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VickyTheUK
This podcast is made to enhance your listening skills in English, improve your life and broaden your vision
In this episode I am going to interview Tatiana from Russia. Both of us have visited over 20 countries and have lots of experience meeting people from all over the world. How do you meet people if you live in a small village where there are no foreigners? what to do if you have no money to travel? How to meet international friends during Covid19? all of these and more will be discussed in this episode. Stay tuned!!
If you want to practise your listening skills check out :
Vocabulary:
- to hang out with (friends) - to spend time with
- to click with somebody - to immediately have positive connection
- to go abroad - to go to a different country than your own
- keep in touch with - to stay connected with somebody , to keep in contact
- to go out - to go for a party
- to create strong bonds - to create strong connections
Questions to answer :
- When did Tatiana start travelling?
- What did she do in France? Italy?
- Where did Tatiana stay in Italy?
- Why does she like international volunteering?
- Why did I want to go to Spain?
- Where did Tatiana go with her international group of friends?
- Why did Tatiana learn Italian?
- What were my and Tatiana's memories related to international friends?
- How come Tatiana stayed in New York for free?
- What are the ways (we mentioned) to meet international friends?
- how can you make friends during Covid 19?
Links Tatiana mentioned in the podcast
https://www.e-vet.org/ – short-term volunteering projects, workcamps - for everyone
https://europeansolidaritycorps.net/ - European Solidarity Corps - for Europeans aged 18-30
https://www.workaway.info/ , https://www.helpx.net/ – self-organised volunteering for everyone
In this episode Marlon will talk about entrepreneurship, about starting your own business and share his business plan ideas and how to start a business even if you have no money .
For those who are learning English check out the vocabulary and questions before the listening:
Questions :
- Where is Marlon from?
- Why did he come to Lagos?
- What is his American Dream?
- What skills do you need to work in a hostel?
- How can you start your business without having much money?
- What does his mum do?
- What would he change in the hostel where we recorded this interview ?
- Why was the hostel called RSC hostel?
Vocabulary:
- to end up - to finally be in a particularplace or situation
- to deal with - to make business agreements with (someone) or to do something about (a person or thing that causes a problem or difficult situation)
- correlation - a mutual or reciprocal relationship between two or more things
- agile - flexible, able to move quickly and easily
- silent partners- a partner in a company who does not take an activepart in itsmanagement, especially one who provides some of the money
- revenue -the income that a government or companyreceivesregularly:
- take over the business - to start having a control of a business
- top - notch - excellent
- bunk bed -one of two bedsattached together, one on top of the other
Bianca was fighting hard for her dream and she made it come true! I absolutely adore her determination to win! Despite the fact that nobody believed in her, she did everything to get to the level where she is now. Check out part one and two to know how she did it and get motivated to reach your goals!
Questions:
- What are the things you have to do to start competing in bikini competitions?
- What are the challenges you face while preparing for the competition?
- Did she win the 1 place the fist time she competed?
- What is it, bikini open and why is it difficult ?
- Which countries did she compete in?
- what happened before her important competition?
- which place did she place in her last competition?
- what is her advice to other people?
Vocabulary:
- to cut down- to reduce
- to place - put in a particular position
- to be under medication-means you are in the process of being medicated
- to be drowsy- sleepy and lethargic; half asleep
- to give up-to stop trying to do something
- to let it pass- not to react to something, especially annoying
- to keep up with -move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else
- to have a lot on one's plate-Have a great deal (or too much) to cope with, to have lot ( to have a lot of important things to do)
- to set your goal- identify what you want to accomplish
- to save up - to keep money so that you can buy what you want
- to figure out- to discover , to understand or solve something
This episode is about being persistent and reaching your goals! Bianca will inspire you with her life story. Difficulties in life, obstacles never stopped her to reach her goals and to become a model and a personal trainer & bikini competitor!! Follow her on Instagram @bianca_bikinifitness +facebook Bianca Bustillos
To improve your listening skills focus on these questions and learn the vocabulary in advance:
Vocabulary:
a military brat-is the child of a parent or parents serving full-time in the United States Armed Forces, whether current or former.
a spoiled brat - A spoiled child is allowed to do or have anything that they want, usually so that they behave badly and do not show respect to other people
a brat- spoiled child
to broaden your vision- to widen, open your vision
to get into smth - to becomeinterested in an activity or subject, or start being involved in an activity
to struggle- to have difficulties
Questions:
What does her dad do?
What kind of people does Bianca consider spoiled?
What was her life like as a military brat?
When does she move back to Spain and why?
What does she do?
Who encouraged her to compete?
What was the reaction of people who she turned to for advice and help to prepare for the bikini contest?
In this episode you are going to be amazed by a life story of a brave, creative woman who is also a mum, a blogger, a backpacker and a photographer. Her life has brought her to Hawaii where her life has changed completely... listen, relax and get inspired!
