Deep Talk: Advanced English Discussions with Rhiannon ELT

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Deep Talk: Advanced English Discussions with Rhiannon ELT

Deep Talk is a podcast for Advanced English learners who want to go deeper and explore the topics and ideas that really fascinate them.No more "English learning" podcasts on boring topics you've heard talked about a million times before! No, in Deep Talk, we're going to confront:- Death and dying- LGBT rights- Re-writing (and re-playing) history- Witchcraft- Exercise and menstrual cycles- The dark side of being an IG Language TeacherYou'll find the links to the article or video being discussed in the episode descriptions so that you can join in the conversation!

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    #33 Why are films so hard to understand?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching ***Today I’m joined by Cara to talk all about movies and specifically why more and more people, native English speakers included, are finding they need to turn on the subtitles when they’re watching them!Cara Leopold is the creator of the Leo Listening Movie Club where she helps film-loving English learners understand and discuss movies together so they can master conversational English. From September 13th-20th 2023, Cara is organising the Back-to-School Movie Challenge, a 1-week taste of what it's like to be in a movie club. By watching and discussing clips from high school movies together, you’ll learn new vocabulary, catch fast-spoken English and practise your speaking and writing skills with other movie-loving English learners. The challenge includes access to a discussion forum as well as a live Zoom session on September 20th to chat with her and other film lovers about the movie clips. Join the challenge: https://leolistening.podia.com/back-to-school-movie-challenge  Cara’s website: https://leo-listening.com/ Cara’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoListening/Cara’s Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraleopold/ Cara’s Pinterest profile: https://www.pinterest.fr/leolistening/ +++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.com Follow me on Instagram: @rhiannonelt_language_coachConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]+++Note: As this podcast is no longer recording new episodes (I know, sad-face-emoji, amirite?), Deep Talkers is closed.

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    #32 How tattoos and music festivals have built my self-confidence

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠ ***Today I'm joined by Nora, business communication genius and tattoo and festival lover!She shares with us how tattoos (she has either 19.5 or 20.5!) helped her learn to love her body and music festivals are her way of letting herself have fun after many years of denying herself it.It's a surprisingly deep conversation and an absolute honour to have been part of - my thanks to Nora!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.com Follow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #31 How has music impacted my life?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠ +++Today I’m joined by Clare to talk about her life of music. In this conversation, Clare shares her experience growing up in a highly musical household, her classical training and later love affair with folk music, how music has taken her around the world and introduced her to new people, and the power of music to bring people together.Clare is also an English teacher, she has a website where you can find lots of free resources to help you on your language journey: www.expressyourselfinenglish.com Also, here are some links Clare has provided for music that she plays and recommends:I play in a duet Broch Inspectors (violin/tenor guitar/voice). Mainly instrumental music of Ireland and Scotland, and we're currently doing a tune a day - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrochInspectors/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broch.inspectors/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BrochInspectors Also I play in an Irish trio TRADA Irish songs with voice, guitar, flute and violinhttps://tradamusic.com/ (also on social media as "tradamusic")Here's my YouTube playlist featuring my favourite folk fiddlers (violinists). https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL632GLNcY2cB-PPJq97Sk-yCLr25ggPkM  Here's my YouTube playlist of Irish music documentaries (with a strong bias to the fiddle players!)https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL632GLNcY2cCSd_FlnvaJiappDLPB3YAE Online folk video tutorial sites I'd recommend are:https://www.fiddlevideo.com/ https://www.pegheadnation.com/  https://www.oaim.ie/  +++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon. We meet once a month to talk about the latest episode.Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.com Follow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #30… Clare and Rhiannon chat about stuff…

