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This is a podcast series containing pedagogical resources in order to help students improve some language skills, such as Listening, Grammar, and Vocabulary. Jump into our Balloon and let's enjoy the ride! ;-)
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Take Control of Stress

Take Control of Stress

2021-04-1205:45

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + When you think about stress, you might think only about its negative effects, but did you know that stress can have positive effects as well? Listen to the recording and learn more about this topic. Enjoy! ;-)
To All Levels Reading, writing, speaking and listening – the four foundational skills of language learning. This BalloonCast looks at two of these major skills: Listening&Speaking along with 10 strategies for improving them. Listen and discuss with your teacher how such strategies can help you improve your proficiency level. Enjoy! ;-)
Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Different cultures have different attitudes to time. Listen to the recording and learn more about this topic. Enjoy!
Level: Pre-Intermediate Alma Deutscher is a girl of many and unique talents - listen to the recording and learn more about Alma. Enjoy! ;-)
Levels: Pre-Intermediate + This BC episode is a sequel to the previous one, “Old and New Job Skills”. Listen to an interview with a very special guest, Elusa Dalmoro, who’s been working in HR for more than 20 years and has a lot of interesting insights to share about the new and future challenges in the labor market. Enjoy! :-)
Old and New Job Skills

Old and New Job Skills

2021-03-0105:25

Levels: Intermediate + Considering new technologies and changes in the world market, some jobs might disappear or new job opportunities might be around the corner. Listen to the recording to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)
To All Levels How do STEM and Humanities walk together in education world? Listen to a delightful interview with three PhD candidates and learn more about their academic routines as well as their research scopes. Enjoy! ;-)
Message in a Bottle

Message in a Bottle

2021-02-1702:14

Level: Pre-Intermediate The ocean, plastic, pollution ... and a man with an important message. Listen to the recording and learn more about it. Enjoy! ;-)
Levels: Intermediate + In today's episode, you'll learn interesting facts about the city that pioneered the university model of higher learning. Enjoy! ;-)
Levels: Intermediate + Today's recording's been adapted from an article by Moreno Zugaro. What's the actual impact of small decisions in your life? 'Pick his brain', and enjoy!
Levels: Intermediate + Listen to the reading of an article written by a specialist in English education. This is a good opportunity to learn more about the vocabulary of crime and offense in American English.
Setbacks - Jeff Bezos

Setbacks - Jeff Bezos

2021-01-2603:47

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Many entrepreneurs face setbacks. As you listen to the recording, pay attention to the setbacks faced by Amazon and its founder, Jeff Bezos. Enjoy! ;-)
In this episode, you'll listen to a nice and cozy chat/interview with teacher Daniela, aka teacher Lella, who'll talk a little bit about her experience living in Portugal. A delightful moment - enjoy!
What are your New Year’s Resolutions? What makes a good resolution? Listen to an interview/chat with teacher Inês and learn more about this topic. Enjoy! Happy New Year!
Charles Dickens has probably had more influence on the way we celebrate Christmas today than any other single individual. But who was Charles Dickens? Listen to the recording to learn more about one of the greatest writers of all time. Enjoy!
Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Lean is recognized globally as one of the most effective ways to build, improve, and sustain businesses and institutions. Listen to the recording to learn more about Lean. Enjoy!
Levels: Intermediate + When describing a process, we focus more on what is done than on who does it. For this reason, the passive is commonly used. It is also possible to mention what actions people or things perform in a process as well as focusing on the action itself, so there is a mixture of active and passive. Listen to two recordings where both structures can be found. Enjoy!
Levels: Pre-Intermediate + In a job interview during a recruitment process, three applicants were asked the question, 'what was your proudest achievement?' Make notes as you listen to the recording. Enjoy!
Levels: Intermediate + Listen to this news report and find examples of verbs being used as passives/in the Passive Voice.
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

2020-11-2304:16

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Thanksgiving has become an annual tradition in the United States, and it often overshadows Christmas Day as the biggest holiday in the country. It’s common that people travel back home to spend the holiday with their families and loved ones. Listen to our BalloonCast and learn more about this important date for the Americans. Enjoy!
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