In this episode, I share some life updates and have a casual chat. New episodes coming soon

Merhaba Türkçe 

Turkish Casual Chats – I'm Back 

Ciao a tutti! Oggi in questo breve podcast parlerò del Plogging, una gara molto interessante che è nata in Svezia ma che si è tenuta poi in tutto il mondo, in questo podcast rifletterò sull'ecosostenibilità e come potremo fare per aiutare l'ambiente.

Ascolta e impara con Anna

La gara di Plogging e l'ecosostenibilità

Learn how to wish someone a good holiday season!🎄

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

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Hey Alexis!

The Christmas Holiday Podcast🎄🎅

In this episode, I read a simplified version of "Ah, teeth" by Anton Chekhov — a humorous short story about pain, patience, and the little dramas of everyday life. You’ll hear slow and clear Russian and discover useful words and expressions.  Perfect listening practice for A2 - B1 learners. Let’s learn Russian, word by word!

Слово за словом с Дашей

Ах, зубы! (Ah, teeth!) by Chekhov. A2 - B1

Like many other grandmothers, Daisy likes to knit, and she isn't very good with technology.

Or, at least, that's what she might tell people on the phone.

Daisy also describes herself as "your worst nightmare." But don't worry, she's not talking to you — she's talking to phone scammers.

That's because Daisy is actually an AI chatbot. She was created by UK phone company Virgin Media O2 to speak to scammers on the phone and make them believe they're talking to a real person.

Older people are very vulnerable to scams. In July, a UK study found that about 67% of people over the age of 75 were victims of at least one scam attempt in the six months before the study — with almost 75% being phone scams.

Enter Daisy, who has been trained to have conversations with phone scammers and waste their time.

Virgin Media O2 worked with Jim Browning, a YouTuber who has spent years "scambaiting" — that is, pretending to be a clueless victim to waste scammers' time.

And that's the whole point — Daisy can't stop scammers, but she can slow them down.

"Whenever she's on the phone with a scammer, your parents, your grandparents, your relatives, are not being scammed," Browning told Sky News.

The company says Daisy is already "wasting hundreds and hundreds of hours of scammers' time," and has shared real-life conversations the chatbot has had with scammers.

Some conversations last nearly an hour. She talks about her cat, Fluffy, and people in her family. In some conversations, she gives the scammers what they want — bank details. But of course, they're not real.

Murray Mackenzie from Virgin Media O2 said Daisy is also a reminder that the person you're speaking to on the phone might not always be who they say they are.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Meet the AI Grandma Wasting Scammers' Time

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]
Comida é tudo que comemos para crescer e ter energia.
Tem muitos tipos, cada um com seu sabor e textura.
Frutas são doces e suculentas.
Carnes dão força e podem ser vermelhas ou brancas.
Laticínios vêm do leite de animais.
Doces são gostosos, mas devemos comer pouco.
Bebidas hidratam o corpo e podem ser quentes ou frias.
Comida é importante para a saúde.
Devemos comer de tudo um pouco para ter uma dieta equilibrada.

PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Comida gostosa!  — SMALL TEXT A1-B1 LEVEL.

Natural Nihongo Chat

末っ子の誕生日でした

Do you say both, either, or neither? 

And when? 🤔

In this episode, we break down these three small but confusing words with easy rules and real-life examples. You’ll hear how they’re used in everyday situations, learn the simple logic behind them, and get quick tips to avoid common mistakes. Perfect for learners who want to sound clear, confident, and natural in English conversations.

Go Steps English

Either, Neither or Both?

In this episode I read a news article about identifying writing as AI or human.
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