最佳Vivaling播客 (2024)

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Talking about grammar - gerunds! (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 9:15

1M ago9:15

9:15

The gerund finishes with -ing - but it is not a verb. What is it and how can we use it? Find out with Kari and Tom in this excellent podcast. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Never cut your hair! Please have it cut! (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 10:40

1M ago10:40

10:40

Last week we were talking about the passive voice - this episode is an extension of that - looking at a specific passive voice structure that many students have difficulty with 0 the causative! Support the show由VivaLing

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Talking about grammar - the passive voice (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 12:03

2M ago12:03

12:03

It's important to be able to use a variety of grammar when you are speaking and writing - Kari and Tom give some excellent tips on the difference between the passive and active voices. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Supper, Dinner or Tea? (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 11:53

2M ago11:53

11:53

In British and American English we have different words for different meals and courses. Join Kari and Tom as they steer through this minefield to help you undertsand which words to use. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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What's cooking? (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 11:05

2M ago11:05

11:05

Not only will you learn how to cook vegetable stir fry with Kari's recipe, but you will also learn new words for food and cooking techniques. What could be better than that? Support the Show.由VivaLing

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A maiden voyage in heavy rain - fun with collocations! (Suitable for CEFR level B1 and above) 12:34

2M ago12:34

12:34

Have you ever wondered what collocations were - and why you should study them. Learn some examples of adjective/noun collocations and see if Kari and Tom can fit them into a short story!! Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Valentine's Day - culture and history. 10:18

3M ago10:18

10:18

February 14th is a romantic day - it is Valentine's Day but what do British and American people actually do, and what do you know about the culture and history behind this tradition. Join Tom and Kari to find out more! Support the show由VivaLing

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Make and Do - what's the difference? (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 7:53

3M ago7:53

7:53

The difference between make and do can be tricky but there are good explanations and examples here to help you understand. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Impossibly immature and unexpectedly inexpensive - the power of prefixes (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 8:52

3M ago8:52

8:52

Tom and Kari follow up last week's episode on suffixes with an episode on the opposite - prefixes! Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Brighten up your day - by strengthening your knowledge (suitable for CEFR B1 and above) 10:10

3M ago10:10

10:10

Join Kari and Tom on their mission to help you improve your vocabulary - not by learning new words - but by adding prefixes and suffixes to the ones you already know. This week - suffixes. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Winter Vocabulary Quiz (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 7:12

3M ago7:12

7:12

We're back! And as this is a new year it is also a new season. Our first episode in 2024 is an excellent chance to check how much winter vocabulary - you know. Join Kari on her tour of a winter wonderland! Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Animal Idioms (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 8:14

5M ago8:14

8:14

Join Kari and Tom as they introduce our listeners to 6 idiomatic expressions related to animals - a horse, a dog and a bee!! Support the Show.由VivaLing

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The Thanksgiving Episode (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 8:43

5M ago8:43

8:43

Many people are aware that the Americans will be celebrating Thanksgiving this week. But what do you know about the origins of this festival, and what can you do to respect its traditions? Support the show由VivaLing

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VivaLing Anniversary Special (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 8:32

6M ago8:32

8:32

Next week is a very special week for VivaLing - we will be celebrating our anniversary - find out which by listening to this podcast, You will also learn more about the history of birthday and anniversary parties with Kari and Tom. Would you like to join us for our anniversary celebrations? - register with this link https://vivaling.zoom.us/meeting…

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Prepositions- they can be tricky! (Suitable for CEFR level B1 and above) 7:23

6M ago7:23

7:23

Prepositions are small and annoying words - they are responsible for many mistakes in English, but why? Join Tom to look at some key dependent prepositions and prepositional phrases and use his simple exercise to get more practice. Don't forget to check the transcript to see the prepositions used in this podcast. Support the Show.…

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Halloween 2023 - the story of Stingy Jack - and more (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 8:50

6M ago8:50

8:50

This is the first VivaLing Podcast from 2019 - re=released to finish our mini series of Halloween Podcasts! if you have bever heard it, you will love it - if you remember it from 2019 pay attention to how much more you can understand now - you will see how much your English has improved! Support the Show.…

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Halloween 2023 - Festivals around the world (suitable for CEFR level A1 and above) 6:47

6M ago6:47

6:47

Four different countries - and 4 different traditions - listen carefully to see which tradition you think comes from which country. Abd don't get too scared!!! Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Halloween 2023 Friday the 13th - are you afraid? (Suitable for CEFR level B1 and above) 8:15

7M ago8:15

8:15

Why are people afraid of Friday the 13th? Do people behave differently on this day? What is the history behind this superstition? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Kari and Tom, and continue to improve your listening skills in English. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Halloween 2023 - A Haunted Castle in India (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 8:34

7M ago8:34

8:34

One of the most haunted places in the world is Bhangarh Fort in India. Find out what happened when Tom visited it last year and answer the question - would you have the courage to stay the night in Bahngarh Fort? Check out the transcript for vocabulary and comprehension exercises. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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What is DARK tourism? (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 7:29

