Native Ghost Stories is a podcast where spirits, creatures, love, loss, and all that connects us come alive through the voices of Native storytellers. Hear true experiences shared from the heart, straight to your ears.
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Speak English Now through mini-stories with teacher Georgiana
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Hi, I’m Georgiana, the founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. Since 2011, I’ve been helping people like you speak English fluently. Specializing in developing English fluency, I use highly effective and proven techniques such as mini-stories and point-of-view lessons. These approaches have helped numerous learners like you speak English fluently. In the last decade, I have created several English courses used by hundreds of thousands of students. Additionally, I host The Speak English Now podca ...
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Award-winning podcast featuring interviews with the world’s greatest adventurers, immersive travel documentaries recorded on location, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post, past guests include Conrad Anker, Ed Stafford, Kristine Tompkins and many more legends of travel and adventure.
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The Humble Rumble is a podcast that wrestles with the big issues, using a bit of tongue-in-cheek. Your hosts are Carl Ehrlich, a D.C. native who received a philisophy degree from Harvard University, and was a captain of the football team; and Jeff Dunlap, who played baseball at Northeastern University and now does sports reporting in New York. Each episode they will be interviewing guests or talking to each other about current events and personal interests.
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Under Cover is not just a podcast. It's a phone call, a voice message left for those who are lonely, confused or just need someone to talk to them at this time of isolation. It's a warm and friendly midnight radio for the world. It is a good friend who is informative, trustworthy and is there for you - with stories, songs and sounds to make you feel connected. With yourself, with your friends, with your world.
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Spring time is near so let's indulge in fear! Episode 6 is here! Tune in as Mato and DA share their life changing experience during an otherwise perfect day. Remember: Smudge. Listen. Repeat. Want to share your thoughts? Click here!By Native Ghost Stories Podcast
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IMMERSION: Muskets, Marching and a Haunted Hospital
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29:02As soon as they walked into the barracks at Fort Sisseton, they were handed muskets - heavy Springfield 63s from the Civil war era - given a uniform and told to march. Presenter Brian Thacker and producer Jason Paton thought they were just covering the annual Sisseton historical festival, in South Dakota, as spectators. Turns out they were getting …
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Abdullah Zeinab’s epic Rhino Run adventure crossing South Africa and Namibia redefines what’s possible in endurance cycling. Unsupported and unforgiving, this grueling 1,700-mile ultra-cycling race put his mental strength, grit and resilience to the ultimate test through breathtaking but brutal landscapes – where a tiny detail, like a tiny screw, m…
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In today’s episode, I’ll introduce you to some basic military vocabulary. Many of these words are used in movies, TV shows, news reports, and even everyday conversations. Hi! I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode. I'm here to help you speak English more easily and with confidence. Before we start, get the transcript. Visit: SpeakEnglishPod…
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Following in the Treads of the 1897 All Black Bicycle Corp with Erick Cedeño
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38:09“Those are my heroes, those guys paved the way for me to be able to travel through this country, free, and they're almost superhuman to me.” - Erick Cedeño, Bicycle Nomad In 2013, Erick Cedeño, aka. Bicycle Nomad, came across an old photograph that changed his life. Taken in 1897, it showed 20 black soldiers riding bicycles across the American West…
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PATHWAYS: Buffalo Soldiers, a Long Rider, and How to be a Superhuman
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22:33At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…
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#328 Persuasion by Jane Austen for Beginners
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19:45Today, I want to tell you about a special book. It’s called Persuasion, and it was written by Jane Austen. This book is about love, regrets, and second chances. If you enjoy romance and stories about strong women, you will love Persuasion! Get the transcript. Visit: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast
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#327 Time Management when learning English
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17:13Have you ever wondered how to find more time to do something? I ask myself that all the time. In fact, I think time runs away from me, and I don't have time to chase it. The truth is time flies. And it flies for everyone. We always have something to do in today's society, and there is never time for anything. But don't despair. Even in these circum…
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JOURNEY: Canada’s Wild Rivers and Shimmering Lakes: Paddling Ontario by Canoe
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22:45In this episode, we dive into the soul of Ontario’s wild, tranquil landscapes alongside award-winning travel writer and photographer Alex Robinson. From serene canoe journeys gliding through Algonquin Provincial Park to exhilarating white-water escapades on the Madawaska River, this journey is an invitation to immerse yourself in the pristine water…
