Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Which G20 country will go from the 5th largest economy to the 3rd largest by 2027? Whose kiss could potentially ...
Sep 12, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What food import from Japan has China banned ? When could humans be living on the moon? What is dangerous to do ...
Sep 05, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: On which island are over 1100 people still missing? What do today’s young adults (18-42) feel about marriage? Wh...
Aug 29, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What is the latest food to surge in price and why? What was Galactic 02? Should there be equal pay in for men an...
Aug 22, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What is a ‘greenlash’? and what is its impact? What is the new third way to lose weight? (And would you try it?)...
Aug 08, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Why has an ‘X’ replaced a bird? Which is bigger? Barbie or Oppenheimer? How can men live as long as women? Join ...
Aug 07, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Should Hollywood actors be on strike? Does Drinking Diet Coke Give You Cancer? Which countries are going to be m...
Jul 25, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: African countries will receive 18 million vaccine doses again which disease ( and which country has it just re-a...
Jul 18, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What trade restrictions are China and the US going to impose on each other? What new service has social media gi...
Jul 11, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Joe Biden plans to invest $42 billion in what over the next 7 years? What impact will the Titanic sub tradgedy h...
Jul 04, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: How many days did 4 young children survive in the Amazon jungle on their own? What is the UK government’s plan t...
Jun 20, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What was the cause of India’s deadliest train crash in two decades? What new Apple product costs $3499 (and will...
Jun 13, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: How much tax payers money was wasted in the US in 2022? What type of job vacancy is Germany finding difficult to...
Jun 06, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Which global organisation is going to receive a 20% increase in contributions from member countries? In what cou...
May 30, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What temperature limit is likely to be exceeded in the next 5 years? Why are film makers at the Cannes Film Fest...
May 23, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: How will the jobs market change by 2027? When and how do you celebrate Mother’s Day in your country? Did the bes...
May 16, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Fun facts about this ceremony 👑🎉 The countdown is on! In just a few hours, we'll witness the coronation of Charles III, the next King of the United Kingdom. 📅 May 6th, 2023. From centuries-old traditions to a vision for a modern and sustainable future, this coronation is a celebration of the past, present, and future of British monarchy. Listen to this podcast to learn some key facts of this upcoming ceremony. ---- ⭐ Learn English online with Perfectly Spoken ⭐ - Create a Trial account today ...
May 05, 2023•1 min
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Who is celebrating today and why? Who is NOT planning to enjoy the celebrations next Saturday ( May 6th?) What b...
May 02, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Which European capital is telling young British men to ‘stay away’? In New York a new law will make it illegal f...
Apr 25, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What will the UK government offer cigarette smokers to stop them smoking? Why have some wealthy property owners ...
Apr 18, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What legal action are Prince Harry and Elton John taking against the owner of the Daily Mail newspaper? How free...
Apr 04, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: March 22nd is the UN World Day for which of our planet’s essential resources? What happened at 2.00 am (UK) on S...
Mar 28, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Why are people protesting about pensions in France? How many UK restaurants use food delivery company Deliveroo?...
Mar 21, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: What will be protected following an important new treaty completed by 100 countries at the UN? What new service ...
Mar 14, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Which social media app is being banned by government agencies? The world’s second largest chain of what type of ...
Mar 07, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Where will it be impossible to buy a petrol or diesel car from 2035? Which political leader resigned suddenly? I...
Feb 21, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Which countries have been hit by devastating earthquakes? Which new app already has 100 million users in 2 month...
Feb 14, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Which global US tech giant experienced strikes in the US and now in the UK for the first time? What will be the ...
Jan 31, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: Which is the latest tech company to cut thousands of jobs? Which animal is a big danger to our global climate? W...
Jan 24, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode: How much will the CEO of the largest US oil company earn in 2023? What percentage of people in England and Wales...
Dec 13, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 6