Also, check out her website if you are interested in what she does now :
https://thebackpackermom.com/?fbclid=IwAR153Lrowkszt35gFo0YHqY_KiNdEm73-yle2vBRDfU9BYno91gAJHnDcMY
Before listening to this episode I encourage you to study the vocabulary and read the questions:
Vocabulary:
- dump somebody - the circumstance where you end a (usually romantic) relationship
- to contemplate - think deeply and for a long time
- move forward - to continue your life in a positive way again after something bad happened
- to buckle down- to set to work, to get down to business
- shore - the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water.
- ladder- portable stairs
- deadline - fixed day by when to finish work
Questions:
Where did she use to work before coming to Spain?
Why did she go to Hawaii?
Who inspired her to work in the Navy?
What were her tasks on the military ship?
What were her best/worst experiences?
what happened to the guy who worked with her?
In this episode Rodo (A guy from Argentina Instagram @ rusoconrodo) is going to tell us his fascinating story about his trip to Russia. Interesting facts, a scary moment during his trip and many more topics discussed !
Before listening learn the vocabulary and read the questions below:
Vocabulary:
Pull over - (of a vehicle) move to the side of or off the road.
Pull out (a weapon) - to take out from his pocket something , for example, (a gun)
prejudgement - to assume, think or judge without sufficient reflection or investigation.
misconceptions -a view or opinion that is incorrect because based on faulty thinking or understanding
apologise - to say sorry
immerse- involve oneself deeply in a particular activity
astonishing - extremely surprising or impressive; amazing
Questions:
What stereotypes do people usually have when they hear the word Russia?
What was Rodo's first adventure in Russia? Why was it scary?
What are the differences and similarities between Russia and Argentina?
In this episode Ciaran and me are going to discuss performance and improvisation. Is it useful in life? when? How? Stay tuned and you will get some ideas of how it works and what you can do with those skills.
Vocabulary:
skills- abilities
to obtain - get
by accident - coincidentally
to be based on - If you base something on facts or ideas, you use those facts or ideas to develop it.
entire - whole or complete, with nothing missing
props- an object used by the actorsperforming in a play or film
improv= improvisation
script -the written text of a play, film, or broadcast
rehearsal - a practice or trial performance of a play or other work for later public performance
to encourage - give support, confidence, or hope to (someone), stimulate the development of (an activity, state, or belief)
to make it up - to invent
on the spot - without any delay; immediately, spontaneously
new comers- someone who has recently arrived in a place or recently become involved in an activity
get over the embarrassment- to overcome *a difficulty", in this case, the embarrassment (a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness)
Questions:
- When and why did Ciaran start performing?
- Which popular UK TV show comes to people's mind when they hear the word improvisation?
- What kind of improvisation does Cirian do?
- Which two performances is he most proud of? Where did he he perform?
- Where does Cirian use impro skills?
- How can you get those skills? (give 2 examples)
- Where else are "YES and" approach +other improv skills can be useful?
In this episode we will talk about how you can improve your life with Minimalism. Aaron is going to give us lots of useful pieces of advice and will tell us his experience related to Minimalism.
To improve your English read the questions and learn the vocabulary first.
Vocabulary:
- Joy - happiness
- to denounce- to criticise, declare to be wrong or evil
- to struggle- to have difficulties
- to purchase- to buy
- to get rid of - to remove something that you do not want anymore
- a slippery slope -a course of action likely to lead to something bad or disastrous
- to diggle - can be an activity that describes a person searching through a closet, junk drawer, yard sale, basement or any other location containing a worthwhile amount of diggle
Questions:
- What is the story behind the photo with a moustache?
- What things has Aaron got rid of?
- What or who was his inspiration to become a minimalist?
- What are the benefits of minimalism?
- What are his hobbies?
- How do you prepare yourself to get rid of things and to become a minimalist?
Have you ever blamed yourself for not having enough courage to do things you have always wanted to do? In this podcast Danielle will share her life experience and some tricks how to get rid of your fears!
please help me on this journey, subscribe, like and write comments about your scary moments of your life!
Before listening learn the vocabulary and read the questions:
Vocabulary :
- overcome fears = get past your fears - If you overcome a problem or a feeling, you successfully deal with it and control it.
- brand new- very new
- face fear - to confront, deal with the feeling of being afraid
- to thrive - to prosper, flourish, develop, grow
- terrifying - scary
- to pray - to address God or a god with adoration, confession, supplication, or thanksgiving
- to end up - to finally be in a particularplace or situation
Questions:
- What does fear lead to? (give examples)
- What does Danielle do to overcome her fears? (give examples)
- What was her the scariest experience? Why?
- Where is she from?
- What does she do?
- What is rewarding about her job?
Alan is a very creative guy who travels around the world and creates content which make you think and change your attitude towards life and things. Check out his videos on Youtube, Instagram or facebook. (Type Alan's theory).
