38 episodes
PoLoop Angielski Jacek Olender
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This is a podcast for intermediate learners of English, especially my students, current and those I taught in the past. Since most of them are Polish, it was originally designed with Polish learners in mind. However, with new technology and methods of communication, allowing me to work with students from various parts of the world, the podcast has quickly evolved, and is no longer aimed at one particular nationality. The majority of my listeners are not even my students. The original goal, however, remains the same: providing learners of English with advice and listening material that could help them on their way from the intermediate to the advanced level of English language competence - the route I followed too.
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Episode 38. Feedback or Feedforward?
Send us a Text Message.Giving employee feedback is becoming tricky with Gen Z's joining the workforce. Find out why, discover new ideas about performance reviews, and learn many expressions related to evaluating work and collocations with "feedback".Link to The Times article on the topicFor more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me a line: jacek@poloopangielski.plAnd join us on social media: Instagram and FacebookWould you like me to help you master your English? You can find out more ...
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Episode 37. A Tense Issue
Send us a Text Message.Could there be a better way of teaching English tenses? Here is Jacek's ongoing journey and experimentation to answer this question, drawing on research on brain hemispheres, the lexical approach, the relationship between speech and movement, and insights from first language acquisition. If you are interested in taking part in Jacek's summer course "All Tenses in Four Weeks," you can find more details here.For more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me a line: jacek...
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Episode 36. How to disagree politely
Send us a Text Message.This episode highlights the cultural differences between non-native speakers and native speakers, particularly the British, when it comes to disagreeing. While non-native speakers tend to be more direct, native speakers prefer a more tentative and polite approach to disagreements. Listen and learn phrases and techniques that can be used to express disagreement in a respectful and nuanced manner. From softening statements with expressions like "I'm afraid" to indicating ...
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Episodes 35. Who Owns English?
Send us a Text Message.Drawing inspiration from an article published by The Economist, titled "As it spreads across the world, who owns English," this episode challenges the notion that languages exclusively belong to their country of origin. Link to The Economist article: As it spreads across the world, who owns English?Link to episode transcript. For more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me a line: jacek@poloopangielski.plAnd join us on social media: Instagram and FacebookWould you l...
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Episode 34. Why We Feel Burnt Out
Send us a Text Message.Do you often feel exhausted? Are you trying to fit as many things into your busy schedule, desperately hoping to be left with some time for yourself? Are you worried that your life slips through your fingers?This episode discusses the recent report entitled "Burnt Out Britain" by British think-tank Onward, which challenges common myths about the reasons for our busyness and exhaustion and highlights how our time is consumed by family life and technology, leaving less ti...
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Episode 33. Third Conditional Fluency Practice
Send us a Text Message.Speaking a language is more of a skill than a knowledge-based activity. In this respect, it is similar to dancing or doing sport. In this episode, we'll be developing fluency and confidence in using third-conditional sentences. You'll be guided through a series of exercises that break down the structure into smaller components and gradually put it all together.Link to the transcript.For more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me a line: jacek@poloopangielski.plAnd join u...