7M ago7:29

7:29

Wednesday September 27th is world tourism day. But what is dark tourism. Listen to Tom explain this new (or not so new) phenomenon and make up your own mind. Is it a good or bad thing? Support the Show.由VivaLing

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The Rugby Podcast - part 2 (Suitable for CEFR level B1 and above) 7:32

7M ago7:32

7:32

Last week we taught Kari the basics of rugby - a sport she knew nothing about. This week she has actually seen a game so she was able to ask more questions. Learn more vocabulary and practice your comprehension with the exercises on the transcript. Support the show由VivaLing

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Talking about RUGBY! (suitable for CEFR level B1 and above) 8:05

8M ago8:05

8:05

Have you ever tried to describe a sport to someone who knows nothing about it? That was the challenge Tom faced with Kari - who has never seen a rugby match and wanted to find out more. Listen out for specialist sport and rugby vocabulary! Support the Show.由VivaLing

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A tall tale - Paul Bunyon and the making of the USA (Suitable for CEFR level B1 and above) 6:55

8M ago6:55

6:55

Do you know what a tall tale is? Have you ever heard of Paul Bunyon? And Babe? If not - you will definitely learn a lot in this new podcast. Join Kari for an excellent lesson in American culture and improve your listening skills! Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Unexpected School Subjects (CEFR level A2 and above) 5:28

8M ago5:28

5:28

We all know about maths, science, English and history, but some schools and universities have some crazy subjects. Find out with Tom if these are true or false . Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Amazing schools! (CEFR A1 and above) 5:12

9M ago5:12

5:12

As people's thoughts start turning to school again - this podcast revises superlative adjectives and discovers the biggest, oldest and coolest schools in the world. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Camping part 2 (CEFR level A2 and above) 4:58

9M ago4:58

4:58

Now - it's Kari's turn to tell us about her memories of camping - and Tom's turn to help out with the vocabulary. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Camping part 1 (CEFR level A2 and above) 6:06

9M ago6:06

6:06

Camping is a fun way to enjoy nature and spend time with your family or friends. But what about the vocabulary? In part 1 Tom shares an anecdote and tests Kari to see what camping equipment vocabulary he uses. Next week it will be the other way round. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Whether the weather be good...! (CEFR level B1 and above) 5:36

9M ago5:36

5:36

People love talking about the weather. And at this particular moment some people think the weather has been quite extreme in some places. Brush up on your vocabulary to describe extreme weather events and learn a classic English poem about the weather. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Barbecues around the World (CEFR level B2 and above) 5:16

9M ago5:16

5:16

VivaLing English coaches live all around the world. Kari takes us on a whistlestop tour of the USA, Romania, South Africa and Colombia to introduce features of traditional barbecues in these countries. Excellent for planning your own barbecues and for learning even more English vocabulary! Support the Show.…

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Unusual Summer Events (CEFR level B1 and above) 5:31

10M ago5:31

5:31

Kari and Tom discuss events they wish they could go to from their home countries - catch up and improve your listening skills in the latest VivaLing short and sweet podcast! Support the show由VivaLing

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Proverbs - Jack Spratt, a bird and two mice (CEFR level B1 and above) 6:46

11M ago6:46

6:46

Learning English proverbs is a great way to use the language creatively, understand cultures and of course - have fun! Join Kari and Tom for the latest of our short but sweet podcasts. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Britain and America - grammar, behaviour/behavior and expressions (CEFR level A2 and above) 8:01

11M ago8:01

8:01

Join Tom and Kari as they discuss differences between Britain and America - 2 cultures separated by the same language. It's not just words that change, it's behaviour, grammar and expressions too! Support the show由VivaLing

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L'Argot - cette langue des petites gens que tout le monde parle 6:46

11M ago6:46

6:46

Rejoignez Lisa alors qu'elle explique les origines de l'argot - et quelques phrases très intéressantes dont vous n'êtes peut-être pas au courant.由VivaLing Online Language Academy

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Movies - genres and adjectives (CEFR level A2 and above) 6:32

12M ago6:32

6:32

Listen to Kari discussing what movie to watch at the weekend. Tom and her use a number of positive and negative adjectives to describe movies. See if you can catch them all. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Expand your vocabulary - spring (CEFR level B1 and above) 7:55

12M ago7:55

7:55

There are many words that we already know in English - but to be a good communicator it helps to be able to understand how versatile they are. In this podcast Kari and Tom teach you some surprising uses for the word SPRING. Support the show由VivaLing

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The Royal Family - what do English speakers really think? (CEFR level B1 and above) 5:52

1y ago5:52

5:52

We've had royal weddings, a funeral and now we have a coronation. It seems like the Royal Family are always in the news, Listen to Tom Arianne and Kari give their opinions about the Royal Family and notice the way they express a balanced argument using sequencers and linking devices. Support the Show.…

