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Listen to Natural Spoken English!English Listening: Vertigo | Episode 17English Listening: Vertigo | Episode 17 | English Teacher Melanie
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Listen to a story about an illness I had in the summer of 2013!
You’ll also learn how to hear and make the reduced form of the conjunction “or.”
Welcome to the English Teacher Melanie Podcast, a podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve their English listening and spe...2025-01-2500 minListen to Natural Spoken English!English Listening: Shopping for a New Dress | Episode 15English Listening: Shopping for a New Dress | Episode 15 | English Teacher Melanie
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Listen to a story about all the problems I had trying to buy a dress to wear to my friends’ wedding!
You’ll also learn how to to pronounce “hadn’t,” “didn’t,” and “couldn’t.”
Welcome to the English Teacher Melanie Podcast, a podcast for intermediat...2025-01-2500 minListen to Natural Spoken English!English Listening: The Missing Photo | Episode 24
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Listen to a story about looking for an important photo!
You’ll also learn how to say “photograph,” “photography,” and “photographer,” and how to pronounce the American T sound.
Welcome to the English Teacher Melanie Podcast, a podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve their English listening and speaking skills!
Each episode includes a...2025-01-2500 minListen to Natural Spoken English!English Listening: 30 Years of Stuff | Episode 2330 Years of Stuff | English listening lesson 23 – EnglishTeacherMelanie.com
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Listen to a story about cleaning out all my stuff from my parents basement!
You’ll also learn how to link same consonant sounds in spoken English.
Welcome to the English Teacher Melanie Podcast, a podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve their English listeni...2025-01-2500 minListen to Natural Spoken English!English Listening: Denied a Credit Card | Episode 22
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Listen to a story about how I was denied a credit card by my bank!
You’ll also learn how to pronounce words that end in the syllable -AR, like “dollar” and “regular.”
Welcome to the English Teacher Melanie Podcast, a podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve...2025-01-2500 minListen to Natural Spoken English!English Listening: A Diet Changed My Life | Episode 21A Diet Changed My Life | English Listening Lesson 21 – EnglishTeacherMelanie.com
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Listen to a story about how a diet changed my life!
You’ll also learn how to say the word “diet” and how to link vowel sounds in a word.
Welcome to the English Teacher Melanie Podcast, a podcast for interm...2025-01-2500 minListen to Natural Spoken English!English Listening: A Trip Downtown | Episode 20
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Listen to a story about my trip downtown Toronto to meet my friend!
You’ll also learn how to say names of places and streets in a city.
Welcome to the English Teacher Melanie Podcast, a podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve their English listening and speaking skills!
Each episod...2025-01-2500 minListen to Natural Spoken English!English Listening: My Car Died | Episode 19English Listening: My Car Died | Episode 19 | English Teacher Melanie
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Listen to a story about how my car died!
You’ll also learn how to pronounce the vowel combination AU, like in the words “August” and “auto.”
Welcome to the English Teacher Melanie Podcast, a podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve their English listening...2025-01-2500 minListen to Natural Spoken English!English Listening: Garage Sales | Episode 18
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Listen to a story about a couple garages sales I had this summer!
You’ll also learn how to hear the difference between “can” and “can’t.”
Welcome to the English Teacher Melanie Podcast, a podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve their English listening and speaking skills!
Each episode includes...2025-01-2500 minListen to Natural Spoken English!English Listening: The Car Accident | Episode 32
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Listen to a story about a car accident I had many years ago!
You’ll also learn how to say the modal verb phrases “should have” and “should not have” in fast, natural spoken English.
Welcome to the English Teacher Melanie Podcast, a podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve their English listening an...2025-01-2400 min
Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with KAREEM BETWEEN Author Shifa Saltagi SafadiWe were absolutely blown away talking to the truly inspiring, passionate human that is THE Shifa Saltagi Safadi @muslimmommyblog 🤩👑✨️
We can not wait for you all to tune in!!
But first, here's more about Shifa:
Shifa Saltagi Safadi was born in Syria and immigrated to the US with her parents when she was a young girl. She is a bilingual Arabic/English speaker, and is very familiar with the challenges of learning English and navigating two languages.
Shifa is the author of National Book Award Finalist KAREEM BETWEEN (Putnam/Penguin Kids 2024), the AMINA BA...2024-10-261h 09
Wonks and War RoomsTheory of Planned Behaviour with Melanie ParadisIn this episode, Elizabeth Dubois chats with Melanie Paradis, President of Texture Communications, to dissect the theory of planned behaviour and its application in political communication. With Melanie’s extensive background in political strategy and public relations, and her roles on high-profile political campaigns, this discussion explores how psychological principles underpin effective political messaging and voter engagement strategies.Additional Resources: Elizabeth relies on The Theory of Planned Behaviour: Reactions and Reflections and Knowledge and the Prediction of Behavior: The Role of Information Accuracy in the Theory of Planned Behavior to explain the...2024-10-2333 min
In TouchMelanie Barratt's Channel Swim; Your Questions, PleaseMelanie Barratt is a decorated Paralympic swimmer, having won two Golds, two Silvers and a Bronze at the Atlanta and Sydney games. She has had a long career, but her most recent feat took her away from the swimming pool and into the English Channel. Melanie recently completed the 33km swim and made history while doing it, as she is thought to be the first blind woman to have finished. Melanie tells In Touch about how she prepared for the challenge (which involved regularly dipping into a barrel of freezing cold water), about the methods of how she did...2024-09-1718 min
Phonics Rules for Kids | Homeschool Kindergarten Curriculum, Teach Your Child to Read, Kindergarten Phonics, Grade One Struggling Reader2. Fantastic Phonemes!Welcome home educators! My mission to empower you to confidently teach your child to read.
