PODCAST · education
The British Whisperer
by Chiara Thea
The right weekly news for your English learning. A weekly newspapers' wrap-up from Britain and beyond for English learners in Italy with audio storytelling on news you care about, trends you should know, stories that don’t tell you at school, to listen at home or on the go. Stay informed about the world, while practicing your listening skills and learning new vocabulary.
Episodes
-
The British Whisperer - How to get better at Cambridge Writing
Top marks in your writing exam is the dream, right? Well, actually it can be reality. If you know how, you really can get top marks. Here’s how to get better at Cambridge Writing! In this episode I am going to share free online tools which will help you to practise your writing and build your...
-
The British Whisperer - A Toast to a Year and a Word
Wonder why we call it making a “toast”? Read a history of the word from The New York Times. As we raise a glass to the past year and the one ahead, let’s explore the history of the tradition and what are the reasons behind the use of this name. Cheers everyone!
-
The British Whisperer - Turn ChatGPT into a personal Shopper or a Life - Coach
Need help with your goals? Try an A.I. life coach! The New York Time' edition of On Tech: A.I., a pop-up newsletter, teaches you about artificial intelligence, how it works and how to use it. For instance, How to Use A.I. as a Shopping Assistant? Doing product research, making grocery lists and...
-
The British Whisperer - What is your language instinct?
How do you learn a language? ChatGPT’s way with words raises questions about how humans acquire language. A debate about what the machines are actually doing internally, what it is that humans, in turn, do when they speak— and, inside the academy, about the theories of the world’s most famous...
-
The British Whisperer - Don't Call Me Mr
I'll talk about the trend among almost all newspapers and magazines (the latest one is The Wall Street Journal) to drop courtesy titles as editors have concluded that the titles in news articles are becoming a vestige of a more-formal past, and that the flood of Mr., Ms., Mx. or Mrs. in sentences...
-
The British Whisperer - A guide to translation
A guide to Translation made by Italian writer Italo Calvino as extracted from The Written World and the Unwritten World by Italo Calvino, by Ann Goldstein. ‘Translation is the true way of reading a text’ wrote Calvino on translations of his work from the Italian adding: 'In English, I may not...
-
The British Whisperer - A Pulitzer Prize to "English"
What do the most coveted press award and English learning have in common? Well, it seems a lot actually given that the latest Pulitzer for drama has been recently awarded to "English", a play by Iranian-American playwright Sanaz Toosi, which features four Iranians preparing for Toefl and finding...
-
The British Whisperer - King Charles III Coronation FAQ
The Crowning of King Charles III, (and Queen Camilla!) on May 7th, a coronation FAQ: all the questions you have dared to ask finally have an answer! From the official playlist to who will perform at the Concert, from Operation Golden Orb to where is the Stone of Destiny, everything you need to know!
-
The British Whisperer - An alternative Coronation tour
An alternative coronation tour in London and beyond, that explores the psyche and history of the new King, Charles III, from the gardens he created to the London hotel he used as the backdrop for his coming out with the new Queen Consort. In London alone,there are plenty of royal spots to visit,...
-
The British Whisperer - Pre-Coronation jitters
Britain seems to have pre-Coronation jitters …And they have just escalated with the news that Prince Harry will be attending, without Meghan (who will he sit next to? How will he get on with his brother and sister-in-law?) but Britain has got nothing to worry about writes the UK press..are we…
more -
The British Whisperer - Rewriting Roald Dahl & Googling the Future
It's censorship time dear readers and listeners. Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colourful language from works such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda to make them more acceptable to modern readers....
-
The British Whisperer - Scotland the Brave
What will happen to the always and forever "Scotland the Brave"? In this episode the spotlight is on Scotland and precisely on the aftermath that follows the stepping down of Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s prime minister, who stepped down last Wednesday February 15th. Next, I am going to talk about...
-
The British Whisperer - To BOT or not to BOT, that is the question
To BOT or not to BOT..or better to CHATBOT or not to? By now you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT, the new AI bot that has become the fastest-growing consumer app ever. Ask the bot a question and it will come up with an answer, written any way you want. It can also write essays and solve maths…
more -
The British Whisperer - Operation Golden Orb & The Royal Lipstick Gate
In this episode I am going to focus first on King Charles's Coronation aka Operation Golden Orb, the codename under which plans for the King's Coronation had been drawn up: are Harry & Meghan going to be there? What is planned so far? Next, I will talk about Fashion and Make up...but the royal...
-
The British Whisperer - Dry January and The Cookies & Tea Eclipse
Are Tea & Biscuits in danger of dying out? It seems that trend prompts warnings that biscuit sales are at risk if younger generation does not establish the traditional British habit. Dry for January? New Bars Cater to the ‘Sober Curious” at least in the US and especially in NY..well, I'd rather…
more -
The British Whisperer - The Royal Nose & the ever-waiting Princess
All eyes and ears on Spare, Prince Harry’s record breaking book! I am going to give you some juicy curiosities about King Charles as described by Harry! Plus, Kate, The Princess of Wales on the spotlight on the New York Times! Finally I’ll talk about kindness gestures and a life without plastic…
more -
The British Whisperer - 2023: What's Next?
Are the first headlines of 2023 any different than the ones of 2022? And can the Royal family look forward to a happier 2023? Well, quite possibly. While they still face the spectre of Harry’s autobiography Spare being published on January 10, there are reasons to be cheerful. Besides, if you are...