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IMMERSION: Irish Myths and Mysteries: Searching for St. Brigid on Location in Ireland
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54:33St. Patrick might be the most famous of the Irish saints...but he's far from the most interesting. In 2023, St. Brigid’s Day was decreed a National Holiday in Ireland to honor Brigid. Over the millennia, this legendary woman has evolved into a figure encompassing myth, holy legend, pagan icon, and now modern feminist symbol. But who was Brigid, rea…
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#326 Going to the Barber: English Vocabulary and Phrases
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12:59Today, we’ll talk about going to the barber—perfect for anyone looking to get a haircut, a shave, or a beard trim while practicing useful English phrases along the way. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/326-going-to-the-barber-english-vocabulary
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BUCKET LIST: In the Heart of Denali: Dream Sleeps on Alaska’s Ruth Glacier
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17:47In this Bucket List episode, Aaron Millar takes us to one of the most remote and breathtaking locations on Earth: Sheldon Chalet in Alaska. Perched on a rocky outcrop in the middle of the Ruth Glacier, 70-miles from civilization, with views of the east face of Denali out of your bedroom window, this is perhaps the most spectacular hotel in the worl…
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Going to a hairdresser can seem overwhelming if you’re not sure what to say in English. Let’s learn some new vocabulary! Before we start, get the transcript. Visit: Speakenglishpodcast.com/325-at-the-hairdresser/
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Native Ghost Stories is back with a brand new episode! This time, our storyteller prefers to remain anonymous. You may not know her name, but you will become very familiar with her experiences. These stories will have your curtains drawn and your sage lit. Remember: Smudge. Listen. Repeat. Want to share your thoughts? Click here!…
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IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Power of Water
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1:01:14Before the modern city of Alula rose to prominence, its natural springs and water systems were at the heart of its existence. For centuries, Alula's oasis has been a critical stop on the Incense Road, connecting cultures and trading routes across the Arabian Peninsula. Water, both from the sky and the earth, has sustained life here, and its managem…
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PERFORMANCE: Strings, Stories, and the Blues: Rick Rushing Live from Chattanooga
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31:19Before the bustling streets of Chattanooga and the sounds of modern life, the blues were born from the struggles and stories of generations past. Deep in the heart of this city in Tennessee, the blues pulse through the air, enriching the soil, and infusing every corner of this musical mecca. In this episode, we take you to the roots of this powerfu…
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#324 Realistic Expectations when learning English
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12:11Hi! I’m Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com, and I’m thrilled to see how motivated many of you are to start the year learning English! Setting goals and being excited about your progress is essential, but let’s take a moment to talk about expectations. If you want to help me, SHARE the podcast with your friends and family. That would make…
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ADVENTURE: Iceland: Surfing the Northern Lights & Riding the Forgotten Coast with Chris Burkard
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33:24In this episode, we journey into the wild, rugged landscapes of Iceland through the eyes of renowned photographer and filmmaker, Chris Burkard. From an unplanned surfing adventure under the Northern Lights to his grueling exploration of Iceland's remote "Forgotten Coast," Chris takes us on a path of discovery and inspiration. We explore the vast be…
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PATHWAYS: Northern Lights, Irish Saints and Alaskan Dreams
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28:04At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…
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2025 is here and so is the newest episode of Native Ghost Stories! Listen to LaShawn & Chad share their terrifying tales. Grab some sage and stream now! Want to share your thoughts? Click here!By Native Ghost Stories Podcast
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IMMERSION: Wellness in the Desert: Sacred Waters, Sound Baths, and Starry Skies
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41:34Before movie star colonies, country clubs and pool parties, the first people to lay claim to Palm Springs were the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians. The spring waters were sacred to the local tribes, and today people from around the world visit the area to take in its healing waters. But there’s wellness in more than just the water. The deser…
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I hope you are doing great! The New Year is the perfect time for new beginnings and the perfect time to learn some idioms in English for the new year. You will also learn grammar with a point-of-view lesson without memorizing boring rules. Before we start, visit my website: Speakenglishpodcast.com and subscribe to my mini-course - it's completely f…
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BUCKET LIST: 100-mile Pub Crawl along the South Downs Way, England
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15:28In this Bucket List episode, host Aaron Millar recounts the most audacious, tipsiest, and ridiculous hike of his life: a 100-mile pub crawl across the entire length of the South Downs National Park, near his hometown of Brighton England. “Should you ever happen to find yourself walking with only one boot on in the middle of the night,” Aaron writes…