Check out the 44 Phonemes Chart from Reading Rockets:
https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/migrated/the-44-phonemes-of-english.pdf
PHONICS RULES FOR KIDS empowers you, home educator, to confidently teach your child to read. Are you wondering if you have what it takes to teach your child foundational reading skills? Are you ready to cut through the curriculum clutter and know the exact skills you need to teach your child to become a confident reader? Does your child...2024-08-2606 min
That'll DoEp. 40 Femininomenon2024 is the year for women’s sports and we’re here for it! Female athletes are popping off and we want to talk about it, especially in the spirit of the 2024 Olympics where women make up 50% of the athletes for the FIRST timeOther FIRSTS we highlight: First woman to officially run a marathon: Katherine SwitzerFirst woman to unofficially run a marathon: Bobbi GibbFirst woman to swim across the English channel: Gertrude EderleFirst...2024-08-081h 38
The Great Birth RebellionEpisode 82 - Failure to progress or just normal?Marina Weckend and Dr Clare Davison share their work on Physiological Plateaus in labour. This is truly rebellious work because it challenges the false medical language about how labour and birth unfolds and they share the truth about how normal labour includes rests, lulls and plateaus.
Links to learn more and participate in this research
Participate in the WEPAUSE Study: https://bit.ly/WEPAUSE
Short explainer video about physiological plateaus in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdfXwekKMFk or French: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMUc_vNP-xQ
Video of ICM Congress presentation (available in E...2024-05-0156 min
Track17 - Der Musikpodcast#55 | English Teacher, The Libertines, Andre Bratten, Glass Beams, Tujiko Norikovon Christopher Hunold & Melanie Loeper
Jetzt auf steadyhq.com/track17 unterstützen und Bonus-Folgen erhalten.
Christopher und Melanie über die 17 besten Releases des Monats. English Teacher erschaffen auf ihrem Debütalbum 13 Hits in hymnischer und britischer Gitarrenpop-Tradition. Torkelnde Pianos, zittrige, lärmende Gitarren und über allem schwebt die Lyrik von Sängerin Fontaine. Reicht das für das Album des Monats?
The Libertines stehen hingehen am anderen Ende ihrer Karriere. Inwieweit taugt das neueste Comeback, um der Geschichte der Early-00s-Indiehelden noch weiterzuerzählen?
Andre Bratten bringt uns den Geheimtipp des Monats. Was ist das für ein spekt...2024-04-191h 03
Working WellA Teacher-Mentor’s Perspective on Staff Well-Being with Kathy NimmerOn this episode of Working Well, NCSSLE Training Specialist Melanie Goodman speaks with Kathy Nimmer, who was a high school English teacher for 29 years at William Henry Harrison High School in Indiana, a public school of approximately 2200 students. Kathy was Indiana’s Teacher of the Year in 2015 and is now mentoring new teachers full-time. Kathy is also blind. She discusses the ups and downs of her own classroom experience, how she characterizes her disability, how a windy day led to her first guide dog, her reverence for teachers, and her unique approach to mentoring.0:22 - Introduction....2024-03-2838 min
Leurs vestiaires🇬🇧 Episode 1 : Melanie and Brittany, stage workersFor those who don’t know this podcast, I’m Coraline and I’m the host of Leurs Vestiaires : a podcast is about women working in male dominated environment and the clothes they wear at their job.For this first episode, I’m hosting Melanie et Brittany. Both of them are working on music festivals : they set-up stages and dance floors. Brittany is doing this job for only one year and she also works in restaurants. Melanie is one of the founder of Mae&Moa, one of the most famous deco company in Europe for those festival...2024-01-3136 minOf the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with Root Literary Agent Melanie FigueroaWe had the absolute pleasure of interviewing literary agent queen, Melanie Figueroa @wellmelsbells 👑✨️ Melanie is a light in the writing community and had so many inspiring things to say!!
We can’t wait for you all to tune in to this episode 🤸♀️✨️But first, here’s more about Melanie:
Melanie Figueroa is a literary agent at Root Literary with over a decade of experience in the book publishing industry and an active member of the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA). She earned an M.S. in Creative Writing and Book Publishing from Portland State University and a B.A. in Englis...2024-01-291h 15
SendMe RadioJames1 - 1000 Days of Searching the Scriptures Pastor Chidi Okorie Episode 986 - SendMe Radio**Title: James I: The Union of Crowns and the Dawn of a New Era** **Introduction:** James I of England, born James VI of Scotland, ascended to the English throne in 1603, marking a significant turning point in the history of the British Isles. His reign was characterized by the union of the English and Scottish crowns, significant cultural achievements, and notable challenges both at home and abroad. This article delves into the life and legacy of James I, exploring his impact on the political, cultural, and religious landscape of early 17th-century Britain. **Early Life and Scottish...2024-01-2042 min
Weaving our Worlds#3: Hona Black - Being Māori in a Pākehā world, Māori humour and sexuality in te reoHona Black talks about Māori wit and humour and his efforts to help revitalise that particular aspect of te reo. He shares his experience growing up in a Māori speaking household and kura kaupapa, and the challenges of life in a society where the English language and Western cultural norms dominate. Plus, he explores Māori attitudes to sexuality and the layers of sexuality in te reo Māori. He has been awarded a Marsden Grant to research the desexualisation of te reo Māori domains, and investigate how sexuality, food, identity and socialisation are all par...2023-12-231h 08
The Pediatric Speech Sister Show Podcast: Building Culturally Responsive Practice with Melanie Y. Evans, MS CCC-SLPEp. 45 - How to Support Black Deaf Students in K-12 Education w/ Akilah English, M.EdIn this episode, I speak with Akilah English, a Black Deaf and hard of hearing person pursuing her PhD in Black deaf studies.
