University English Podcast

In February 2020, middle school pupils from Matsubara City, Japan wrote recorded and edited English podcasts to send out to the world. In this podcast, a girl talks about her favourite manga, Demon Slayer.

In February 2020, middle school pupils from Matsubara City, Japan wrote recorded and edited English podcasts to send out to the world. In this podcast, a boy asks the question, "Why do we go to school?" and tries to explain what a school actually is.

In February 2020, school pupils from Matsubara City, Japan wrote recorded and edited English podcasts to send out to the world. In this podcast, a girl tells us about why dancing is so much fun and the kind of music she loves dancing to.

In February 2020, middle school pupils from Matsubara City, Japan wrote recorded and edited English podcasts to send out to the world. In this podcast, a girl tells us about Taiwan and what makes it such a special place.

In February 2020, middle school pupils from Matsubara City, Japan wrote recorded and edited English podcasts to send out to the world. In this podcast, a girl tells us about a sport or game she loves: Double Dutch.

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have stories from world news, and the environment. In our first story, we learn about the situation regarding the population and the falling birthrate in Japan. You read more about it here: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/12/99520f842b44-japan-sees-record-low-number-of-babies-born-in-2019.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/10/cf30f5d6ea06-japan-early-childhood-staff-feel-least-valued-among-8-nations-oecd.html In our story on the environment, we see that Scotland has set a record high temperature. You can learn more about this here: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/dec/29/remarkable-high-as-scottish-temperature-record-is-broken Worksheet Answers: D 2. B

In December 2019, primary school children from Nara, Japan wrote recorded and edited English podcasts to send out to the world. In this podcast, a young boy tells us about his home town and why you should visit.

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have stories from world news, and the environment. In our first story, we learn about the heart-warming story of an immigrant without legal papers helping a man in a wheelchair from a burning house. You read more about it here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/dec/11/migrant-hailed-after-rescuing-man-in-wheelchair-from-fire In our first story on the environment, we learn about thousands of penis fish turning up on a beach in North America. You can read more about it here: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50779461 And in our second story on the environment, we find out a little about the terrible bushfires ravaging Australia. You can learn more about this terrible situation here: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/nsw-town-wiped-out-more-than-70-homes-razed-in-south-australia-20191222-p53m9j.html https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/dec/22/australian-

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have stories from science, world news, and sport. In our first story, we hear that a new chapter of the Tale of Genji, widely considered to be the world’s first novel, has been found in an old storehouse in Tokyo. You learn more about it here: http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201910090047.html https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/worlds-first-novel-book-chapter-found-the-tale-of-genji-tokyo-a9152861.html In health news we learn that walking quickly may be good for your long-term health. You can read more about it here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/walking-slowly-aging-brain-body-sick-later-study-a9151976.html And finally, in sport, we find out the latest from the world of AFL.   Worksheet Answers: C 2. C 3. D

In this episode of the University English Podcast, financial expert Lynn Wang from Hannan University continues to explain about returns on investments. There are three main ways of gaining returns on investments: interest; dividends and capital gains. In this episode, we will mainly focus on capital gains.   Worksheet Answers: 1. B 2. B 3. A

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have stories from the environment, world news, and sport. In our first story, we hear about the fires raging in the Amazon. You can learn more about it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/world/americas/brazil-military-amazon-fire.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage https://www.theage.com.au/world/south-america/what-s-happening-in-the-amazon-20190822-p52jvd.html   In world news, we learn that new submarine communications cables are being laid to connect small island nations to the rest of the world. You can read more about it here: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/sea-cable-boosts-ties-to-png-solomon-islands-amid-china-influence-20190828-p52lpt.html https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/australia-to-support-fibre-optic-cable-lifeline-to-east-timor-20190829-p52m5u.html   And finally, in sport, we preview the first round of the finals in the AFL. Who

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have stories from science, world news, and the environment. In our first story, we hear that there may be life on the moon! You can learn more about it here: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/aug/06/tardigrades-may-have-survived-spacecraft-crashing-on-moon https://www.newsweek.com/tardigrade-living-moon-israel-spaceship-crash-1452728 In world news, we learn that a researcher from Australia has a new theory which explain why there are so many old people in the world’s so called ‘blue zones’. You can read more about it here: https://www.vox.com/2019/8/8/20758813/secrets-ultra-elderly-supercentenarians-fraud-error https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/704080v1 And finally, in the environment, we hear about a low-tech, ancient solution to problem in dealing with water in areas with erratic rainfall. You can find about it here: https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/aug/15/the-