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BUCKET LIST: The Everest of Great White Shark Cages Dives
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22:27On today’s bucket list episode, we are following award-winning travel writer James Stewart as he attempts the ‘Everest of Cage Dives’. In the Neptune Islands of Australia, home to the most great white sharks on the planet, there is a cage dive that drops you all the way to the ocean floor. And it was set up by the man who survived the shark attack …
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Merry Christmas, everyone! I'm Georgiana, your English teacher. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. If you'd like to help me, please share the podcast with your friends and family. Today, I'll talk about Christmas in Canada. I'll share some interesting traditions, and with a fun mini-story, you'll improve your speaking skills. If you'…
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IMMERSION: Land of Stone and Light: On Location in Badlands National Park
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24:33They call it The Land of Stone and Light because of the way sunlight plays on its rocky terrain. It is a geological tapestry of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires, home to one of the richest fossil beds on the planet. The Lakota people called it Mako Sica, which is where it got its name. But there is nothing bad about the Badlands. Record…
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Today, we will discuss the famous book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This story takes us to the 1920s, a time of jazz music, big parties, and fancy clothes in the United States. The Great Gatsby is about a rich and mysterious man named Jay Gatsby. He lives in a huge house and has big parties every weekend, but not many people know much a…
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ADVENTURE: Whale Warriors and Eco-Pirates: Patrolling the Southern Ocean with Best-Selling Author Peter Heller
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23:59“… tied up at the pier was this all-black pirate ship with the Jolly Roger flag at the bow. It was menacing as hell, and I walked up to the superstructure, and there on the on the outer bulkhead, was all these skulls and crossbones. They were the names of all ships these guys had sunk or rammed on the high seas.” In 2005, adventure journalist and b…
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PATHWAYS: Ancient Kingdoms, Badlands and the Everest of Cage Dives
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29:00At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…
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Time is a construct! Episode three is finally here and it's worth the wait. Hear from our incredible storyteller, Unci GaRae, as she shares her stories, wisdom, and thoughts on all things haunted. Want to share your thoughts? Click here!By Native Ghost Stories Podcast
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IMMERSION: Pizza Farms, Fish Boils and Sacred Corn: Here’s to Those Who Wisconsin
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44:57“The thing about eating a meal with people is it breaks down barriers … But then beer elevates that to the magic of the intoxication of a shared experience. That is why beer and pizza go well together - the primal solving of the human conflict problem and the primal mysticism, paired perfectly.” – Tony Schultz, Stoney Acres Farm Here’s to those who…
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Hi! This week is a bit special because it is Black Friday and all my courses have a 60% discount. I've received several messages with questions about the courses. In this short episode, I'm gonna try to answer some frequently asked questions. By the way, you can get the deal at: speakenglishpodcast.com/blackfriday…
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IMMERSION: Glamour in the Desert: Shag houses, Mr Tiki and Sinatra’s Favorite Haunt
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54:33Palm Springs is a must-visit for cinephiles, history buffs, adventure seekers, architecture enthusiasts and foodies, but this desert city is better known as the home of glitz and glamour. Today, we are stepping back in time to when Palm Springs was Hollywood’s favorite hideaway, when mid-century architecture shaped the town and suavely clad folk si…
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#320 How to order food in a restaurant in the USA
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14:32Today, I'll talk about how to order food in a restaurant in the United States! We'll review helpful phrases, cultural tips about tipping, and how to ask for a takeaway box. Plus, we'll practice fluency with a mini-story. Understanding the Menu When you go to a restaurant in the U.S., you'll usually get a menu that's divided into sections: Appetizer…
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INSIGHT: Butch Cassidy, Stagecoach, and the Lone Ranger: Riding into the Sunset in Utah
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54:26“People can't believe how we live out here on the land, and under the stars. Maybe it's just the freedom of it. Once you get that red dirt in your blood and your socks, you can't get rid of either one of them. It just stays with you, and you’re going to find that out if you stick around very long.” Norris Church, Kanab The Western is as finely laye…
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IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Adventure of Air
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1:08:20“I'm dangling 250-feet above a canyon, and I'm about to get dropped. This is what AlUla is all about. It's got desert treasures, it's got 200,000 years of history, but it's also got adventure. And we're going to start ours by soaring through the air. Are you ready? Let's do this …” Aaron Millar, host In this series, we’re going to take you on a jou…
