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Secondary pupils in a classroom
Date
16 June 2021 - 13:18

Language learning in Northern Ireland: teachers have their say

'Ninety-two per cent of pupils don’t think languages are relevant to their future career.'

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Languages
Person at a desk with a microphone and headphones
Date
29 March 2021 - 16:09

This English language learning podcast is connecting people

Nearly 10 million people have listened to Reza Shah and Craig Wealand’s podcast, Aprender Ingles con Reza y Craig.

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English, Teaching, Technology
Man standing in archway at the Great Wall of China
Date
22 February 2021 - 12:12

How I create fun and effective Mandarin Chinese lessons

Mandarin teacher Frank Fan tells us how he uses learning activities and games in his classroom – as well as a sense of humour.

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Teaching, Languages
Sumaya Akter Tithi using a stethoscope on another woman
Date
09 November 2020 - 11:30

How one woman runs a public health initiative in Bangladesh

Sumaya Akter Tithi is a Sub-Assistant Community Medical Officer (SACMO) in Bangladesh. She tells us about supporting women during Covid-19.

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Women and girls, Science
Humpback whale leaping in the ocean
Date
19 October 2020 - 14:58

Why do whales strand?

Wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta tells us what might have caused Australia's worst whale stranding on the Tasmanian coast, and how scientists are trying to prevent beachings.

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Science
Mexican folkloric dancers
Date
08 October 2020 - 08:38

I fell in love with folkloric dance while teaching English in Mexico

Roslynn Beighton spent nine months teaching English at University Escuela Normal Superior in Toluca, Estado de México, where she learned the country’s ballet folklórico.

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English
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Date
22 April 2020 - 10:38

Nigerian Pidgin – 20 useful words and phrases

Author Mimi Werna has put together her 20 favourite phrases in Nigerian Pidgin.

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Languages, English language
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Date
08 January 2020 - 13:09

What can you make with algae?

Algae: you can eat, wear and build with them, and they're renewable. Professor Berat Haznedaroğlu of Boğaziҫi University in Istanbul tells us about current algae research.

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Science, Technology
Water droplet
Date
16 December 2019 - 16:06

Where do art and science meet?

Engineer, scientist, performer and aspiring astronaut Niamh Shaw tells us where art and science meet. 

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Science, Theatre
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Date
16 October 2019 - 09:40

How I built a virtual lab for schools

How do you teach practical science without physical equipment? Job Adeleke Oyebisi tells us how a 3D virtual laboratory works.

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