BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + How powerful do you think words are? Do you think mentors and encouragement are important in people's lives? Listen to a text written by the professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez and learn more about these topics. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + You would think that a dog’s favorite person would be whoever gives them the most food and attention, right? While that is often the case, it’s not always that simple. Whether or not you're a dog person, listen to the recording to get acquainted with the topic - enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + This recording is part of a series of articles by HumanProgress.org called Centers of Progress . The text’s been adapted from an article by Chelsea Follet, who’s the managing editor of HumanProgress.org and a policy analyst at Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. The article is about New York City, focusing on its contribution for the progress of fi...

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + We are used to seeing airplanes in our skies and hearing of unmanned probes heading into deep space. Listen to the recording and learn more about amazing inventions that not only made air transportation possible, but also changed the world. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + Listen to the text/message written by George Carlin in 2001. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + Anthony Bourdain left nuggets of wisdom on how to navigate the world. Listen to the episode based on an article by Michael Thomson and learn more about Anthony and his "rule". Enjoy!

Levels: Basic/Pre-Intermediate Listen to this episode about a heart patient who walks home fast asleep. How can it be possible? Listen and find out.

Levels: Basic / Pre-Intermediate Where do you like to drop by after work or school? What kind of music do you listen to? What are you frightened by? Do you usually get to class early? Just in time? Or late? Listen to this BalloonCast called Toy Saves Man's Life.

Level: Pre-Intermediate + Another, other, or others? Listen to a short description of two young ladies' routine. Observe the uses of another, other, and others in the text. Make the necessary corrections. Enjoy!

Levels: Intermediate + Rosalie Edge's own struggle to protect nature is an example of how personal involvement and private initiatives can and should work. Listen and learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + When you think about stress, you might think only about its negative effects, but did you know that stress can have positive effects as well? Listen to the recording and learn more about this topic. Enjoy! ;-)

To All Levels Reading, writing, speaking and listening – the four foundational skills of language learning. This BalloonCast looks at two of these major skills: Listening&Speaking along with 10 strategies for improving them. Listen and discuss with your teacher how such strategies can help you improve your proficiency level. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Different cultures have different attitudes to time. Listen to the recording and learn more about this topic. Enjoy!

Level: Pre-Intermediate Alma Deutscher is a girl of many and unique talents - listen to the recording and learn more about Alma. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + This BC episode is a sequel to the previous one, “Old and New Job Skills”. Listen to an interview with a very special guest, Elusa Dalmoro, who’s been working in HR for more than 20 years and has a lot of interesting insights to share about the new and future challenges in the labor market. Enjoy! :-)

Levels: Intermediate + Considering new technologies and changes in the world market, some jobs might disappear or new job opportunities might be around the corner. Listen to the recording to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

To All Levels How do STEM and Humanities walk together in education world? Listen to a delightful interview with three PhD candidates and learn more about their academic routines as well as their research scopes. Enjoy! ;-)

Level: Pre-Intermediate The ocean, plastic, pollution ... and a man with an important message. Listen to the recording and learn more about it. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + In today's episode, you'll learn interesting facts about the city that pioneered the university model of higher learning. Enjoy! ;-)

Levels: Intermediate + Today's recording's been adapted from an article by Moreno Zugaro. What's the actual impact of small decisions in your life? 'Pick his brain', and enjoy!

Levels: Intermediate + Listen to the reading of an article written by a specialist in English education. This is a good opportunity to learn more about the vocabulary of crime and offense in American English.

Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Many entrepreneurs face setbacks. As you listen to the recording, pay attention to the setbacks faced by Amazon and its founder, Jeff Bezos. Enjoy! ;-)

In this episode, you'll listen to a nice and cozy chat/interview with teacher Daniela, aka teacher Lella, who'll talk a little bit about her experience living in Portugal. A delightful moment - enjoy!

What are your New Year’s Resolutions? What makes a good resolution? Listen to an interview/chat with teacher Inês and learn more about this topic. Enjoy! Happy New Year!

Charles Dickens has probably had more influence on the way we celebrate Christmas today than any other single individual. But who was Charles Dickens? Listen to the recording to learn more about one of the greatest writers of all time. Enjoy!