Tune in as celebrate DHH Awareness month and discuss:
Akilah’s experience as a Black Deaf child
Akilah’s PhD work in Black Deaf Studies
The unique challenges Black Deaf people face in society and education
How DHH and Hearing people can uplift Black Deaf Bodies
Book Recommendations to be More Culturally Responsive for the Deaf Community
& more!
Thi...2023-10-0324 min
Deliberate Freelancer#167: How to Use a “Cornerstone” Piece to Build a Content Marketing Plan, with Cassandra LeToday’s guest is Cassandra Le, owner of The Quirky Pineapple Studio, a brand strategy and content marketing studio that works with Black, Indigenous and people of color, queer folks and intersectional feminists. Cassandra is originally from Virginia in the United States, but she now lives in Spain. For more than 13 years, she has been creating content across all mediums (written, graphics, audio, video, photography), and through her business. She works with mission-driven brands and thought leaders around the world in English and Spanish — helping them share their story, connect with their community, and drive brand awareness with...2023-09-2837 minOf the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with A PRAYER FOR VENGEANCE Author Leanne SchwartzWe had the absolute best time chatting with Leanne @schwartzwords ! She's such a wealth of knowledge in all things writerly. We can't wait for you to tune in!But first, here's a bit more about Leanne!
Leanne Schwartz grew up in Davis, California, reading piles of books and acting in local theater productions. In high school she cemented her status as a massive nerd, running a local theater company, attending the California State Summer School for the Arts for creative writing, and taking three literature classes senior year. She has played Lady Macbeth, Lady Capulet, Cl...2023-09-271h 10Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - with ALL THE FIGHTING PARTS Author Hannah V. SawyerrSTOP EVERYTHING!! Our interview with THE Hannah V. Sawyerr is here!!! And just in time for the release of her highly anticipated YA #MeToo novel in verse: ALL THE FIGHTING PARTS
Hannah V. Sawyerr was recognized as the Youth Poet Laureate of Baltimore in 2016. Her spoken word has been featured on the BBC’s World Have Your Say program, as well as the National Education Association’s “Do You Hear Us?” campaign. Her written word has been included in Essence, gal-dem, and xoNecole. She holds a BA in English from Morgan State University and an MFA in Creative Writing...2023-09-191h 14
Nourrissant#65 [I choose my life now] with Kendra Toothill - Amazing bodyworkerI discovered Kendra when I needed the most to take care of my body when I was living in Uvita, Costa Rica. I have been lucky to have two sessions with Kendra just before going back to France and it’s the first time I experienced a real whole holistic approach and I was amazed. Kendra uses all her knowledge of the body and nervous system and a technique she learnt in California, P-TDR by Dr. Jose Palomar. In this episode she talks about her technique and how it worked on different topics and it’s fascinating !
2023-09-1538 min
Embodied & Empowered With MelThe Truth About TryingTo say that you will try when someone offers you a new task or a new habit to implement is deeply ingrained in our culture. We use the word “try” in various ways, and we aren’t even aware of what the energy of this word or phrase is doing to us.
In this episode, we break down what it really means when we respond with “I’ll try.” Additionally, we explore alternatives to this common yet misguided phrase so that we set ourselves up to live authentically.
Make sure to Follow the Pod...2023-09-0426 min
Stranger ConnectionsMelanie Rose - interior designer & host of Netflix, "How to Build a Sex Room""It's about reconnecting with your partner. It's ok to have a conversation about pushing our boundaries." ~ Melanie Rose, host of the Netflix Show, "How to Build a Sex Room"English designer Melanie Rose did not begin her career in the world of all things behind closed doors. As an interior designer with an open mind, and extraordinary flair for all things unique, she said she had to say yes when one of her clients asked for a bedroom makeover, rated R.Netflix's series "How to Build a Sex Room has been on since July of 2022. Rose's...2023-08-1728 min
The Happiness Podcast - for more happiness in (work-) lifeMy 5 tips for a happier lifeWelcome to The Happiness Podcast - THE podcast for more happiness in (work-) life.
This is the first episode which is also available in English.
In this episode I will share valuable tips on how to increase your happiness level and I will give some backgroud on why we sometimes just do not feel happy and how to find out for ourselves what's wrong.
In case you are interested in more tips and practical exercises to boost your happiness level, then my free e-book "The Happiness Guide" could be a great addition. Download...2023-07-2113 min
Family Law & LattesAnglo French Private Client Issues for Family LawyersToday Melanie Bataillard-Samuel is joined by Angharad Lynn, a partner in the private client team in the London offices of VWV.
Angharad is experienced at drafting Wills, administering Estates and also advises on trusts, inheritance tax planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney. She specialises in international work and cross-border estates (in particular France!) and speaks French, Italian and Welsh.
Before training as a solicitor Angharad was a national newspaper journalist specialising in personal finance, and her knowledge in this area provides a useful background to her current role. She enjoys writing on legal matters and...2023-06-2831 min
Nourrissant#48 [I choose my life now] with Maria Kusk, Moving abroad as a familyI am so happy to start this English series [I choose my life now] on my podcast with my dear Costa Rican neighbor Maria Kusk. She is from Denmark, she was attorney and at some point with her husband and three children (from 2 to 9 years old), they decided to build the project to move to Costa Rica. I often hear people telling me "I would love to live abroad but I have children so I can't" well... this family may change this belief!!
If you want to follow the adventure of this beautiful and lovely family, go...2023-05-1947 min
Nourrissant#47 [I choose my life now] Introduction in EnglishI am so proud to launch this new series [I choose my life now] in English on my podcast.
