We’re always hearing about the downsides of social media, well this time on the podcast Katy & Tim discuss some of the good things that being connected online has made possible. Check it out on SoundCloud, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!
2Ts in a Pod are back with a great new episode on the topic of endurance challenges. Katy and Tim talk to Mike Coppock, the long distance mountain runner, about his experiences completing the Island Munros Triathlon and setting a new record for crossing the Pyrenees mountains from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coast.
If you want to read more about Mike’s adventures, or watch the excellent short film of the Island Munros Triathlon, follow the links below:
cutt.ly/xA5ypvm – Island Munros Triathlon & The Martin Moran Foundation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK3bdOVBW78 – Island Munros Triathlon short film
cutt.ly/SA5y0ua – The full story of Mike’s Pyrenees crossing
For episode 52 we spoke to Oscar/Lana Vuli a drag performer based in Barcelona. We spoke about his/her route into drag performance and experiences performing live and on the Youtube Channel “Science Queers”. You’ll find a link to the channel below.
It was a great episode and a really enjoyable interview, we hope you like it!
Don’t you just love a 2 episode week? We’re back with episode 51 continuing our book club series on Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club.
In this episode we talk about chapters 32-40; we discuss the things that happen, our favourite parts and examine some interesting vocabulary that comes up.
Why not read and listen along? Or, if you’re a teacher, encourage your students to do so.
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We’ve made it to 50 episodes! Thanks to all our listeners for your continued support, we ❤️ you all!
In episode 50 we’re pressing on with Richard Osman’s wonderful debut novel The Thursday Murder Club, chapters 24-31.
Why not get your students to listen and read along?
This is part 5 in our book club series on Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club. In this episode we look at chapters 18-23, discuss the things that happen and dig into some of the vocabulary.
Why not encourage your high level students to read and listen along with us? You’ll find the other 4 episodes on our SoundCloud page.
After a bit of an unexpected hiatus, we are back with a new episode of 2Ts in a Pod on the topic of shopping!
We understand how important it is to release podcast episodes on a regular basis and following a more regular timetable so we’re endeavouring to turn over a new leaf! You can expect more episodes soon! We’ve got 3 more in the can already!
2Ts in a Pod is back with our first episode of season 4! It’s the 2020 Halloween special!
Some great creepy stories to use as listening activities in your classes this week! Try the spine-tingling one from 40:09-43:05 by friend of the pod Wilf Merttens.
If you like what you hear, check out Wilf’s podcast The Wilfiad: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-wilfiad/id1198607038
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This is a lesson plan for B2+ students based around a clip from the brilliant Off Menu Podcast presented by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. The idea is to use the listening exercise as a way to encourage students to listen to podcasts for pleasure outside class. Download the student handout and answer key below:
The Off Menu Podcast is hosted by comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Every week a different guest comes onto the show and talks about their ultimate dream meal. The meal must include a starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. There are no limits to what each dish could be, some guests have chosen things as varied as McDonald’s fries and Pizza Hut pizza or their mum’s Christmas dinner or a traditional Indian curry.
This week’s guest is the Indian comedian Sindhu Vee. Sindhu was born in India and has also lived in the Philippines; she now lives in London with her Danish husband.
Predict with your partner: You’re going to listen to the part where Sindhu chooses her dream main course. What do you think she chooses?
Link to the episode. Timing: 29:49-32:50
First listen: What was the dish?
2nd listen:
Look at the expressions Sindhu uses, what do you think they mean?
“Maniacal driving”
“I had to keep face”
“Not cognisant of the world around him.”
“You have a fight and flight response.”
“You’re gonna fight through to the taste.”
Listen to the rest of the episode for homework, what does Sindhu choose for the other parts of her dream menu?
First listen: What was the dish? Pasta arrabbiata with angel hair pasta
2nd listen:
Look at the expressions Sindhu uses, what do you think they mean?
“Maniacal driving” – driving like a crazy person
“I had to keep face” – to maintain one’s reputation
“Not cognisant of the world around him.” – Not aware/unconscious
“You have a fight and flight response.” – Instinctive reaction, stand and fight or run away
“You’re gonna fight through to the taste.” – Battle against the spiciness to the flavour
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There’s still time to donate to Mental Health Friendly to help them set up classes for people suffering and recovering from mental health problems:
https://gogetfunding.com/shay-educational-consultant/
Episode 9 of the podcast is all about travelling, do you like to travel light? Have you got the travel bug? We spoke to two people who definitely have, Jon and Ania from hitchhikershandbook.com; they came on the show to tell us about their various adventures. We also spoke to people about their weird and wonderful travel experiences as well as our vocabulary section “5 Ways to Say.” Below you’ll find the timings of the episode in case you want to skip ahead or use specific parts in class:
Timings:
Tim and Katy travel stories – 0 -13.30
Main Interview – John and Ania – 13.30 – 30.00
5 Ways to say – travel vocab – 30.10 – 35.00
Vox pops – Shay – 35.20 – 40.30
Outro – 40.35 – End
Enjoy! We appreciate any comments or feedback, let us know in the comments here or on Twitter or Facebook.
Check out Jon and Ania’s blog below: