BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Do you think English is or is not a 'weird' language? Why is it so? And how would you compare some of its features to your own language? Listen to the episode to learn more about the topic. Enjoy!

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + That's a day to express gratitude and count one's blessings - listen to a writer's impression on the holiday. Enjoy! ;-) 

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + What should be pondered when making the decision of changing careers? Listen to the episode to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + With a myriad of learning options, how to filter what's best for you, and also worth your time and attention? Listen to the episode and learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + Are you afraid of black cats? Would you open an umbrella indoors? And how do you feel about the number thirteen? Whether or not you believe in them, you're probably familiar with a few of these superstitions. Listen to the episode and learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + The decline of book reading may have costly implications for cognition and social skills - listen to our episode and get better informed about this topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Do you agree that competition is good for business? Why/why not? Listen to learn more about the topic, improve your business vocabulary, and discuss these questions with your teacher in class. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + "When you choose what media to consume, you are choosing your future thoughts and perspectives and opinions. And if you choose poorly, you will think poorly." Do these insights resonate with you? Listen to the episode to learn more about the topic. Enjoy!

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Have you ever heard of bubbles in economy or economic bubbles? Listen to this BC episode to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + The author makes some distinctions between a hobby, a job, a career and one's vocation. Listen to learn more about the topics. Enjoy!

Levels: Intermediate + Have you ever heard about 'hot streaks' or 'hot hands'? This episode is based on an article that's been recently published in Nature. Listen to the episode to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate +  Most people think about emotional intelligence as a skill, something you can build and train with practice. Listen to this episode based on an article by the psychologist Nick Wignall to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + This BalloonCast episode is based on an article by Michael Bush, a global CEO who's looked into the happiness dimension at work. Listen to learn more about the topic. Enjoy ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + How do you keep track of your daily tasks and appointments? Do you do it digitally? This episode is based on an article written by an aspiring writer who's an "app-affectionate". Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + This article's been written by John Wood, his change of life path and some of his (great) accomplishments! Listen and enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Basic & Pre-Intermediate Focus on form: listen to this short story and focus on the verbs in the Simple Past you hear. Divide them into Regular and Irregular Verbs. Enjoy!

Levels: Intermediate + With all the responsibilities and daily activities that adulthood brings, do you find yourself needing to find ways to declutter your mind? Well, you're not alone! Hopefully these tips will help you simplify your life and refocus your mind. Here are 7 life-altering ways to declutter your mind that you may find incredibly beneficial!

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Listen to the recording to learn more about the origins of some foods and drinks. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + Some companies are asking candidates to attend multiple interviews. But too many rounds could be a red flag – and even drive candidates away. Listen to the recording to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate+ Don't let people get you down - listen to some valuable advice, and enjoy the recording! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + From lying to asking too-personal questions, these interview faux pas could automatically disqualify you from getting the job. Listen to the recording adapted from Business Insider to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! :-)

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Listen to this advice for chairpeople about running meetings effectively. Which piece of advice do you think is the most important? Why? Discuss the questions with your teacher in class. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + Listen to Ken Beatty, the text author, talk about his own experience with Slow Food and the joys of the Summer Feast festival on Bowen Island, Canada. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + Are you a 'fast-food or a slow-food' eater? Listen to this BalloonCast episode to learn about the Slow Food Movement and also with an example of one individual's journey from fast food to slow food. 'Savor' it! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + What do you think of when you hear the expression CIRCULAR ECONOMY? Much has been said about it, but do you know what it is? Listen to this BalloonCast to confirm.