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Slow English Podcast #53 Austria

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Hello and welcome to Slow English Podcast. I’m Emilie, your host. This podcast is for people who are learning English. If you are an A1-level learner, don’t worry! I will speak slowly and clearly so you can understand everything. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about Austria , a beautiful country in Central Europe . Austria is famous for its mountains, music, history, and delicious food . It is a small but very special country with a rich culture and beautiful cities. Let’s get started! Part 1: Introduction to Austria Austria is a landlocked country, which means it has no sea or ocean. It is located in Central Europe and shares borders with Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Slovenia . Because of its location, Austria has been an important country in European history for many centuries. The capital city of Austria is Vienna . Vienna is the biggest city in Austria and has a population of about 2 million people . It is a beautiful c...
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Slow English Podcast #52 Australia

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"Hello and welcome to Slow English Podcast . I’m Emilie, your host. This podcast is for people who are learning English. If you are an A1-level learner, don’t worry! I will speak slowly and clearly so you can understand everything. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about Australia , a beautiful country in the Southern Hemisphere. Let’s get started!" Part 1: Introduction to Australia "Australia is a large country. It is an island and a continent . Australia is in the southern part of the world, and it is surrounded by the sea. The capital city of Australia is Canberra , but the biggest and most famous city is Sydney . Sydney is known for its beautiful beach and the famous Opera House . People from many different countries live in Australia." Part 2: Geography of Australia "Australia has many different types of land . In the east , there are big mountains called the Great Dividing Range . These mountains are not very high, but they are long an...
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Slow English Podcast #51 Argentina

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Hello and welcome to Slow English Podcast! My name is Emilie. In this podcast, I speak slowly and clearly to help you learn English. This podcast is for beginners, so don’t worry! Just listen and enjoy. Today, we are going to talk about Argentina. Argentina is a big and beautiful country in South America. It has amazing nature, delicious food, and a rich culture. Are you ready? Let’s begin! [1. Where is Argentina?] Argentina is in South America. It is the second-largest country in South America. Argentina has borders with Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay. To the east, Argentina has a long coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. The capital city of Argentina is Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires is a big and lively city. Many people live there, and it is famous for its culture, music, and food. [2. Nature in Argentina] Argentina has many different types of nature. In the north, there are jungles and waterfalls. One famous waterfall is Iguazu Falls. It is one of the biggest waterfalls i...
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Slow English Podcast #50 Angola

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Hello and welcome to Slow English Podcast! My name is Emilie. In this podcast, I speak slowly and clearly to help you learn English. This podcast is for beginners, so don’t worry! Just listen and enjoy. Today, we are going to talk about Angola. Angola is a beautiful country in Africa. It has amazing nature, delicious food, and interesting culture. Are you ready? Let’s begin! [1. Where is Angola?] Angola is a country in southern Africa. It is next to the Atlantic Ocean. Angola has borders with Namibia, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of the Congo. The capital city of Angola is Luanda. Luanda is the biggest city in the country. Many people live there, and it is an important place for business and culture. Angola is a large country, and it has many different landscapes, from beaches to mountains and forests. [2. Nature in Angola] Angola has beautiful nature. There are long beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Many people visit these beaches to relax and enjoy...
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Slow English Podcast #49 Andorra

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Hello and welcome to Slow English Podcast! My name is Emilie. In this podcast, I speak slowly and clearly to help you learn English. This podcast is for beginners, so don’t worry! Just listen and enjoy. Today, we are going to talk about Andorra. Andorra is a small but very beautiful country in Europe. It has a lot of mountains, nature, and interesting things. Are you ready? Let’s begin! [1. Where is Andorra?] Andorra is a very small country in Europe. It is between two bigger countries: France and Spain . Andorra is in the Pyrenees mountains , which are very big mountains that go through the border of Spain and France. Andorra is a landlocked country, which means it does not have any sea. The capital city of Andorra is Andorra la Vella . It is the highest capital city in Europe, sitting in the mountains. There are only about 80,000 people living in Andorra, so it is a small country. Even though Andorra is small, it is very popular for tourists. Many people visit Andorra every ye...
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Slow English Podcast #48 Algeria