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠ +++Today’s episode is a little bit different (because it’s episode THIRTY! and that’s super exciting!)I’m joined by Clare, my partner, and we chat about things we’ve listened to, read, and watched which we find interesting.It’s eclectic (read: all over the place!) and I hope you enjoy it.Here are Clare’s notes from the conversation:Whale Song: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/30/science/humpback-whale-songs-cultural-evolution.htmland just in case: https://www.bardeen.ai/posts/how-to-bypass-a-paywall and a very short videohttps://weather.com/science/nature/video/do-whale-songs-go-viral-just-like-pop-songs-do-for-humansRadiolabTwo of my all time favs from the archives:Los Frikis: How a group of 80’s Cuban misfits found rock-and-roll and created a revolution within a revolution, going into exile without ever leaving home. In a collaboration with Radio Ambulante, reporter Luis Trelles bring us the story of punk rock’s arrival in Cuba and a small band of outsiders who sentenced themselves to death and set themselves free.https://radiolab.org/podcast/los-frikisStranger in Paradise: Back in 1911, a box with a dead raccoon in it showed up in Washington D.C., at the office of Gerrit S. Miller. After pulling it out and inspecting it, he realized this raccoon was from the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe, and unlike anything he’d ever seen before.  He christened it Procyon minor and in doing so changed the history of Guadeloupe forever.  Today we travel from the storage rooms of the Smithsonian to the sandy beaches of Guadeloupe, chasing the tale of this trash can tipping critter. All the while trying to uncover what it means to be special.https://radiolab.org/podcast/stanger-paradise And the one about the Seagulls:In the 1970s, as LGBTQ+ people in the United States faced conservatives whose top argument was that homosexuality is “unnatural,” a pair of young scientists discovered on a tiny island off the coast of California a colony of seagulls that included… a significant number of female homosexual couples making nests and raising chicks together. The article that followed upended the culture’s understanding of what’s natural and took the discourse on homosexuality in a whole new direction.https://radiolab.org/podcast/seagullsAnd lastly, Lulu Miller's debut novel is excellent, its called Why Fish Don't Exist:https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/50887097 And to these notes, I, Rhiannon, will add:Frank Film Club with Maisie Williamshttps://open.spotify.com/show/4ZpUr83bUP3JU5ggtNCd0z?si=444f576e367547f5The Rest is Politicshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1Ysx8g1Iw42gESAtegrFaH?si=1af8fa01cf4146c5H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonaldhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/H-Hawk-Helen-Macdonald/dp/0099575450Orca rams into yacht off Shetland in first such incident in northern waters || The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/21/orca-rams-yacht-off-shetland-first-such-incident-northern-watersEnjoy!!+++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon. We meet once a month to talk about the latest episode.Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.com Follow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #29 Should we be exercising according to our menstrual cycles?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today I’m joined by Mikey to chat about the impact that the menstrual cycle, with its four distinct phases (menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal), can have on how we exercise.Mikey and I don’t only talk about the biological aspect of this issue but also the social. Are menstrual cycles taken into account during qualification courses to become Personal Trainers, for example? Is it still taboo to talk about periods and cycles in the gym? How can people who menstruate begin the. - often overwhelming - task of trying to learn how best to work with their bodies?As always, some extra resources for you to dive in a bit deeper if you wish:The menstrual month: how to exercise effectively at every stage of your cycle // The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/feb/02/the-menstrual-month-how-to-exercise-effectively-at-every-stage-of-your-cycleDay Twenty Three: Exercycle // 28ish Days Later Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/74qfhJMS3d0l1tDUZECq3Q?si=YDBTJ1snRnaOnSHOrRR27QThe Truth About Menstrual Cycle-Syncing: Working Out and Your Period with Dr Frankie Spence // Working Hard, Hardly Working Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/71xhnFObY50uee0sx8Zcn7 +++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon. We meet once a month to talk about the latest episode.Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.com Follow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #28 Why we should all become investors!

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today I’m joined by Nicola to talk to us about investing our money (even if we’ve never thought we were anywhere close to being ready to invest!)Nicola runs a Beginner Investing Course where she teaches you how to put your money to work by demystifying investing and giving you the tools, knowledge and mindset to take charge of your finances without the help (and expense) of a financial advisor.Her May 2023 Course has already begun (although you might be able to squeeze in if you get in touch with her ASAP) but she’s taking deposits for her Autumn cohort.You can find her course here:https://chilledinvestor.com/beginner-investing-course/Or contact her on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-prentis-%F0%9F%92%B8-64a46b27/ And this is the website we mention in our conversation with lots of finance advice for people living in the UK:https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/ +++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon. We meet once a month to talk about the latest episode.Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.com Follow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #27 How can you minimise overthinking?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today I’m joined by Bekhruz. We’re talking about overthinking and anxiety.He chose this text to help us: Overthinking Disorder: Is It a Mental Illness?https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-overthinking-a-mental-illness/Bekhruz is an accent coach and works with English teachers to gain confidence with their pronunciation in English and, thus, move forward in their careers and businesses.You can connect with him on his Instagram page: @ripitpliz +++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.com Follow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #26 Why everyone should keep a journal

