The English for Change podcast is here to inspire and motivate English learners everywhere to use your voice in English to make positive change to improve your life and the world for the better. Hosted by Ruth Whittle, English language teacher and founder of English for Change, each episode will explore ways you can improve your English and your life and use your voice in English to speak about important global issues. If you are an ambitious English learner that needs to improve your Englis ...
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Hello! I’m Carol Duncan - and welcome to the Lost Newcastle podcast. With more than 70,000 members, Lost Newcastle has become the online meeting place for generations of Novocastrians, sharing photos, stories, finding lost friends and loved ones, and learning plenty of new things about this place we call home.
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Art Ryan describes Rick Pointon as 'Newcastle rock royalty', and Rick is perhaps best known for his work with the legendary Benny & The Jets. At their peak, Benny & The Jets performed more than 300 nights each year and have worked with some incredible Australian and international industry figures. If you grew up with Johnny O'Keefe in your ears and…
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Glamour on Glass is a stunning exhibition curated by University of Newcastle history student and Vera Deacon Scholar, Isabel Whittle, focusing on the portrayal of women and fashion in the Newcastle Sun. Featuring photographic prints of fashion models in structured daywear and glamorous evening wear, the exhibition explores the impact of the Great D…
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In June 2018, Ross Balderson shared a photo in the Lost Newcastle Facebook Group of a scale model scene of Newcastle 1899 that he was building. Not only did people not mind Ross sharing a photo of his incredible model work, the photos and conversations have continued ever since. Ross says he was inspired to build the scale model after seeing a Ralp…
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Lost Newcastle - Carol Duncan speaks with Ruth Cotton, author and local historian
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Ruth Cotton is well known to many in Newcastle for her huge body of local history work on the multicultural hub of Hamilton. Her Hidden Hamilton blog began as a way for her to find out more about the suburb she was moving to from northern NSW! Hundreds of stories and two books later, Ruth is still just as passionate about her adoptive home. But Rut…
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Dr Roland Bannister lived his early life in Waratah. After training as a carpenter, Roland because a music teacher and studied at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music. Moving further inland in NSW for many years, Roland taught at Glen Innes High School and for 32 years as a music academic at Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga Campus. Roland's …
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E30. English news review - Vocabulary on women's rights & the Iran protests
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Come join this advanced English discussion where I discuss the ongoing protests in Iran following the death of young woman Mahsa Amini in police custody. In this episode, I will discuss: a short summary of the current situation in Iran 3 recent news headlines covering this topic 7 English vocabulary featured in the news headlines to talk about wome…
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E29. Let's talk about the Queen of England: my opinion as an Irish person - advanced English discussion
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Come join this advanced English discussion where I discuss the recent death of the Queen of England. In this episode, you will: learn 7 English expressions to talk about the Queen hear about the Queen's legacy and the history of Ireland and the UK. hear my opinion on the death of the Queen of England and what I think of the British royal family You…
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This week I explore the topic of education and ask the question: What would the world be like if everyone had access to a good education? In the episode I discuss: 3 useful English expressions used in an infographic on education a video on one of the world’s best education systems a video on how schools kill children’s creativity You can download t…
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Did Little Richard REALLY throw his jewellery into Newcastle’s Hunter River?