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Hello and welcome to Slow English Podcast! My name is Emilie. In this podcast, I speak slowly and clearly to help you learn English. This podcast is for beginners, so don’t worry! Just listen and enjoy. Today, we are going to talk about Algeria. Algeria is a beautiful country. It has a lot of history, great food, and friendly people. Are you ready? Let’s begin! [1. Where is Algeria?] Algeria is in North Africa. It is the largest country in Africa. Algeria is next to the Mediterranean Sea. It has borders with many countries, including Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, and Western Sahara. The capital city of Algeria is Algiers. Algiers is a big city by the sea. It is the largest city in Algeria. [2. Nature in Algeria] Algeria has many different types of nature. There are mountains, deserts, and beaches. The Sahara Desert is in the south of Algeria. It is very hot and dry. The desert has beautiful sand dunes, and it is a famous place for tourists. In the north, there...
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Slow English Podcast #47 Colombia

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Hello and welcome to Slow English Podcast ! My name is Emilie. In this podcast, I speak slowly and clearly to help you learn English. This podcast is for beginners , so don’t worry! Just listen and enjoy. Today, we are going to talk about Colombia . Colombia is a very beautiful and interesting country. It has amazing places, delicious food, and friendly people. Are you ready? Let’s begin! [1. Where is Colombia?] Colombia is in South America . It is in the north of the continent. Colombia has borders with Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama . Colombia is special because it has two coasts ! It touches the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean . This means Colombia has many beautiful beaches . The capital city of Colombia is Bogotá . Bogotá is a big city in the mountains. More than 7 million people live there! Other big cities in Colombia are Medellín, Cali, and Cartagena . [2. Nature in Colombia] Colombia has amazing nature . There are mountains, rainforests, river...
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Slow English Podcast #46 Indonesia

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Hello and welcome to Slow English Podcast! My name is Emilie. In this podcast, I speak slowly and clearly to help you learn English. This podcast is for beginners, so don’t worry! Just listen and enjoy. Today, we are going to talk about Indonesia . Indonesia is a very interesting country. It has beautiful places, delicious food, and kind people. Are you ready? Let’s begin! [1. Where is Indonesia?] Indonesia is in Southeast Asia . It is between two oceans: the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean . Indonesia is also close to other countries, like Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, and Papua New Guinea . Indonesia is a very big country. But it is not just one piece of land. It is made of many islands . How many islands? More than 17,000 ! That is a lot! Some islands are big, and some are very small. People live on about 6,000 of these islands. The biggest islands are Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, and Papua . The capital city of Indonesia is Jakarta . Jakarta is on ...
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Slow English Podcast #45 Bowling

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My name is Emilie, and I’m so happy you are here today. In this episode, we are going to talk about bowling . Bowling is a fun sport that many people enjoy with friends and family. It’s a great activity for a weekend or a night out. Today, we will learn important words, useful phrases, and how to describe your experience at a bowling alley. Let’s get started! [Part 1: Important Vocabulary for Bowling] First, let’s go over some important words related to bowling. I will say each word slowly, and you can repeat after me. Bowling – A sport where players roll a heavy ball to knock down pins. Lane – The long, smooth path where the ball rolls. Pins – The ten white objects at the end of the lane that you try to knock down. Ball – A large, heavy object that you roll to hit the pins. Strike – When you knock down all ten pins on the first try. Spare – When you knock down all the pins in two tries. Gutter – The empty space on the sides of the lane where the ball falls if you miss. Score ...
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Slow English Podcast #44 Fashion

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Hello and welcome to Slow English Podcast! My name is Emilie, and I’m so happy to have you here with me today. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about fashion. Fashion is a topic that many people enjoy talking about, and it’s important to know how to talk about clothes, styles, and trends in English. Whether you are shopping for clothes, discussing your favorite styles, or talking about what others are wearing, knowing the right words and phrases is helpful. Let’s get started! [Part 1: Important Vocabulary for Fashion] First, let’s go over some important words related to fashion. I will say each word slowly, and you can repeat after me. Fashion – The style of clothing that is popular at a particular time. Clothes – The items you wear, such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc. Outfit – A set of clothes that you wear together. Trend – A popular style that is in fashion at the moment. Accessories – Items that you wear to complete your outfit, such as hats, jewelry, sca...
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