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Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS4 #8- Lies, Love and Body Language (B1)This week we celebrate Valentine’s Day — a day of romantic gestures and declarations? But how deep do they go? In today’s episode, we’re talking about body language and how it can sometimes reveal more than words ever can. From eye contact to nervous gestures, we’ll explore a few clues that might help you decide whether your Valentine is being completely honest.
2026-02-0904 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS4 #7 - Happy New Year! - Reasons to be hopeful 123! (B1)In January, like us, you may like to look forward and inject positive new energy into your life and work, or perhaps you prefer to look backwards to review the year that is passed and draw positive conclusions.For the first podcast of 2026, our colleagues Caroline and Sue have chosen to look back at 2025 and single out a number of positive break-throughs which serve as cause for optimism and celebration as we embrace the year to come.
2026-01-1503 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS4 #6 - Granny’s Christmas Pudding… If You Dare!” (B1)Welcome to this special Christmas edition of Ze English Podcast! This month, Sue and Lawrence dive into one of Britain’s most mysterious festive traditions: the Christmas pudding. Sue reveals her granny’s secret recipe — a recipe so old-fashioned it takes three days, a lot of stirring, a Christmas wish, and even something called suet (don’t panic, we explain everything).If you love good food — and we know you do — get ready for spices, brandy, Guinness, a bit of chaos, and plenty of Christmas cheer.Let’s get into Stage 1… before Sue runs out of time!
2025-12-1106 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS4 #5 - Bonus from the archive : Thanksgiving revisited (B1)This week, on the last Thursday of November, is Thanksgiving day. For this special occasion we have a bonus edition taken from the archive in company with our dearly missed former colleague Regina, who talks us through the meaning and mood music that accompanies what is one of the most popular holidays in the American calendar.
2025-11-2509 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS4 #4 - After Melissa: Floyd from Jamaica (B1)In today’s episode, we speak with our colleague Floyd in Jamaica, which was directly hit by Hurricane Melissa about three weeks ago. Floyd tells us what daily life has been like since the storm, describes the damage in his hometown of Montego Bay, and explains how people are slowly rebuilding with courage and determination.
2025-11-2005 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS4 #2 - Why Go Veggie — even in France? (B1+)France is the land of butter, cheese, and steak tartare — so it’s no surprise that only about 2% of the French actually call themselves vegetarian. Across the Channel, more than 15% of adults in the UK now follow some kind of meat-free diet. In today’s episode, Hazel tells us why it's important to her and how she has handled raising her children as vegetarians.
2025-10-1509 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #1 - Le langage inclusif (B1+)La langue française évolue au fil des années pour s’adapter aux enjeux de demain. L’ idée du langage inclusif est de rendre la langue plus égalitaire. Mais tout le monde n’est pas d’accord. Alors, découvrons pourquoi avec Emilie, notre collègue qui explique ce phénomène, son impact et la controverse qu'il a suscitée.
2025-09-1804 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #1 - Linguaggio di genere neutro (B1+)Ciao e benvenuti alla primissima puntata della nuova stagione del podcast ECSPLICITE, in cui discutiamo di un argomento comune a tutte le lingue e culture. Le nostre colleghe Giulia e Alessia approfondiscono il tema dell'uso del linguaggio neutro dal punto di vista del genere in italiano, la sua importanza, le difficoltà pratiche che incontra e i modi per evitare il linguaggio di genere.
2025-09-1803 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #1 - Gendergerechte Sprache (B1+)In den letzten Jahren in Deutschland gab es viele kreative Ideen, wie man geschlechtsgerechter und weniger diskriminierend sprechen kann – vor allem wenn man über Gruppen spricht, die gemischt oder nicht genau definiert sind oder wenn man über Minderheiten jeglicher Art redet.Heute, zum Start der neuen Saison, befasst sich unsere Kollegin Bianca mit dem Thema „inklusive Sprache”, seiner Bedeutung und natürlich auch den damit verbundenen Problemen.
2025-09-1803 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #1 - Lenguaje Inclusivo (B1+)Lo normal sería pensar que las nuevas generaciones utilicen más el lenguaje Inclusivo y que las personas mayores no, pero la realidad es muy diferente. Su uso no se divide por generaciones, sino por ideologías.Nuestro colega Guillermo profundiza en el tema y comparte sus opiniones sobre lo que significa utilizar un lenguaje inclusivo, por qué es importante y, inevitablemente, los problemas que plantea.