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Shannon to talk about her lifetime-long habit of journalling. She selected the following two texts to support our conversation:Now is the Time to Start Keeping a Journalhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/29/at-home/now-is-the-time-to-start-keeping-a-journal.html Virginia Woolf on the Creative Benefits of Keeping a Diaryhttps://www.themarginalian.org/2013/01/25/virginia-woolf-on-keeping-a-diary/ Shannon helps language teachers build successful businesses. You can find out more about her work on her website:https://teflhorizons.com/ or through her Instagram page: @tefl_horizons+++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon. Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.com Follow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #25 How does Art Therapy work?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Marcela, an Art Therapist based in Scotland, about her work and training in Art Therapy. In our conversation, she explains what art therapy is and how it relates to other creative therapies, why it’s such a powerful tool for helping children, and gives us an insight into what her sessions with clients look like.Before our chat, she shared with me the following interview with Graham Music, who’s talking (among other things) about the importance of play and creativity in children and how therapists can make use of this in their work. She recommended I just watch the first 15-20 minutes but I ended up watching the whole thing - it’s really interesting!Play; an interview with Clearsky Childrens Charityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLCi2mtfuYMarcela is an Art Therapist and Lecturer in Art Psychotherapy at Queen Margaret University.+++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon.Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #24 What’s happening with LGBTQ+ rights in Florida?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, we’re talking with Valeria about her experience as an English Literature teacher in Miami, Florida in the wake of the controversial Don’t Say Gay bill introduced last year.You can find out more about the bill here:Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay'https://www.npr.org/2022/03/28/1089221657/dont-say-gay-florida-desantisPodcast: Today in Focus by the Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2022/may/17/floridas-dont-say-gay-bill-podcastValeria chose this article which she found interesting:Opinion ‘Don’t say gay’ says ‘don’t say straight,’ too. Let’s exploit it.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/04/15/florida-dont-say-gay-says-dont-say-straight-too/+++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon.Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #23 (Part 2) The bad side of being an Instagram English Teacher with Fernanda

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, we catch the second part of my conversation with Fernanda about a recent (yucky) experience she had while running her Instagram page.Fernanda (on instagram as @fernanda_englishteacher_br ) is an English teacher with 12 years experience. She specialises in helping people - mainly other English teachers - pass high-level Cambridge exams so that they feel more empowered and confident in their abilities. Despite holding a Celta Pass A, she doesn’t hide her dislike of many traditional ways of teaching, especially the use of coursebooks, and tends to follow a more holistic approach to teaching, also known as Dogme.On her Instagram page, she shares useful language for using in exams, as well as techniques and tips to help you get the best result possible. She works with students in 1-1 classes and also runs workshops and you can contact her about that by sending her a DM on Instagram.+++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon.Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #22 (Part 1) The bad side of being an Instagram English Teacher (with Fernanda)

