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EFL PodBlog SportHow to talk “footy” to football fans.Football will be in the news for a month during the World Cup 2022.
Are you able to talk "footy"? Do you know the football jargon that we hear around us in the bars? Take the opportunity this month to go to bars and start up a conversation with other people about the football matches, it's a great way to improve your English!
In this podcast Sue puts Chris on the spot when she asks him to explain frequent football words and expressions. You'll hear that they're not big fans of football but they'll make the effort for language learning :)
Give y...2023-08-1200 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastChris and Sue’s bucket listsBucket Lists
Sue and Chris talk about a Bucket lists.
Before listening, do you know what bucket lists are?
While listening.
1. Does Sue want to swim with dolphins?
2. Where does Chris want to go for his bucket list?
3. Where does Sue say she thinks the Northern Lights are?
Listen to the podcast and try the following :
First relax, sit down, close your eyes then listen to the podcast all the way through.
Note down some ideas of what you expect the Podcast will be about. If needed have a look on the Internet for the keyword, 'Bucket Lists' to prepare...2023-02-0103 min
EFL PodBlog everyday life podcastWhy do people love quizzes?Who invented the umbrella?
Why is the Mona Lisa so famous and why was Pol Pot in Cambodia?
Why do people love quizzes?
How many flies does it take to fall off a horse and what does Albert Einstein have in common with Justin Bieber?
These questions and many more are probed as to how they were invented, why they became so popular or why they can be thought provoking.
Why do people love quizzes?
It's a tough question but one that we'll take on in this podcast.
If you've spent any time in the UK, you've no doubt noticed...2022-10-1212 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastGuns, Gingerbread and the American ConstitutionAn American woman describes her everyday life living with guns to a European, who listens in amazement,2022-09-2000 minEFL PodBlog travelBastien’s bucket listListen to Bastien talk about his bucket list with Chris.
Listen to more bucket list podcasts by searching the term 'bucket list' in the search bar.2022-02-0912 min
PodBlog (Podcast Goblog)eps.11 : Berita hari ini Vol.3untuk yang ingin mendapatkan tips cara naik motor silahkan dengerin di episode ini--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podblog2/support2022-01-1902 minPodBlog (Podcast Goblog)eps.10 : Berita hari ini Vol.2berita hari ini adalah berita tentang macam macam buah beserta manfaatnya--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podblog2/support2022-01-1502 minPodBlog (Podcast Goblog)eps.9 : Berita Hari ini vol.1disini saya akan membahas organ organ tubuh yg saya tahu--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podblog2/support2022-01-1202 minEFL PodBlog travelVanlife adventureHave you ever heard of the term, "Vanlife?" or rather the hashtag #Vanlife ?
It is a growing trend where people convert vans to a fully contained living area that enables them to travel and work virtually anywhere in the world whilst pursuing their dream of travel, discovery and adventure.
Listen to Chris telling Sue about a project that he has to buy and convert a van for a future tour that will include every European capital city, whilst working at distance, making cinematic travel videos, podcasts and a blog alongside the discovery of grassroots ecological projects throughout Europe that seek...2021-11-2410 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastBuying and Selling on-lineHave you ever sold anything online? In recent years it has become part of our everyday life. The internet is full of sites specializing in selling second-hand items from houses, to cars, to handbags, to children's toys.
Listen as Sue asks Chris about his experience, about the benefits and the pitfalls.2021-09-3000 minEFL PodBlog travelHow is India going green?Ahead of the Climate crisis meeting with world leaders, COP26 in Glasgow in October 2021, Chris talks to Renu, who lives in India, about how India is going green.
Air pollution in India is a serious health issue, of the 30 most polluted cities in the world, 21 were in India in 2019, but are things getting better?
The Indian government has pledged to eliminate all single use plastics by 2022 - they have one year to go - but just how are they doing?
India generates 25,940 tonnes of plastic waste every day - that sounds a lot, right? But, just what does that figure...2021-09-2922 minEFL PodBlog SportIconic BikesAre electric bikes considered as cheating ? Do they bring back the pleasure of cycling ? Listen to what Chris says about his experience.2021-09-2500 minEFL PodBlog travelEmpowering women in IndiaListen to Chris and Renu talking about Renu's project, empowering women in India.
Renu was born in UK and practiced as a UK Lawyer for 10 years. She qualified with an MSc in Ayurveda in 2006 from London and has been an Ayurveda Practitioner and Teacher since then. Renu offers Ayurveda wellness consultations and classes online.
Renu is a writer, blogger and podcaster covering both Ayurveda, Yoga, Wellness and other areas of social interest.
She is the founder and visionary of a sustainability and womens empowerment initiative ‘Stree’ in Rishikesh at the foothills of the Himalayas. Stree has a store in Rishikesh whic...2021-09-1523 min
Watertight Marketing PodBlogWhat is a PodBlog?Welcome to the Watertight Marketing PodBlog, where Bryony Thomas selects blog articles that remain relevant, useful and interesting, and reads them out for people who prefer to listen than to read.
For more about Bryony Thomas, head to watertightmarketing.com/bryony
Get a weekly dose of marketing clarity - Subscribe to our newsletter here.2021-07-2201 minEFL PodBlog SportEuros 2020: Football and RacismDave, a West Ham supporter, gives his opinion about England's performance in the Euros 2020 and the harsh criticism that the players received, and also Victoria who runs an equality blog, Feminists of Reading.2021-07-2000 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastEuros 2020: Football and RacismDave, a West Ham supporter, gives his opinion about England's performance in the Euros 2020 and the harsh criticism that the players received, and also Victoria who runs an equality blog, Feminists of Reading.2021-07-2000 minEFL PodBlog travelBeing an expat in France and IndiaLife as an expat in France and India2021-07-0731 minEFL PodBlog travelA few days in New YorkA few days in New York.