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It's often rumoured that Little Richard - considered the founding father of rock music - suddenly found God while on tour in Australia in 1957 and threw his jewellery into Newcastle's Hunter River. But is it true? It is known that Little Richard, born Richard Wayne Penniman, came from a deeply evangelical background in Macon, Georgia, and that afte…
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E27. Working in English as a podcaster in human rights - with Amélie Tagu
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Working as a podcaster in human rights, living in Brussels, learning English abroad… Just some of the topics I discussed with this week’s guest, the wonderful Amélie Tagu, a Communications Officer based in Brussels, Belgium. Amélie is originally from Rennes, in France. Like most French children, she learnt English at school. But she really discover…
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10 Years of History and Mystery - ABC Newcastle August 2022
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It started with a brick and has led to a community of nearly 70,000 people connecting over a love of history and mystery. This is Lost Newcastle. A corner of the internet where you can have nice things! ABC Newcastle's Kia Handley spoke to founder Carol Duncan.Carol Duncan による
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E26. How to boost your English fluency through self-study (+ free study guide pdf)
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This week, I am sharing my top tips and strategies to achieve greater English fluency through self-study. In the episode I discuss: how to make progress with your English even when you are feeling stuck and demotivated techniques you can use to learn English efficiently and effectively 2 authentic sources to practise your English skills on: 1. the …
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E25. Working in English as a health & wellbeing strategist with Sandra Lindholm
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Working in English as a coach, wellbeing and perfectionism… Just some of the topics I discussed with this week’s guest, the wonderful Sandra Lindholm, a Health and Wellbeing Strategist based in beautiful Finland (the happiest country in the world 5 years in a row). Sandra is married and together with her husband has 3 children under 12. She is a nu…
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E24. Let's talk about a controversial travel practice
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This week I explore the topic of travel and the controversial billion dollar form of travel called ‘volunteer tourism’ which raises questions in relation to racism, colonialism and even narcissism. This topic was discussed in a group discussion class last month in my membership for English learners, the English Changemaker Club and the members enjo…
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E23. How to master English without living in an English speaking country with Katrien Schiepers
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Mastering a language, academic English and living in Belgium... Just some of the topics I discussed with this week’s guest, the wonderful Katrien Schiepers, a language teacher based in Leuven, Belgium. Even though we live in the same country of Belgium - Katrien in the Flemish Dutch part and me in the French speaking part, we actually met online. W…
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E22. How to have a fascinating conversation about food in English
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This week, I explore the topic of food, one of my favourite topics of conversation that works in every social situation. From my experience, working with hundreds of English students around the world, food is a topic we can all talk about and we all have something different to share, whether it is an unusual food we have tasted, a family recipe or …
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E21: Online Entrepreneurship & Empathetic Communication with Katharina Dello
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Online business, parenting, empathetic communication... Just some of the topics I discussed with this week’s guest, the wonderful Katharina Dello. Katharina is from Ukraine, has lived in Russia and currently lives in Germany. She trained as an economist and journalist and has recently published an online course "Master the secrets of effective comm…
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E20. How to talk about your interests in English
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What are your passions and interests? Do you know how to talk about them in English? In this episode, I give you 10 common English expressions to talk about your passions in English. Knowing how to talk about your interests and passions is really important when we talk about ourselves as it helps people to understand who we are as people. I love he…
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E19. Four phrasal verbs to talk about challenging situations (with transcript)
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Recently in the group English discussion classes I run, we spoke about challenging situations in relation to war, inequality and human rights. In this episode, I wanted to share with you 4 phrasal verbs that we learned in these discussions. In this episode, I will discuss: how to identify phrasal verbs and how to use them when speaking English 4 ph…
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E18. Learn English with the news: what is a refugee? (with transcript)
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When reading the news in English, you will probably have come across the following terms: refugee asylum seeker migrant But what do they mean exactly? As I record this episode in April 2022, we are seeing the invasion of Ukraine and the fastest growing refugee situation since World War 2. So far, 4 million Ukrainian people have left their country t…
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E17. How to talk about refugees in English (with transcript)