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Fernanda to talk about a recent (yucky) experience she had while running her Instagram page.Fernanda (on instagram as @fernanda_englishteacher_br ) is an English teacher with 12 years experience. She specialises in helping people - mainly other English teachers - pass high-level Cambridge exams so that they feel more empowered and confident in their abilities. Despite holding a Celta Pass A, she doesn’t hide her dislike of many traditional ways of teaching, especially the use of coursebooks, and tends to follow a more holistic approach to teaching, also known as Dogme.On her Instagram page, she shares useful language for using in exams, as well as techniques and tips to help you get the best result possible. She works with students in 1-1 classes and also runs workshops and you can contact her about that by sending her a DM on Instagram.+++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon.Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #21 [Part 2] Why are heritage speakers misunderstood?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Monica for part 2 of our conversation on the topic of a fascinating blog post she wrote about heritage speakers. You can read her blog post here:The Many Misconceptions about Heritage Speakershttps://languaging.substack.com/p/the-many-misconceptions-about-heritageAlso, Monica sent me this article after our conversation as it added some nuance to our comments on bilingual education.Spanish or Catalan? A controversy that is anything but academichttps://english.elpais.com/elpais/2011/09/15/inenglish/1316064042_850210.htmlYou can connect with Monica on her Instagram page at @monica_languaging+++Join our Deep Talkers community on Patreon.Head to: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkers to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #20 [Part 1] Why are heritage speakers misunderstood?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Monica and we’re talking about a fascinating blog post she wrote about heritage speakers. You can read her blog post here:The Many Misconceptions about Heritage Speakershttps://languaging.substack.com/p/the-many-misconceptions-about-heritageYou can connect with Monica on her Instagram page at @monica_languaging+++Join our Deep Talkers community on Facebook. Discuss the episodes, meet new people, share what you’re reading about at the moment, all in a yummy community of like-minded souls.Head to: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast to sign up!+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #19 What really matters in your life?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Duncan and we’re talking about the film, Living (2022), and the question raised in it: what would you do if you only had a short time left to liveHere are the materials Duncan chose for us:Bill Nighy on Acting - Bafta Guruhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Aq_V3LTbtgLiving, Official Trailer (2022)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVo5kLt_-BUIkiru, Official Trailer (1952)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VeLN3IDjzQI also recommend this episode of Kermode and Mayo’s Take in which they discuss the film Living.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/kermode-mayos-take/id1616559297?i=1000584983274AND, the name of the film Duncan couldn’t remember in the conversation was A Fantastic Woman (2017) and here is the trailer for that:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJHex4ZitgA+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #18 Why should we prioritise fun?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Marisa and we’re talking about fun - and why it’s super important to our lives and should be prioritised.Marisa chose this TED talk as the basis for our discussion:Why Having Fun Is the Secret to a Healthier Life | Catherine Price | TEDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMBJrvEwv8s+++Marisa is an English coach. You can find her on her Instagram page where she helps her followers notice language in context in a meaningful and interesting way. Her handle is @entender_pra_aprenderhttps://www.instagram.com/entender_pra_aprender/?hl=en+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #17 What on earth is synaesthesia!?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Dave and we’re talking about the perceptual phenomenon known as synaesthesia. You find out more about synaesthesia at the following links:Tasty Coloured Sounds: The experience of Synaesthetes by Dr. Julia Simnerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vFqNjySBHk(This is the talk we reference regularly in this episode)Synaesthesia: A Very Short Introductionhttps://academic.oup.com/book/28464(A book by the academic above, Julia Simner, if you wanted to dive into the topic more deeply)UK Synaesthesia Association - Homepagehttps://uksynaesthesia.com/University of Sussexhttps://www.sussex.ac.uk/synaesthesia/(This is where you’ll find the test that Dave mentions in the episode)+++Dave is an artist. If you find yourself in Edinburgh before mid-February, you can find his work at this show at the National Portrait Gallery:https://www.nationalgalleries.org/exhibition/artists-work-2+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #16 [Halloween Special] The Witches of Scotland