Have you ever been to New York ? Is it on your list of things to do ? Do you like big cites ? Do you live in the USA? What do you think of tourists to your country?
Listen to this podcast in which Laura, a French-British young women talks to Sue about her holiday, or vacation as they say in American English.
If you are learning English listen very carefully to how Laura talks about her trip. She is half way through her holiday so notice how she describes actions/events in the past and...2021-07-0307 minEFL PodBlog travelRishikesh Northern IndiaRishikesh has been a part of the legendary "Kedarkhand" - Legends state that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the asura king of Lanka; and Lakshmana, his younger brother, crossed the river Ganges, using two jute ropes at the point where the present 'Lakshman Jhula' stands today.
Dehra Dun said about Rishikesh, " A village or town beautifully situated on the right bank of the Ganges, on a high cliff overlooking the river. The place is developing very rapidly, especially since the construction of the new bridge over the Song river, the realignment of the pilgrim road from Raiwala t...2021-06-1444 minEFL PodBlog travelWhat is a bucket list?A bucket list is a list of activities or things that people really want to do before they die, as depicted by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman in the 2007 film of the same name, where two people realise their wildest dreams.
In this podcast Sue and Chris talk about a Bucket lists.
Before listening, do you know what bucket lists are?
While listening.
1. Does Sue want to swim with dolphins?
2. Where does Chris want to go for his bucket list?
3. Where does Sue say she thinks the Northern Lights are?
Listen to the podcast and try the following :
First relax, si...2021-06-0603 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastChris’ Jokes – Episode 1listen to Chris' 5 minutes of fame, as he tells some pretty good jokes (well that's what he told us to write anyway) - we hope you like them!2021-06-0103 minEFL PodBlog travelThe travel betThe travel bet
The travel bet - which is quicker, public transport or the car?
have you ever wondered if you should give up your car journey in favour of using public transport?
Which is the cheapest way to travel?
Follow Chris and Sue as they bet on the quickest way to get from a city in Southern France to the capital, Paris.
Listen to the podcast, The travel bet first, then try the quiz.
#fca_qc_quiz_4923.fca_qc_quiz p:not( .fca_qc_back_response ):not( #fca_qc_question_right_or_wrong ):not( .fca_qc_question_response_correct...2021-05-2909 minEFL PodBlog SportNumbers in SportNumbers in Sport.
Numbers can be a difficult part of learning a new language.
New learners often confuse "hundreds" and "thousands", "fifteen" and "fifty", "half past six" with "six and a half hours" etc etc etc.
The only way to improve your number skills is with practice.
Start by learning important numbers for you: your age, your address, your phone number.
Then practice well known expressions such as "fifty-fifty", "One Hundred and One Dalmatians".
Also try this podcast in which Sue asks Chris 10 questions about numbers in sport.
You will need to listen several times; the first time you listen...2021-05-2210 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastAll about teaTea is probably the favourite drink across the world, but do you know about tea?
Do you know the phrases and expressions related to tea?
In this podcast we chat about the noble drink that the British (amongst others) adore.
Ever heard of, "A storm in a teacup?"
A mug of builders?
A cuppa?
A cup of Rosy Lee?
Listen to Chris & Sue reveal all about tea...2021-05-1909 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastCovid lockdown and stress; how are you coping?There is no doubt that the successive lockdowns of 2020-21 have dramatically changed our daily lives on so many levels, and figures show that more people have experienced anxiety due to the social, financial and work restrictions that have been placed on us.2021-05-1400 minEFL PodBlog SportRugby: European Champions Cup 2021 and Top 14We are nearing the end of the season and it's hotting up between two great teams: Toulouse (our favourite) and La Rochelle.
Listen as you'll hear how both teams made it to the final and how they are also in excellent positions in the French Top 14 league.
Listen out for typical English expressions we use when talking about sport. Give yourself a pat on the back when you hear them !!
How do you account for the zero? How do you explain the zero ?
To weigh up the opponents. Toulouse often starts slowly because they weigh up the opponents, they try t...2021-05-0614 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastHelp my workplace is stressing me outThe workplace is a very demanding, quick-paced and increasingly uncertain place in which we operate on a day-to-day basis, but does it always have to be a stressful place?.
Pressure to meet deadlines, deliverables and working with difficult people, among other factors, puts modern employees under unreasonable amounts of stress.
In fact, being constantly stressed out is so universal that many people have accepted it as unpleasant, but a way of life - it has become the norm.
While a certain amount of stress is acceptable and can actually be beneficial for you—keeping you alert and focused, helping you co...2021-04-2214 min
PodBlog (Podcast Goblog)eps.8 : Waktu Indonesia Receh ( Ketika Batista bagi-bagi takjil di ring WWE )kira - kira apa yang akan terjadi yah ketika Batista bagi - bagi Takjil?
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Stress can be debilitating, and it can cause and/or aggravate health problems.
Stress is a normal part of human existence — nobody is immune to it — it’s important to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognise when stress rears its ugly head. (Amazingly, we don’t always notice it’s happening to us.)
In this series of podca...2021-04-1410 minPodBlog (Podcast Goblog)eps.7 : Waktu Indonesia Receh ( Tarawih di hari pertama )siapa yg masa kecilnya lagi tarawih suka nginjek kaki temennya???
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podblog2/support2021-04-1218 minEFL PodBlog SportEuropean Champions Cup Rugby Last 16 qualifiersEuropean Champions Cup Rugby Last 16 qualifiers
No Top14 Rugby this weekend and the 6 Nations has finished, but the Champions Cup rugby continues for the next two weeks - this week the last 16 clubs fight for their places in the 1/4 finals, which will be played on the following weekend.
The matches this weekend feature the following;
Leinster v Toulon
Gloucester v La Rochelle
Wasps v Clermont
Munster v Stade Toulousain
Exeter Chiefs v Lyon
Racing 92 v Edinburgh
Union Bordeaux Bèbles v Bristol Bears
Llanelli Scarlets v Sale Sharks
Some great matches to be played - try and predict the scoresor the...2021-04-0806 minPodBlog (Podcast Goblog)eps.5 : Pekerja sex Komersil OnlineBuat kalian disini siapa yang pernah Booking via wechat atau line hayooo ngakuuuu
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podblog2/support2021-04-0414 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastMystery Shopping tripMystery shopping trip
In this podcast Sue and Chris go to a shopping mall to pick up some items.
In this podcast they describe some of the items that they buy.
Can you work out what they bought?
If you need a little extra help, check out the Animated Podcast version on our YouTube channel.2021-03-2409 minEFL PodBlog Sport6 Nations Round 5 washup6 Nations Round 5 Wash-Up
This is the final week of the regular 6 nations tournament, apart from the very last match which pitches France against Scotland on Friday evening.
In this episode we talk about the games that were played on this Super Saturday - Italy v Scotland (not too many surprises there), Ireland v England (completeing a pretty poor show for England) and France against Wales (nail-biting util the very end.
We also look at the final table results of the women's 6 nations and The U20 Six Nations tournaments.
Our next podcast will be about the France v Scotland game as...2021-03-1914 minEFL PodBlog travelMy travel bucket list Jean FrancoisListen to Jean-François talk about his bucket list for travel - places he has been, where he wants to go and why he wants to so there.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
If you would like to be featured for your bucket list or your travel bucket list, get in contact we would love to talk to you.2021-03-1011 minEFL PodBlog SportTop 14 Rugby Wash-Up day 20Top 14 Rugby Wash-Up Day 20
This week we talk about the Top 14 day 20 matches took place, and things are again hotting up at the top and the bottom ends of the table, can Toulouse strengthen their hold at the top, or will La Rochelle get back into the running for the top spot?
We also have a look back at the last game of the 2021 6 Nations where France played Scotland in the Stade de France.
We also look ahead to the European cup matches this weekend where Toulouse face Munster in Ireland and to the next TOP14 matches in two weeks...2021-03-1012 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastDescribing pain and symptomsDescribing pain and symptoms
It can be surprisingly difficult describing pain and symptoms and exactly how pain feels.
Each of us experiences our pain differently, making it highly subjective—and that makes it a challenge for a doctor to evaluate.
There is a useful site to describe pain and symptoms to a doctor.
Listen to 4 people describe the ailments and accidents that they had, including a last one that is more self-inflicted than an accident.
In the Learning Centre there is a whole section on visiting the doctor and describing symptoms, including an extended vocabulary section.2021-03-0509 minEFL PodBlog SportTop 14 Rugby Wash-Up Number 5Top 14 Rugby Wash-Up Number 5
This week we talk about the Top 14 day 3 matches took place, which were catch-up matches for matches that were cancelled due to Covid-19 and look back at the third round of The 6 Nations tournament
In a week where Toulouse play La Rochelle at La Rochelle, where La Rochelle haven't been beaten by any team for 2 years.
Toulouse are 2nd and La Rochelle hold the top spot in the Top 14 as we go into this week's matches - will the order change or will La Rochelle strengthen their hold at the top?
Bayone are away to Toulon...2021-03-0215 minEFL PodBlog SportTop 14 Rugby Wash-Up Number 4Top 14 Rugby Wash-Up Number 4
This week we talk about the Top 14 day 17 matches and look ahead to the third round of The 6 Nations tournament
In a week where Toulouse lost away to Lyon, there were highlights elsewhere in the Top 14 in France, including a thumping win for Clermont against Bayonne.
The top of the table has changed, but how long will it remain so?
Listen up for some of the highlights from the matches played this weekend.2021-02-2514 minPodBlog (Podcast Goblog)eps.4 : Lika Liku Hubungan Jarak Jauh (LDR)di episode kali ini kita membahas tentang pandangan kita terhadap hubungan jarak jauh
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Here are some explanations of some of the vocabulary used in the podcast.
Return to the podcast Experience off the beaten track India2021-02-1908 minEFL PodBlog travelOff-the-beaten-track-in-IndiaSue talks to Chris about some of his experiences in India, including a bucket-list experience seeing wild elephants in the jungle, but what else did he do?
Some of the vocabulary used in the podcast explained2021-02-1915 minEFL PodBlog SportTop 14 Rugby Wash-Up Number 3Top 14 Rugby Wash-Up Number 3
OK, its the Six Nations in this podcast, not The Top 14
This week we talk about the second round matches in The 6 Nations tournament and
just a few words come to mind:
England: strategic cul de sac
Scotland : snowy
Wales: grind out
Ireland: top of the morning
France: week in, week out
Italy: keep on in there...
