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BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School

by Go Ahead School

BalloonCast is a podcast series featuring pedagogical resources designed to help students improve key language skills, such as listening, grammar, and vocabulary. Jump into our balloon and enjoy the ride! 😉

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Episodes

  1. Charles Dickens - Giving Children a Voice

    Listen to the episode to learn about Charles Dickens and how his literary works connect with childhood. Enjoy! :-)

  2. The Science and Reality of Adult Friendships

    levels: Pre-Intermediate+ Why is it so hard to make new friends as an adult? Listen to the episode and discuss the topic with your teacher and ... friends! Enjoy ;-)

  3. This Is What the “O” in “O’clock” Stands For

    Levels: Intermediate + Have you ever asked yourself what the 'o' in o'clock stands for as well as its origins? Listen to the episode and find that out. Enjoy! :-)

  4. Blue Monday: Meaning, Origin, and How to Beat It

    level: Pre-Intermediate+ How do you usually feel on Mondays? Happy/motivated or sad/unmotivated? Do you often feel blue? Listen to the episode to learn about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

  5. Superstitions

    Afraid of black cats? Walking under a ladder? Friday 13th? Listen to the episode and learn about different superstitions around the world. Enjoy! ;-)

  6. The Origins of the Months

    Levels: Intermediate+ Have you ever wondered about how months were named? Listen to the episode to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

  7. Here’s Why Hotel Sheets Are Always White

    Levels: Intermediate + Have you ever gotten curious about it? Listen to the episode to find out - enjoy! ;-)

  8. Understanding Different Generations

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Boomers? Gen X, Y or Z? Listen to our BalloonCast and learn about differences across generations. Enjoy! ;-)

  9. New Year's Resolutions - To Nudge or Not To Nudge?

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Listen to the episode and reflect on your resolutions - is it time for a good nudge? Enjoy!

  10. To Think or Not To Think

    Levels: Intermediate + What do learning languages, playing Chess, and datinghave in common? Listen to the episode, based on an essay by James Stanley,to find that out.

  11. Stoicism

    levels: Intermediate + Stoicism - an old answer to modern problems ... listen to the episode to get acquainted with the philosophy of the Stoics. Enjoy! ;-)

  12. I'm a student and I have 3 jobs

    Level: Basic Listen to the episode and improve your listening skills. Enjoy!

  13. How to Be a Happy 85 Year-Old

    Levels: Intermediate + Listen to Roger Rosenblatt's insights on how to live brighter days at 85. Enjoy! ;-)

  14. Meet New York's Best New Chef

    level: BASIC+ - What do you think is the best job in the world? - In your opinion, what adds up to job satisfaction?

  15. Valentine's Day

    levels: Pre-Intermediate + Different cultures celebrate Valentine’s Day in more ways than one. Listen to the episode to learn more about this topic. And if you happen to live or to be in Brazil ... ... HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

  16. 7 Wedding Stories That the Guests Won't Forget Anytime Soon

    levels: Intermediate + Weddings are meant to be a perfect blend of love, laughter, and cherished memories—but sometimes, things don’t go exactly as planned. These wedding-day disasters prove that a little chaos can make the big day even more memorable!

  17. The History of Dogs

    levels: Pre-Intermediate + Listen to the episode to learn and explore more about the history of our furry canine friends! Enjoy ;-)

  18. What’s the maximum human life expectancy?

    Levels: Intermediate+ Aging is one of the few things every living thing has in common. Listen to the episode to learn more about this topic. Enjoy! :-)

  19. Ethical Chocolate

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + The innovative chocolate company with a taste for ethical trading - listen to the episode and learn more about this (delicious!) topic ;-)

  20. Facts About Wine

    levels: Intermediate + Wine is one of the oldest beverages known to man, and continues to be celebrated globally. Listen to the episode to learn interesting facts about Bacchus's beverage!

  21. A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens

    What do you know about the author, Charles Dickens? Have you read this story - A Christmas Carol - or seen the movie? Listen to the episode to learn more about Dickens and the creation of Dickens's Christmas! Merry Christmas!

  22. Friday 13 - Triskaidekaphobia

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Do you know what "triskaidekaphobia" is? How is it related to Friday the 13th? Listen to the episode to learn about the topic. Practice and improve your English with BalloonCast!

  23. 7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Drink Coffee Every Day

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + We love our coffee, for sure—but what does it actually do to your body? Is it healthy? Sip your coffee, relax, and listen to the episode to learn more about the topic. Practice your English with BalloonCast!