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Claire who’s chosen to talk about the witch trials which took place in Scotland between 1590 and 1727 and why there is a campaign now to have those women and men who were executed for witchcraft to be officially pardoned by the government. To start us off with this topic, Claire has found us two texts to read:A Brief History of Calling Women Witcheshttps://lithub.com/a-brief-history-of-calling-women-witches/Why the witch-hunt victims of early modern Britain have come back to haunt ushttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/24/why-the-witch-hunt-victims-of-early-modern-britain-have-come-back-to-haunt-usDuring the conversation, she also mentions the Witches of Scotland campaign and you can find more information about that here:https://www.witchesofscotland.com/I also recommend a podcast episode I listened to a year or so ago about the European witch craze:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07nx05j+++Claire is an English educator and runs The Edinburgh Experience. She specialises in using Scottish culture as a vehicle for people to connect with and learn English. She runs cultural immersion programs every summer and also a new “Tours with Tots” program for parents where they can use their brains (!) and learn about Scottish history while meeting other new parents.You can contact her via her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edexpefl/+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #15 Can robots help kids manage their emotions?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Katie who’s chosen the topic of kids and tech. Take a look at this video and join us for the episode’s discussion.Rethinking social development with Moxie, a robot companion for kidshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dd_r-aqecw At the end of the conversation, Katie also mentions this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQlNtxurleoALSO, the horror movie Megan released its trailer this week and is hilariously relevant to our conversation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho-GyGRWbrE+++Katie is an English coach who encourages English users to speak confidently and authentically by taking control of their mindset. She has an awesome Instagram account @EnglishCustomized and she works with clients 1-1 and in her group programs.You can contact her via her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishcustomized/+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #14 Why oh why do I procrastinate?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Seb, who’s chosen the topic of procrastination. Take a look at this video and join us for the episode’s discussion.Inside the mind of a master procrastinator | Tim Urban (TED)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkUYou may also be interested in Tim’s blog, Wait But Why, which was the source of inspiration for the TED talk: https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/10/why-procrastinators-procrastinate.html+++Seb is an English teacher and works from his home in Madrid, Spain. You can contact him for lessons via his Instagram: @lifenglishHe also has his own podcast, Lifenglish: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MywxMNLIgBHqBjb2KpiPM?si=b6N72mbyT8uj1JPJD239-Q&nd=1+++Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.com Follow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #13 [PART 2] Should people try to modify their accent in English?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Irina who has chosen the topic we’ll be discussing this week: accent modification. You can find a related article below.1. Why a regional accent will cost youhttps://www.linkedin.com/news/story/why-a-regional-accent-will-cost-you-4775284/ Irina is an Accent Coach and helps Russian speakers adopt a more American accent. You can find out more about her services on her Instagram page: @my_russian_accentGet in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #12 How is food poverty impacting the poorest people in Britain?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Hannah who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:1) Pasta, bread and crisps among biggest UK budget food price increaseshttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/30/pasta-bread-and-crisps-among-biggest-uk-food-price-increasesI recommend you read this news article before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Hannah works in sustainability within the TV industry and helped set up a food waste charity in Lewisham, South East London where she lived.Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #11 How are toxic workplaces leaving us burnt out?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Anna who has chosen the texts we’ll be talking about this week:1) A Toxic Work Culture Is Forcing High-Performing People to Quithttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/toxic-work-culture-forcing-high-performing-people-quit-tim-denning/?trackingId=CqTCoCpw9oKthtgbDBYD2A%3D%3DExtra Reading (also chosen by Anna):2) Do you feel burnt out? It’s not just about working too muchhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/feb/01/burnout-not-just-about-working-too-much3) Your work is not your god: welcome to the age of the burnout epidemichttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/06/burnout-epidemic-work-lives-meaningI recommend reading these articles before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #10 How have children's language skills been impacted by Covid?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Jo who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:1) Speaking Up for the Covid Generationhttps://ican.org.uk/media/3753/speaking-up-for-the-covid-generation-i-can-report.pdfI recommend you read this report before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t! Don’t be scared by the word “report” - it’s a very easy read - lots of pictures and bright colours!Jo is a primary school teacher, working in Surrey, in the South East of England.RESET YOUR MINDSET:Sukhi (my guest from last week) and I are running a two-week coaching event in August 2022 and you can find out more here: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/interested-summer-re-setDownload the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #09 What's wrong with the question 'Where are you from?'?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Sukhi who has chosen the texts we’ll be talking about this week:1) 4 Reasons Asking 'Where Are You From?' Is Offensivehttps://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/asking-where-are-you-from-offensive_b_108027222) What’s Wrong with Asking “Where Are You From?”https://hbr.org/2020/10/whats-wrong-with-asking-where-are-you-fromI recommend you read these articles before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Sukhi is an English teacher and coach and you can follow him on social media at @english.language.everydaySukhi and I are running a two-week coaching event in August 2022 and you can find out more here: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/interested-summer-re-setDownload the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast If you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #08 Should we try to re-write history?