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ADVENTURE: Living with Wolves: Filmmakers Jim and Jamie Dutcher’s six-year adventure camping with the Sawtooth Pack
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38:34“There was one time when one of the young wolves was licking my face, and his canine went up my nose, and I was like, oh, okay, don't move. He wasn't trying to bite me; it was just excitement. But it was an awesome, eerie, and strangely wonderful experience.” - Jamie Dutcher Before the arrival of European settlers, it is estimated as many as 500,00…
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This week, we had elections in the U.S., which is a great time to discuss voting! I’ll explain how voting works in the USA —who can vote, how to do it, and some useful words. If voting seems confusing, don’t worry—I’ll make it simple. Hi! I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode. I'm here to help you speak English fluently. And what do you ne…
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PATHWAYS: Surfing Iceland, Bedouin Stars and Living with Wolves
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37:20At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…
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BUCKET LIST: Ghost Hunt in the London Tombs with Host Aaron Millar
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14:17“I was lying in a coffin in the catacombs beneath London Bridge while a clairvoyant called to the spirits around me to make themselves known. To say this was not a normal Saturday night would be to grossly understate the point.” And so begins, the second of our Halloween specials – a bucket list ghost hunt in the London Tombs. When these ancient ca…
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Today, we'll talk about ghosting, why it happens, and how to handle it. Plus, we'll practice some grammar in context with a Point-of-View story. Since Halloween is coming, let's talk about something spooky—ghosts and ghosting. I don't believe in real ghosts, but they are fun to see in stories, movies, and on Halloween! A ghost is the spirit of a pe…
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IMMERSION: The World’s Scariest Whisky Distillery Tour at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
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20:58They called it the ‘End of the Line’. For over a century, Brushy Mountain prison held some of the most violent murderers, rapists and serial killers in the country. If you wore out your welcome at another prison or your crime was among the most unspeakable committed, this was where you ended up. And once you walked through the doors, almost no one …
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PERFORMANCE: The Diamond Stream with Tennessee Music Legend Ed Snodderly
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33:40“So, take down your box and bow, and play the strings. Whistle up your travellin’ tune. Listen to the sound the water makes, in the Diamond Stream.” Ed Snodderly, The Diamond Stream This episode is the first in our Performance series, where we showcase music from around the globe. Today, we’re joined by Tennessee Music Legend Ed Snodderly at his li…
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The second episode of NGS is here! Tune in to hear Keli and Afton share some spine chilling stories just in time for Halloween. Subscribe to NGS to stay up to date on new releases wherever you listen to podcasts. And remember... smudge, listen, repeat. Want to share your thoughts? Click here!By Native Ghost Stories Podcast
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IMMERSION: Wild Rides, Mutton Bustin’ and the Fastest Shearer in the West: On Location at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo
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34:45Rodeo in the United States is a reflection of the spirit of the American West, and a tradition rooted in the folklore and culture of the country. But in South Dakota, it’s not only the official sport - it’s a way of life. Join us as we go on a wild ride at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo where over 300,000 people from all over the world descen…
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Today, we will talk about the magical story of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. This famous story is about a girl named Dorothy and her friends, who travel through a special land full of surprises. Now you can practice your English-speaking skills with the Magic course, inspired by The Wizard of Oz. The course is available on any device—smartphon…
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CONNECTION: The Mongol Rally: Driving from London to Mongolia in a Junk Yard Car with Jenny Hunter from The Adventurists
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37:17“We’re fighting to make the world less boring. Our planet used to slap us about the face-cheeks with iron fists of adventure every day. Maps had edges to walk off. Whole continents lay undiscovered. But now, the entire surface of the Earth has been scanned by satellites and shoveled into your mobile phone, tagged with twattery about which restauran…
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IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Heritage of Earth
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47:19“… it’s incredible to get that picture of watching the caravans arrive on the horizon, and you don't know what they're going hold. You don't know what mysteries. People with strange languages, different clothes, and different smells. And they set up around the fire at night and play music you've never heard before; tell stories you've never heard b…
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Hello, everyone! Music has a special place in my heart, and today, I'm excited to take you on a journey through its history. We'll talk about how music has changed over the years, and I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do. I. Music Through the Ages Let's start by going back in time. In ancient times, people used music during ceremonies and gatheri…
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