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Introduction How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week’s question According to…

Introduction Why do we teach children to be polite? Does the language we use really affect what people think of us? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some…

Introduction Have you heard the story that Marco Polo brought noodles back to Italy, leading to the invention of pasta? Do you think it’s true? Neil and Beth discuss this and…

Introduction Do you like the crunch of biting into a fresh apple? What about the crunch of biting into a roasted insect? Georgie and Beth discuss this and teach you…

Introduction Which cooking oil do you tend to use in the kitchen? Are some really more healthy than others, or is it just a way for companies to make you…

Introduction How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others think they are cruel. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you…

Introduction In Spain, a special species of cow has been reintroduced to the wild to help prevent wildfires. A cow firefighter? Now I’ve ‘herd’ everything! Neil and Beth discuss this…

Introduction Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, but did you know that some animal migration could be used to fight climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and…

Introduction How do you ask for help at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about asking for and offering to help at work. TRANSCRIPT Note:…

Introduction Do you know how to talk about other people’s work politely? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about giving and receiving feedback at work in…

Introduction Do you ever have to call or email people you don’t know at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about cold calling and building…

Introduction What do you do if you don’t understand something at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about miscommunication and how to check you understand…

Introduction Are you a bit of a control freak at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about knowing when to delegate and how to give…

Introduction Do you find giving presentations stressful? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about ways you can prepare for a presentation at work and improve your…