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With the invasion of Ukraine in recent weeks, many ordinary Ukranians have become refugees as they are forced to leave their home to find safety in other countries. In this episode, I will discuss some vocabulary associated with the topic of refugees, while referring to recent events. Grab a pen and paper because this episode is packed full of voca…
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E16. How to improve your English (and life) with journalling
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“We don't know where we're going, we don't know what's going to happen, but no one can take away from you what you put in your own mind.” As we face uncertain times, this quote from Holocaust survivor Edith Eger demonstrates the power we have in how we respond to life's challenges. Writing in a journal is one tool I have found helpful to process my…
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E15. How I want to impact the world as an English teacher
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To celebrate reaching Episode 15 of this podcast, I reflect on my mission and values as an English teacher and the impact I want to make in the world. In this short episode, I willl speak about: reconnecting to the mission of English for Change my feelings about current world events my upcoming plans to support more English learners in my online bu…
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E14. Let's talk about Gender Equality & the Environment
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Gender inequality and the climate crisis are two of the most urgent challenges of today. In this week's episode, we explore the link between gender equality and the environment, which was also the theme of this year's International Women's Day. In this episode, I talk about: 7 useful English expressions and vocabulary you can use to speak about gen…
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E13. Exploring my country Ireland's treatment of women
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To celebrate this month's International Women's Day, I bring you an episode exploring my country Ireland's treatment of women. In the episode I talk about: the female role models I admired growing up in Ireland Ireland's shameful past of shunning unmarried women and their children Ireland's recent vote to legalise abortion for women gender based vi…
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Most of us learn a foreign language so we can communicate with other people but if we are an introvert, it can feel really challenging to socialise with new people, make mistakes and express our big ideas in another language As an introvert and language learner myself, I know what it's like to feel shy and afraid to speak English in public. In this…
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E11. Language Immersion & Self Acceptance with Holistic Life Coach Camille
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Language immersion, living abroad, letting go & self-acceptance... Just some of the topics I discussed with this week’s guest, the wonderful Camille. Camille is from the south of France and currently lives in Azores, Portugal. She is a holistic life coach helping people manage stresss to live a more serene and fulfilled life. Interviewing Camille w…
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E10. Learn English with the News: Is Fashion ethical?
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This episode explores today's fashion industry, in particular fast fashion, looking at an article from the Guardian:The truth about fast fashion: can you tell how ethical your clothing is by its price? (29 July 2021) I read and comment on some extracts in the article, then explain some key vocabulary that you can use to talk about this topic. Here …
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E9. Seven Common English Phrases to talk about Language Learning
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Do you struggle to find the right words to express yourself? Well this episode is for you! I give you 7 common English phrases to talk about language learning that came from the native resources we covered in the English Changemaker Club in January. I know that you might not be able to take notes when listening to this podcast. That is why I have p…
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E8. Four things that help me stay motivated to learn a foreign language
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Listen to my 4 tips on how to stay motivated to learn a foreign language. I share stories about my own journey of learning French. I refer back to the previous podcast episode, Episode 7, and my interview with Irish based lawyer Ioanna Negrello who offers some tips on how she got to an advanced level in English. In the episode, I speak about: conne…
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E7. Anxiety & Human Rights Advocacy with Ioanna Negrello
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Career, feminism, mental health, language learning & yoga... Just some of the topics I discussed with my very first guest to this podcast, my wonderful friend Ioanna Negrello. Ioanna is from Marseille in France and currently works as a judicial assistant in the High Court in Dublin, Ireland. Interviewing Ioanna was such a great pleasure and I reall…
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Is it possible to learn a language alone? Do I recommend it? In this episode, I will talk about the pros and cons of learning English alone. I will answer the questions that are often on our minds as adult language learners: Is it worth spending money on improving your English? How can you learn English online? What things do you miss out on when y…
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E5. How to talk about the environment in English
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We all share the same planet so this week, let's talk about a topic that concerns us all: the environment. Grab a pen and paper because this episode is packed full of vocabulary and recommendations to discuss the impact of climate change and the challenges and solutions we face. As well known activist Greta Thunberg says 'We have all the facts and …
