Ze English Podcast by Ecsplicite

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Vous recherchez une façon fun et ludique pour progresser en anglais ? Découvrez The English Podcast by Ecsplicite ! Imaginé et conçu par Ecsplicite, expert en formation linguistique depuis 1991, ce podcast va vous permettre de vous lâcher en anglais, en alliant apprentissage et plaisir. Nous vous donnons rendez-vous deux fois par mois pour approfondir une compétence linguistique ou bien pour rencontrer un de nos formateurs à l’autre bout du monde et explorer avec lui un sujet d’actualité. read less

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Trailer - Season 2

Trailer - Season 2

FLY ON ZE WALL - Ecseptional, Ecsiting, Ecsentric! Ze English Podcast by Ecsplicite is back for Season 2. Nous sommes de retour avec de courts reportages décalés et collés aux actualités. Tous les mois nous allons dégoter un sujet brûlant d'actualité, soit un sujet bien français vu depuis l'étranger, soit un sujet d’intérêt général qui touche tout le monde. En donnant la parole à nos collègues qui regardent l'actualité depuis leurs leurs horizons différents vous allez découvrir que le monde est vraiment au bout de la langue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

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S2 #14 - The race for Space

S2 #14 - The race for Space

The cold war witnessed an ideological struggle for lunar supremacy but it only involved the United States and the then Soviet Union. Today, there are now new national players and big commercial businesses that are interested in the space race, sending satellites, probes and cosmic rovers out into the night sky. We asked our own local expert, Sue, to share her understanding of the current race for Space. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #13 - Out of ideas (B1/B1+)

S2 #13 - Out of ideas (B1/B1+)

What's the podcast about? Well, frankly... we really didn't know ... until we decided to make the absence of ideas the subject for today's podcast : what we do when we run out ideas. Colleagues Sue and Lawrence discuss different ways to get back on track. And as you'll hear, you, our listeners, have a role to play. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #12 - Groundhog Day: the US Primary Choice (B1+/B2)

S2 #12 - Groundhog Day: the US Primary Choice (B1+/B2)

Groundhog Day? The Spring US Primary season will have disappointed US voters frustrated at the prospect of a sterile rematch of the 2020 Biden Trump face off. For many, it seems like 'back to the future'.This week we ask Jonathan, our British colleague who has been living in the US for a number of years, to read the runes. Where are we? How did we get here and what's likely to happen next? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #11 - Abortion in France - a constitutional right (B1+/B2)

S2 #11 - Abortion in France - a constitutional right (B1+/B2)

This week France became the first country in the world to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution. Already legal in France since 1975, opinion polls show overwhelming public support in France to guarantee women’s freedom to choose. The result of the almost unanimous vote was announced in Versailles to a standing ovation and the Eiffel tower lit up with the words My body My Choice as the French President proudly described the vote a "universal message". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #11 - Abortion rights in France (A2+/B1)

S2 #11 - Abortion rights in France (A2+/B1)

This week, France added the right to choose to its constitution. Abortion has been legal in France since 1975, but this change to the constitution guarantees women’s freedom to choose as a fundamental right. The Eiffel tower lit up with the words "My body My Choice" and French President described the move as French “pride” in carrying a "universal message". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #10 - Uniforms are a good idea. (A2+/B1)

S2 #10 - Uniforms are a good idea. (A2+/B1)

In this episode, we hear from our colleague Gillian, who tells us why she agrees with President Macron about uniforms, and why they are a good idea. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #10 - Why uniforms are a 'jolly' good idea. (B1+/B2)

S2 #10 - Why uniforms are a 'jolly' good idea. (B1+/B2)

In this episode of Fly on the Wall we hear from our British expat colleague Gillian, who tells us all the reasons why she's inclined to agree with President Macron about uniforms, which now appear to her with hindsight to be a ‘jolly’ good idea. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #9 - Farmers' protests in France (B1+/B2)

S2 #9 - Farmers' protests in France (B1+/B2)

Enough is enough. For farmers in France the social contract appears at a breaking point and they are asking the government to recognise that the constraints, taxes and rules imposed on them to meet climate commitments leave agricultural workers out in the cold. Two British colleagues, who live in France, discuss why this protest has the support of so many. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #8 – Jeffrey Epstein (B2/B2+)

S2 #8 – Jeffrey Epstein (B2/B2+)

A scandal about influential powerful men with predatory tastes that reaches deep into the heart of the establishment and affairs of state. Sound familiar? Today our Canadian colleague and reporter Phoeby takes us on a journey that uncovers the extraordinary tale of Jeffrey Epstein, who we now know used his power and prominence to exploit young women, often under the age of consent, in exotic and luxurious locations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #8 – Jeffrey Epstein (A2+/B1)