2025-09-1803 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS4 #1 - Inclusive Language (B2)To celebrate the 4th season of ECSPLICITE podcasting we have chosen a topic about language, culture and society that is relevant to all the languages we train : Inclusive language. Our world is changing and the language we use along with it. We asked our South African colleague Deonne, currently living and working in Korea, to share her ideas about what it means to use inclusive language in South Africa, why it is important and inevitably the problems it raises.
2025-09-1804 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #11 - La Timone Children's hospital school (B1)To celebrate this final episode in this season and to anticipate the summer, we have added a companion piece to our last episode about the association Les Minots de l'Hosto at the Children's Hospital in La Timone in Marseille, as we talk to the school's director Benjamin, who's going to tell us all about the school and its collaboration with the association we support.Here's the link again for anyone wishing to donate to this worthy cause. https://www.lesminotsdelhosto.org/nous-soutenir
2025-07-1607 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #10 - Les Minots de l'Hosto (A2+/B1)In today's episode we come to the children's hospital in Marseille, La Timone, to support the Association Les Minots de l'Hosto and the amazing work they do organising after-school care & extra-curricular activities for the child patients. We talk to children and teachers who inspired us with their upbeat, bright and cheerful attitude to their environment and treatment. This episode is dedicated to the mums and dads we met and their daily fortitude in adversity. To support the charity: https://www.lesminotsdelhosto.org/nous-soutenir
2025-06-1812 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #9 - Houston calling (B1+/B2)As Republicans and Trump supporters in particular celebrate the first 100 days of the the new Trump administration, we travel to Texas to talk to our colleague Evelyne, French born naturalised American, who's been living in Houston for many years, as she shares her thoughts and feelings about the present as well as her hopes and fears for the future in the new reality that is Trump's version of America First.
2025-05-1510 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #8 - Adolescence (B1)Today we're talking about the thought-provoking Netflix series Adolescence, which in only four short weeks since its release has been viewed in millions of homes in 70 different countries, and sparked serious public debate as well as political reactions, with the UK Prime Minister himself talking about it in the media. So what is all the fuss about. We asked our colleague Sophie, who was recently recommended the series by a close friend, to give us her take on this mini-series sensation.
2025-04-2305 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #7 - Social media and family life (B1)Today our podcast is about social media and its effect on our children, toddlers, teenagers or young adults. Colleagues Sue and Mireille share experiences about dealing with the impact of social media on the family and family life and how to handle things when influencers affect habits and behaviour in their children.
2025-03-1904 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #6 - Which generation are you? (B1)Are you a 'baby boomer', a millennial perhaps, or maybe a recently graduated "gen Z". And why does it even matter? Our guest contributor this month, Inger, is going to take a quick, fun dive into the quirks, facts, and history of people from different generations and share her own feelings about what makes the generational gap so, well ... engaging !
2025-02-2005 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #5 - Work-life balance (B1)Welcome to the first episode of the year.
Today's subject is maternity leave and the work life balance, as we hear from Sophie, our colleague, who having just experienced maternity leave, came back to work recently and had to strike a new balance in her life with two children and, of course, a career.
2025-01-1604 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #4 - Shame swaps sides in the Mazan rape trial (B1)The sentences fell this morning in the Mazan rape trial that has shocked the nation and dramatically shifted the way France is talking about rape, rapists and their victims.
Today in conversation Sue & Sandra honour the heroine at the centre of this traumatic story : Gisèle Pelicot, who braved public scrutiny to make sure that shame swapped sides.
Sue mentions a tribune in the newspaper Libération.
https://www.liberation.fr/idees-et-debats/tribunes/proces-des-viols-de-mazan-plus-de-200-hommes-signent-une-feuille-de-route-contre-la-domination-masculine-20240921_TXUFM4QHOVAD7BOALPIKBKD6HE/
2024-12-1904 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #3 - Inoxtag climbs Everest (A2+/B1)This week's podcast, where Sus is in conversation with William, is about the YouTuber Inoxtag who has made a movie called Kaizen, all about his ascension of Everest and what has happened since. It's an extraordinary thing to watch, particularly if you have no interest in YouTubers; so listen up, and, like Sue, you might just be surprised.
