Today we’re going to talk about something very familiar to parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who spends time with little children: baby talk.Baby talk includes the special words, sounds, and games adults use when talking to babies and young children. Scientists call this child-directed speech, and research shows it helps children learn language faster and…
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When people talk about the British police, they often imagine one single organisation. In reality, policing in the UK is more complex. The British police system is made up of several different forces, each responsible for a specific region and operating under slightly different laws and traditions.We’ll explain it to you in this week’s podcast…
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Long time listeners to the podcast may remember that in the past we’ve spoken about a variety of different countries including Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Colombia and Chile, to name but a few. In this episode, we go down under to talk about Australia in answer to a listener request. So, take off your thongs, grab…
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This week, we ask the question, ‘Is chivalry dead?’. When was the last time someone held open a door for you to walk through, or helped you to put your coat on? In this episode, we’ll briefly explain the origins of chivalry and look at some modern-day examples to see if chivalry, good manners and…
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