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Charles Dickens - Giving Children a Voice

2026/10/12

Listen to the episode to learn about Charles Dickens and how his literary works connect with childhood. Enjoy! :-)

The Science and Reality of Adult Friendships

2026/08/23

levels: Pre-Intermediate+ Why is it so hard to make new friends as an adult? Listen to the episode and discuss the topic with your teacher and ... friends! Enjoy ;-)

This Is What the “O” in “O’clock” Stands For

2026/07/10

Levels: Intermediate + Have you ever asked yourself what the 'o' in o'clock stands for as well as its origins? Listen to the episode and find that out. Enjoy! :-)

Blue Monday: Meaning, Origin, and How to Beat It

2026/03/30

level: Pre-Intermediate+ How do you usually feel on Mondays? Happy/motivated or sad/unmotivated? Do you often feel blue? Listen to the episode to learn about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Superstitions

2026/03/08

Afraid of black cats? Walking under a ladder? Friday 13th? Listen to the episode and learn about different superstitions around the world. Enjoy! ;-)

The Origins of the Months

2026/03/04

Levels: Intermediate+ Have you ever wondered about how months were named? Listen to the episode to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Here’s Why Hotel Sheets Are Always White

2026/01/28

Levels: Intermediate + Have you ever gotten curious about it? Listen to the episode to find out - enjoy! ;-)

Understanding Different Generations

2026/01/21

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Boomers? Gen X, Y or Z? Listen to our BalloonCast and learn about differences across generations. Enjoy! ;-)

New Year's Resolutions - To Nudge or Not To Nudge?

2026/01/02

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Listen to the episode and reflect on your resolutions - is it time for a good nudge? Enjoy!

To Think or Not To Think

2025/10/09

Levels: Intermediate + What do learning languages, playing Chess, and datinghave in common? Listen to the episode, based on an essay by James Stanley,to find that out.

Stoicism

2025/09/12

levels: Intermediate + Stoicism - an old answer to modern problems ... listen to the episode to get acquainted with the philosophy of the Stoics. Enjoy! ;-)

I'm a student and I have 3 jobs

2025/08/25

Level: Basic Listen to the episode and improve your listening skills. Enjoy!

How to Be a Happy 85 Year-Old

2025/07/10

Levels: Intermediate + Listen to Roger Rosenblatt's insights on how to live brighter days at 85. Enjoy! ;-)

Meet New York's Best New Chef

2025/06/09

level: BASIC+ - What do you think is the best job in the world? - In your opinion, what adds up to job satisfaction?

Valentine's Day

2025/06/09

levels: Pre-Intermediate + Different cultures celebrate Valentine’s Day in more ways than one. Listen to the episode to learn more about this topic. And if you happen to live or to be in Brazil ... ... HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!