To find out more tune in to the podcast and after listening you can test your
language skills with the Scrum Practice Quiz
#fca_qc_quiz_227182.fca_qc_quiz p:not( .fca_qc_back_response ):not( #fca_qc_question_r...2021-02-1712 minPodBlog (Podcast Goblog)eps.3 : Ghosting Dikala PDKTDi Episode kali ini kita membahas tentang pengalaman kita Menggunakan aplikasi dating App
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podblog2/support2021-02-1429 minEFL PodBlog SportTop 14 Rugby Washup No 1Today we are starting a new weekly podcast about The Top 14 French rugby.
We always chat about the happenings and comings and goings in the Top 14, so we have decided to do a podcast about it, at least during the rugby season.
We can't go to watch rugby matches - it has been over a year since I last saw my favourite local team Stade Toulousain and I can't wait to go back and be in the atmosphere of a rugby match.
But for now, we will just have to watch it on tv and chat about it afterwards.
This...2021-02-0415 minPodBlog (Podcast Goblog)eps.2 : cerita masa sekolah (dari madol sampe dipeperin tai kuda)di episode kali ini kami membahas tentang cerita pengalaman dimasa sekolah
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PodBlog (Podcast Goblog)eps.1 : kehidupan sosial mediaini episode pertama kami yang membahas berbagai macam kelakuan orang orang di sosial media
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The symbols of Australia include the flag, national colours, the coat of arms and the national anthem, but there are many other things that make up the symbols of Australia - listen to Sue interview an Australian about the symbols of Australia.
The Australian Flag
The stars of the Southern Cross represent Australia's geographic position in the Southern Hemisphere. The large Commonwealth star symbolises the federation of the states and territories, and the Union Jack reflects Australia's early ties to Great Britain.
The National Colours
Australia's national colours are green and gold, the colours of its...2021-01-2600 minEFL PodBlog travelPlanning a holiday getawayPlanning a holiday getaway
Planning a holiday getaway - have you ever tried to book a holiday on line?
It's pretty confusing, isn't it?
Listen to Chris and Sue go through the different options, flights and prices, while they are planning a holiday getaway.
There's a lot of detailed information in this podcast, so you may need to listen several times.
This podcast is a great way to practice number comprehension; listen out for the times of flights, the dates of the holiday, the holiday budget, and the times of the stopovers.
There's plenty of work do with this one.
...2020-12-0711 minEFL PodBlog SportRugby, what’s it all about?Rugby, what's it all about?
Rugby, what's it all about? I mean, it can't be that complicated can it? Or can it?
Ahead of the RBS 6 Nations Rugby Tournament, here are some questions, sent in by our listeners concerning rugby.
Have we got it right?
Are we on the ball with our predictions?
Can you predict the game scores or the overall winner of the tournament?
It all starts on Saturday 4 February with two cracking matches - it's all getting exciting and we can't wait!
Who do you think will win The RBS 6 Nations tournament 2017?
Have a go at predicting...2020-12-0516 minEFL PodBlog travelCanada – The second largest country in the worldCanada - The second largest country in the world
Did you know that Canada - is the second largest country in the world?
Did you know that the name 'Canada' comes from the Huron-Iroquois word 'Kanata', meaning 'village' or 'settlement'?
Did you know that there are 6 different time zones across Canada?
The Canadian Royal Mint created a coin with the face value of $1 Million. The coin itself is made of 99.99% gold and weighs over 220 lbs (100 kgs).
About 30% of Canada's total landmass is occupied by forest.
Canada's flag became official on February 15, 1965, almost 100 years after it became a country in 1867. Canada h...2020-11-2008 minEFL PodBlog SportLaura Gamesmaker London 2012Laura Gamesmaker London 2012
As the Rio Olympics get under way, Sue caught up with Laura, a gamesmaker from London 2012 to talk about her experiences.
London 2012 volunteers were called ‘Games Makers’, as they helped to make the Games happen.
The Games Maker recruitment process began in September 2010, with the London 2012 Organising Committee receiving more than 240,000 applications.
Up to 70,000 people were chosen to become Games Makers and they took on a wide variety of roles across the Olympic venues during the Games: from welcoming visitors to transporting athletes, helping out behind the scenes in the Technology team and making sure the results get displa...2020-11-1506 minEFL PodBlog SportFast and Furious Roller DerbyFast and Furious Roller Derby
Fast and Furious Roller Derby, a sport that is really taking off in recent years.
Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating in the same direction around a track.
A game play consists of a series of short match ups (jams) in which both teams designate a jammer who scores points by lapping members of the opposing team.
The teams attempt to hinder the opposing jammer while assisting their own jammer—in effect, playing both offense and defense simultaneously.
Roller derby is played by approximately 1,250 amateur leagues worldwide, ne...2020-11-0513 minEFL PodBlog travelSebastien asks Meyer about her job and life in South AfricaSébastien asks Meyer about her job and life in South Africa
Sébastien, a French doctor from Paris interviews a South African about her life and work in South Africa, where she teaches English in a Zulu school.
Sébastien met Meyer, whilst on holiday and he clearly had EFL PodBlog foremost in his mind when he interviewed her - well done Sébastien.
We are grateful for this Guest Podcast - Sébastien asks Meyer about her job and life in South Africa and welcome others to do something like this.
Meyer comes from Piet Retief, in South Africa...2020-10-1604 minEFL PodBlog travelVery Bad Trip – StephenVery Bad Trip - Stephen
Ever had one of those trips where everything seems to be going wrong?
When even as you get into the airport, you just know that it's not going to be your day?