-
The British Whisperer - Episode 14 - The Queen of Christmas
The fourteen episode of the British Whisperer is a special Christmas Show, rightly for my last episode of the year. No Royals this time but I’ll talk about the Queen of Christmas and all Holiday Traditions & Activities to beat the winter gloom and get into the Christmas spirit and solutions for…
more -
The British Whisperer- Episode 13- Sit & Relax: the Royal War Goes to Hollywood
In this thirteenth episode of the British Whisperer the Royal family is back in the headlines again. First the visit of Prince William and Princess Catherine in Boston and the meeting with President Joe Biden, then the perfectly timed Sussexes bomb: the two Netflix trailers about Harry And…
more -
The British Whisperer- Episode 12 - A Royal Visit to America
In this twelfth episode it’s almost all about the Royals!! Focus first on The Princess of Wales, Katherine, and her exclusive article published on The Telegraph in which she reveals “I'm determined to nurture our children in their first crucial years of life. They are our future”. Next, Harry and...
-
The British Whisperer - Episode 11 - Qatar World Cup, Princess Diana & The British Love of Dogs
In this eleventh episode I'll focus first on the biggest story of the week which is Qatar World Cup. Next, Princess Diana is again in the limelight: the Princess of Wales was celebrated as a stylish dresser, having a rare alchemy that inspired women to dress like her. Now, thanks to The Crown…
more -
The British Whisperer - Episode 10 - Harry Potter, Cancel Culture & Royal Curtsying
In the limelight today British Airways' New Uniform policy which will allow male pilots and crew to wear make-up, false eyelashes, nail varnish and even 'man buns'...Then in a Window on Britain focus on the very British curious rules behind royal women and curtsying...Who bends the knee and to…
more -
The British Whisperer- Episode 9- COP27, Meghan's Truth & The Crown's Tampongate
The ninth episode of the British Whisperer focuses first on King Charles, Rishi Sunak and Cop27: it’s a very hot topic! Next, the latest on Meghan and her Truth. Will it prevail?? Get the lowdown about Meghan’s British citizenship test that she claimed was so hard she had to ask Prince Harry for...
-
The British Whisperer - Episode 8 - Tweet & Sour and Harry The Spare
In this eight episode of the British Whisperer I am going to focus first on Mr. Elon Musk and Twitter, the odd couple, after the world’s richest man completed the deal to buy Twitter on Friday and started its revolution of the popular platform. Next on a window on Britain, as promised, focus on...
-
The British Whisperer - Episode 7 - The Meghan Moment & The Crown Lies
Hello from Great Britain where Rishi Sunak emerged victorious in the race to replace Liz Truss, who, The Economist claims "had the shelf life of a lettuce". Mr Sunak has become the new Conservative leader and will be the new 57th Prime Minister of the UK. Next on the show, as promised, spotlight…
more -
The British Whisperer - Episode 6 - The Birken-Fever & The Iceberg Lady
From Birken-Fever, the resurfacing trend in the world of shoes about Birkenstock Boston clogs madness to the Iceberg Lady, AKA the Prime Minister Liz Truss, and her current government troubles in a window on Britain. Focus as well on King Charles III and the Queen Consort's coronation issues with…
more -
The British Whisperer - Episode 5 - What's The B...ooze??!
From Sober October, the 31-day challenge in which people around the world will abstain from alcohol, to the new neologism WFP…code for Working From the Pub as laptop workers migrate into their local boozers! In a "Window on Britain" let's hear about candles and onesies' shopping frenzy ignited by...
-
The British Whisperer - Episode 4 - Instafatigue, time to be real
While TikTok is in the Zeitgeist, Instagram seems to lag behind according to the newspapers. In this episode I focus on TikTok’s explosion in popularity and its issues, taking notice of "instafatigue" or overuse of Instagram perfectly curated images and the meteoric rise of Be-Real the photo...
-
The British Whisperer - Episode 3 -The Hobbit and the Hard Right
”The Hobbit & the Hard Right”.. or, as the New York Times wrote, how the fantasy books of J.R.R Tolkien inspired Italy’s New Leader, Giorgia Meloni. In this third episode of the British Whisperer I am going to focus on Italian elections of September 25th and gather for you the most interesting...
-
The British Whisperer - Episode 2 - The Fab Four
All the juicy news from the press coverage of British & American newspapers about the Royal family with a focus on the so-called "Fab Four", alias the Prince and Princess of Wales, William & Kate, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan. Next, focus on going back to the office & the...
-
The British Whisperer- Episode 1- The Queen
A special episode fully dedicated to an extraordinary woman, Queen Elizabeth II and to the press coverage of selected British and American newspapers, all united in honouring the life of Her Majesty The Queen. Plus, the ins and outs of the Royal family, the curiosities on the Royal Rebranding and...
-
The British Whisperer Podcast Trailer
Do you want to learn English listening to the news from international newspapers? The British Whisperer Podcast is your listening place to be in order to know which stories are making the headlines, and learn the English you need. Tune in every week. Transcripts in English and Italian available…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The right weekly news for your English learning. A weekly newspapers' wrap-up from Britain and beyond for English learners in Italy with audio storytelling on news you care about, trends you should know, stories that don’t tell you at school, to listen at home or on the go. Stay informed about the world, while practicing your listening skills and learning new vocabulary.
HOSTED BY
Chiara Thea
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The British Whisperer have?
The British Whisperer currently has 32 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The British Whisperer about?
The right weekly news for your English learning. A weekly newspapers' wrap-up from Britain and beyond for English learners in Italy with audio storytelling on news you care about, trends you should know, stories that don’t tell you at school, to listen at home or on the go. Stay informed about the...
How often does The British Whisperer release new episodes?
The British Whisperer has 32 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The British Whisperer?
You can listen to The British Whisperer on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The British Whisperer?
The British Whisperer is created and hosted by Chiara Thea.
URL copied to clipboard!