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26/07/2026
The environmental cost of using AI.
AI & the Environment: Academic English, Mini Lectures, Learn English, AI brings many benefits to the world but we shouldn't overlook the ...
07/05/2026
And listen: https://youtu.be/a0rg1Rdglzo?si=HRkBVLbLSxJxdK1n
New study finds that being ginger is genetically positive, actually The gene for ginger hair has been actively selected again and again over the last 10,000 years, as found by a new study investigating DNA in western Eurasia.The study aimed to discover the effects of rising agriculture and pasteurisation on human evolution and concluded that “there have been many ...
06/02/2026
Great opportunity in an interesting city. China has it all.
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23/10/2025
AI and critical thinking. Mini Lectures, Learn English
AI and critical thinking. Mini Lectures, Learn English Could the use of AI stop us from thinking altogether? Mini lectures to help you practise your academic listening and note-taking skills.Practise for IELTS, T...
15/08/2024
Rebranded book 1 now on sale at Rakuten Kobo. https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/academic-listening-practice-1 That's me diving off a cliff
09/08/2024
New talk. Food Miles: Mini Lectures, Learn English
Food Miles: Mini Lectures, Learn English Food miles: benefits and drawbacks of transporting food around the world. Mini lectures to help you practise your academic listening and note-taking skills.P...
19/07/2024
New talk! About what to reference when you're writing
What to reference in academic writing. From facts to opinions. Mini Lectures, Learn English An introduction to how you can decide what information needs you to provide referenced evidence when writing or presenting in academic contexts. Mini lectur...
31/01/2024
Learning with paper and pen is better than on screen. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/17/kids-reading-better-paper-vs-screen And don't forget that wearing slippers int he classroom is better than wearing shoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnYTqM5wY8c
No Shoes in the Classroom - Academic English Research suggests that children should not wear shoes in the classroom. This talk looks at the wider research and the idea of replacing shoes for slippers. ...
15/01/2024
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions - some thoughts after visiting China and Vietnam
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions in China, the UK and Vietnam: Mini Lectures, Learn English Note a slip of the tongue at 4mins 11 seconds - I should have said "Vietnam is not so far from China"Some thoughts on 3 of Hofstede's cultural dimensions bas...