This is definitely putting me out of my comfort zone but I am also so happy to be able to create this new space of inspiration.
Every third Friday of the month, I will share a new episode in English, enjoy !
You can follow me on Instagram @melanienotari and discover my business on my website www.melanienotari.com
Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/p...2023-05-1906 min
Marked Safe: A Disaster PodcastA Home for Every Kind of Villain and Misfit: London Beer FloodThis week, the next bracket begins, Melanie loves to talk about butts, Brianne is plagued by artificial intelligence, human complexities make an appearance, and beer is canceled.Content warnings: crushing/drowning deaths, funeral for toddler, deaths of children in the 1800s, anti-immigrant sentiment.Links:https://www.newspapers.com/image/392086750/?terms=Meux%27s%20Brewery&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/795265274/?terms=Meux%27s%20Brewery&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/393221600/?terms=Meux%27s%20Brewery&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/393221715/?terms=Meux%27s%20Brewery&match=1https://www...2023-05-1049 min
The English Heritage PodcastEpisode 201 - Exploring the history of Neolithic pottery at StonehengeThis week, we’re joined by two ancient pottery technology specialists – father and daughter team Graham Taylor and Sarah Lord – and Stonehenge Interpretation Manager Melanie Coussens to explore potted history at our most famous Neolithic site.Discover the role of eating and drinking vessels in prehistoric daily life, where they’ve been found in the landscape, what they were made of and how replicas of them made today are helping visitors get closer to the ancient past.To learn more about prehistoric life at Stonehenge or plan a visit, go to ww...2023-02-0951 min
Marked Safe: A Disaster PodcastJust All Mothmen, Women, & Children: Nursery Rhyme OriginsThis week, Brianne confesses to a heist at the zoo, Melanie taunts us with a potential cameo, Cody is a not-yet recovering huffer, Brianne victim-blames children from the 1500s, leeches have an unconventional application, Brianne wants to live on Pudding Lane, Melanie is the queen of wild notions, we would like to interview Mothman, Brianne still has trust issues from the lightning strike episode, and we begin planning our post-mortem mischief.Content warnings: harm to zoo animals, deaths of children in the context of nursery rhyme origin stories, cockroaches, choking death, leeches, plague, human sacrifice.2023-02-0153 min
The English Heritage PodcastEpisode 182 - Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric JapanJoin us for a sneak preview of the latest special exhibition at Stonehenge, which reveals the surprising parallels between our most famous Neolithic monument and the stone circles created in Japan at Isedotai and Ōyu during the same period.Talking us through the similarities – and differences – are Interpretation Manager Melanie Coussens and Dr Simon Kaner, the executive director of the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures. Plus, we reveal the must-see exhibits, the colourful characters that have been created to guide visitors and what the objects in the exhibition tell us ab...2022-09-2940 min
Of the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With Melissa Pyrch, Educator and Author of BEYOND THE BELLWe had a magical time chatting with author and educator Melissa Pyrch on the podcast this week!
She is the kind of teacher and mentor we all needed in high school! We cannot wait to read her debut, BEYOND THE BELL.
A bit more about Melissa:
Melissa Pyrch has been teaching high school English in New York state for over two decades. While motivating her seniors to pursue their wildest dreams, Melissa Pyrch made a promise that she would never ask them to do anything she wasn’t willing to do herself. In th...2022-09-041h 01
Lyric Mastery - Storytelling in Songwriting#35 - Can A Song Save A Life?#035 - “Can A Song Save A Life.” Lyrics ain’t an afterthought to making a song. They are equally as important as the melody and the song’s production.
I mean, writing Songs as well as Listening to Songs can be the greatest aid in a desperate situation. It can keep us from falling down a cliff and empower us again. Like Galadriel said to Frodo: “May it be a light to you in dark places when all other lights go out.”
That’s the power of songs.
Let’s talk about how a song can even s...2022-07-2117 minOf the Publishing PersuasionOf the Publishing Persuasion - With THE Ameerah HollidayWe had a WONDERFUL time chatting with associate literary agent, Ameerah Holliday today! She is fun, funny, and beautifully genuine. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their agent.