2024-11-2105 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #2 - US Election special : The economy stupidWith less than 3 weeks to go before the election in the US, we talk again to Jonathan our British expat living in Cincinnati, just down the road from Springfield Ohio, about the succession of amazing events since we last spoke six months ago and we explore different scenarios in the event of Republican or Democrat victory.
2024-10-1709 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS3 #1 - Oasis, the comeback (B1+)Oasis, the famous British rock band, have announced a UK comeback tour for 2025. The announcement has been met with both enthusiasm & criticism about ticketing from fans and press speculation about the motivation behind their revival fifteen years after they disbanded amid acrimony. Today we check in with Cyril, himself a musician, who tells us about the band and their music and why he for one is looking forward to their return.
2024-09-1906 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #16 - Olympic sacrifices and rewards (B1)As the Olympic Torch arrives in Paris on Bastille day, and fireworks and drones over the Eiffel Tower join a chorus of growing excitement in the run-up for the Olympic Games, we hear from Hannah, a Team US judoka, about the disappointments, sacrifices and the rewards of top level athletes who prepare for the Olympic Games.
2024-07-1506 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #15 - Snap elections in France & the UK (B1+/B2)In the past few weeks snap elections have been called in France and UK and today in conversation with Marie, who is Irish and Sue who is British, we explore what these elections mean for our respective democracies; we discuss Brexit, the gilets jaunes, the growing influence of social media and remember Churchill's famous quip about Democracy being worst possible system of government, except that is for all the others.
2024-06-2107 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #14 - The race for Space (B1+)The cold war witnessed an ideological struggle for lunar supremacy but it only involved the United States and the then Soviet Union. Today, there are now new national players and big commercial businesses that are interested in the space race, sending satellites, probes and cosmic rovers out into the night sky. We asked our own local expert, Sue, to share her understanding of the current race for Space.
2024-05-0904 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #13 - Out of ideas (B1/B1+)What's the podcast about? Well, frankly... we really didn't know ... until we decided to make the absence of ideas the subject for today's podcast : what we do when we run out ideas.
Colleagues Sue and Lawrence discuss different ways to get back on track. And as you'll hear, you, our listeners, have a role to play.
2024-04-0404 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #12 - Groundhog Day: the US Primary Choice (B1+/B2)Groundhog Day? The Spring US Primary season will have disappointed US voters frustrated at the prospect of a sterile rematch of the 2020 Biden Trump face off. For many, it seems like 'back to the future'.This week we ask Jonathan, our British colleague who has been living in the US for a number of years, to read the runes. Where are we? How did we get here and what's likely to happen next?
2024-03-2107 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #11 - Abortion in France - a constitutional right (B1+/B2)This week France became the first country in the world to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution.
Already legal in France since 1975, opinion polls show overwhelming public support in France to guarantee women’s freedom to choose.
The result of the almost unanimous vote was announced in Versailles to a standing ovation and the Eiffel tower lit up with the words My body My Choice as the French President proudly described the vote a "universal message".
2024-03-0704 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #11 - Abortion rights in France (A2+/B1)This week, France added the right to choose to its constitution.
Abortion has been legal in France since 1975, but this change to the constitution guarantees women’s freedom to choose as a fundamental right.
The Eiffel tower lit up with the words "My body My Choice" and French President described the move as French “pride” in carrying a "universal message".
2024-03-0703 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #10 - Uniforms are a good idea. (A2+/B1)In this episode, we hear from our colleague Gillian, who tells us why she agrees with President Macron about uniforms, and why they are a good idea.
2024-02-1503 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #10 - Why uniforms are a 'jolly' good idea. (B1+/B2)In this episode of Fly on the Wall we hear from our British expat colleague Gillian, who tells us all the reasons why she's inclined to agree with President Macron about uniforms, which now appear to her with hindsight to be a ‘jolly’ good idea.