  24. AI - Artificial Intelligence

    *to all levels* Listen to the episode and learn more about AI, its benefits and impact on our everyday lives. Enjoy! ;-)

  25. Dogs!

    *to all levels* Listen to the episode, learn more about dogs, and enjoy it! ;-)

  26. Cats appear to grieve death of fellow pets – even dogs, study finds

    Are you a dog person, a cat person, or both? Listen to this episode to learn more about cats. Enjoy - meow!

  27. The 80/20 Principle

    levels: Intermediate + How can The 80/20 Principle be applied in everyday life? Listen to this introductory BC episode about the topic and start learning about it. Enjoy! ;-)

  28. 4 Words That Will Make You More Productive

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Would you like to be (or at least to feel) more productive? Listen to the episode and check whether the author's insights resonate with you. Enjoy! ;-)

  29. How to Be an Entrepreneurial Leader in Eight Steps

    Levels: Intermediate + Listen to the episode to practice your Business English vocab and learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

  30. Four ways criminals could use AI to target more victims

    Levels: Intermediate + Listen to the episode and learn more about this topic. Enjoy!

  31. Make it all ... !

    Levels: Intermediate + In this episode you'll have the chance to practice and learn more about some common Phrasal Verbs and Idioms. Enjoy!

  32. The Psychology Behind Why You Can’t Put Down Your Phone

    levels: Intermediate + Listen to the episode and learn more about what behavioral psychology says about it. Enjoy! ;-)

  33. Eating This Fruit Daily Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, New Evidence Shows

    Levels: Intermediate + Why is this fruit so powerful? Listen to the episode to learn more about the topic.

  34. Personal Breakthroughs (based on weekly newsletters)

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate+ Who do you compare yourself to? Listen to how 4 readers answered that question. Enjoy the episode! ;-)

  35. How Friends Impact Your Health and Longevity

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + How healthy are your relationships and connections? Do you think they might affect your longevity? Listen to the episode and find out. Enjoy! ;-)

  36. Soft Skills - The Skills of the Future

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate+ Why are soft skills considered to be the skills of the future? Listen to the episode to learn more about the topic. Enjoy! ;-)

  37. Gen Z

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Have you ever heard about Generation Z? Listen to this episode to learn about the topic. Enjoy!

  38. The Power of Language: 5 ways multilingual brains work differently

    Levels: Intermediate+ How does speaking multiple languages affect the mind? Listen to the episode and find it out. Enjoy! ;-)

  39. April Fools' Day

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate+ Do you ever play jokes, tricks, and pranks on April Fools' Day? Listen to the episode to learn more about the tradition and origins of April, 1st. Enjoy! ;-)

  40. Being Fluent

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + You know you're fluent when ... in this episode you'll hear about some practical situations when language learners can actually feel how fluent they are. How can you relate? Enjoy! ;-)

  41. Financial Clarity - Lifestyle Inflation

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate+ Listen to the episode to learn more about and practice some business vocabulary. Enjoy! ;-)

  42. Why You Should Water Yourself Each Morning

    Levels: Intermediate + Listen to the episode based on an article written by Dr Denning and understand why water is essential. Enjoy! ;-)

  43. What Was the Worst Year in History?

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate+ Listen to recording and learn more about the year that's been considered the worst ever ... enjoy? Yeah, enjoy the opportunity and learn more about it!

  44. How to Remember What We Learn

    Levels: Intermediate + Listen to the episode and learn new things about our memory and how to learn things more effectively. Enjoy! ;-)

  45. Halloween

    Levels: Basic and Pre-Intermediate Listen to the episode to learn more about Halloween and how it is celebrated. Enjoy! ;-)

  46. Sleep

    Levels: Intermediate + How well do you usually sleep at night? In this episode you'll learn some interesting findings about sleep. Enjoy, and sweet dreams ;-)

  47. What Beer and Cycling Can Teach You About Customer Needs

    levels: Intermediate + What can beer and cycling have in common? Listen to the episode to find that out! Enjoy ;-)

  48. Children's Day

    Levels: Pre-Intermediate + Listen to the episode to learn about how Children's Day is celebrated in Brazil and in the world. Enjoy! ;-)

  49. As I Got Older I Realized ...

    *to all levels* As you listen to the author's life lessons, think about the ones that resonate with you the most. Discuss them with your teacher in class. Enjoy ;-)

  50. A Hidden Treasure

    Levels: to all levels A farmer accidentally found a hole on a side of a mountain ... listen to the episode to find out all about this hidden treasure. Enjoy!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

BalloonCast is a podcast series featuring pedagogical resources designed to help students improve key language skills, such as listening, grammar, and vocabulary. Jump into our balloon and enjoy the ride! 😉

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