2Ts in a pod
FaktaFun Podcast for adult English learners with level B2 and above with the 2Ts, Tim and Katy.
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- 2Ts in a Pod Episode 75 - What If...? (00:15:32)
This time on the podcast Katy and Tim explore some hypothetical scenarios and what they would do in them. Download the transcript and useful vocabulary here: https://shorturl.at/6Lowf
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 74 - Online Dating (00:24:56)
This time on the podcast Katy and Tim discuss the weird and wonderful world of online dating and learn some useful vocabulary to describe all too common experiences on dating apps and platforms. Download the transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/4wjy27sm
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 73 - Halloween Special 2024 (00:22:19)
This time on the show, Katy and Tim tell some more spooky tales for Halloween! Also featuring a new creepy story from master storyteller Wilf Merttens! Follow this link to download the transcript and glossary for this episode: https://tinyurl.com/54n8rnmx
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 72 - You Be The Judge 2 (00:13:57)
This time on the pod Katy & Tim discuss another marital dispute from the excellent Guardian series "You Be The Judge". We now offer full transcripts of the podcast complete with 6 useful expressions from the episode. Download it here: https://shorturl.at/iGaqz Check out this link if you want to read the article Katy & Tim discuss: https://shorturl.at/JA8pS
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 71 - You Be The Judge (00:13:54)
This time on the podcast Katy & Tim debate a situation from an edition of "You Be The Judge" from the Guardian newspaper in which a couple presents their marital dispute for judgement. Click here to download the transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yhfudusz If you want to read more editions of "You Be The Judge", check them out here on the Guardian website. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/series/you-be-the-judge
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 70 - Remote Places (00:38:39)
This time on the podcast Katy and Tim explore some of the most remote places on Earth. Check out this link to explore the Son Doong Cave in Vietnam: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news-features/son-doong-cave/2/#s=pano37
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 69 - Urban Legends (00:19:01)
This time on the podcast Katy & Tim discuss some urban legends; strange, unsettling stories that have been passed down over the years. Are they true? Who knows?...
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 68 - Expressions & Their Origins 2 (00:20:02)
This time on the pod Katy and Tim take a look at some more English expressions and their fascinating origins.
- 2Ts in a Pod Episode 67 - Books to Read on the Beach (00:20:27)
This time on the podcast, Katy and Tim recommend some good books to read on the beach or in a hammock during the hot summer months! Here are the books they recommend: Katy: The Guest List by Lucy Foley One Day by David Nicholls The Marcus Didius Falco Series by Lindsey Davis Tim: The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 66 - Weird Laws (00:13:36)
This time on the pod, Katy and Tim discuss some weird laws from the UK. Does your country have any strange old laws that are still on the books?
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 65 - Jokes (00:16:46)
This time on the podcast Katy & Tim look at some classic joke formats in English and have a right old laugh!
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 64 - Agony Aunts (00:18:27)
This time on the podcast Katy and Tim look at the world of agony aunt advice columns from popular newspapers and magazines.
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 63 - Expressions From Different Cultures (00:14:58)
This time on the podcast Katy and Tim discuss various expressions and words in English that come from other cultures and languages.
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 62 - Dumb Ways To Die (00:17:15)
This time on 2Ts in a Pod Katy & Tim look at some stories of people who have won a Darwin Award for dying in the most stupid way possible. If you want to read more Darwin Award stories, follow this link: https://darwinawards.com/
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 61 - AITA (Am I the A**hole?) #2 (00:23:05)
This time on 2Ts in a Pod Katy & Tim delve back into Reddit to examine some more scenarios where people aren't sure if they're in the wrong or not.
- 2Ts In A Pod Episode 60 - Expressions & Their Origins (00:18:27)
The wait is over! Katy & Tim are back with a brand new episode of 2Ts in a Pod! This time they discuss 6 expressions and their surprising origins.
- 2Ts Episode 59: Atomic Study Habits (00:31:18)
This time on the pod Katy and Tim discuss atomic study habits; small changes and tweaks students can make to aid their learning and language acquisition.
- 2Ts Episode 58 - Ed Aldcroft: Barcelona English Choir (00:50:04)
This time on the pod Katy & Tim talk to Ed Aldcroft about the history of the Barcelona English Choir and all its upcoming events! If you're interested in learning more about the choir, attending their upcoming concert or watching some of their music videos, just follow the links below: Tickets for 19th June concert, Barcelona. Buy them here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/becevents/699450 Barcelona English Choir - read more about the choir here and see what else we’re getting up to: https://barcelonaenglishchoir.com Music videos and concert recordings: https://youtube.com/user/bcnenglishchoir
- 2Ts Episode 57 - Jamie Keddie: Images & Stories in the Classroom (01:01:50)
This time on the pod Katy & Tim talk to teacher, materials developer, teacher trainer and master storyteller Jamie Keddie about how to use images and stories in the English classroom. Check out Lessonstream, Jamie's online community below: https://lessonstream.com/ Also, check out Jamie's video class based on the streaker photo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hH6rCbd9RI
- 2Ts Episode 56 - AITA (Am I the A**hole?) (00:40:52)
This time on the pod Katy and Tim discuss some dilemmas from the popular Reddit thread AITA (Am I the Asshole?). Listen along and decide who you think is in the wrong in each of the situations.
- 2Ts Episode 55 - The Good Sides of Social Media (00:27:08)
We're always hearing about the downsides of social media, well this time on the podcast Katy & Tim discuss some of the good things that being connected online has made possible. Here are some links to the things we spoke about: https://www.kubbco.com/13-positive-effects-of-social-media-on-our-society-today/
- 2Ts Episode 54 - Crazy Inventions (00:28:37)
This time on the podcast Katy & Tim discuss crazy inventions, some real, some completely made up! Can you tell the difference?
- 2Ts - Episode 53 - Mike Coppock: Endurance Challenges (00:50:42)
This time on the pod Katy and Tim talk to Mike Coppock, the long distance mountain runner, about his experiences completing the Island Munros Triathlon and setting a new record for crossing the Pyrenees mountains from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coast. If you want to read more about Mike's adventures, or watch the excellent short film of the Island Munros Triathlon, follow the links below: https://cutt.ly/xA5ypvm - Island Munros Triathlon & The Martin Moran Foundation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK3bdOVBW78 - Island Munros Triathlon short film https://cutt.ly/SA5y0ua - The full story of Mike's Pyrenees crossing
- 2Ts Episode 52 - Pride Month Special: The Wonderful World of Drag feat. Lana Vuli (00:41:33)
This time on the pod we're doing a special interview for Pride month. The 2Ts sit down with Oscar/Lana Vuli from Science Queers to talk about his/her experiences in the world of Drag. We hope you enjoy the episode, catch Oscar/Lana's act if you can and check out his/her Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWR22076Osunb7hiTHfhr1Q
- 2Ts - Episode 51 - Book club part 7 (The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman) (00:38:58)
We're back with another instalment of our book club series. You know how this goes by now as the 2Ts continue reading the fantastic Richard Osman book and discover even more about this strange group of people!