Brain Waste

Who here enjoys going to restaurants? After all, who doesn't enjoy getting dressed up and heading to a nice restaurant for some tasty food? However, sometimes of course, not everything goes to plan. According to recent figures the number of attacks on service workers is on the rise. But why is this? Are we all getting angrier or is this just a temporary blip? Listen now to find out more.

In today's episode we look at the rise of Airbnb and discuss whether it has revolutionised tourism or destroyed cities. With a staggering 150 million users worldwide, one thing is certain: Airbnb is here to stay. Join me as we have a deeper look into the world of Airbnb.

It's no understatement to say that the pandemic changed all of our lives. One of the most dramatic changes we saw was in the way we work and, in particular, the rise of a 'work from home' culture. With this, came a movement for greater work life balance. This is where the topic for today's episode, 'quiet quitting' comes in. Listen now to learn more and to see whether you are a 'quiet quitter'!

In today's episode, we look at the plight of highly qualified migrants who, upon moving to a new country, find themselves unable to find a good job. This dilemma is 'brain waste'. We start by learning some new vocabulary before moving on to a listening exercise, concluding with some possible solutions to these problems.

In today's episode, we discuss the worrying rise in the number of employers using software and other technology to watch or 'spy' on their workers. Is this a necessary feature of today's workplace or an invasion of our privacy?

Nowadays, it's hard to imagine anyone doesn't have a smartphone. After all, why wouldn't you? Smartphones have everything you need and more. Yet, a growing number of people are beginning to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of smartphones and are instead turning to the' dumbphone'. But what exactly is a dumb phone? Let's find out.

Would you go vegan? In today's episode we take a look at a trend in the number of sports stars who have chosen to embrace veganism. Firstly, we learn some new vocabulary before moving on to listen to some celebrity top tips on becoming vegan! Enjoy!

"You're fired!" Two words which send shivers down the spines of employees worldwide. With an increasing cost of living, sky high inflation and increased competition, we all fear losing our jobs. During such difficult times, one would hope that employers would be there to support their employees and their families. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Today, we take a look at P&O Ferries, who sacked hundreds of employees in one day. Did I mention that it was done by video call?

"Congratulations, you are owed £1000. Reply to this email to claim your compensation." Nowadays, scams (tricks designed to part you with your money) are everywhere. Have you, or someone you know, been the victim of online fraud? What happened? What do you do to protect yourself from online fraud? Do you think the bank does enough to protect you? These are the questions we will be discussing in today's podcast episode.

How much do you spend at the supermarket each week? $50? $100? $150? Or perhaps you spend nothing at all, instead preferring to order takeaways or dine at restaurants? For those of you that prefer to cook, how much of the food you buy ends up in the bin (or worse, untouched at the back of the fridge) at the end of each week? As you might have guessed, today we're talking about food Waste. The one trillion dollar global catastrophe.