English for Life in the UK

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

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

  1. 07/18/2022

    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.

    1h 4m

  2. 06/17/2022

    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

  3. 05/15/2022

    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.

    23 min

  4. 04/17/2022

    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

  5. 04/09/2022

    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

  6. 03/31/2022

    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

  7. 03/11/2022

    Housing in the U.K.

    We talk to the housing manager for Calderdale, discuss owning or renting property, the problem of finding affordable housing, housing issues for refugees and the issue of homelessness.

    25 min

  8. 02/27/2022

    Owning and managing a family bakery in the U.K.

    We interview the owner of a family bakery called Lottie Shaw’s. We hear about making ‘Parkin’, a traditional northern gingerbread, and the challenges of running a sustainable business.

    39 min
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About

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

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  • Creator
    Mark + Christine, Sheena, Elsa,
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mark + Christine, Sheena, Elsa,
  • Show Website
    English for Life in the UK

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