Teacher Joseph Podcast

00:09:31

1251 UK Potty Training Crisis? Parents Given Guides...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Why are growing numbers of children starting school without being toilet trained? In today’s podcast clip, I look at the potty-training scheme pioneered in York, where families were sent practical guidance before their children started Reception. The York pilot has been linked to a sharp fall in the number of children arriving at school not fully toilet trained, and around 20 other local authorities in England are now looking at adopting the approach. Is this sensible support for parents — or does

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00:07:25

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (18): A Story of 1920s...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/09/29

Chapter 18 – Another Mother’s Son Robert returns from the river with news: the dead man is not Thomas. Relief gives way to renewed uncertainty as the weeks pass without his return. While Agnes mends Thomas's shirt and Robert wrestles with his last words to his son, Neil discovers a handwritten letter hidden in a boot. Struggling to read it, he plans to ask Esther for help. Neil McTaggart's Crossing is a historical fiction audio serial following a young Scottish emigrant from Kilbirnie as he begins a

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00:10:43

1249 Scotland’s Drug Death Crisis: Europe’s Drug...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/09/23

Scotland continues to have the highest drug death rate in Europe. New figures show that 1,133 drug-related deaths were registered in Scotland in 2025 — an increase of 11% on the previous year. In today’s English news podcast, I look at Scotland’s continuing drug crisis, why the country has become known as the drug death capital of Europe, and some of the issues behind these disturbing figures. We also look at the growing danger from synthetic drugs, including powerful opioids such as nitazenes, and

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00:05:30

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (17): A Story of 1920s...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/09/14

Chapter 17 – Word from the River Neil tells Robert about the rider who watched the house the previous night. Before they can discuss it, a messenger arrives with troubling news: a body has been found by the river, but its identity is unknown. Robert leaves to find out more. Neil stays with his aunt as they wait for word of Thomas. Neil McTaggart's Crossing is a historical fiction audio serial following a young Scottish emigrant from Kilbirnie as he begins a new life in 1920s Canada. Read and listen

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00:06:30

1247 A Visit to Greggs | British Coffee, Food &...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/09/12

Come with me on a visit to Greggs, one of the best-known food and bakery chains in the UK. In this episode, I stop for a coffee at Greggs and use the visit as an opportunity to talk about everyday life in Britain. For English learners, places like cafés, bakeries and coffee shops are great places to hear and use the kind of natural English that people speak every day. Greggs is a familiar sight on British high streets, selling coffee, sandwiches, pastries, sausage rolls and other food to take away

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00:07:17

1246 UK Funeral Customs Explained | British Culture &...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/09/12

What happens at a funeral in the UK, and what customs and traditions are commonly followed? In this episode, I talk about funeral customs in Britain, including some of the traditions, expectations and practices surrounding death and funerals in the UK. It’s a subject that we don’t always talk about openly, but funeral traditions can tell us a great deal about a country, its history and its culture. This episode is particularly suitable for English learners who want to improve their listening skills

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00:13:11

1245 What Is Emergency Services Day? | UK Culture for...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/09/09

🇬🇧 What is Emergency Services Day in the UK — and why is it held on 9 September? In this English listening and British culture video, I talk about Emergency Services Day, sometimes known as 999 Day, which recognises the work of the emergency services in the United Kingdom. But I also give my own, slightly more critical view. Do we really need another special day? What does it say about British society and the way we commemorate public services? This is a chance for English learners to practise

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00:06:55

Fight Procrastination Day: Stop Putting It Off and...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/09/06

Today is Fight Procrastination Day, a day dedicated to tackling those things we keep putting off. In this episode, I take a look at procrastination, why it can be so easy to delay the things we know we need to do, and how simply getting started can sometimes be the hardest — and most important — step. Whether it's work, studying, exercise, household jobs or a personal goal that's been sitting on your to-do list, Fight Procrastination Day is a good excuse to stop saying "I'll do it tomorrow" and make

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00:05:39

1242 Richard O’Sullivan, Mr. T on Netflix &...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/09/04

In today’s podcast, I look at three very different stories making the news. I reflect on the death of British actor Richard O’Sullivan, remembered especially for Man About the House and Robin’s Nest. I then turn to Mr. T — forever associated with B. A. Baracus in The A-Team — and a new documentary on Netflix. Finally, I look at driverless cars in London and what the arrival of autonomous vehicles could mean for the capital. Three very different stories bringing together memories of classic

