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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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00:05:24

Not Every Path Should Be Linear

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/08/31

Levels: Intermediate + This article's been written by John Wood, his change of life path and some of his (great) accomplishments! Listen and enjoy! ;-)

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00:02:35

Couple Who Survived an Amazing 66 Days at Sea

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/08/20

Levels: Basic & Pre-Intermediate Focus on form: listen to this short story and focus on the verbs in the Simple Past you hear. Divide them into Regular and Irregular Verbs. Enjoy!

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00:04:14

Declutter Your Mind, Body, and Soul

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/08/19

Levels: Intermediate + With all the responsibilities and daily activities that adulthood brings, do you find yourself needing to find ways to declutter your mind? Well, you're not alone! Hopefully these tips will help you simplify your life and refocus your mind. Here are 7 life-altering ways to declutter your mind that you may find incredibly beneficial!

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00:03:45

Inventions - Food & Drink

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/08/12

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Listen to the recording to learn more about the origins of some foods and drinks. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:10:03

The Rise of Never-Ending Job Interviews

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/08/05

Levels: Intermediate + Some companies are asking candidates to attend multiple interviews. But too many rounds could be a red flag – and even drive candidates away. Listen to the recording to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:02:28

Don't Listen to Can't

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/07/30

Levels: Intermediate+ Don't let people get you down - listen to some valuable advice, and enjoy the recording! ;-)

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00:06:59

Things You Should Never Say During a Job Interview

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/07/22

Levels: Intermediate + From lying to asking too-personal questions, these interview faux pas could automatically disqualify you from getting the job. Listen to the recording adapted from Business Insider to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! :-)

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00:02:37

Five Golden Rules for Chairpeople

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/07/19

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Listen to this advice for chairpeople about running meetings effectively. Which piece of advice do you think is the most important? Why? Discuss the questions with your teacher in class. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:01:16

Slow Food, Please! Part 2 - Summer Feast

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/07/09

Levels: Intermediate + Listen to Ken Beatty, the text author, talk about his own experience with Slow Food and the joys of the Summer Feast festival on Bowen Island, Canada. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:11:28

Slow Food, Please!

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/07/08

Levels: Intermediate + Are you a 'fast-food or a slow-food' eater? Listen to this BalloonCast episode to learn about the Slow Food Movement and also with an example of one individual's journey from fast food to slow food. 'Savor' it! ;-)

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00:04:30

Circular Economy

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/07/07

Levels: Intermediate + What do you think of when you hear the expression CIRCULAR ECONOMY? Much has been said about it, but do you know what it is? Listen to this BalloonCast to confirm.

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00:07:57

10 Healthy Habits That Will Keep Your Mind Sharp

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/06/26

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + From exercise to sleep to healthy eating, the choices you make every day can help prevent dementia and keep your brain sharp. Listen to the recording based on an article retrieved from thehealthy.com and learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:07:09

Toyota Production System & Fujio Cho

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/06/22

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Have you ever heard of Toyota Production System (TPS) and how it's changed manufacturing worldwide? Listen to this episode based on the book 'Seeds of Collaboration' to learn more about this topic. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:04:11

The Power of Words

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/06/15

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + How powerful do you think words are? Do you think mentors and encouragement are important in people's lives? Listen to a text written by the professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez and learn more about these topics. Enjoy! ;-)

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00:03:28

Why A Dog Chooses Their Favorite Person Isn’t As...

BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School ·

2021/06/08

Levels: Intermediate + You would think that a dog’s favorite person would be whoever gives them the most food and attention, right? While that is often the case, it’s not always that simple. Whether or not you're a dog person, listen to the recording to get acquainted with the topic - enjoy! ;-)

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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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