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Calum who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:Questions raised about UK landmarks after Bristol statue torn down - Channel 4 Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVrGaGza0zoI recommend you watch this video before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) as it lays out a lot of the context of what we talk about in today’s discussion.Calum is an English language teacher based in Lyon, France. He has a Master’s in History, and this study influenced his choice of topic today. We are talking about the push to re-evaluate how Britain sees its colonial past, particularly in its commemoration of philanthropists and wealthy merchants who earned their money through the slave trade.Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here:www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastJoin the Waitlist for the Deep Talk Discussion Program:https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-program Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #07 Are society’s expectations of women fair?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Candelaria who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:Societal Expectations: Female Perspectivehttps://kscequinox.com/2018/10/societal-expectations-female-perspective/I recommend you read this article before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Candelaria works both as cabin crew and a freelance copywriter and is a true deep talker! We met when I helped her prepare for her CPE earlier this year. She’s passionate about the female experience and women’s rights, as you’ll hear in this episode!Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here:www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastJoin the Waitlist for the Deep Talk Discussion Program:https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-programGet in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #06 Are we moving backwards on LGBT rights?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Tadeja who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:The Worrying Regression Of LGBT Rights In Eastern Europehttps://www.rferl.org/a/lgbt-rights-eastern-europe-backsliding/31622890.html I recommend you read this article before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Tadeja is an activist and has been working within the LGBT sector for the past decade. They currently work for Ljubljana Pride on their anti-bullying program.Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here:www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastJoin the Waitlist for the Deep Talk Discussion Program:https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-programGet in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #05 Should we take life advice from the mega rich?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Prepare for the Episode:Today we’re talking about two materials1) Kim Kardashian’s Business Advice: ‘Get Your F**king Ass Up and Work’”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX2izzshRmI 2) Kim Kardashian Under Fire For Saying Key To Success Is To ‘get Your F***ing Ass Up And Work’https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/kim-kardashian-work-backlash-interview-b2032448.html Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here:www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Add your name to my Deep Talk discussion program waitlist: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-programFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #04 Why do we wonder about what could have been?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Prepare for the episode:Today, I’m joined by Lorna who has chosen the text we’ll be talking about this week:1) What If You Could Do It All Over? The uncanny allure of our unlived lives.https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/12/21/what-if-you-could-do-it-all-overI recommend you read this article before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Lorna works in higher education, helping universities reach their audiences. She’s passionate about education, running, and reading - she’s part of a feminist book club! She also runs her own podcast, Destination Unknown, all about people’s varied and twisting career paths.You can find Destination Unknown here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oqoBxz9QB4uFzdYAiMNa4?si=Rj1IsRXpSl2Sc2m5AR8oHgDownload the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastJoin the Waitlist for Deep Talk:You can join the waitlist for the Discussion Program: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-discussion-program Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #03 What is coercive control?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Prepare for the Episode:Today, I’m joined by Bistra who has chosen the video we’ll be talking about this week:1) Walking On Eggshells: Coercive Control in the UKhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbx2q-hGgAc I recommend you watch this video before listening to our conversation - it’s a really powerful mini-documentary on coercive control, a form of domestic abuse.Bistra is an English teacher and you can find her on Instagram @english_with_bistraDownload the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here:www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.com Follow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #02 How has Covid changed our relationship to death?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Prepare for the Episode:Today, I’m joined by Andrew who has chosen the texts we’ll be talking about this week:1) How coronavirus has transformed the grieving processhttps://theconversation.com/how-coronavirus-has-transformed-the-grieving-process-136368 I recommend you read this article before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Andrew is a minister in the Church of Scotland and lives and works in Aberlour in the north of Scotland. As part of his training, he completed post-graduate studies on Theology and Dementia. Today, we talk about society’s relationship to death and grief and how this has changed because of the Covid pandemic.Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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    #01 Should people try to reduce their accent in English?

    I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Prepare for the Episode:Today, I’m joined by Deepika who has chosen the texts we’ll be talking about this week:1) Why some people try to chip away at their accent from CBC Newshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/the-accent-effect-toronto-4-1.44077692) Accent bias is an unchecked signal of racism in the workplace from Quartzhttps://qz.com/work/2009963/accent-bias-is-an-unchecked-sign-of-racism-in-the-workplace/I recommend you read these article before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Deepika is an English coach and ELT consultant. You can find her on Instagram @acquireng where she posts language learning advice and raises difficult conversations around native-speakerism and accent-based shame.Download the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcastIf you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]

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Deep Talk is a podcast for Advanced English learners who want to go deeper and explore the topics and ideas that really fascinate them.No more "English learning" podcasts on boring topics you've heard talked about a million times before! No, in Deep Talk, we're going to confront:- Death and dying- LGBT rights- Re-writing (and re-playing) history- Witchcraft- Exercise and menstrual cycles- The dark side of being an IG Language TeacherYou'll find the links to the article or video being discussed in the episode descriptions so that you can join in the conversation!

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