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Social media can offer so much to so many, but it's not all positive. Is it possible to positively engage in social media activity without falling victim to procrastination, distraction and the darker side of its power?

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Today's words:

go on about (expression)
barking up the wrong tree (idiom)
jump on the bandwagon (idiom)
beat around the bush (idiom)
noggin (slang)
out of hand (expression)
keep up with the Joneses (idiom)
make light of (expression)

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It was one of the most stressful car journeys of my life, and it was all avoidable - if only I'd checked the travel documents. Lesson Learned.

Today's English Words:

stunning (adj)
cheesy (adj)
to dump (verb)
hysterical (adj)
put on a brave face (idiom)
suck it in (expression)
with one's tail between one's legs (idiom)

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Some events are hard to forget. Here's a short story of how I battled against a raging ocean, and thankfully lived to tell the tale. An exciting surf trip which almost ended in disaster.

Today's English Words:

stone's throw (idiom)
I'll give you that (expression)
hit and miss (idiom)
not for the faint-hearted (expression)
tuck away (phrasal verb)
crammed (adjective)
to bob (verb)
hard-going (adjective)
cling on (phrasal verb)

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We all tell a little white lie every now and then - let's discuss why and how to tell these harmless fibs, and whether it's sometimes best to tell the truth. In part two, we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation.

Today's English Words:

jump down one's throat (idiom)
own up (phrasal verb)
clip round the ear (expression)
to be rumbled (verb)
to scoff (verb)
hench (adjective)
all kinds of shenanigans (expression)

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We need to start talking about death. It's a subject and a phase that is often avoided in conversation, but it's one that is every bit as important as life itself - it gives life its value. In this episode, we'll discuss the the options available during childbirth and the end of life process which could help us approach these events with a more openminded, conscious and colourful mindset...and we'll learn some new English words on the way.

In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation.

Today's English Words:

conventional (adj)
on/from the sidelines (idiom)
striking a balance (idiom)
to harmonise (verb)
hand in hand (idiom)
sacredness (noun)
respite (noun)
to derive (verb)
tapestry (noun)
to weave (verb)

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The value and importance of multiculturalism, inclusion and support networks is something that should be considered in every activity. How you choose to integrate these things into your community is a personal preference. I chose football management and a team called FC Kuffen in a beautiful country called Finland.

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Today's words:

shooting pains (noun)
ease off (phrasal verb)
let's see how it goes (expression)
to fold (verb)
pillar of the community (expression)
take the reins (idiom)
I don't say that lightly (expression)
to align (verb)

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Everyone loves Christmas don't they? Let's look at the most popular seasonal holiday from a different perspective and discuss consumerism, Christmas villains and those people who may not be having such a good time underneath the bright lights, fake smiles and festive cheers.

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Today's words:

grump (noun)
mention (noun)
conscious effort (noun)
overboard (adjective)
stupid o'clock (phrase)
are you kidding me? (expression)
bearable (adjective)
grate on (phrasal verb)
Grin and bear it (idiom)

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The World Cup has stirred up a lot of controversial discussions, from breaching human rights to discrimination of the LGBQ community, and Fifa corruption. We're not talking about any of this...this is simply about football, the game we love.

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Today's words:

Hype up (phrasal verb)
Niggle (noun)
Deliver the goods / Deliver (expression)
Doesn't he? - "Dun e?" (dialect)
Bombing down (phrasal verb)
Upset (noun)
The 12th man (expression)
To ooze (verb)

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