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have stories from science, world news, and sport. In our first story, we learn the good news that the number of tigers in India seems to be on the rise. You can read more about it here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/29/india-wild-tiger-population-rises-conservation   In science, we hear about researchers in Japan working on human-animal hybrids. This is an interesting story with a lot of things we all need to think about carefully. You can read more about it here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/human-animal-hybrid-japan-stem-cell-research-tokyo-genes-a9027131.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell#Research And finally, in sport we check in on the AFL situation. Finals are just around the corner, so how are Essendon tracking? You can check out what’s happening here: https://www.afl.com.au/video/2019-07-29/bombers-remarkable-fivegame-fightback-streak h

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have stories from science, world news, and sport. In our first story, we learn about how images were transmitted back to Earth from the Moon 50 years ago. You learn more about it here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-18/the-dish-is-a-great-comedy-but-certainly-not-a-documentary/11318862 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-space-exploration-moon-australia/the-dish-still-beaming-signals-from-australia-50-years-after-moon-walk-idUSKCN1UD07L https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TAqXENo1rA&list=PLQDlp_GLSIUT1LUJq3eOrk6_DFNngThiz In world news we hear about an unusual story of a man smuggling drugs in his wig. This is an enigmatic story. You can read more about it here: https://elpais.com/elpais/2019/07/16/inenglish/1563277743_245169.html https://inequality.org/facts/global-inequality/ And finally, in the environment we learn about a worrisome drop in orangutan numbers due to deforesta

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have stories from science, world news, and sport. In our first story, we learn that cockroaches are getting stronger and can resist pesticides. You can find out more about this here: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/03/cockroaches-could-soon-be-almost-impossible-to-kill-with-pesticides https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44296-y?_ga=2.267313803.46422805.1562118047-614017950.1562118047 In world news we hear about a nuclear-powered Russian submarine which has sunk in the Arctic. This is a concerning story. You can read more about this here: https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-russia-submersible-incident-nuclear/putin-after-three-days-says-fire-hit-russian-submarine-was-nuclear-powered-idUKKCN1TZ0I3 http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/non-power-nuclear-applications/transport/nuclear-powered-ships.aspx And finally, in sport, we check in on developments

This podcast is for those who would like to improve their English for use in the business world. In each episode there will be some listening practice with comprehension questions to help you improve your understanding of English in the workplace.

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have two stories from world news, and one on the environment. In our first story, we hear about some really terrifying ideas on global warming. You can find out more about this here: https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/148cb0_a1406e0143ac4c469196d3003bc1e687.pdf https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change-global-warming-end-human-civilisation-research-a8943531.html In world news, we learn about a very sad and shocking story related to chocolate. Child labour is being used to help supply us with cheap chocolate. You can read more about this here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/business/hershey-nestle-mars-chocolate-child-labor-west-africa/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.4416f09f97f1 And finally, in world news again, we hear about a bridge in Russia that ... disappeared. You can read more about this here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-bridge

This podcast is for those who would like to improve their English for use in the business world. In each episode there will be some listening practice with comprehension questions to help you improve your understanding of English in the workplace. There will also be tips on how you can improve your communication skills in business settings.   Answers: Trivia: C Question & Answer: 1. B; 2. C Short Conversation: 1. D; 2. B; 3. D Longer Talk: 1. B; 2. A; 3. A

This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have a story on malaria, something from the business world, and an update on the Australian football. In our first story on health, we learn that malaria is huge problem around the world, but that some countries have eradicated it. You can find out more about this here: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/may/23/argentina-and-algeria-stamp-out-malaria-in-historic-achievement   In world news, we see that company executives are paid too much, and that cutting their salaries might actually be good for business. You can read more about this here: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/ceo-pay-ratio/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/may/15/executive-pay-salaries-carecentrix-senior-team-employees   And finally, in sport we check in on the 2019 season of Australian football. You can check some of the latest ne

In this episode of the University English Podcast, financial expert Lynn Wang from Hannan University explains about getting returns on investments. There are three main ways of gaining returns on investments: interest; dividends and capital gains. In this episode, we will mainly focus on dividends. The music you can hear at the beginning and end of the podcast is called Fuzz (丝绒) from the album of ‘Naughty Spring (浪春)’ by China Music House (新乐府). You can learn more details about the album and hear more music like this here: https://emumo.xiami.com/album/2104764608?spm=a1z1s.3061781.6856533.7.echugB   Worksheet Answers C B