A bit more about Ameerah:
(https://www.serendipitylit.com)
Ameerah Holliday is a dancer and self-proclaimed poetess from San Diego, California. She received her Bachelor's degree in English Literature from San Diego State University. Holliday is a former editorial assistant intern for Poetry International and currently serves as editorial director for the San Diego Poetry Annual and editor for Kids! San Diego Poetry...2022-07-1646 min
I Love My JobGolda - theatre/opera surtitle translatorGolda Fischer grew up speaking three languages - German, Hungarian and English. She also grew up with a love for the theatre and she has managed to combine both into quite an unusual job. Golda translates the surtitles that enable someone to watch a live performance in a language that isn't their own. But her job goes beyond simply translating. The nature of live performance is such that creating and displaying surtitles for an opera or a play is not a process that can be automated. So Golda's job involves working closely with people backstage, giving her insight into...2022-06-2052 minDeliberate Freelancer#136: Money, Money, Money, with Finance and Pricing Mentor Susie JacksonToday’s guest is Susie Jackson, a finance and pricing mentor for freelancers from the U.K. Susie helps freelancers figure out how much to charge and how to manage the financial side of our businesses so we can earn a decent living doing what we love. Susie is also a freelance copy editor and a Spanish-to-English translator specializing in academic texts for the social sciences. Susie likes that she’s able to build her business around her energy levels. She also builds in one weekday per month to get out into nature, which is crit...2022-04-2855 min
ScreenStrong FamiliesChristmas Tips to Inspire Family Connections (#82)Melanie welcomes Olivia Kernekin for today's episode to highlight ScreenStrong's 10 tips to boost your family through holiday gift giving and family traditions. Olivia has worked with ScreenStrong since 2018. She earned a dual degree in English and Dramatic Arts from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky and has worked in medical, financial, theatrical, humanitarian, and childcare fields. She shares with us some of her personal anecdotes of her screen journey from childhood through college and provides a unique perspective for parents to consider when choosing to set forth on a screen strong lifestyle.If you find yourself longing for...2021-12-2053 min
The Spirit LevelThe Spirit Level Podcast Season 2 Episode #1Join Mel & Mr M, who return from their break refreshed and raring to go !!! In this the first episode of a brand new season of the podcast, Mel gives a brief overview of what has been happening during her time away from the mic, including a visit to a fabulous family owned business in Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote, ARTeguise https://www.arteguise.com/English . In addition, the podcast has also now reached 3000 total downloads worldwide!!! Mel also lets listeners know about some decisions made with regard to the show moving forward.Coming up...2021-10-0327 minDeliberate Freelancer#111: Offering Courses and Coaching, with Translator Madalena Sanchez ZampauloToday’s guest is Madalena Sanchez Zampaulo. Madalena lives in Southern California and owns a boutique translation agency called Accessible Translation Solutions, which she opened in 2010. She continues to do freelance translation work as well, specializing in medicine and life sciences. Madalena shares her knowledge and years of research to help freelance translators and interpreters improve their online presence—from their websites and LinkedIn profiles to SEO and copywriting. She does this through her blog, as well as courses, webinars and coaching and as co-host of the podcast Smart Habits for Translators. I asked Madalena to c...2021-09-0958 min
Australians Teach EnglishEP 48 Couldn't Organise a Piss Up in A BrewerySome might ask, "Why haven't us Australians gone back to Australia yet?" And well, the answer for many of us is, "the government can't organise a piss up in a brewery".
In this episode we talk to Melanie about the current political situation on the ground in Australia. We talk about how Australia, a typically well organised country, has completely failed in regards to its vaccination program. In other words, the government couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery.
We take this opportunity to talk about the different meanings of piss and pissed between American English and Australian English...2021-08-111h 01Family Law & LattesIntroduction into Swiss Family LawIn this episode Melanie is joined by our very first guest on Family Law & Lattes, Roxane Reiser. Roxane is a family law barrister at 1 Hare Court in London. Today Melanie and Roxane will be giving us a crash course in Swiss family law and pointing out what us English lawyers need to know about. 2021-08-0939 minFamily Law & LattesFrench Family LawMelanie is joined by Francoise Bonnaillie-Valmorin of FBV Family Law for a briefing on all things french family law. Francoise is both a french avocat and an english solicitor specialising in advising clients on cross border family law.
Together they'll be discussing the latest updates in french family law and what practicalities english family law practitioners need to consider when dealing in anglo-french matters.2021-07-2639 min
The Intentional StoryEpisode 2: Meet Your HostsWell, hi! We’re Maggie, Nate, and Melanie - and in this episode of The Intentional Story Podcast, we share a bit about who we are and what makes us care about stories and the people who tell them. Melanie, the Approachable Badass, wants you to show up for yourself so you can show up for others. Growing up in a space where women were mothers, nurses, or teachers, she ended up getting into communications and falling in love with brand and brand strategy. She accidentally became a speaker trainer because she believes that people need to sta...2021-07-1245 min
What's Next Mel?Toxic Work Environments & Our Mental HealthEbonee is back for another mental health talk.
We talk about toxic work environments and how it affects our mental health.
Ebonee Gilliard is a Communications Director in big tech, focusing on social media and employee engagement. She has ten years of experience in communications; internal, external and executive level. Ebonee studied Journalism, Public Relations and Strategic Communication at the The University of Oklahoma, where she was part of the National Education of Women’s Leadership (N.E.W.). She also studied abroad via the American University in London and was able to partner with Journalism and Communication giants like the...2021-07-0249 minDeliberate Freelancer#101: Combining social justice and inclusion with freelancing, after surviving brain cancer, with Bianca GonzalezBianca Gonzalez is a marketing writer from New York state who specializes in corporate social responsibility; diversity, equity and inclusion insights; and multicultural consumer insights. Bianca was preparing to graduate college in the spring of 2020 when the pandemic hit. Because of her health risks as a brain cancer survivor, she turned to freelancing and working from home. Bianca has been able to combine her love of writing with her commitment to social justice and activism. She identifies as a queer, disabled Latina, and she explains her passion around supporting diverse professionals. Sh...2021-06-2432 min