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Short and sweet - informal expressions with Felicity! (CEFR level A2 and above) 6:08

1y ago6:08

6:08

English is a dynamic language which is changing all the time. Felicity talks about some fun expressions which she likes to use, and also gives you tips on how to learn more informal expressions yourself! Support the show由VivaLing

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Short and sweet - tips from Sarah (CEFR level A2 and above) 6:26

1y ago6:26

6:26

Sarah is an English coach with VivaLing. But she also speaks another language herself - listen to her lamguage learning tips based on her experience as a coach and a student. Support the Show.由VivaLing

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Short and sweet- Easter! (CEFR level B1 and above) 4:00

1y ago4:00

4:00

This is a new season of short and topical English listening - every week we will be answering questions on a different theme - this week - it is EASTER! Support the Show.由VivaLing

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International Women's Day - Milunka Savic for CEFR level B1 and above 11:32

1y ago11:32

11:32

Maybe you already know the story of Milunka Savic. Maybe you don't. Either way - you will learn some new words and expressions, and improve your listening skills with this new podcast. Ceebrate International Women's Day by learning about a great heroine. Support the show由VivaLing

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Variantes Léxicas del español: La comida 13:32

1y ago13:32

13:32

Catalina nos lleva a un verdadero recorrido por el mundo hispano para enseñarnos las diferentes palabras que se usan para denominar la comida común en los países de habla hispana. Fascinante y delicioso al mismo tiempo. Attributions https://soundbible.com/402-Eating-Chips.html https://soundbible.com/1258-Tick-Tock.html https://soundbible.com/1244-P…

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L’amour des langues et l’amour dans les langues 14:27

1y ago14:27

14:27

Pour célébrer la Saint-Valentin, apprenez-en plus sur le langage de l'amour et la façon dont différentes cultures célèbrent leurs propres jours d'amour.由VivaLing Online Language Academy

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Artificial Intelligence - was this podcast written by a chatbot? (CEFR level B1 and above) 13:19

1y ago13:19

13:19

It's a challenge for a chatbot and a challenge for you too. Tom was too tired to write the latest podcast so he asked ChatGTP to do it instead. Your challenge is to see if you really think it was possible for a chatbot to create this podcast. And of course to practice your listening skills in the company of VivaLing. Attributions ambulance, female …

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Los mejores Carnavales de España 12:13

1y ago12:13

12:13

¿Conoces los mejores carnavales de España? Mejora tus habilidades de escucha en español, prepárate para la temporada de Carnaval y aprende más sobre la historia de esta celebración en compañía de la entrenadora de español María.由VivaLing

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La conquista de la Nueva España parte 2 12:59

1+ y ago12:59

12:59

Arlu y Alan vuelven para narrar la segunda parte de la historia de la conquista de "la Nueva España". ¡¡Es incluso mejor que la primera parte!!由VivaLing

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Les origines de la langue française 13:31

1+ y ago13:31

13:31

Rejoignez Alexia alors qu'elle nous emmène dans une visite des origines de la langue française et vérifiez vos connaissances avec son quiz amusant à la fin de ce podcast.由VivaLing Online Language Academy

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The Winter Cake - a story for the young at heart. (CEFR level A2 and above) 12:01

1+ y ago12:01

12:01

Telling stories, and listening to stories is one of the best ways to improve your English. Listen to this story and re-tell it with your family - everyone's English will be so much better - and you will hear a nice story in the company of a fox, a bear, a squirrel - and the very rare snow monkey!! Attributions angry squirrel / chimpanzee / coyotee …

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L'inhibition - votre meilleur alliée 10:43

1+ y ago10:43

10:43

Les neurolinguistes ont donné un nouveau sens au terme "inhibition" et nous découvrirons dans ce podcast ce qu'il veut dire quand il s'agit de l'apprentissage des langues. Découvrez comment cette dernière agit lors de l'apprentissage d'une première langue étrangère, puis d'une seconde et de toutes les suivantes. La magie opère toujours un peu plus …

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Curiosidades Navideñas del Mundo Hispano 14:45

1+ y ago14:45

14:45

Navidad está en camino. ¿Qué sabes de las diferentes tradiciones que se siguen en el mundo hispano? Únase a Catalina para practicar sus habilidades de escucha en español y aprender más. Attributions https://soundbible.com/search.php?q=magic https://soundbible.com/716-Drum-Roll.html https://soundbible.com/2130-Baby-Just-Born.html https://soundbible.…

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Pronunciation - Controversy and the letter H (CEFR level B1 and above) 12:06

1+ y ago12:06

12:06

The letter H is important to pronounce correctly. But where does it come from? And what is aspiration? Find out this and more with Tom's excellent tips and a little but of history and culture - all related to this letter of the alphabet. attributions electronic chime KevanGC Support the Show.由VivaLing

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