If you think about for a moment, it's probably quite a common thing.
I mean, we are herded through corridors, security and passport checks, set off our luggage, trusting that we will ever see it again, without a care in the world.
Then we join a shuffling queue, before being ushered up a shaky metal staircase or along something that resembles a metal...2020-10-1505 minEFL PodBlog travelTravelling in Burma – NicolaTravelling in Burma - Nicola
Listen to the podcast - Travelling in Burma - Nicola - where she talks about the time that she entered, Myanmar, when it was closed off to the outside world and her meeting with a tribe, the Kachin, in the middle of the jungle.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, was long considered a pariah state, isolated from the rest of the world with an appalling human rights record.
From 1962 to 2011, the country was ruled by a military junta that suppressed almost all dissent and wielded absolute power in the face of international condemnation and sanctions.
T...2020-10-1309 minEFL PodBlog SportJohn – Rowing CoachJohn - Rowing Coach
Listen to Susan, interviewing, John, a rowing coach, on a cold December morning in Nottingham, England.
Modern rowing as a competitive sport can be traced to the early 18th century when races were held between professional watermen on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom.
Often prizes were offered by the London Guilds and Livery Companies.
Amateur competition began towards the end of the 18th century with the arrival of "boat clubs" at the British public schools of Eton College and Westminster School.
Similarly, clubs were formed at the University of Oxford, with a race held between Brase...2020-10-1106 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastUFO Witness – LouiseUFO Witness - Louise
Listen to Louise talking to Sue about her experience of witnessing what she considered to be an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO).
What do you think it could be?
Do you believe that she really saw a UFO?2020-10-1005 minEFL PodBlog travelLiving Abroad – PhoebeLiving Abroad - Phoebe
Listen to Phoebe, who has travelled and lived abroad for a number of years, as she talks about some of her experiences of living in different countries and getting to know the cultures.
After listening, try and answer the following questions :
Where was the second country Phoebe lived in?
What job did she do in Moscow?
Has she returned to live back in England?
Did she live in a low-rise apartment in Dubai?2020-10-0907 minEFL PodBlog travelA Columbian Living in FranceA Columbian Living in France
Listen to Mauricio, a Columbian, who has been living in France for the last 8 years, where he talks about adapting to a new culture and language, plus all what he misses from back home.
Some of the things that he misses is the food from Columbia, such as; Bandeja Paisa, Ajiaco and Empanadas.
Here is a link to some Columbian Food for those who are curious to see what it is all about.2020-10-0505 minEFL PodBlog travelRunning The New York MarathonPhoto AP
Running The New York Marathon
The New York City Marathon (branded TCS New York City Marathon and formerly branded ING New York City Marathon for sponsorshipreasons) is an annual marathon (42.195 km or 26.219 miles) that courses through the five boroughs of New York City.
It is the largest marathon in the world, with 50,304 finishers in 2013.
Along with the Boston Marathon and Chicago Marathon, it is among the pre-eminent long-distance annual running events in the United States and is one of the World Marathon Majors.
The race is organized by New York Road Runners Club and has been run every year since 1970, with t...2020-09-2508 minEFL PodBlog SportLuke McAlister Rugby PlayerLuke McAlister Rugby Player
Charles Luke McAlister (born 28 August 1983 in Waitara) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays first five-eighth (fly-half) and second five-eighth (inside centre). He is the brother of New Zealand women's sevens player Kayla McAlister and son of Charlie McAlister.
Luke McAlister was born in Waitara, New Zealand, and attended Westlake Boys High School, where he played first five-eighth. He played for Silverdale in the North Harbour premier competition before making his provincial debut for North Harbour in 2002 and Super Rugby debut for the Blues in 2004.
He made his international debut for New Zealand aged 21, versus the British...2020-07-1602 minEFL PodBlog SportClassic All Blacks Carlos Spencer rugby playerClassic All Blacks Carlos Spencer rugby player
Carlos James Spencer (born 14 October 1975 in Levin) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer and most recently the head coach of the Eastern Province Kings.
During his playing days, he played at fly-half (first five-eighth) for the Blues and Lions in Super Rugby and for New Zealand internationally.
He has generally specialised in the position of fly-half, also known as "first five-eighth" or "number 10", although he has also played fullback (number 15) at national and international levels.
Spencer first rose to prominence when he starred alongside Christian Cullen in a Ranfurly Shield challenge in 1991, playing for t...2020-07-1603 minEFL PodBlog SportClassic All Blacks Carl Hayman rugby playerClassic All Blacks Carl Hayman rugby player
Carl Hayman (born 14 November 1979 in Opunake, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays at tighthead prop.
Hayman has previously played for the Highlanders in Super Rugby, Otago in the NPC, and Newcastle Falcons in the English Premiership, as well as making 45 appearances for New Zealand at international level.
He became the 1000th All Black when he made his debut against Samoa in 2001.
Since then he has established himself as one of the elite props in world rugby.
In 2005, Carl Hayman played for the New Zealand Māori, against Fiji in Suva and against the Br...2020-07-1606 minEFL PodBlog travelTravel – Charles CouchsurfingTravel - Charles Couchsurfing
Listen to Charles talk about his experiences of travelling and couchsurfing.
Couchsurfing International Inc. is a hospitality exchange and social networking website.
The website provides a platform for members to "surf" on couches by staying as a guest at a host's home, host travelers, or join an event.