The EdTechEnergy PodcastEpisode 5: Learn 9 Strategies to Fill Student Gaps in the SummerWe read and hear a lot about concerns that due to students learning from home, being away from school, teachers, friends, and extra-curricular activities, and not having what used to be the normal and familiar routine of going to school, there may be gaps in their learning and development. In some schools, there is a reported increase in summer school enrollment for summer 2021 which may be due to virtual learning not being the prime environment for some of our students to be learning. However, the connection summer school students have with teachers may be just what they...2021-05-3026 min
Minding My Black - Owned Business Women In Business PodcastEducational ConsultingOur guest today is Melanie Matthews, she is an educator with over two decades of experience teaching students and training educators. She is a national trainer, consultant, instructional coach and speaker who love improving teachers' instructional capacity. During her journey, she has worked with schools, districts, and organizations serving as a thought partner and leader in improving the quality of instruction. Melanie is also my Soror..Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, INC. Forever FINER💙Business Info:Literacy at Work helps organizations to become literate or expand their literacy in educational leadership, instructional coaching, school improvement, and systematic change. We support this lit...2021-05-1833 min
MKC Advanced PractitionersDiscovering ATS & QTLS (Education Training Foundation)Learn about the Education Training Foundation's (ETFs) professional formations from those who have experienced them first-hand. Host: Melanie Rogers (MKC Advanced Practitioner & QTLS/ATS Supporter). Co-Host: Kirsty Woods (MKC Advanced Practitioner & QTLS). Guests: Laura Prior (ATS, Teacher of Health & Social Care), Christine Knibbs (ATS, Teacher of English) & Emma Foxley (QTLS, Teacher of Foundation Education).2021-03-2641 min
Aquí&Allá: Conversaciones con creadores de MX & EUEpisode 2.6 with Melanie Yazziewww.proartesmexico.com.mxInterview in English with Melanie Yazzie by Peter Hay. Dec. 15th, 2020.Entrevista con Melanie Yazzie, por Peter Hay. 15 de dic, 2020.A printmaker, painter, and sculptor, the work of today’s guest draws upon her rich Diné cultural heritage. She works to serve as an agent of change by encouraging others to learn about social, cultural, and political phenomena shaping the contemporary lives of Native peoples in the United States and beyond. She travels the world to connect with other Indigenous peoples. Her visits to...2021-03-221h 00MKC Advanced PractitionersOnline Learning ReflectionsPanel discussion hosted by Melanie Rogers (Advanced Practitioner) and Thomas Payne (Maths Teacher) for Midkent College. Joined by special guest speakers; James Farrington (IT Teacher), Joey Denham (Curriculum Manager - English) & Tony Gilland (Curriculum Manager - Maths). What lessons have we learnt about teaching online? 2021-02-0336 min
What's Next Mel?Lets Talk About Mental HealthI talk with Ebonee on how mental health has affected us personally, family, friends, and relationships.
Ebonee Gilliard is a Communications Specialist in big tech, focusing on social media and employee engagement. She has ten years of experience in communications; internal, external and executive level. Ebonee studied Journalism, Public Relations and Strategic Communication at the The University of Oklahoma, where she was part of the National Education of Women’s Leadership (N.E.W.). She also studied abroad via the American University in London and was able to partner with Journalism and Communication giants like the BBC and...2021-01-2945 min
EarthRightsS1 E4: The Language Of Climate ChangeIn episode four of the EarthRights podcast, Mel is interviewing Pippa about her dissertation, where she investigated the metaphors used when politicians are talking about the climate crisis. Pippa chose to focus on Obama’s speech from the 2015 Paris Climate Conference. To begin with, Pippa explains why she made this decision and why this is a landmark speech when it comes to the climate movement. It is easy to think of metaphors as a purely rhetorical device used in poetry or creative writing, but in fact, metaphors are pervasive throughout the English Language. Many of our daily expressions are me...2021-01-2736 min
Plant AheadBecoming A Mom Cracked Me Wide Open with Rachel Caprice Krylov | PA15Did it feel like your life completely changed after you had a kid? I sure all hell know mine did. Today I'm talking with an incredible guest and dear friend, Rachel Krylov, as we go DEEP into being cracked open as a mother. We talk about the good, bad, and ugly and how to rise up and get empowered. You don't want to miss the magic, real-life experiences, and advice as we navigate through motherhood.
In today's episode, we'll be learning about:
· YOU'RE NOT ALONE: Sometimes, the "mother" world can feel isolated and lonely. J...2021-01-1956 min
The Actors LoungeBrandee Evans- Star of P-Valley on Starz Talks About The New Show & Her Exciting RoleMemphis native Brandee Evans is a former high-school English teacher who wrote her resignation letter to the school board while on vacation in Los Angeles. Determined to live her dream, she has graced the stage all over the world as a professional dancer and choreographer. In 2010, Evans created a series of dance classes for women focusing on improving confidence, building strength, finding "sexy" and having fun. She encouraged dancers of all experience and ability levels to take the class in a fierce pair of pumps. Her classes grew quickly in popularity, and she has gone on to teach sessions in L...2020-07-1323 min
Marked Safe: A Disaster PodcastThis Shambling Corpse of a Rollercoaster: Amusement Park Disasters Part 2This week, Brianne offers a charcuterie board of amusement park accidents, a wholesome dad saves the day, we clarify that water is wet, teenage lifeguards have too much work ethic, Hagrid's Care of Magical Creatures class gets out of control, redneck dads lose their hog wild budgets, Melanie loves sandblasters, and we try to buy a rollercoaster on eBay.SHOW NOTESContent warnings:Heights/falling, vague mention of drowning, non-fatal electrocution in water, bees, life-threatening language barriers, heart attack, loss of spouse, loss of parent, vague discussion of hurricanes, rollercoaster...2020-06-091h 00
