulary.

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20:03

The British Whisperer - Episode 11 - Qatar World Cup,...

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2022/11/21

In this eleventh episode I'll focus first on the biggest story of the week which is Qatar World Cup. Next, Princess Diana is again in the limelight: the Princess of Wales was celebrated as a stylish dresser, having a rare alchemy that inspired women to dress like her. Now, thanks to The Crown even teenagers are scouring charity shops for that Lady Di aesthetic. Then, time to talk on How to Prepare for Life After Twitter but don’t delete your account just yet. Elon Musk’s takeover can teach us

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The British Whisperer - Episode 10 - Harry Potter,...

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2022/11/14

In the limelight today British Airways' New Uniform policy which will allow male pilots and crew to wear make-up, false eyelashes, nail varnish and even 'man buns'...Then in a Window on Britain focus on the very British curious rules behind royal women and curtsying...Who bends the knee and to whom is a delicate matter! Next, Harry Potter casts his spell once again at Bloomsbury with sales of the Harry Potter books by JK Rowling rising by 35 per cent a quarter of a century after the schoolboy

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The British Whisperer- Episode 9- COP27, Meghan's...

The British Whisperer ·

2022/11/07

The ninth episode of the British Whisperer focuses first on King Charles, Rishi Sunak and Cop27: it’s a very hot topic! Next, the latest on Meghan and her Truth. Will it prevail?? Get the lowdown about Meghan’s British citizenship test that she claimed was so hard she had to ask Prince Harry for help. Can you do better? And finally one of The Crown's must-watch scenes: Charles and Camilla's 'Tampongate' will be revisited as a tale of love by the upcoming Netflix series. Finally kudos to Katy Perry,

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The British Whisperer - Episode 8 - Tweet & Sour and...

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2022/10/31

In this eight episode of the British Whisperer I am going to focus first on Mr. Elon Musk and Twitter, the odd couple, after the world’s richest man completed the deal to buy Twitter on Friday and started its revolution of the popular platform. Next on a window on Britain, as promised, focus on Prince Harry long- awaited memory “Spare” is Due in January. How Explosive Will It Be? And finally some advice for today’s celebration and why you shouldn’t dress up your pets for Halloween. British

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23:52

The British Whisperer - Episode 7 - The Meghan Moment...

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2022/10/24

Hello from Great Britain where Rishi Sunak emerged victorious in the race to replace Liz Truss, who, The Economist claims "had the shelf life of a lettuce". Mr Sunak has become the new Conservative leader and will be the new 57th Prime Minister of the UK. Next on the show, as promised, spotlight on "The Meghan Moment" of Meghan Markle, aka the Duchess of Sussex and Harry & Meghan’s upcoming Netflix series. In order to stick to the subject, in a Window on Britain, focus on The Crown new series

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The British Whisperer - Episode 6 - The Birken-Fever...

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2022/10/18

From Birken-Fever, the resurfacing trend in the world of shoes about Birkenstock Boston clogs madness to the Iceberg Lady, AKA the Prime Minister Liz Truss, and her current government troubles in a window on Britain. Focus as well on King Charles III and the Queen Consort's coronation issues with a row over Camilla’s crown. Next, space to British wildlife and three animals that are making the news these days: Larry The Cat, an urban fox and countryside hedgehogs. Finally, to stick to the subject at

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17:52

The British Whisperer - Episode 5 - What's The...

The British Whisperer ·

2022/10/11

From Sober October, the 31-day challenge in which people around the world will abstain from alcohol, to the new neologism WFP…code for Working From the Pub as laptop workers migrate into their local boozers! In a "Window on Britain" let's hear about candles and onesies' shopping frenzy ignited by the prospect of next winter blackouts and how campaigners are trying to save Dickensian century-old gas lamps in London reminiscent of the world of Mary Poppins, Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter's books

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The British Whisperer - Episode 4 - Instafatigue,...

The British Whisperer ·

2022/10/03

While TikTok is in the Zeitgeist, Instagram seems to lag behind according to the newspapers. In this episode I focus on TikTok’s explosion in popularity and its issues, taking notice of "instafatigue" or overuse of Instagram perfectly curated images and the meteoric rise of Be-Real the photo sharing app that encourages authenticity. Next, time for a new feature: a "Window of Britain" which concentrates on the "Trussnomics" gate or the very current economic issue the new British Prime Minister is

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23:51

The British Whisperer - Episode 3 -The Hobbit and the...

The British Whisperer ·

2022/09/26

”The Hobbit & the Hard Right”.. or, as the New York Times wrote, how the fantasy books of J.R.R Tolkien inspired Italy’s New Leader, Giorgia Meloni. In this third episode of the British Whisperer I am going to focus on Italian elections of September 25th and gather for you the most interesting coverage of foreign British and American newspapers on the new Italian prime minister. Next, focus on a new trend in London where “Thursdays are the new Fridays”. Finally, some English idioms and phrasal

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The British Whisperer - Episode 2 - The Fab Four

The British Whisperer ·

2022/09/21

All the juicy news from the press coverage of British & American newspapers about the Royal family with a focus on the so-called "Fab Four", alias the Prince and Princess of Wales, William & Kate, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan. Next, focus on going back to the office & the new trend of “Quiet Quitting” in the US. Last but not least I shed light on the English expression: “It’s the best thing since sliced bread”. I help you understand the most important stories of

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21:56

The British Whisperer- Episode 1- The Queen

The British Whisperer ·

2022/09/11

A special episode fully dedicated to an extraordinary woman, Queen Elizabeth II and to the press coverage of selected British and American newspapers, all united in honouring the life of Her Majesty The Queen. Plus, the ins and outs of the Royal family, the curiosities on the Royal Rebranding and some Royal idioms for your English learning.

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The British Whisperer Podcast Trailer

The British Whisperer ·

2022/09/05

Do you want to learn English listening to the news from international newspapers? The British Whisperer Podcast is your listening place to be in order to know which stories are making the headlines, and learn the English you need. Tune in every week. Transcripts in English and Italian available for each episode.

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