J'irai dormir à Hollywood - A French documentary, in English, where the main 'star' spontaneously asks people to put him up in their homes.2020-07-1606 minEFL PodBlog travelHelen – Friendship ForceHelen - Friendship Force
Listen to Helen, a Canadian, talk about her travel experiences throughout the world with Friendship Force and other ways that she has travelled, including driving around The UK in a VW Combi.
Friendship Force International provides opportunities to explore new countries and cultures from the inside by bringing people together at the personal level. Through the signature program of home hospitality, local hosts welcome international visitors into their culture, sharing with them meals, conversation, and the best sights and experiences of their region.2020-07-1606 minEFL PodBlog travelJon’s bucket listListen to Jon talk about his bucket list and one thing that he has already ticked-off of his previous bucket list.
This is particularly accessible for low-level or beginners.2020-07-1603 minEFL PodBlog travelRebecca – Living abroadHave you ever lived in a foreign country?
Have you ever had experiences of living or working in a different culture?
Listen to the Rebecca, an Australian, talking about her experiences of living in several countries and the cultural and linguistic hurdles she had to over come.2020-07-1600 minPersonal experiencesWhat is a PodblogWhat is a Podblog?
Any ideas?
It's a contraction of Podcast and Blog, which is what we have here at EFL PodBlog.
For more information, have a listen to the podcast.2020-07-1501 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastSusan and LauraSusan and Laura
Susan and Laura talk about their best experieces - listen to what Laura considers as her best experiences.2020-07-1503 minEFL PodBlog travelSurprising Incredible IndiaSurprising Incredible India
Listen to Sue interview Chris about his recent trip to India and especially about what surprised him.
During his travels in India, Chris went to Bangalore in the south and then to Rajasthan in the north, to The Taj Mahal in Agra, Fatihpur Sikri, Bundi, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Delhi and Jaipur, to name but a few of the fabulous places he visited.
What do you think would be the most surprising aspects of travelling in India?
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See some photos of Incredible India here2019-05-2200 minEFL PodBlog travelSerge on holiday in the west of The USASerge on holiday in the west of The USA
Serge on holiday in the west of The USA - a podcast with a French person who spent 3 weeks travelling around the National Parks in the west of The USA.
Serge flew from Toulouse, France to Denver, Colorado via Paris, Heathrow and Chicago.
Would this type of holiday / trip appeal to you?
Are there any surprises for you, about a holiday in North America?2019-03-2909 minEFL PodBlog The artsThe huge Music Intros QuizThe Huge Music Intros Quiz - a fitting way to end 2018 with a mega quiz that you can play with friends and family.A hundred well-know and less well-know intros of popular songs to test the most ardent music fans.Think you know music?Then try our quiz - we are sure it's going to test you.A very special guest has agreed to talk about the EFL PodBlog team and our quiz too, which was a bonus for us.How quickly can you name a piece of music when it starts playing? Within the first minute? How about after...2018-12-1732 minEFL PodBlog travelAhmed – my countryAhmed - my country
Today we podcasted Ahmed, who now lives in France, about life in his country, how he left his country and what he misses from back home.
This is a podcast for English learners and is non-political, non-religious and has no views on any issues that may be raised by listeners and speakers on the site.2018-12-1017 minEFL PodBlog travel10 surprising things about Cape Town10 surprising things about Cape Town
Do you sometimes go on holiday and are surprised by what you find there? Away from the usual tourist attractions everyday life can be so different from your home town.
What do you know about Cape Town ?
Politics ? Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years first in Robben Island and then in other prisons around Cape Town. Since the end of Apartheid Cape Town has become a vibrant melting pot.
Geography ? The landscape is dramatic thanks to the imposing sight of Table Mountain.
Wine ? The land around Cape Town is home to many vineyards producing first c...2018-11-1916 minEFL PodBlog everyday life podcastA Milestone Birthday celebration in ToulouseA Milestone Birthday celebration in Toulouse - a time to reflect, an occasion to celebrate, or a time to dread, or even an occasion to ignore.
Milestone birthdays — from turning 21 to the big 50, 65 and beyond — hit some people very hard.
They can be days fraught with emotion, other people let them glide by without bemoaning the passage of time.
It's a state-of-mind issue when people can view this as a choice in how they look at it, some can look forward, some look, backwards and some just live for the moment.
What's healthy to ignore, are the negative aspects of thes...2018-09-0707 minEFL PodBlog travelCan you guess the city?Can you guess the city?
From the description, can you guess the city?
Answers in the comments please and do tell us how you arrived at your answer.2018-06-1203 minEFL PodBlog The artsCannes film festival 2018 opening nightCannes film festival 2018 opening night
Cannes film festival 2018 opening night - have you heard about the Cannes film festival ? What are the images which come to mind? Glamour, the red carpet, champagne and movie stars?
In this podcast, a cinema 500 miles away from Cannes tried to reproduce the same glitzy atmosphere and the EFL Podblog was there to enjoy the experience. Listen to what the cinema goers had to say about the glitz and glam before going into the cinema and then their impressions of the film on leaving.
The opening of the Cannes film festival is always a big...2018-05-1112 minEFL PodBlog travelThree items on my Bucket List – MerryThree items on my Bucket List - Merry
Three items on my Bucket List - Merry came in today to tell us a little about what three things are at the very top of her bucket list.
She is just starting out with learning English and we are both very pleased and grateful to welcome her along to record a podcast at EFL PodBlog.
"Some people die at 25 years old and aren't buried until they are 75 years old." Benjamin Franklin
“Every man dies — Not every man really lives.” ~ William Ross
What is a Bucket List?
