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Things are not the same as they used to be – AIRC599
When we were growing up, we had black-and-white television, three channels if we were lucky, and no remote control. Now we carry tiny computers in our pockets, and we can watch almost anything on demand. Some of these changes are brilliant, others… well, they...
From Snooze Buttons to Ice Cream Cones: Inventions That Changed Our Lives – AIRC598
Have you ever wondered who invented the snooze button, or how the ice cube tray came to be? In this episode, we’ll tell you some fascinating stories behind fourteen everyday inventions—from the mop and vacuum cleaner to the T-shirt and toilet paper. Some are...
Changing Verbs and Adjectives into Nouns – AIRC597
In today’s podcast, you’ll learn how to transform verbs and adjectives into nouns to make your English more formal and concise, or, to say it another way, the transformation of verbs and nouns for the formation of more formal and concise English, especially in...
Life expectancy and blue zones – AIRC596
Have you ever wondered why some people live well into their nineties — or even past a hundred — and still stay healthy, active, and happy? Around the world, there are a few remarkable places where this isn’t rare at all. They’re called Blue...
Time machine travel – AIRC595
In this podcast, we’re travelling through time to the future and to the past. Come with us on our journey as we experience life as we have never known it and you’ll learn some vocabulary and improve your listening skills along the way. This...
Wisdom from the Bible – AIRC594
Maybe you believe that the Bible is a holy book handed down from God. Perhaps you think it was written by men and based on ancient scripts. Whatever you believe, most people would agree that there are many words of wisdom to be found...
