最高の Vivaling ポッドキャスト (2024)

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Thanks, but no thanks – B1 Level+ 10:28

22d ago10:28

10:28

In this episode, Kari and Robert dive into the world of "thank yous"—from casual and heartfelt to formal and polished. Discover new ways to express thanks, gracefully accept gratitude, and even navigate those tricky "thanks, but no thanks" moments. Tune in for practical tips, playful banter, and a few fun surprises along the way. Ready to say thank…

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Où faites vous vos courses ? 4:20

22d ago4:20

4:20

Dans cet épisode, on explore une facette fascinante de la culture française : les habitudes d’achat. Avec Elisabeth, notre invitée, nous découvrons son rituel hebdomadaire dans un village français. Et vous, où faites-vous vos courses ? Est-ce différent dans votre pays ? Rejoignez-nous pour un voyage au cœur des traditions françaises et des plaisirs…

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VivaLing Kids - Unusal Jobs: At Work (Sapling) 5:35

1M ago5:35

5:35

What do you want to be when you grow up? A doctor, police officer, or teacher? These are common answers, but have you ever thought about having an unusual job? Learn fun new vocabulary, hear about the ups and downs of these unique professions, and guess the meaning of some key job-related terms. Plus, we have a challenge for you at the end! ★ Suppo…

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Haunting Words and Horror Fims: Thrills, Chills and Vocabulary Skills 10:40

2M ago10:40

10:40

In this special Halloween-themed episode, Kari and Robert discuss Halloween traditions, their favorite creepy films, and a treasure trove of vocabulary words that express fear and describe all things spooky. Tune in… if you dare! ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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VivaLing Kids - Do your chores and make a bagel pizza!: Helping Around the Home (Blossom) 4:52

2M ago4:52

4:52

In this fun episode, we’ll explore the world of chores and discover that making your own snack can be a chore too! Learn how to whip up a quick and easy bagel pizza with your favourite toppings. We’ll guide you step-by-step and share some fun pizza trivia along the way. ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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You’re the Apple of my Eye – A2+ 7:56

3M ago7:56

7:56

In this cosy episode of "You’re the Apple of My Eye," Kari and Robert celebrate autumn with a chat about their favourite apple dishes and fun apple-themed idioms. Join in for a fun mix of food and language! ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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VivaLing Kids - Grow a Window Garden: In the Garden (Sapling) 4:21

3M ago4:21

4:21

Do you love veggies? How about growing them right at home? In this fun episode, you'll learn how to plant a mini garden on your windowsill! Follow step-by-step instructions to grow your very own all from the comfort of your house. ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Future Talk: When to Use Will and Shall 5:41

4M ago5:41

5:41

In this episode, we explore the modal verbs WILL and SHALL. Join us as we use them in practical scenarios like planning a trip to the UK! Are you ready to master WILL and SHALL? Tune in and practice along with us! ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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VivaLing Kids - Rainforest Cafe: Food & Drink (Sapling) 4:24

4M ago4:24

4:24

In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of restaurants, with a special spotlight on the Rainforest Café. Can you imagine dining in a tropical rainforest surrounded by the elements? Tune in to test your memory with some fun questions and get creative with a challenge for your next English lesson! Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/2…

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L'Argot - cette langue des petites gens que tout le monde parle 6:48

7M ago6:48

6:48

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.Lisa Fras による

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L’amour des langues et l’amour dans les langues 14:28

7M ago14:28

14:28

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.Lisa Fras による

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Les origines de la langue française 13:32

7M ago13:32

13:32

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.Lisa Fras による

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L'inhibition - votre meilleur alliée 10:44

7M ago10:44

10:44

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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Le Podcast Français - introduction 9:42

7M ago9:42

9:42

Dans cette épisode, nous vous présentons nos sujets de prédilection et vous pourrez d'ores et déjà tester vos connaissances grâce à un quiz amusant et instructif ! Belle écoute !Lisa Fras による

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The VivaLing English Podcast Listener Survey 8:54

