BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School

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BalloonCast is a podcast series featuring pedagogical resources designed to help students improve key language skills, such as listening, grammar, and vocabulary. Jump into our balloon and enjoy the ride! 😉

  1. Blue Monday: Meaning, Origin, and How to Beat It

    Mar 30

    Blue Monday: Meaning, Origin, and How to Beat It

    level: Pre-Intermediate+ How do you usually feel on Mondays? Happy/motivated or sad/unmotivated? Do you often feel blue? Listen to the episode to learn about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

    2 min
  2. Superstitions

    Mar 8

    Superstitions

    Afraid of black cats? Walking under a ladder? Friday 13th? Listen to the episode and learn about different superstitions around the world. Enjoy! ;-)

    3 min
  3. The Origins of the Months

    Mar 4

    The Origins of the Months

    Levels: Intermediate+ Have you ever wondered about how months were named? Listen to the episode to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

    2 min
  4. Here’s Why Hotel Sheets Are Always White

    Jan 28

    Here’s Why Hotel Sheets Are Always White

    Levels: Intermediate + Have you ever gotten curious about it? Listen to the episode to find out - enjoy! ;-)

    7 min
  5. Understanding Different Generations

    Jan 21

    Understanding Different Generations

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Boomers? Gen X, Y or Z? Listen to our BalloonCast and learn about differences across generations. Enjoy! ;-)

    3 min
  6. New Year's Resolutions - To Nudge or Not To Nudge?

    Jan 2

    New Year's Resolutions - To Nudge or Not To Nudge?

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Listen to the episode and reflect on your resolutions - is it time for a good nudge? Enjoy!

    4 min
  7. To Think or Not To Think

    10/09/2025

    To Think or Not To Think

    Levels: Intermediate + What do learning languages, playing Chess, and datinghave in common?  Listen to the episode, based on an essay by James Stanley,to find that out.

    8 min
  8. Stoicism

    09/12/2025

    Stoicism

    levels: Intermediate + Stoicism - an old answer to modern problems ... listen to the episode to get acquainted with the philosophy of the Stoics. Enjoy! ;-)

    5 min
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BalloonCast is a podcast series featuring pedagogical resources designed to help students improve key language skills, such as listening, grammar, and vocabulary. Jump into our balloon and enjoy the ride! 😉

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  • Creator
    Go Ahead School
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    189
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Go Ahead School