“What has a head like a cat, feet like a cat, a tail like a cat, but isn’t a cat?” Answer: a kitten! A 1948 children’s joke book has lots of these to share with kids. Plus: an easy explanation for the difference between immigrate with an i, and emigrate with an e. And: The ancient Greeks revered storks for the way they cared for each other. They even had a legal requirement called the Stork Law, which mandated that Greek adults look after their elderly parents. Much later, the same idea inspired a

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on TwitterFelienne Hermans, creator of the Hedy open source programming tool that is now in 50 languages, talks about how native-language learning helps students around the world grasp programming. Learn about the value of teaching programming to all ages and how to get started even if you don't know anything about coding. The post Free in 50 Languages: The Hedy Programming Language Phenomenon appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Whiskers' Win: A Tale of Feline Cunning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/whiskers-win-a-tale-of-feline-cunning Story Transcript:Af: Daar was eens 'n vrou, Johanna, met 'n kat so slim soos 'n vos.En: Once upon a time, there was a woman named Johanna, with a cat as clever as a fox.Af: In die hartjie van die dorp was daar 'n bekende plek genaamd "Die Vlooimark", waar mense van heinde en verre kom om te handel, te koop, en te

‘Curiosity killed the cat’ and ‘don’t speak unless spoken to’ are the kinds of phrases many of us grew up hearing. Yet research shows that cultivating curiosity leads to better learning, creativity, and well-being.Helping girls develop their curiosity has immense benefits. They’re likely to take a keener interest in social justice issues, be more confident and self-aware, and take on more leadership roles. This audio short explores the many benefits of encouraging curious minds. And quite frankly,

Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt—the one with the four totally groovy buttons.by James Dean (Illustrator), Eric Litwin (Author) 購書連結: https://www.books.com.tw/products/F014234688 ~~ 小額贊助支持：https://pay.soundon.fm/podcasts/a9e63d01-2fe5-418f-9b3b-8d743aac8b63 If you enjoy the story and would like to buy Sophie a coffee, please click here: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sophiesstok

Notes del programa Fa un temps vam destapar la caixa de temes tabú, i avui, 8 de març, dediquem un episodi sencer a parlar de la menstruació. Què és exactament? Quines fases té? És normal tenir dolor durant la menstruació? Som-hi! Catalunya Freestyle, el primer campionat de rap improvisat en català (https://www.vilaweb.cat/noticies/catalunya-freestyle-competicio-rap-catala/) (Vilaweb) Àlbum Klima, del cantant Adala (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oxRdgc1xXd2X1QBm2y58Z) (Spotify) Classes amb els

Welcome to Episode 106 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:know the meaning of "to smell a rat"understand what a "fat cat" iscomprehend the concept of letting "the cat out of the bag"get a better understanding of "a lame duck"And get an idea of why you should avoid "a wild goose chase"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you

Η Μαριλένα κι ο Δημήτρης συζητάνε την πρόσφατη ψήφιση των ομόφυλων (γκέι/ΛΟΑΤΚΙ) γάμων στην Ελλάδα. Ήταν η ελληνική κοινωνία έτοιμη για μια τέτοια εξέλιξη;Λεξιλόγιο κι εκφράσεις πιάνω εξαπίνης = to take by surprise εξ απροόπτου = suddenly εξωσωματική = έξω από το σώμα γονιμοποίηση = fertilization, insemination ΛΟΑΤΚΙ = LGBTQ ομόφυλος = same sex ομοφυλόφιλος = homosexual βγάζω το φίδι απ' την τρύπα = to take it upon oneself to carry something out; to bell the cat Σημειώσεις εκπομπής γάμος για

I'm not trying to let the cat out of the bag, but I have to tell you, I am dog tired.  I'm going to guess that you're going to want to know why, but keep in mind curiosity killed the cat. Yup, today is all about cats and dogs.For today's English lesson let's have a look at idioms that deal with cats and dogs. I really love helping you learn idioms because they do tend to make your English conversation and writing more colorful and more natural sounding. Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here:

Join us on "Travel Destination Trivia" for a serene escape to Cat Island, Bahamas, in Episode 21. Unearth the island's pirate legends, ascend its highest peak, and marvel at pink sand beaches in this exploration of one of the Bahamas' most untouched paradises. Discover the history of Mount Alvernia's Hermitage, dive into the cultural richness of the Rake and Scrape Festival, and debunk myths of Columbus's landfall. Host Indiana guides you through ten intriguing questions about Cat Island's past and

Ever blurted out a secret and wished you could stuff it back in? It's like letting the cat out of the bag! Join us as we explore this idiom's strange origins and how to use it in everyday life.Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/let-the-cat-out-of-the-bag/Unlock a world of knowledge and exclusive content. Become a premium member on Patreon.

Ever heard someone described as "the cat's meow" and wondered what on earth it means? Join us as we explore this quirky idiom, its surprising origins, and how it's used today. Get ready to add some feline flavor to your English!Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-cats-meow-unraveling-the-popular-idioms-meaning/Unlock a world of knowledge and exclusive content. Become a premium member on Patreon.

Rich English Podcast, Season 2 Episode 10 How to Skin a Cat.(Not really, it's about English idioms)Listen to this episode which gives you a few English idioms to brighten up and add colour to your English learning. Contact Richard on Facebook.com/richardhillenglish or email info@richardhill.cz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about the different laws which exist in the four nations which make up the UK.

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Misstep to Friendship: The Zagreb Cat Caper Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/misstep-to-friendship-the-zagreb-cat-caper Story Transcript:Hr: Bio je lijep sunčan dan u Zagrebu kada se Luka, mladić duge plave kose, odlučio prošetati gradom.En: It was a beautiful sunny day in Zagreb when Luka, a young man with long blue hair, decided to take a walk around the city.Hr: Hodajući ulicama, osjetio je posebnu vrstu tišine koja je

1 minute English saying hello to Misha, my cat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deborah-j-ingram/message

Bon dia, com va tot?coneixes la sèrie "Plats Bruts"? És una sèrie que la majoria de catalans coneixen i la pots mirar gratuïtament. Crec que és un bon recurs per practicar el català i en aquest episodi t'explico de què tracta. Espero que sigui interessant. Aquí podeu trobar més informació i també hi trobareu els episodis: https://www.ccma.cat/3cat/plats-bruts/ Si no us funciona (segons a quin país viviu), podeu trobar molts episodis al YouTube. Com em pots ajudar? Subscriu-te al meu canal de

In this episode we talked about: 1. Free Yourself From Fear of Fault 2. Fixing pronunciation with reference words 3. Make friends with grammar and shift from FORM to FUNCTION 4. Talent for learning languages? Is that important? For notes on this and other episodes visit: www.createnglish.com/podcastThe post createnglish 28/02/2024 first appeared on Ripollet Ràdio.

Mika tries to say something but Misha is too hungry for him to get a word in ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deborah-j-ingram/message