2024-02-1505 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #9 - Farmers' protests in France (B1+/B2)Enough is enough. For farmers in France the social contract appears at a breaking point and they are asking the government to recognise that the constraints, taxes and rules imposed on them to meet climate commitments leave agricultural workers out in the cold. Two British colleagues, who live in France, discuss why this protest has the support of so many.
2024-02-0507 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #8 – Jeffrey Epstein (A2+/B1)A scandal about powerful men taking advantage of young women and girls in exotic locations. Today our Canadian colleague Phoeby takes us on a journey to uncover the disturbing tale of Jeffrey Epstein, a tale about power, influence and sexual exploitation.
2024-01-1803 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #8 – Jeffrey Epstein (B2/B2+)A scandal about influential powerful men with predatory tastes that reaches deep into the heart of the establishment and affairs of state. Sound familiar? Today our Canadian colleague and reporter Phoeby takes us on a journey that uncovers the extraordinary tale of Jeffrey Epstein, who we now know used his power and prominence to exploit young women, often under the age of consent, in exotic and luxurious locations.
2024-01-1806 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #7 - Argentina 2024 (B1+/B2)In November last year, Argentines, faced with an economy in serious trouble and inflation running at 150%, decisively elected a liberal outsider Javier Milei, as their new president who was welcomed by US ex-President Donald Trump, & Brazil's former leader Jair Bolsonaro. For our first podcast of the year we hear from our Argentinian colleagues, Victoria and Sergio, as they explain what happened and look ahead to a very different Argentina in 2024.
2024-01-0404 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #6 - Kylian Mbappe turns 25 (A2+/B1)Kylian Mbappe who turned 25 this week has been criticised in France recently for revelling a little too much in his success. But who can blame him? Certainly not our colleague Désirée who takes a peek inside the phenomenon and imagines what it must mean to be one of the greatest footballers of all time.
2023-12-2104 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #5 - Nelson Mandela's legacy of reconciliation (B1+/B2)Many years from now, when historians cease to argue about the great figures who shaped the 20th century, very few will receive such clear acclaim and recognition as Nelson Mandela, who carried the flame of hope and reconciliation across the millennia. This year and this very day, December 5, marks the 10th anniversary of his death and our colleague Inger reminds us why it is a particularly telling occasion to celebrate and honour his life and legacy.
2023-12-0605 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #5 - Nelson Mandela: the fight for freedom & forgiveness (A2+/B1)The 5th of December 2023 marks the 10th anniversary since Nelson Mandela died and as you'll hear, our South African colleague Inger & her ten year old son Zakai talk together about his life and legacy and what it must mean to those growing up in modern South Africa.
2023-12-0604 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #4 - Hollywood endings (A2+/B1)Fans of Netflix series and big box-office franchises are relieved. After the longest strike in their history, American actors have got agreement about pay, conditions and protections from the film studios as stars of film and television lined up to support and finance the strikers with million dollar donations.
2023-11-1603 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #4 - Hollywood endings (B1+/B2)Fans of Netflix series and big box-office franchises can heave a sigh of relief as the actors’ strike comes to an end. After 118 days, the longest strike in their history, American actors have succeeded like the writers a few weeks earlier in securing an agreement about pay, conditions and protection from artificial intelligence. During the 4 month stoppage film studios lost billions and A-list stars of film and television lined up to support and finance the strikers with million dollar donations. Listen to find out more.
2023-11-1604 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteBonus - Bullying at school (B2)The 9th November in France marks a national day for the prevention of bullying at school. Up and down the country school principals and teachers will be raising awareness amongst pupils about the damage that bullying poses to mental health, academic achievement, and simple human rights. In the United States, school authorities are finding different ways to deal with the problem, as our colleague Regina explains in this special bonus episode.
2023-11-0904 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #3 - "Good night, Sleep tight!" (A2+/B1)“Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite” is a common saying before bedtime in English, and it is not superstition if you are in Paris currently, as my colleague Sue, just back from a visit, is going to tell us. What are bedbugs and what do they mean for the Olympic games next year?
2023-11-0203 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #3 - "Good night, sleep tight?" (B1+/B2)“Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite” I used to intone to my kids before they went to bed. It is meant to be reassuring, a familiar litany to ward off undesirable visitors and sooth attendant night time anxieties. Something that seems superstitious unless you happen to be living in Paris. My colleague Sue , just back from a visit to the French capital, joins me to discuss what’s going on, why it’s important and what is being done in the run-up to the Olympic games in Paris next year.
