Monthly news from podcastsinenglish.com Dear Teacher It's July, which means we are glued to the TV watching sport. The Euros and Wimbledon are over, the Tour de France is finishing (c'mon Cavendish!) and the Olympics are about to start. For our last podcast in June we asked a question: What is Britishness? What does it mean to those people who live on the island of Great Britain? Are Jackie and Richard waving the Union Jack or the George Cross? Do you think everyone in England is happy to support their fo ...Continue Reading

Monthly news from podcastsinenglish.com Dear Teacher June! So soon?! The year seems to be whizzing past at a tremendous speed, perhaps because we have both been so busy! The Podcasts of the Month have been changed of course. For level 1 we have Creepy crawlies the summer months always bring out the insects. For level 2 we have one of our pie vids: Geocaching. Watch or listen and find out what that's all about. For level 3 we pack some sandwiches and a flask and head outside for a Picnic. Come and join us! ...Continue Reading

Monthly news from podcastsinenglish.com Dear Teacher We made a couple of changes on the worksheets last month. Firstly, we added a line count to the transcript. Secondly, the answers to all the worksheets (including the extra worksheets on the 'extras' page) are together in one document, they are no longer attached to the individual worksheets. These two changes have been requested by teachers, do let us know how else we can improve your teaching / learning experience! Now, it's May, hooray! For us it's o ...Continue Reading

Monthly news from podcastsinenglish.com Dear Teacher We made a couple of changes on the worksheets last month. Firstly, we added a line count to the transcript. Secondly, the answers to all the worksheets (including the extra worksheets on the 'extras' page) are together in one document, they are no longer attached to the individual worksheets. These two changes have been requested by teachers, do let us know how else we can improve your teaching / learning experience! Now, it's May, hooray! For us it's o ...Continue Reading

Monthly news from podcastsinenglish.com Dear Teacher It's April. Our chosen podcasts of the month reflect the season. These include New arrivals and Spring is in the air which are both for level 1. Check out the sidebar for others. We start the month, however, asking Would I lie to you, honey? and how would you know?! Is there really a way of knowing if someone is not being truthful? Listen to our level 3 podcast and find out! Our second podcast is in memory of the Queen's husband who died this month ...Continue Reading

Monthly news from podcastsinenglish.com Dear Teacher If there's one thing that makes us feel better, it's the sunshine and for us, March means being outside more. This includes being in the garden and especially The veg patch (a level 1 video). It also means more walking in the countryside and finding Food for free. Discover a feast of plants in this level 3 podcast. These are two of our Podcasts of the Month. We also have, for level 2, Sue and Jackie Catching up. There are others so do keep an eye on the ...Continue Reading

Monthly news from podcastsinenglish.com Dear Teacher Well, that's two winter months gone, just one to go. Despite the gloomy weather and world situation there are a few things to look forward to, and lucky for us they both involve food! First up is Chinese New Year which means cooking some great Chinese meals. We have two videos from Chef Ken Hom to help us: Hot wok is for level 1. We also have Chinese New Year where we talk about China Town. Plus, from a long time ago, Jackie talks about why she's happy ...Continue Reading

Monthly news from podcastsinenglish.com Dear Teacher Well, it's the New Year at last but we're not entirely sure it's happy yet. The UK is now in its third Lockdown and so we start 2021 with a podcast about that, and the restrictions in force to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Our second podcast is another in our life before the Internet. This time we talk about Buying records - actually going to the shops, buying music and taking it home to listen to! Do we think it's easier and better now than in the pa ...Continue Reading

Monthly news from podcastsinenglish.com Dear Teacher It's that time of the year! Our Podcasts of the month are related to the season including Toys, toys, toys for level 1, Whose turn is it? (which is all about board games) for level 2, plus for level 3: Look before you eat, a podcast about food allergies. Of course we have plenty of Christmas podcasts so check out the sidebars on the website for - Figgy pudding for level 1 where we talk about Christmas meals eaten in different parts of the world. We hav ...Continue Reading

Monthly news from podcastsinenglish.com Dear Teacher Bonfire night and Poppy day have both gone but we still have plenty of podcasts for November including A podcast about poo (World Toilet Day is 19 November) for level 3, and Watching the box (World TV Day is 21 November). But we have more for later in the month so check the sidebar on the levels pages in a few weeks' time. Check out the highlighted Podcasts of the month too: A mouse in the house for level 2 and Liquid gold (it's over 10 years sinc ...Continue Reading