English With Elliot Elliot Emery

Who here enjoys going to restaurants? After all, who doesn't enjoy getting dressed up and heading to a nice restaurant for some tasty food? However, sometimes of course, not everything goes to plan. According to recent figures the number of attacks on service workers is on the rise. But why is this? Are we all getting angrier or is this just a temporary blip? Listen now to find out more.

In today's episode we look at the rise of Airbnb and discuss whether it has revolutionised tourism or destroyed cities. With a staggering 150 million users worldwide, one thing is certain: Airbnb is here to stay. Join me as we have a deeper look into the world of Airbnb.

It's no understatement to say that the pandemic changed all of our lives. One of the most dramatic changes we saw was in the way we work and, in particular, the rise of a 'work from home' culture. With this, came a movement for greater work life balance. This is where the topic for today's episode, 'quiet quitting' comes in. Listen now to learn more and to see whether you are a 'quiet quitter'!

In today's episode, we look at the plight of highly qualified migrants who, upon moving to a new country, find themselves unable to find a good job. This dilemma is 'brain waste'. We start by learning some new vocabulary before moving on to a listening exercise, concluding with some possible solutions to these problems.

In today's episode, we discuss the worrying rise in the number of employers using software and other technology to watch or 'spy' on their workers. Is this a necessary feature of today's workplace or an invasion of our privacy?

Nowadays, it's hard to imagine anyone doesn't have a smartphone. After all, why wouldn't you? Smartphones have everything you need and more. Yet, a growing number of people are beginning to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of smartphones and are instead turning to the' dumbphone'. But what exactly is a dumb phone? Let's find out.