7M ago8:54

8:54

Maybe you noticed we have paused for a while - the reason is that we are re-organising the podcast to make it match our listeners' needs. Please contribute to the future by letting us know your opinion about our podcast - The survey can be accessed on this link... https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/2…

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Talking about grammar - gerunds! (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 9:16

9M ago9:16

9:16

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Never cut your hair! Please have it cut! (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 10:41

9M ago10:41

10:41

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Talking about grammar - the passive voice (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 12:04

10M ago12:04

12:04

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Supper, Dinner or Tea? (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 11:54

10M ago11:54

11:54

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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What's cooking? (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 11:06

10M ago11:06

11:06

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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A maiden voyage in heavy rain - fun with collocations! (Suitable for CEFR level B1 and above) 12:35

10M ago12:35

12:35

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Valentine's Day - culture and history. 10:19

11M ago10:19

10:19

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Make and Do - what's the difference? (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 7:54

11M ago7:54

7:54

The difference between make and do can be tricky but there are good explanations and examples here to help you understand. Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Impossibly immature and unexpectedly inexpensive - the power of prefixes (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 8:53

11M ago8:53

8:53

Tom and Kari follow up last week's episode on suffixes with an episode on the opposite - prefixes! Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Brighten up your day - by strengthening your knowledge (suitable for CEFR B1 and above) 10:11

11M ago10:11

10:11

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Winter Vocabulary Quiz (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 7:13

11M ago7:13

7:13

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Animal Idioms (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 8:15

1y ago8:15

8:15

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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The Thanksgiving Episode (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 8:44

1y ago8:44

8:44

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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VivaLing Anniversary Special (Suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 8:33

1y ago8:33

8:33

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) 7:24

1y ago7:24

7:24

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. https://form.jotf…

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The Story of Stingy Jack (CEFR A2) 8:51

1y ago8:51

8:51

Do you know what stingy means? Find out what happens when Jack tries to trick the devil! Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Halloween around the World (CEFR A1) 6:48

1y ago6:48

6:48

Listen to these 4 different Halloween traditions and try to guess which country they come from. We hope you don't get too scared! Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Friday the 13th: should we be afraid? (CEFR B1) 8:16

1y ago8:16

8:16

Why are people so afraid of Friday the 13th? Is it really an unlucky day? What is the history behind the superstition? Find out more with Kari and Tom... Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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A Haunted Castle in India (CEFR A2) 8:35

1y ago8:35

8:35

Bhangarh Fort is one of the most haunted places in the world! Find out what happened when Tom visited it in 2022. Would you have the courage to stay the night in a cursed castle? Check out the transcript for vocabulary and comprehension exercises. Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★…

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What is DARK tourism? (suitable for CEFR level A2 and above) 7:30

1y ago7:30

7:30

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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The Rugby Podcast - part 2 (Suitable for CEFR level B1 and above) 7:33

1+ y ago7:33

7:33

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Talking about RUGBY! (suitable for CEFR level B1 and above) 8:06

1+ y ago8:06

8:06

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★…

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A tall tale - Paul Bunyon and the making of the USA (Suitable for CEFR level B1 and above) 6:56

1+ y ago6:56

6:56

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Unexpected School Subjects (CEFR level A2 and above) 5:29

1+ y ago5:29

5:29

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Amazing schools! (CEFR A1 and above) 5:13

1+ y ago5:13

5:13

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. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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The Great Outdoors! Camping part 2 4:59

1+ y ago4:59

4:59

Now it's Kari's turn to tell us about her childhood memories of family camping and Tom's turn to be tested on the camp word family! Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★VivaLing による

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Enjoy your trip! Camping part 1 6:07

1+ y ago6:07

6:07

Camping is a fun way to enjoy nature and spend time with your family or friends. In part 1 Tom shares a funny anecdote with Kari and tests her on the words he uses for camping equipment. In part 2, it will be the other way round! Support the Show. https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062 ★ Support this podcast ★…