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E4. Setting English language goals for a successful and confident future
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Ready for a successful and confident 2022? In this episode, I'll help you to set your English language goals for the New Year or any new month. As the quote goes 'A goal without a plan is just a wish' so taking time to write our goals down and make a plan is so important! For me, 2021 has been an amazing year in business and regular goal setting wa…
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Afraid to speak English in public? Well this episode is for you! Let me guide you through what you can do to beat your fear and feel confident in your next meeting, discussion or presentation in English. I speak about some useful strategies from psychology to better prepare you and to stop you from overthinking when you need to speak in English. I …
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E1. Introducing English for Change & why you should be an English Changemaker
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In this first episode, I get personal and share more about me, Ruth Whittle, the host and founder of English for Change. I’ll tell you about my first penpal experience as a child and how I came to start my online teaching business. I explain the format of each podcast episode. In each one we explore 2 things: firstly, an individual change you can m…
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Interested in speaking about feminism in English? This episode is packed full of good stuff: phrasal verbs and expressions that you can use to talk about a woman’s role in society and some books, videos and podcasts that you can listen to on this topic. Feminism was our monthly theme in the English Changemaker Club in November 2021 so there is plen…
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I'm so excited to bring you the English for Change podcast helping English learners everywhere build a confident voice in English. Listen to this trailer, subscribe to the podcast and get ready for lots of amazing content to inspire, motivate and empower you in upcoming episodes.Ruth Whittle による
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The Victoria Theatre is the oldest theatre still standing in NSW. Opened in 1876, it was rebuilt in 1890/91 and added to the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999. Nancy Tapp performed at the Victoria Theatre in the 1950s and in this podcast, reminisces about the theatre and the shows she danced in.Carol Duncan による
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The Wallis Album - Carol Duncan speaks with Aunty Nola Hawken& Ron Ramsey
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After 194 years, a previously unknown album of drawings from 1818, including landscapes and portraits of Aboriginal people from the Newcastle region, returned to Newcastle for a brief exhibition by the State Library of NSW. In this episode, Carol Duncan speaks with Aunty Nola Hawken, descendant of 'Queen' Margaret and Ned of Swansea; and the Direct…
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How often have you stopped for a rest on one of the low stone retaining walls at Blackbutt Reserve? Chances are, you’re sitting on the remains of the early headstones from Newcastle’s first European burial ground at Christ Church Cathedral. Find out more at lostnewcastle.com.auCarol Duncan による
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The Wallis Album - Carol Duncan & Dr Alex Byrne, NSW State Librarian
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The Wallis Album After 194 years, a previously unknown album of drawings from 1818, including landscapes and portraits of Aboriginal people from the Newcastle region, returned to Newcastle for a brief exhibition by the State Library of NSW. In this episode, Carol Duncan speaks with Dr Alex Byrne, the NSW State Librarian and Chief Executive, about t…
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Friday Music Show | 24 January 2014 - Mark Tinson, Pete de Jong, John Paul Young, Russell Morris, Ty Penshorn
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It was my birthday. What would you do? Mark Tinson, Pete de Jong, Mac, John Paul Young, Russell Morris, Ty Penshorn,Carol Duncan による
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Friday Music Show | 3 October 2014 - Part 1 Bella , Part 2 Grant Walmsley on Malcolm Young
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Friday Music Show with Bella, and Grant Walmsley on Malcolm Young AC/DC.Carol Duncan による
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Friday Music Show | 12 September 2014 - Mark Tinson, terror alerts, Jimi Hendrix & Pat has burgers with Led Zeppelin
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In which Mark Tinson joins me to discuss terror alerts & Jimi Hendrix, Pat calls in to brag about having burgers with Led Zeppelin during their Australian tour, local artists Adam Miller and Jason Lowe.Carol Duncan による
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Alex is a Newcastle kid! In this 2013 interview, he talks about the effect of their record company collapsing at the height of their career.Carol Duncan による
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In 2009, I had the chance to interview the legendary Stevie Wright - lead singer of The Easybeats in the 1960s and trouble rockstar ever after. I was warned in advance that I should pre-record the interview as Stevie was 'a bit slow' after years of serious drug and alcohol abuse. Happily, I didn't find him at all difficult to chat with. Indeed, Ste…
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Tony Robinson talks about how to encourage a community to care about its history.Tony Robinson is perhaps best known to an older generation of television viewer as Baldrick from Blackadder, but to younger generations he's known as the guy leading archaeological digs on Time Team or the poor unfortunate host up to his knees in a tank of urine in Wor…
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