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Welcome to this week’s News Talk

This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world.

This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week.

Here are a few clues about the topics David and Stephanie will talk about in this session:

• Why were 70 passengers on flight SQ321 taken to hospital?
• How has Netflix attracted 40 million new users?
• Have you ever been scammed or ripped off buying tickets for concerts?

This is the last News Talk in this Series. We'll be back!

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Recorded: 27th May 2024

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Welcome to this podcast where David & Stephanie uncover the truth behind the legendary Saint and the origins of Valentine's Day 💌

Was he really a romantic hero or just a historical myth? 🤔 And if he were here today, how would he navigate modern love? 💑📱
Tune in for a mix of history, humour, and wild predictions as well as our recommendations on how to celebrate this special day! ❤️🎙️

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TRANSCRIPT:
David : Hello everyone. I’m David from Perfectly Spoken and in this podcast we are exploring the legend that is St Valentine.
Every year on February 14th, people all over the world celebrate love. But do you know why?
Today I’m joined by Stephanie who knows a lot about love. Hello Stephanie
So presumably the story all started with a man named Valentine didn’t it?
Stephanie: Yes. That’s right. St. Valentine was a priest in Rome, many, many years ago—about 1,700 years ago! At that time, the emperor, Claudius II, said that soldiers could not get married. He thought married men were not good soldiers. But Valentine believed in love, so he secretly helped soldiers get married. When the emperor found out, he was furious, really angry and put Valentine in prison.
David: On no. poor Valentine. What happened to him there?
Stephanie: Well, it’s not all bad news for Valentine because while he was in prison, he became friends with the jailer’s daughter. Some say he even fell in love with her. Before he died, he wrote her a letter and signed it, “From your Valentine.” And that’s how the tradition of sending Valentine’s cards began!
David: Wow! How romantic. So, if Valentine lived today, I wonder what his life would be like?
Stephanie: Very different for sure. Maybe he would use social media to spread love! Can you imagine him on Instagram or TikTok, helping couples and giving relationship advice? Maybe he would have a YouTube channel called "Valentine’s Love Tips!"
David:: Haha! That would be fun! And speaking of love tips, let’s talk about Valentine’s Day today. People celebrate by giving gifts like flowers, chocolates, and cards. Why is that do you think?
Stephanie: Well, red roses are a symbol of love, chocolates make people happy, and cards help people say sweet things to each other.
David:: That’s true! It’s all about showing love and appreciation. Some people also give teddy bears, jewellery, or even plan romantic dinners..
Stephanie: Exactly! But remember, Valentine’s Day is not just for couples. You can show love to your friends, family, or even yourself. Buy yourself some chocolate—why not?
David: Great idea. Yes! And don’t forget to spread love and kindness every day, not just on February 14th.
That’s all for now. Thanks for listening, and Happy Valentine’s Day!

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🚽 Have you heard of 'loo'? It's another word for ‘toilet’ in British English. Let's look at where it comes from and how to use this common word.
🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken
In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey today!
⚠️ Using British slang can make your English more natural and authentic, but be careful—it's informal and can cause confusion or even offence if used in the wrong way or with the wrong people.

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🤔 Ever felt unsure about something or someone? Then 'dodgy' might be the word you were looking for. Let's learn what it means and when to use it.
🎧 😎 Welcome to “Understanding British Slang” by Perfectly Spoken
In this series we look at some of the most useful and interesting words and phrases in British slang in use today. We look at what they mean and give examples of how to use them correctly. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com and start your English learning journey today!
⚠️ Using British slang can make your English more natural and authentic, but be careful—it's informal and can cause confusion or even offence if used in the wrong way or with the wrong people.

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Welcome to this week’s News Talk

This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world.

This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week.

Here are a few clues about the stories in this episode:

• To which country is the President of Botswana threatening to send 20,000 elephants?
• What’s the minimum wage for fast food workers now in California?
• How much is this year’s biggest lottery prize in the US?

Join us next week for the latest News Talk.

And if you’d like to participate in the live sessions simply create your account at www.perfectlyspoken.com

Recorded: 8th April 2024

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