S2 #8 – Jeffrey Epstein (A2+/B1)

A scandal about powerful men taking advantage of young women and girls in exotic locations. Today our Canadian colleague Phoeby takes us on a journey to uncover the disturbing tale of Jeffrey Epstein, a tale about power, influence and sexual exploitation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #7 - Argentina 2024 (B1+/B2)

S2 #7 - Argentina 2024 (B1+/B2)

In November last year, Argentines, faced with an economy in serious trouble and inflation running at 150%, decisively elected a liberal outsider Javier Milei, as their new president who was welcomed by US ex-President Donald Trump, & Brazil's former leader Jair Bolsonaro. For our first podcast of the year we hear from our Argentinian colleagues, Victoria and Sergio, as they explain what happened and look ahead to a very different Argentina in 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #6 - Kylian Mbappe turns 25 (A2+/B1)

S2 #6 - Kylian Mbappe turns 25 (A2+/B1)

Kylian Mbappe who turned 25 this week has been criticised in France recently for revelling a little too much in his success. But who can blame him?  Certainly not our colleague Désirée who takes a peek inside the phenomenon and imagines what it must mean to be one of the greatest footballers of all time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #5 - Nelson Mandela's legacy of reconciliation (B1+/B2)

S2 #5 - Nelson Mandela's legacy of reconciliation (B1+/B2)

Many years from now, when historians cease to argue about the great figures who shaped the 20th century, very few will receive such clear acclaim and recognition as Nelson Mandela, who carried the flame of hope and reconciliation across the millennia. This year and this very day, December 5, marks the 10th anniversary of his death and our colleague Inger reminds us why it is a particularly telling occasion to celebrate and honour his life and legacy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #5 - Nelson Mandela: the fight for freedom & forgiveness (A2+/B1)

S2 #5 - Nelson Mandela: the fight for freedom & forgiveness (A2+/B1)

The 5th of December 2023 marks the 10th anniversary since Nelson Mandela died and as you'll hear, our South African colleague Inger & her ten year old son Zakai talk together about his life and legacy and what it must mean to those growing up in modern South Africa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #4 - Hollywood endings (B1+/B2)

S2 #4 - Hollywood endings (B1+/B2)

Fans of Netflix series and big box-office franchises can heave a sigh of relief as the actors’ strike comes to an end. After 118 days, the longest strike in their history, American actors have succeeded like the writers a few weeks earlier in securing an agreement about pay, conditions and protection from artificial intelligence. During the 4 month stoppage film studios lost billions and A-list stars of film and television lined up to support and finance the strikers with million dollar donations. Listen to find out more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #4 - Hollywood endings (A2+/B1)

S2 #4 - Hollywood endings (A2+/B1)

Fans of Netflix series and big box-office franchises are relieved. After the longest strike in their history, American actors have got agreement about pay, conditions and protections from the film studios as stars of film and television lined up to support and finance the strikers with million dollar donations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

Bonus - Bullying at school (B2)

Bonus - Bullying at school (B2)

The 9th November in France marks a national day for the prevention of bullying at school. Up and down the country school principals and teachers will be raising awareness amongst pupils about the damage that bullying poses to mental health, academic achievement, and simple human rights. In the United States, school authorities are finding different ways to deal with the problem, as our colleague Regina explains in this special bonus episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #3 - "Good night, Sleep tight!" (A2+/B1)

S2 #3 - "Good night, Sleep tight!" (A2+/B1)

“Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite” is a common saying before bedtime in English, and it is not superstition if you are in Paris currently, as my colleague Sue, just back from a visit, is going to tell us. What are bedbugs and what do they mean for the Olympic games next year? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #3 - "Good night, sleep tight?" (B1+/B2)

S2 #3 - "Good night, sleep tight?" (B1+/B2)

“Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite” I used to intone to my kids before they went to bed. It is meant to be reassuring, a familiar litany to ward off undesirable visitors and sooth attendant night time anxieties. Something that seems superstitious unless you happen to be living in Paris. My colleague Sue , just back from a visit to the French capital, joins me to discuss what’s going on, why it’s important and what is being done in the run-up to the Olympic games in Paris next year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message

S2 #2 - Why don't France win? (A2+/B1)

S2 #2 - Why don't France win? (A2+/B1)

44 rugby matches in 5 weeks, soon the semi-finals, only 4 teams remaining, France & Ireland eliminated, only one team from the northern hemisphere, still in the tournament, England. Probably the Springboks will meet the All Blacks in the final. Today Kevin, in South Africa, looks back at the quarter final matches and explains why the Southern hemisphere so dominate the competition and why France don't win. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeeenglishpodcast/message