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  • 13. 6 Years Learning German For Nothing?
    2024/04/01

    Today's episode is a throwback to my schooldays. I spent 6 years learning German with nothing to show for it! If you want to know how that's possible. give the episode a listen!



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    The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link

    **TODAY'S TRANSCRIPT IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO SOFTWARE PROBLEMS. IT WILL BE POSTED ASAP**



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    25 分
  • My Favourite Poems - English From The North Episode 12
    2024/03/21

    Poetry is one of the most beautiful things we can do with language. In this episode I share with you 3 of my favourite poems, have a look at their meanings, and tell you why I love them so much.



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    The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link



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    24 分
  • Bonnie Dundee! - English From The North Episode 11
    2024/03/17

    Dundee - city of discoveries, the sunniest city in Scotland, and my hometown. Join me as we take a look at the history, culture and changes this wee city is undergoing!


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    The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link


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    20 分
  • Are Scottish People Too Pessimistic? - English From The North Episode 10
    2024/03/14

    From the grey, miserable weather to characters like Groundskeeper Willie and movies like Trainspotting, Scotland and its people can come across as bleak and pessimistic. But is it all true? Are we really as miserable and dour as the stereotypes say? Give this episode a listen and find out!


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    The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link


    Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com

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    20 分
  • How To Stay Motivated When Learning A Language - English From The North Episode 9
    2024/03/10

    Staying motivated when learning a language can be tricky, so in this episode I share with you some advice that you can use to keep your motivation high. Interested? Give it a listen!


    My apologies for my voice at the start of the podcast, I think I might be coming down with a cold!


    The videos I talk about in this episode:


    Polyglot A Lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDckOBtxB5s&t=1731s


    Language Lords: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hin1HGhbGdo


    Victor Talking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVGM20plU1Y&t=1895s


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    The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link


    Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com

    Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space

    https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

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    23 分
  • Translating Ideas Not Words? - English From The North Episode 8
    2024/03/07

    In this episode I look at a concept that can cause problems for language learners - what can happen when we translate words and phrases literally. We'll cover everything, from minor confusion to accidental offence. Interested? Give it a listen!


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    The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link


    Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com

    Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space

    https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

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    14 分
  • Put Those Language Skills To The Test - Travel! - English From The North Episode 7
    2024/03/03

    In this episode I take inspiration from the fact I'm on holiday to talk about how great travelling is for language learning. I look at how you can get the most out of your travels and some of the fantastic benefits. Interested? Give it a listen!


    Like what you hear? Support the project by donating on Ko-Fi: ⁠ko-fi.com/englishfromthenorth⁠


    The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link


    Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com

    Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space

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    18 分
  • Accents And How To Improve Them - English From The North Episode 6
    2024/02/28

    In this episode I finish off the story of my accent and explain why history means I sound the way I do. I also talk about some techniques you can use for improving your accent in your target language. Interested? Give it a listen!


    Like what you hear? Support the project by donating on Ko-Fi: ⁠ko-fi.com/englishfromthenorth⁠


    The transcript for this episode can be found here, along with all the others: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SH2LpQ_e4h6edSkr2Af8jEb7uF3FC_C-?usp=drive_link


    Any questions, comments or other feedback? Send me an email at englishfromthenorth@gmail.com

    Music: Lucid Dreaming by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space

    https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

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    14 分