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00:11:00

UK News Headlines | 2nd September 2026

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/09/02

Daily UK news in British English for English learners - 2nd September 2026. This content is intended for English learners who are practising listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, shadowing, elocution and natural spoken British English. Use this short news bulletin to practise British English listening, pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, vocabulary and shadowing. The headlines are read in clear, natural British English by Teacher Joseph, with a calm pace for intermediate and advanced English

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00:07:31

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (16): A Story of 1920s...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/08/27

Chapter 16 – Thomas Is Missing Thomas has been missing for three nights. Uncle Robert grows quieter and more anxious while rumours spread about a gang of strangers staying in town and asking questions. Neil joins a search along the river and through the woods, but nobody finds a trace of Thomas. That night, a mysterious rider stops at the edge of the moonlit yard and watches the house before disappearing among the trees. Neil begins to wonder whether Thomas simply disappeared—or whether someone

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00:06:53

1240 A Walk Through the Shopping Centre | Real...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/08/26

Join me for a relaxed walk through a British shopping centre as I talk about what I see and hear along the way. I wander through the shops, practise useful everyday English, and stop at Poundland to buy some cookies. This episode is designed for English learners who want to hear natural British English in a real-life setting. Listen for everyday vocabulary connected with shopping, prices, food and life in the UK. Great for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to improve their

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00:05:00

1239 A Walk in the Park – Everyday English Listening...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/08/24

Join me for a walk through a peaceful local park as we practise listening to natural, everyday British English. Rather than a formal English lesson, this episode gives you the chance to hear English as it is actually spoken — with spontaneous thoughts, descriptions of the surroundings, everyday expressions and natural changes of pace. It's useful listening practice for B1, B2 and C1 English learners, particularly if you want to improve your understanding of conversational British English and become

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00:03:07

UK News Headlines | 20th August 2026

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/08/20

Daily UK news in British English for English learners - 20th August 2026. This content is intended for English learners who are practising listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, shadowing, elocution and natural spoken British English. Use this short news bulletin to practise British English listening, pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, vocabulary and shadowing. The headlines are read in clear, natural British English by Teacher Joseph, with a calm pace for intermediate and advanced English learners

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00:03:29

UK News Headlines | 19th August 2026

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/08/19

Daily UK news in British English for English learners - 19th August 2026. This content is intended for English learners who are practising listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, shadowing, elocution and natural spoken British English. Use this short news bulletin to practise British English listening, pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, vocabulary and shadowing. The headlines are read in clear, natural British English by Teacher Joseph, with a calm pace for intermediate and advanced English learners

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00:08:29

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (15): A Story of 1920s...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/08/14

Chapter 15 – Market Day Neil helps Uncle Robert sell the last of their timber at the busy market. Whisky has made Robert unusually cheerful and relaxed, giving Neil a glimpse of the younger man his uncle might once have been. As they head home, Robert begins talking about Neil's father and their dismissal for distributing a trade union magazine in Scotland. A confused remark about the night of his father's death leads Neil back to Thomas, and Robert's mood changes at once. Beyond the market, Thomas

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00:03:16

UK News Headlines | 11th August 2026

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/08/11

Daily UK news in British English for English learners - 11th August 2026. This content is intended for English learners who are practising listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, shadowing, elocution and natural spoken British English. Use this short news bulletin to practise British English listening, pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, vocabulary and shadowing. The headlines are read in clear, natural British English by Teacher Joseph, with a calm pace for intermediate and advanced English learners

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00:04:56

UK News Headlines | 8th August 2026

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/08/08

Daily UK news in British English for English learners - 8th August 2026. This content is intended for English learners who are practising listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, shadowing, elocution and natural spoken British English. Use this short news bulletin to practise British English listening, pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, vocabulary and shadowing. The headlines are read in clear, natural British English by Teacher Joseph, with a calm pace for intermediate and advanced English learners

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00:03:35

UK News Headlines | 6th August 2026

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/08/06

Daily UK news in British English for English learners - 6th August 2026. This content is intended for English learners who are practising listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, shadowing, elocution and natural spoken British English. Use this short news bulletin to practise British English listening, pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, vocabulary and shadowing. The headlines are read in clear, natural British English by Teacher Joseph, with a calm pace for intermediate and advanced English learners

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00:02:42

UK News Headlines | 5th August 2026

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2026/08/05

Daily UK news in British English for English learners - 5th August 2026. This content is intended for English learners who are practising listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, shadowing, elocution and natural spoken British English. Use this short news bulletin to practise British English listening, pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, vocabulary and shadowing. The headlines are read in clear, natural British English by Teacher Joseph, with a calm pace for intermediate and advanced English learners

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