In this podcast for adult, independent English learners I talk about the importance of practising talking about controversial issues. How will we ever make authentic connections in a second language if we haven't practised the vocabulary needed to express nuance, and delicately, cautiously and respectfully present opposing perspectives? In this podcast I present some of that language, and discuss the importance of using it before we need it! 

Birdsong English Explains

Ep.3 Courting controversy!

Hoy vamos a aprender una fruta y es........la ............., escribe que fruta vamos a aprender hoy 

H h español Ecuador

La manzana 

Una buena forma de aprender vocabulario es crearse una imagen mental de la palabra y relacionarla con la palabra en sí. Por otro lado hablar en voz alta anque sea con uno mismo nos va ayudar también mucho a recordar cada palabra.



Practicar español con Mar

Visualiza y verbaliza

Welcome English learners! Today we’re continuing the conversation between Jennifer and James. In the last episode, James had just met Jennifer while he was walking in the park. Her dog had fetched a ball and had come close to him. Jennifer was in the middle of telling him why she started dog sitting for her friend. Listen to the story in this episode to grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!
“I was having coffee with my friend, Sarah, and we were talking about how difficult it is to live up to the standards of being a “modern woman.” Jennifer started her story.
“Oh, that sounds like an interesting conversation…” James responded. “I’ve always felt like it must be almost impossible for women to balance career and family. Especially single women.”
“Well, yeah, that’s what we were saying to each other. There’s a lot of pressure on women to be “independent,” as if they don’t need men in their lives. I think marriage and family are great and I hate the stigma that is sometimes given to housewives in our society.”
“That’s an interesting perspective to hear from a woman.” James replied. “You wouldn’t know that based on what you see in the media.”
“Exactly. Anyways, Sarah is married, so she and her husband are taking a trip this weekend. She works as an accountant, so she stays busy, but she wants to have kids, too. That’s why we were talking about “modern women.” Anyhow, I offered to watch their dog for the weekend, so here I am!” Jennifer explained.
“I see. That’s nice of you to do for her!” James appreciated this small act Jennifer was doing for her friend. He wanted to learn more about her, but she had a question for him.
“So, what brings you out to the park on a Saturday morning?” Jennifer inquired.
“I like to go for a walk when I’m thinking about something.” James told her.
“Ah, ok. So, can I ask what’s on your mind?” Sarah asked with an inquisitive look on her face. 
James was more than happy to tell her.


Stories in English

Why Jennifer is Dog Sitting

What will happen to Japan in July 2025? Do you believe it?
2025년 7월, 일본에 무슨 일이 일어난다고? 일본인의 속마음
#JapanesePodcast #일본어팟캐스트

NANAのにほんごpodcast 

#67 2025年 7月、日本に何が起こる！？日本人のきもち

📲Are you still using these applications? Delete it right now! Today we'll learn some terms related to information technology. Do you want to know what horrifying things happened to me? In this episode, I'll talk about my personal experiences.Don't miss out on this episode.

📲你在用这些APP（软件）吗？快点删除！今天就要来学学跟电脑科技有关的词！想知道我发生过什么可怕的事吗？我也会在这一集中分享我的亲身经验！不要错过啰。