If you haven’t heard about th...2018-03-2209 minEFL PodBlog travelMy bucket list – MylèneMy bucket list - Mylène
Listen to Mylène talking about what she has on her bucket list.
She also says that her bucket list changes through time, as she achieves some of the things on her bucket list, other things are added, so it becomes a lifelong journey.
A list of activities someone wants to do before he or she dies is often called a bucket list, because it is a list of things a person wants to do before they "kick the bucket" - which is a slang term for to die'.
From kick the bucket (“to die”...2018-02-2600 minEFL PodBlog off the wallMurder mystery at the castleMurder mystery at the castle
Murder mystery at the castle - there's been a murder at the horrible castle, one of the horrible servants has killed the horrible Duke and nobody knows who the murderer is.
Luckily the clever Sergeant Podblog from The Grammar Police is at hand to solve the mystery.
The servants and the duchess were in the castle when the duke was murdered, but who did it?
Sergeant Podblog has some questions to ask and after he has questioned everyone, he now knows who the murderer is.
He also knows that each person will tell one lie...2017-12-1003 minSeriesSergeant Podblog investigates The Oil Mystery Episode 2Sergeant Podblog investigates The Oil Mystery Episode 2
Sergeant Podblog investigates The Oil Mystery Episode 2 - in a series of 4 podcasts where Sergeant Podblog investigates the case of the oil smuggling ring and its boss, who murdered Inspector Whatsisname in cold blood.
Sergeant Podblog investigates The oil Mystery Episode 2 - Sergeant Podblog is called in to solve the case of The murder of Inspector Whatsisname, whose body was found at the foot of Cheddar Gorge, stabbed with a note with the names of three suspects in his hand.
The suspects are :
Suzie, a marketing manager in a frozen snack food company...2017-11-1208 minEFL PodBlog SportTour de France triviaTour de France trivia
Do you know a lot about The Tour de France? Find out in our Tour de France trivia podcast.
The Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España make up cycling's prestigious, three-week-long Grand Tours.
The Tour de France is the oldest and generally considered the most prestigious of the three.
Traditionally, the race is held primarily in the month of July.
While the route changes each year, the format of the race stays the same with the appearance of time trials, the passage through the mountain chains of the Pyrenees and the Alps, and...2017-07-0214 minSeriesSergeant Podblog investigates The Round Mansion Murder Episode 5Sergeant Podblog is taking a few minutes off, in his police car to have a rest and to have a spot of lunch, when Barbara calls from the station.
Believe it or not, there has been a murder and our trustworthy sleuth has to investigate.
As always, Sergeant Podblog interviews the suspects and in no time at all he has found the muderer, but can you?2017-05-2205 minSeriesSergeant Podblog and The oil Mystery Episode 1Sergeant Podblog and The oil Mystery Episode 1
Sergeant Podblog and The oil Mystery Episode 1 - Sergeant Podblog is called in to solve the case of The murder of Inspector Whatsisname, whose body was found at the foot of Cheddar Gorge, stabbed with a note with the names of three suspects in his hand.
The suspects are :
Suzie, a marketing manager in a frozen snack food company in London.
Reg, the gardner of Lady Sarah Thingymajig from Somerset and Bess who works in sales.
Inspector Whatsisname was just days away from solving the mystery of an international oil smuggling ring, when...2017-05-1109 minSeriesSergeant Podblog and The Oil Mystery Final EpisodeIn this final episode of Sergeant Podblog and The Oil Mystery, Sergeant Podblog finally arrests the muderer of Inspector Whassisname, with the help of his trusty colleague, Constable Barbara.
Barbara has already arrested Bess, but is surprised when Sergeant Podblog asks her to arrest another suspect and then charges them with the murder.
Barbara and Sergeant Podblog are congratulated for their work by the Chief Inspector in person and later promoted to Inspector and Sergeant.
This is the last episode in this particular mystery but stay tuned for more from Inspector Podblog and Sergeant Barbara.2017-05-0407 minSeriesSergeant Podblog investigates The Oil Mystery Episode 4Sergeant Podblog investigates The Oil Mystery Episode 4
In this episode of Sergeant Podblog investigates The Oil Mystery Episode 4 - the team are scrabbling around for clues and appear to have come to a dead end.
Whilst going about her chores, cleaning the interview rooms, Peggy, the cleaner, stumbles upon a piece of paper in the room, which appears to be written in code.
Will this prove to be the missing clue that solves the case, or is it just some random numbers on a scrap of paper?
Will they ever crack the case or will it have to be shelved?
T...2017-04-2606 minSeriesSergeant Podblog investigates The Oil Mystery Episode 3Sergeant Podblog investigates The Oil Mystery Episode 3
In this episode of Sergeant Podblog investigates The Oil Mystery Episode 3 - the trusty team of Sergeant Podblog and Constable Barbara delve deeper into the mystery.
Constable Barbara has to take over the questioning of Lady Thingamajigg's gardener, Reg Dimwitt as Sergeant Podblog is rushed to hospital after choking on a pickled onion and a pork pie.
Will the brilliant policeman survive?
Will Barbara get Reg Dimwitt to talk?
Will there be any mistakes that could throw the police off of the trail of the oil mystery and the murder of Inspector Whassisname...2017-04-2105 minSeriesSergeant Podblog and the coded messageSergeant Podblog and the coded message
Sergeant Podblog is called in to investigate a murder (again) - the poor man can't get a minute's peace.
This time he investigates a murder of a famous writer, who has been stabbed in his own appartment.
There is a body, slumped across a typewriter.