2023-11-0204 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #2 - Why don't France win? (A2+/B1)44 rugby matches in 5 weeks, soon the semi-finals, only 4 teams remaining, France & Ireland eliminated, only one team from the northern hemisphere, still in the tournament, England. Probably the Springboks will meet the All Blacks in the final.
Today Kevin, in South Africa, looks back at the quarter final matches and explains why the Southern hemisphere so dominate the competition and why France don't win.
2023-10-1904 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #2 - Why didn't France win? (B1+/B2)After 44 rugby matches in 5 weeks, we are now down to the last 4 teams in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup. Even if the former top rated 2 teams in the world until this weekend, Ireland and France, have just been eliminated., there is still one team from the northern hemisphere, still in the tournament, England. In all likelihood, however, it is the Springboks and the All Blacks who will face off in the final in 10 days time. Today Kevin, our rugby correspondent in South Africa, looks back at the quarter final matches and shares his thoughts on why the Sou...
2023-10-1905 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #1 - What's in a kiss? (B1+/B2)An historic World Cup victory by the Spanish women's soccer team, in August this year, was overshadowed by Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation during the medal ceremony when he kissed striker Jenny Hermoso on the mouth.
An exuberant if regrettable display of masculine joy and or a political red-line that has been crossed all too often?
What’s the story, why it matters and what should happen next is the subject of our first podcast, in the company of our colleague Emma, who gives us her take on the kiss that has roc...
2023-10-1606 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2 #1 - A Spanish kiss (A2+/B1)Our colleague Emma tells us today about what happened to the Spanish wome n’s football because of a very controversial kiss.
2023-10-0303 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS2-#1 - A Spanish kiss (A2+/B1)Our colleague Emma tells us today about what happened in Spanish women’s football this summer because of a controversial kiss.
2023-10-0203 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteTrailer - Season 2FLY ON ZE WALL - Ecseptional, Ecsiting, Ecsentric!
Ze English Podcast by Ecsplicite is back for Season 2. Nous sommes de retour avec de courts reportages décalés et collés aux actualités. Tous les mois nous allons dégoter un sujet brûlant d'actualité, soit un sujet bien français vu depuis l'étranger, soit un sujet d’intérêt général qui touche tout le monde.
En donnant la parole à nos collègues qui regardent l'actualité depuis leurs leurs horizons différents vous allez découvrir que le monde est vraiment au bout de la langue.
2023-09-1801 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 BONUS EPISODE - The Toronto International Film Festival (B1)The Toronto international film festival (or TIFF for short) jury will be announcing the winners for the 2023 season this weekend and our colleague Phoeby gives us an insight into what makes the TIFF the artistic, cultural and economic equivalent of the Cannes festival here in France. Along with festivals like Sundance & Tribeca this is of THE top film festivals to follow in the late summer, featuring many of future Oscar-winning movies before they hit theatres. Today our colleague Phoeby from Toronto, shares with us her thoughts and feelings about what is one of the most prestigious festivals of cin...
2023-09-1507 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #20 – What turns you on? (B1+)Creativity: according to the Cambridge dictionary, it's the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas. But how and when do you express your creativity? Do you consider yourself a creative person? Most of us would probably answer "yes". But when you're asked to take part in a brainstorming session, does your brain freeze or does your heart clench at the thought of coming up with new ideas out of the blue? In either case, in this last podcast of the season, our super coach Inger, based in Southern Africa, is going to offer us some simple recipes...
2023-07-1708 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 # 19 The plight of elephants (B1+)If you love travelling and enjoy exotic destinations, then you are no doubt aware of the ethical choices your globe-trotting involves. Today we hear from Tazmin about the plight of working elephants in Thailand which have played such a substantial role in the social and economic development of the country over the centuries, participating in manual labor, armed conflicts, as tourist attractions and royal mascots. In particular, we learn about The Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai and the inspiring work of one woman, who has dedicated her life to rescuing these majestic animals.