Please support my podcast and what I do: click "like", subscribe, write a comment with your thoughts and share with people who might be interested!
To improve your listening study the vocabulary before and then answer these questions :
Vocabulary:
A bucket list - a list of things to do before you die
a goal - something that you are trying to do or achieve
to take the words out of (someone's) mouth - say what someone else was about to say.
self- accomplishment - when you reach your goals which give you freedom, happiness
to detach yourself from - to separate, disconnect
purpose - the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
for a while - for a long time
to have a blast - to To have a very fun or exciting time (doing something)
Questions
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Where did Alan start making content first and why?
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Why doesn't he collect things?
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What do I collect and when did I start collecting it?
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What has Alan already done from his bucket list and what is his next goal?
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What are my and his philosophies of life?
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Name at least 4 things how you can become creative. (According to Alan and me)
Alan is one of the most creative people I've ever met! He does so many things in life! Check out his videos on Instagram and Youtube: Alan's theory
Grab your tea or coffee and join us for our evening conversation about life... and see life in a different light!
Vocabulary:
weird- strange
exaggerate- to represent something as much bigger or much smaller than it is, to increase abnormally
to be involved in - to take part in, to participate
grown up- an adult
to perceive- to understand, realise, become aware or conscious of something
a ribbon - a long strip of fabric usually used to decorate presents
lace - a fine open fabric of cotton or silk, made by looping, twisting, or knitting thread in patterns and used especially for trimming garments.
let it pass - choose not to react to an action or remark
Questions to answer:
What does Alan do? (his job)
What's the main religion in Chile? What's Alan's religion?
Why is he multicultural?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being multicultural?
Which sign in my dream meant that I had to search for another flat?
What was Alan's first video about and why did he start posting videos?
The ability to take risks by stepping outside your comfort zone is the primary way by which we grow. But we are often afraid to take that first step.
Listen to this podcast and get inspired by Alice, who was brave enough to buy her one way ticket to Latin America to discover this amazing continent without having any specific plans ahead.
Plus you can hear me singing :))
Vocabulary:
- an obstacle to overcome- successfully deal with a problem, to control the problem, situation
- feed curiosity - to satisfy curiosity
- worth + Verb+Ing - it is worth doing - of a good value, a very good idea
- a highlight of a trip - the most enjoyable moment of a trip
- terrain - land
- to hitchhike- to travel by doing "auto stop" without paying
- make the ends meet - to have just enough money to pay for the things that you need
Questions:
Finish the phrase from the listening: Not only....... But also....
What was the highlight of Alice's trip?
How long did she stay in Latin America and where exactly?
How did she make a living? What did she do to earn some money and make the ends meet?
Which website did she recommend and why?
Listen, widen your vision of life, answer the questions and learn some words and phrases in English by listening to my podcast!
don't miss the surprise!!
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Questions:
Who did Rico want to become before becoming an actor? How is the situation in Canada with Corona virus and what does Rico think about it? What does he recommend doing during quarantine? What is the surprise left in the podcast?
Vocabulary and phrases to learn before listening:
Rewarding -providing satisfaction; gratifying; to be over the moon - to be extremely pleased and happy; a bucket list- a list of the things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die; freak out - to become very anxious, upset, or afraid, or make someone very anxious, upset, or afraid; to cope with -to face or deal with a problem, situation
our guest today was Rico Ilag, you can follow him on TikTok, Instagram, twitter and many more!
In this episode we will discuss the life of an actor I met, some interesting moments from his life and some tips how to get closer to your dream of becoming an actor. I hope it will inspire you to follow your dreams. Listen, improve your English and get motivated!
New vocabulary
- call in sick - to call one's place of work to say that one is ill and cannot come to work
- cover someone's shift - When you "cover (someone's) shift", it means that you work that shift instead of them
- head off - to start your journey or start going somewhere
- look up to - admire
- get on board - to accept the idea,a project and participate
Questions to answer:
- How did Rico start his career as an actor?
- Who does he look up to? What's her name? She is a member of ____ (which?)musical band
- Why does Rico use TikTok?
My guest is @Rico Ilag
follow him on social media - Instagram, TikTok
Listen to the podcast and answer the questions:
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Why do people use tinder?
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How to get better at attracting girls on tinder?
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What are the typical mistakes on the first date?
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How to get better at online dating? (a tip for shy guys)
and a question for you- have you ever used it and how was your experience?
What is the meaning of life?
How to be happy?
sorry for the sound, due to corona virus it's hard to meet people and have the same level of sound on both devices..
find out in my podcast with Grace and follow this beautiful lady (a yoga instructor, a life coach and a writer) https://www.facebook.com/yogawithgracey/
Why do people become drug addicts?
How can we spot children who might become mentally ill and how to help them?
This episode is about my friend Michael who decided to quit his job and find himself. Discoveries during his trips might inspire you to travel more too!!