There is a sheet of paper in the typewriter with a garbled message - but does it mean anything?
Listen and see if you can solve the murder - who killed Harry Wellington?2017-04-0702 minEnglish Podcasts | QuizzesSergeant Podblog and the coded messageSergeant Podblog and the coded message
Sergeant Podblog is called in to investigate a murder (again) - the poor man can't get a minute's peace.
This time he investigates a murder of a famous writer, who has been stabbed in his own appartment.
There is a body, slumped across a typewriter.
There is a sheet of paper in the typewriter with a garbled message - but does it mean anything?
Listen and see if you can solve the murder - who killed Harry Wellington?2017-04-0702 min
Aviation Careers PodcastACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Career in Your 40‘s, A Career At The RegionalsHello folks and welcome aboard episode 13. As many of you know I love flying airplanes no matter what the size and type. I enjoy my days off flying slowly over the diverse terrain seeing the world from a perspective only a pilot can enjoy. As a matter of fact I like flying so much […]
The post ACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Career in Your 40‘s, A Career At The Regionals appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.2012-09-061h 21Podcast Archives - Aviation Careers PodcastACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Career in Your 40‘s, A Career At The RegionalsHello folks and welcome aboard episode 13. As many of you know I love flying airplanes no matter what the size and type. I enjoy my days off flying slowly over the diverse terrain seeing the world from a perspective only a pilot can enjoy. As a matter of fact I like flying so much […]
The post ACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Career in Your 40‘s, A Career At The Regionals appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.2012-09-061h 21Aviation Careers PodcastACP013 – Interview With Robert Cigliano of The New Pilot PodBlog, Starting a Flying Career in Your 40‘s, A Career At The RegionalsHello folks and welcome aboard episode 13. As many of you know I love flying airplanes no matter what the size and type. I enjoy my days off flying slowly over the diverse terrain seeing the world from a perspective only a pilot can enjoy. As a matter of fact I like flying so much […]
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The New Pilot PodBlogThe New Pilot PodBlog Ep #22 - Flying to Oshkosh and Roadable Aircrafts
In this episode, I welcome John Telfeyan to the virtaul hanger for a chat about flying to Oshkosh. John is a VFR pilot and has flown to AirVenture 5 times. A couple by himself. John shares his experiences about flying to the big show, what he learned along the way and his thoughts on how to do it safely and succesffully. John as I said is a VFR pilot with around 500 hours and busts the myth that you need to be a high-time IFR pilot in order to fly to Oshkos. Listening to him talk, you realize that...2011-11-2100 minThe New Pilot PodBlogThe New Pilot PodBlog Ep #18 - Going Paperless With The iPad
Hello everybody. In this episode I talk about going totally paperless in the cockpit using the iPad. More importantly I talk about my flight with Colleen. If you remember, our last flight was memorable for all the wrong reasons. I made 4 BIG mistakes and Colleen felt a little sick at the end (see Episode #09 - Colleen's 1st Flight in the PiperSport and my 4 Mistakes). When I asked if she would fly with me again, she said she didn't think so. This crushed me. So this flight was very important to me. I wanted to get her back in the air...2011-06-1900 minThe New Pilot PodBlogThe New Pilot PodBlog Ep #16 - My Second Anniversary
As I finish up my second year as a private pilot I look back at my accomplishments to see if I have met the goals I have set out for myself.
It has been a very interesting and fun year but 2010 will always be the year of meeting new friends and going to my first Oshkosh.
So have a listen and see how my second year turned out. One thing is for sure, next year will be even better.
I would like to wish all of you and your family a Merry Christmas and a...2010-12-2300 minThe New Pilot PodBlogThe New Pilot PodBlog Ep #11 - The PiperSport Interview
Hello Everybody, in this episode I interview Bart Jones Chief Pilot of Piper Aircraft about the PiperSport. The PiperSport is Piper's new Light Sport Aircraft which has captured the attention of the aviation community. As most of you know, this is the plane that I personally fly. Bart shares his insights about this exiting new plane. So sit back and listen and enjoy the interview.
I will be at Airventure 2010, arriving Thursday morning and staying until Sunday afternoon. I will be camping at Camp Scholler with my two sons, Robert who is 20 a...2010-07-2600 minThe New Pilot PodBlogThe New Pilot PodBlog Ep #09 - Colleen's 1st Flight in the PiperSport and my 4 MistakesIn this episode follow Colleen and I as we take a sight-seeing flight along the south shore of Long Island. We start of from Brookhaven airport (KHWV), fly along the south shore beaches and then circle the Montauk lighthouse. This was Colleen's first flight in the PiperSport and her first time flying with me since I received my private pilot's license.
I try my hand at recording in-cockpit audio. I hope to show everyone how to get flight following and how easy it is. Even in the busy New York airspace.
During my flight I make 4...2010-05-2900 minThe New Pilot PodBlogThe New Pilot PodBlog Ep #08 - My Flight in the SportCruiser AKA PiperSportIn this episode I again do something a little bit different. This is my first Pilot Report. I discuss my first flight in a Czech Airworks SportCruiser. Piper Aircraft has just recently announced that they are dirstibuting this sleek and sexy airplane as the new PiperSport
You can read more about the new PiperSport at http://piperaircraftinc.com/home/pages/PiperSport.cfm.
I discuss my first flight with Mike Bellenir in this cool aircraft. I had always wanted to try the SportCruiser, ever since Mid Island Air Service got one on the flight line at Brookhaven (KHW...2010-03-2200 min