English for Life in the UK
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This podcast is for those people who want to improve their English and at the same time learn more about life in the U.K.
English for Life in the UK
1y ago
How schools are organised in England. 3 people discuss their own experiences of teaching and of the school system ..read more
English for Life in the UK
1y ago
What is a co-operative? The history of co-ops in the U.K. Interviews with 2 co-operatives - Suma Wholefoods and Valley Organics. Including how they operate and the principles on which they are based ..read more
English for Life in the UK
1y ago
We interview Kate about her work as a visual artist, how she goes about creating a painting, her influences and why art is important ..read more
English for Life in the UK
1y ago
A discussion with a doctor (general practitioner) and a community pharmacist about how individuals can access primary healthcare services in England ..read more
English for Life in the UK
1y ago
We interview 2 teenage girls about playing football and an older man about playing and watching the game. In the language support section we talk about the modern everyday use of the word ‘like ..read more
English for Life in the UK
1y ago
We talk to the housing manager for Calderdale, discuss owning or renting property, the problem of finding affordable housing, housing issues for refugees and the issue of homelessness ..read more
English for Life in the UK
1y ago
We interview the owner of a family bakery called Lottie Shaw’s. We hear about making ‘Parkin’, a traditional northern gingerbread, and the challenges of running a sustainable business ..read more
English for Life in the UK
1y ago
We interview Councillor Jane Scullion who is the deputy leader of Calderdale Council about how the Council works, her role and why local government is important. We also highlight some interesting phrases including ‘taking for granted ..read more
English for Life in the UK
1y ago
We preview the new season, explain the idea behind this season of the podcast, introduce 2 new members of the team and outline some of the topics we will cover ..read more