2023-07-0306 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #18 Kruger National Park (B1)We often associate national parks in Africa with unique wildlife and capturing what are known as the big five on camera; the big five are amongst the most famous of Africa's large animals and often feature in popular culture. In today's episode we hear from our colleague Desiree who shares a childhood encounter with one of the big five in a surprising story that took place in the enormous Kruger National Park in South Africa, an animal reserve the size of Wales in the United Kingdom or a region like Brittany in France.
2023-06-1905 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #17 A close shave with a croc! (A2+/B1)Australians call them crocs and last month alone there were 3 reports in the news of the dangers of getting too close to Crocodiles, including one holidaymaker who was attacked while out snorkeling. He only managed to escape by prising the predator’s jaws off his head. Well, what do you know? Anne has a cold-blooded story to share about her close shave with a reptile. Spoiler alert – to reassure you that Anne is alive and well and just dying to tell her story.
2023-06-0507 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #16 Inflation in Argentina (B1)Last week the governor of the bank of France told us not to fret – inflation would be back to a comfortable 2% by the end of the year. Yet over the last year inflation has reached heights not seen for 40 years in the UK, where it is currently somewhere between 10% & 11%, Here in France, official figures suggest only half that figure, but that’s for the birds and if you are like me, you are really "feeling the pinch". Spare a thought therefore for Argentinians whose yearly inflation rate has risen to around 100%. That's prices doubling every 12 months. How do Argentinians cope with sy...
2023-05-1710 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #15 Humble beginnings in the Parish of Trelawny (B1)Have you ever wondered how much your childhood and upbringing have influenced the adult you are now? What memories do you carry with you from your youth? In this episode, Sasha Gaye uses her senses to recall her childhood in the Parish of Trelawny, Jamaica. The friendship, the games, the food, but also the chores... Through the memory of the sometimes arduous daily tasks she had to perform, she explains how this shaped her personality and contributed to her strength and determination. And as she puts it : what doesn't kill us makes us stronger!
2023-05-0107 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #14 You speak Shakespeare! (B2)This week marks just over 400 years since the death of probably our most famous playwright William Shakespeare. Curiously we know comparatively little about his life, but his legacy of poetry and plays mean that today he is still very much alive in the words and expressions we use everyday. And that’s precisely what we are going to hear about today in the company of April and Edward.
2023-04-1705 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #13 Blackouts in Johannesburg (B1+)Blackouts, power cuts, energy restrictions: from September to November in France, we were told they were likely to happen and we should be prepared. There was a real possibility that we were going to come home in the dark to find the house with no lights, no heating, food melting in the freezer, no telephone, no C-news, no Netflix! But finally nothing really happened; at least here in Provence. For Suzanne, however, in South Africa it was altogether a different story, as you shall hear, as she shares her special guide to surviving regular power cuts.
2023-04-0207 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #12 Soundcheck (B1+)In today’s episode, we are going to talk about sound with our colleague John who is a professional bass player. We all love going to concerts of our favourite singers and groups. But we probably don’t spend much time thinking about the preparation involved in a successful music concert. John is here today to set us straight. And as you’ll see the process is of clockwork precision and balance.
2023-03-2007 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 BONUS / St Patrick's Day (B1)In this special edition we go to the Emerald Isle, to meet Therese, our colleague who lives in the beautiful city of Baile Átha Cliath or Dublin as it is known in more commonly. She’s going to talk about Saint Patrick’s Day, held annually on March 17, which marks and celebrates the patron Saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Therese tells us about what this celebration means for her and no doubt for the many people of Irish origin living around the world, and she tells us what the Irish in Ireland do on that day.
2023-03-1707 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #11 Holi festival of colour (A2+)In today’s episode we travel to India with our colleague Anne to hear more about one of the most ancient of Hindu festivals called Holi-the Festival of Colour. Celebrated this year on March 8th, Holi is a playful rainbow celebration of fun and laughter at the end of winter where happy excited crowds cover each other from head to foot in vividly coloured powders. As you will hear, Holi also possesses deeper symbolic and spiritual meaning.
2023-03-0608 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #10 Relocating to Portugal (B1+)Many of us dream of relocating to another country. We imagine the positive impact of starting over in a completely different place. But how easy is it really to make the change? In this episode we explore the experience of moving abroad and we hear from our colleague, Sankie, about the challenges and rewards of moving with his family to Portugal to embark on a new chapter in their lives as they settle in a new country with its people, its culture and its language.