Public Health PerspectivesCOVID-19 Series: Global HealthDuring these uncertain times, people across the world are facing numerous challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown no border and is affecting us all in every sector of life. Join four experts in the fields of public health, medicine, economics, and history as they discuss the ramifications of COVID-19 across disciplines.This session will focus on the cultural, medical, and economic considerations of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the public health response.To see the live presentations of this COVID-19 Series, go to www.makinghealthhappen.org. Guest Speakers Include: 2020-05-201h 35The Actors LoungeLinara Washington- Talks Taking Her MCAT Money To Buy Headshots & Eventually Pursuing Her Dreams Of Becoming An ActorLinara Washington was born in the little town of Beaufort, SC to a beautiful Brazilian woman and an American son of a preacher man. Her mother spoke no English at the time, which has given Linara the added benefit of being fluent in Portuguese. She attended the prestigious University of Chicago where she started her courses as a Pre-med Biology major. But, as with all things that are meant to be, she soon found herself participating in the campus’s theater productions and eventually took her MCAT money and purchased headshots, and did not tell her parents until graduation da...2020-04-0646 min
Dear HumanityKatie Donnelly & Julia Vezin ~ « Your words are seeds » 🇺🇸Le voilà enfin ! Mon tout premier épisode enregistré en anglais ! C’était un véritable challenge pour moi, que de tenir une vrai conversation en anglais, mais je le referais sans hésitation ! Accompagnée par ma meilleure amie Julia, nous nous sommes rendues au studio de Katie Donnelly, une photographe américaine vivant à Paris. Au programme de cet épisode, son parcours professionnel, pourquoi a-t-elle choisit de s’installer en France et ce qu’elle aime dans la culture française (à partir de 8min45). Le mindset optimiste américain qui nous manque cruellement (à partir de 15min). La chance que nous avons d’avoir un lar...2020-03-141h 23
The Port Charles Update - A General Hospital PodcastBrando?On episode 74 of the PC Update, no obsession here. Bar fight and now taking on a gunman... yup just an English teacher, folks. Slapping IS talking. This episode covers GH episodes from January 27th - 31st, 2020. *Music provided by Scott Holmes (song name - Electronic Vibes).2020-02-0152 min
The She Built It Podcast with Melanie & Dr. MicheleSelf-Assertion and Self-Fulfillment - with Sarah English WallaceAre you ready for a leap but don’t know how to meld all of your skills and interests? Consider forging a “slash” career. Listen to how Sarah English Wallace, JD, a competitive ballroom dancer, turned attorney, turned family and divorce mediator founded the business, “Modern Mediation.” Besides learning about her unique journey, Sarah teaches us lessons on self-assertion and verbal- and non-verbal communication to use in our personal and professional lives. Sarah gives us confidence that there is a way to merge all of the unique parts of ourselves into a coherent, fulfilling life and career.2019-12-0300 minThe Actors LoungeKhalilah Joi- Talks Winning ABC's Talent Competition & Her Powerful Role On 'Grey's Anatomy' As A Rape VictimBorn in Thomasville, Georgia and raised in Hampton, Virginia, Khalilah Joi is a bonafide Southern girl–freshwater fishing, debutante balls and all. With aspirations of being a broadcast journalist, she attended The University of Virginia, where she received a bachelor’s degree in English. After graduation, though, she chose The Studio Theater Acting Conservatory in Washington, D.C. over her acceptance to NYU’s Graduate School of Journalism and hasn’t looked back.
After a year on the east coast theater circuit, Khalilah drove across country to Los Angeles, where she has worked consistently in television, film, animation and theater. Some...2019-09-2543 minThe Actors LoungeLilia Luciano- The Other Side of Filmmaking With A Documentary Film Director & Investigative JournalistLilia Luciano is an award-winning investigative journalist, documentary film director, producer, and public speaker. Luciano has a unique style of reporting that was developed over a decade of video storytelling.
As the chief investigative correspondent of Border Live on Discovery Channel, she gathered and told stories of people who live, work and survive along the U.S.-Mexico border. Her documentary Puerto Rico Rises, which she directed and produced for ABC Sacramento, earned her a regional Emmy Award. Her coverage of the Northern California Wildfires of 2018 received a regional Emmy and an Edward R. Murrow Award for Continuous...2019-08-1323 min
Women Inspiring WomenEpisode 108: Valuable Lessons Learned In Building A Business From The Ground Up With Kayse MorrisWe have a special guest today!! Her name is Kayse Morris, a former 8th english - language arts teacher who helps turn educators into thriving CEO teachers. She explains her ways of how she built her business from the ground up, landing her where she is today. Website: https://www.kaysemorris.com/Insta: @KayseMorrishttps://www.instagram.com/kaysemorris/ Podcast: The Go-Getters Podcasthttps://kaysemorris.com/episodes/2019-07-3046 min
Prose and ContextEpisode 19 – A Good Woman is Hard to FindMargaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind—“A Good Woman is Hard to Find”
By Karen E. B. Elliott,
English Department Faculty
February 26, 2019
Margaret Mitchell was once quoted as saying that “in a time of weakness, I wrote a novel.” Well, if writing one of the most read, translated, and published novels in the world was a weakness, I am sorry that she died so young that we’d never get to see her strengths.
I decided to teach this novel a few years ago, and without a doubt, for mo...2019-02-2616 min
The Pardesi PodcastEp. 52: Peranbu Movie ReviewMovie Review of the 2019 Tamil film Peranbu starring Mammootty - by Melanie on Pardesi Reviews.
Peranbu (English: Compassion), also titled Resurrection, is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Ram and produced by P. L. Thenappan. It features Mammootty, Anjali, Sadhana and Anjali Ameer in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. A Malayalam language version of the film has also been made. Peranbu had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on 27 January 2018, and had the Asian premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival, China on 17...2019-02-1800 minThe Pardesi PodcastEp. 50: Yatra Movie Review
Movie review of the Telugu/Malayalam biopic Yatra starring Mammootty - by Melanie on Pardesi Reviews.
Yatra (English: Journey) is an Indian Telugu biographical film, based on the padayatra of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 2004 to June 2009 representing Indian National Congress. The film produced by Vijay Chilla, Shashi Devi Reddy under 70mm Entertainments and directed by Mahi V. Raghav. It stars Mammootty in the lead role as Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and music composed by K. Principal photography commenced on 20 June 2018 in Hyderabad. The film was released o...2019-02-1600 minThe Pardesi PodcastEp. 49: Navudula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom Movie ReviewMovie Review of the 2012 Tamil Comedy Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom starring Vijay Sethupathi - by Melanie on Pardesi Reviews.
Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (English: A Few Pages Missing in the Middle), also known as NKPK, is a 2012 Indian Tamil language psychological comedy thriller film and the directorial debut for Balaji Tharaneetharan. Featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Gayathrie Shankar in the lead roles, The plot is based on a true story that involves a young man who experiences retrograde amnesia after a cricket incident two days before his wedding. The music and background score of the film are composed...2019-02-1600 minThe Pardesi PodcastEp. 48: Pelli Choopulu Movie ReviewMovie review of the 2016 Telugu romantic comedy Pelli Choopulu (Matchmaking) starring Vijay Deverakonda and Ritu Varma - by Melanie on Pardesi Reviews.
Pelli Choopulu (English: Matchmaking) is a 2016 Indian Telugu language, romantic comedy film written and directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam and produced by Raj Kandukuri and Yash Rangineni. It features Vijay Deverakonda and Ritu Varma in the lead roles. The film revolves around a boy and a girl who meet during a match-making, how their aspirations brings them together forms the rest of the story. The film was released worldwide on 29 July 2016 to positive reviews from...2019-02-0700 minThe Pardesi PodcastEp.29: Njan Prakashan Movie ReviewMovie review of the 2018 Malayalam film Njan Prakashan starring Fahadh Faasil by Melanie on Pardesi.
Njan Prakashan (English: I am Prakashan) is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan, with Fahadh Faasil in the lead role. Sethu Mannarkkad is producing the film under the banner of Full Moon Cinema. The film was released on 21 December 2018.
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Please like and share!2019-01-0600 minThe Actors LoungeDawn Ying YuenYing Yuen started acting at 19 in Singapore performing in Mandarin and English. She did many projects in TVCs, and with the TV Drama Department of Television of Singapore.
She moved to Los Angeles in 2001, got herself an agent and an acting coach, started doing mostly Industrials in the beginning. .
Over the years, she acted in many film thesis for Masters graduates of Chapman U and USC. Ying Yuen has also done many notable National T.V Commercials. The journey has been a very blissful one for Ying Yuen, and she never looked back.
Ying Yu...2019-01-0254 minThe Pardesi PodcastEp. 18: Vanaprastham Movie Review - Mohanlal's masterpieceMovie review of the classic 1999 Mohanlal film Vanaprastham by Melanie on The Pardesi Podcast.
You can view the video review here, which includes a few short clips from the film. My Youtube channel is Pardesi Reviews.
Vanaprastham - The Last Dance (English: Pilgrimage) is a 1999 Indian-French-German co-production Malayalam language drama film directed by Shaji N. Karun. It stars Mohanlal, Suhasini, Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar, Kalamandalam Gopi, and Venmani Haridas. The film's music is composed by Zakir Hussain. The film follows the tale of a lower-caste Kathakali artist Kunhikuttan (Mohanlal) during the 1940s era in Travancore. Subhadra (S...2018-12-1400 minThe Pardesi PodcastEp. 6: Sarkar Movie Review (starring Vijay, Tamil 2018)Movie Review of the 2018 Tamil film Sarkar (Government) starring Vijay, directed by A. R. Murugadoss - by Melanie on Pardesi. Watch the video of this review on Pardesi Reviews here.
Sarkar (English: Authority) is an Indian action film film starring Vijay, Keerthy Suresh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Yogi Babu and Radha Ravi. The film is directed by A. R. Murugadoss, co-written by Jeyamohan with music composed by A. R. Rahman, cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, edited by Sreekar Prasad and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner Sun Pictures. The film began production in January 2018, and is scheduled to be r...2018-11-0600 min
The Answer Me Love Podcast with Melanie Baldonado"Explaining What I Feel For You Is Not Possible In English" with Activist and Comedic Writer Enkel BrintrupOn episode 5 of "The Answer Me Love Podcast," I had the challenge of pinning down activist, intellectual, and comedic writer Enkel Brintrup to the topic of love. He dropped so many bombs discussing the history of his heritage, sexual and physical abuse as a child, his immigration to the United States, and more, but when we finally got down to the reason why I wanted to interview him- to find out what was it about his wife that made him want to marry her the first time, and the second time, after they officially divorced- I was suprised by...2018-10-1400 min
Podcast – English Teacher MelanieEnglish Listening: The Christmas Season | Episode 34Listen to a story about the Christmas season and why it's sometimes stressful! You'll also learn how about a common vowel sound in English that doesn't exist in many other languages!
The post English Listening: The Christmas Season | Episode 34 appeared first on English Teacher Melanie.2016-12-1900 minPodcast – English Teacher MelanieEnglish Listening: The Car Accident | Episode 32Listen to a story about a car accident I had many years ago! You'll also learn how how to say the modal verb phrases "should have" and "should not have" in fast, natural spoken English.
The post English Listening: The Car Accident | Episode 32 appeared first on English Teacher Melanie.2016-11-2100 minPodcast – English Teacher MelanieEnglish Listening: My First Job! | Episode 31Listen to a story about my first job! You'll also learn how how to say the phrase "a lot of."
The post English Listening: My First Job! | Episode 31 appeared first on English Teacher Melanie.2016-11-0700 minPodcast – English Teacher MelanieEnglish Listening: A Dilemma on Thanksgiving | Episode 09Listen to a story about a dilemma I had at Thanksgiving dinner this year! You'll also learn how to hear and make the reduced form of the preposition "of."
The post English Listening: A Dilemma on Thanksgiving | Episode 09 appeared first on English Teacher Melanie.2016-10-3007 min