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This podcast is for those people who want to improve their English and at the same time learn more about life in the U.K. It is aimed at intermediate level learners of English and is recorded, using everyday conversational English, by a group of volunteer teachers from a charity, the St Augustine’s Centre, based in Halifax, Yorkshire. We work particularly with Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Migrants and we hope this podcast will help those wanting to settle here and eventually become British Citizens. Transcripts of the episodes are available on our website www.staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk

English for Life in the UK Mark + Christine, Sheena, Elsa,

    • Education
    • 4.0 • 3 Ratings

This podcast is for those people who want to improve their English and at the same time learn more about life in the U.K. It is aimed at intermediate level learners of English and is recorded, using everyday conversational English, by a group of volunteer teachers from a charity, the St Augustine’s Centre, based in Halifax, Yorkshire. We work particularly with Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Migrants and we hope this podcast will help those wanting to settle here and eventually become British Citizens. Transcripts of the episodes are available on our website www.staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk

    The school system in the U.K.

    The school system in the U.K.

    How schools are organised in England. 3 people discuss their own experiences of teaching and of the school system.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Co-operatives in the U.K.

    Co-operatives in the U.K.

    What is a co-operative? The history of co-ops in the U.K. Interviews with 2 co-operatives - Suma Wholefoods and Valley Organics. Including how they operate and the principles on which they are based.

    • 33 min
    Interview with an artist - Kate Lycett

    Interview with an artist - Kate Lycett

    We interview Kate about her work as a visual artist, how she goes about creating a painting, her influences and why art is important.

    • 22 min
    Farming and cheese-making in a Yorkshire town

    Farming and cheese-making in a Yorkshire town

    We interview a dairy farmer and cheese maker about the history and process of milk and cheese making. We discuss the idea of organic farming and the use of the word ‘culture’ in cheese making.

    • 28 min
    Access to healthcare in England

    Access to healthcare in England

    A discussion with a doctor (general practitioner) and a community pharmacist about how individuals can access primary healthcare services in England

    • 29 min
    Football Interviews

    Football Interviews

    We interview 2 teenage girls about playing football and an older man about playing and watching the game. In the language support section we talk about the modern everyday use of the word ‘like’.

    • 25 min

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