2023-02-2008 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #9 Super Bowl! (B1)In today’s podcast we are curious to learn more about one of the United State’s biggest sporting events of the year. Whether or not you are fan of American football, the Super Bowl is the ultimate sporting antidote to mid-winter blues, bringing spills and thrills, pageantry and music, family and friends all together to celebrate a jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, totally rivetting and perfectly choregraphed sporting extravaganza.
2023-02-0607 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteSuper Bowl!In today’s podcast we are curious to learn more about one of the United State’s biggest sporting events of the year.
Whether or not you are fan of American football, the Super Bowl is the ultimate sporting antidote to mid-winter blues, bringing spills and thrills, pageantry and music, family and friends all together to celebrate a jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, thoroughly rivetting and perfectly choregraphed sporting extravaganza.
2023-01-3007 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #8 Looking forward to 2023 (A2+)In today’s podcast we have been asking colleagues at our office in Provence, in France, what they are looking forward to in 2023. While some aspirations are common for many of us as we embark on a new year, they are one or two which may surprise you.
2023-01-1607 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #7 New Year in Jamaica with Floyd (B1)In this first podcast of 2023 we wish you a happy new year by taking you to the Carribean island of Jamaica to talk to our colleague Floyd about some intriguing local traditions.
2023-01-0207 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #6 Welcoming visitors, meeting at reception (A2+)When we are unsure of what to say, a hesitation can seem cold and unwelcoming, particularly when meeting someone for the first time. In this episode we will be reviewing language for welcoming visitors in a business context and learning a few simple expressions to make your guest feel “at home” and appreciated.
2022-12-1904 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #5 Hannah's inspiring story (B1+)In this episode our colleague Hannah, who is an international athlete, shares an inspiring story about the challenges of starting a family in a foreign country as she meets the demands of training for top level international sporting competitions.
2022-12-0509 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 BONUS / Thanksgiving in Canada with Cecilia (B1)In this special bonus episode for Thanksgiving, we go to Canada to find out how Thanksgiving in Canada differs from the United States.Cecilia, our Canadian colleague, explains how this also reflects the diverse culture over there.
2022-11-2405 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #4 Thanksgiving in the US with Regina (B1)In this episode our American colleague Regina shares her impressions about Thanksgiving, a celebration which is almost unique to North America. We’ve all seen movies where families sit down together to celebrate, but there is much more to the Thanksgiving Day than turkey, as you shall find out.
2022-11-2108 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #3 Puppy Pandemic in Canada (B1)In this episode, Cecilia, our Canadian colleague talks to us about some unexpected behavior during lockdown which has opened up a really positive opportunity for her.
2022-11-0705 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 BONUS / Halloween recollections with Kristen and Noelle (B1)They may not live in the US anymore, but for Kristen in England and Noelle in France, Halloween is still a favorite holiday. Listen to this bonus episode to hear two of our American expat colleagues explain why Halloween is still so special.
2022-10-3106 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #2 May I ask who's calling? (A2+)Answering the phone in English is easy and fun with simple expressions that you can practise and use in your daily business life, unlike our colleague Mani, in today’s episode, who is showing signs of panic.
2022-10-1703 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteS1 #1 South Carolina Drive with Regina and Jenny (B1)In this episode, Regina & Jenny take us to South Carolina in the USA. Jenny is visiting Regina & the US for the first time and shares with us her first impressions about what makes it so different from what she sees in France.
2022-10-0305 min
Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteTRAILER / Ze English Podcast by EcspliciteVous recherchez une façon fun et ludique pour progresser en anglais ? Découvrez Ze English Podcast by Ecsplicite !
Imaginé et conçu par Ecsplicite, expert en formation linguistique depuis 1991, ce podcast va vous permettre de vous lâcher en anglais, en alliant apprentissage et plaisir.
Nous vous donnons rendez-vous deux fois par mois pour approfondir une compétence linguistique ou bien pour rencontrer un de nos formateurs à l’autre bout du monde et explorer avec lui un sujet d’actualité.
A très vite pour découvrir le premier épisode !
2022-09-1901 min