Maggie and Emily learn the Russian words Toska (Тоска) and Listopad (Листопад) from Masha Lichtenberg. Word in action: the Hindi word jugaad with natual stone specialist Dan Wiltshire. Poem by Emily: A Cat Called Tosca

How do social media algorithms shape the way we communicate? A new book argues that the competition for clicks is changing the way we speak and write, from the so-called “YouTube accent” to the surprising evolution of the word preppy. Also: A Massachusetts woman complains that a digital highway sign that says Use Ya Blinkah is well-intentioned, but goes too far in making fun of the local dialect. Plus, if you’re puzzling over something--no problem. Just use your Clyde! Also, squatcho and squatchee,

Hello! Welcome to the Neuroplasticity podcast, where I discuss how neuroscience research changed my life, all while my cat knocks things over and meows in the background in an attempt to ruin my life. Today's episode focuses on the importance of effective science communication at the academic, government, and social levels. Here, I delve into the realities of grant writing (especially in another language, cough cough Quebec), the challenges science faces in disseminating public knowledge, as well as

It's National Middle Child Day today... which just makes everything awkward?!?  Dave is learning a new language, Tyler's cat made him bleed, Taylor Swift is dropping a new album, Dave gets into a time machine back to his childhood (complete with audio), and more winners for The Summer Name Game!@TylerCarrfm @Wheelerj28 @Energy106fm Tyler Carr on Tik Tok

Today’s episode is about nouns. More specifically, how Swedish nouns change depending on how you use them. This is something that confuses a lot of learners, because in English you usually just say "cat" or "the cat". It is the same form. But in Swedish, the word changes a little bit. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list (cheat sheet), and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membership Browse all episodes here: https://slowswedish.com/ Happy learning! 💛

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Do you speak more than one language—but feel truly fluent in none? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Saadia Khan is joined by Angela Lin, founder of Real You Mandarin, to explore how language shapes our identities, relationships, and sense of belonging. Angela, a Taiwanese American polyglot, believes language learning should center on cultural connection—not grammatical perfection.We unpack what it means to “feel” fluent, how multilinguals navigate identity

This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google. I explore and answer some of these questions, explaining some vocabulary. The result is an engaging and intellectually light-hearted discussion involving the usual mix of rambling, and English teaching. The episode covers a range of topics, from personal health, sex and relationships to broader existential and practical issues, with some diverse and absurd moments. The language style is a mix of informal slang and

Welcome to today’s 5-Minute English Lesson! Today, we’re talking about the most common pets in the United States—cats and dogs!Did you know that more than 65 million households in the U.S. have a dog? 🐕 And nearly 46 million have a cat? 🐈 Pets are a huge part of American life! Today we’ll talk about a lot of different vocabulary that will be useful when talking about these two very special animals. You’ll learn descriptive adjectives to talk about their appearance, common verbs to describe their

⭐️こんばんは! Today, Kevinvin shares random but meaningful stories — from getting a haircut at an immigrant-owned salon, hitting the gym after a long break, to debating if cats are truly queens or if you’re more of a dog person.🐱🐶 He also dives into Japan’s booming cat business, touches on elections and immigration issues, and laughs about how Asian love expressions are often shown through “acts of service.” Oh, and you’ll hear why he couldn’t make it to Fujii Kaze’s concert and how his dad once

Ever wondered why so many shops and restaurants have a waving cat at their entrance? In this episode, we explore the origins of Maneki Neko, the famous Beckoning Cat of Japan. From legendary tales to the meanings behind different colors and poses, join us as we uncover the fascinating history and cultural significance of this beloved lucky charm. お店やレストランの入り口で手を振る猫を見かけたことあると思います？今回のエピソードでは、日本の有名な招き猫の起源について探ります。隠された物語から、色やポーズによる異なる意味まで、今や世界中で愛される幸運のシンボルの歴史と文化的な意義を紐解いていきます。ぜひ一緒にその魅力...

Ep. 14: Cat Herders Day Crazy about cats? We have a feline this episode is purr-fect for you! Join hosts Tim and Paz and their guest, Davis Liao, founder of the CrazyCat Charity Association, as they talk about the charity and all things cat. Hear about what cat herding is and isn’t. Then discover whether these are cat’s meows or pet peeves: purrs like a cat, unmanageable, 呼嚕, and… cat! (“feline” replaces “feeling” in the second sentence) seemingly – (adv.) 貌似、看來 Some cats are seemingly aloof,

Elsie the cat has a set of 120 buttons programmed with words. She uses them to lie, swear, apologise, express grief and frustration and love to her human, the author Mary Robinette Kowal, who talks about what's involved in learning to communicate via language buttons with companion animals. And animal behaviour expert Zazie Todd explains how animals might be interacting with human language.  This is the first half of a two-parter: in the next episode, some talking dogs - and their humans - come to

Send us a textIn this episode, Jonathan talks about his LOTNA group, which stands for The League of the Non-Aligned – a social group of sci-fi fans based in London who enjoy all forms of sci-fi and cult TV.He also discusses the LOTNA board games evening he attended and reviews the game Ticket to Ride.Gila reviews an app called Finch, designed to help reduce anxiety, we chat about our favourite songs and Havva sings a song in cat language!Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil PowellEdi...

This story is about a young woman named Celeana Sardotien. She is notoriously known as Adarlan's Assassin. Embark on the journey with me in this fantasy story.Music from Alexander Nakarada - CreatorChords, song Tam LinI recorded quite a bit while being sick, my cat was also scratching at the door trying to get in and you will most likely hear her.I had some difficulties with my microphone but towards the end I found a better way to mount it.Support this podcast at —

This story is about a young woman named Celeana Sardotien. She is notoriously known as Adarlan's Assassin. Embark on the journey with me in this fantasy story.Music from Alexander Nakarada - CreatorChords, song Tam LinMy throat is a bit sore and so it will sound a bit different but hopefully similar, my cat was also a bit persistent so you might hear her.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hello-poland/donations

This story is about a young woman named Celeana Sardotien. She is notoriously known as Adarlan's Assassin. Embark on the journey with me in this fantasy story.Music from Alexander Nakarada - CreatorChords, song Tam LinMy throat is a bit sore and so it will sound a bit different but hopefully similar, my cat was also a bit persistent so you might hear her.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hello-poland/donations

Ep. 11: Taiwan Girls Day Join BreakDown hosts Tim and Paz, and Ingrid, the International Affairs Supervisor for the Garden of Hope Foundation, as they discuss how the foundation works toward its vision of a world free of gender-based violence. Learn who they serve, what services they offer, and how they empower girls across Asia to address the issues they face. Discover if these expressions are pet peeves, cat’s meows, or both: women hold up half the sky, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of

Send us a textIn this episode I explain how I initially learnt and revised vocabulary, and how I prepared for the next stage of my learning journey: speaking for real. Well, I had a number of attempts at trying to speak for real and not really succeeding at first. Eventually, I decided to speak Chinese to my ever-so-patient cat and tried out AI programmes. But then, finally, I got to speak Chinese to actual speakers of the language, while on a work trip to the US.Support the show

Ep. 11: Taiwanese Coffee Does coffee make your world go around? Join hosts Tim and Paz and their guest, Ken (學長 陳冠哲), the founder and managing director of VV Café. Learn how Ken became a coffee expert, where coffee is grown in Taiwan, what his thoughts on the different roasts are, and what makes a coffee good. Then find out whether these terms are pet peeves or cat’s meows: it’s not my cup of tea, coffee snob, and hand drip coffee. After this episode, you’ll crave a cup of Taiwanese specialty