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Teacher Joseph discusses reports that the British Council in Italy plans to cut 80% of its workforce, explains what the British Council does, and uses the story for British English listening and pronunciation practice.
Teacher Joseph discusses reports that the British Council in Italy plans to cut 80% of its workforce, explains what the British Council does, and uses the story for British English listening, pronunciation, rhythm and news vocabulary practice.
Continue reading “1202 British Council in Italy Plans to Cut 80% of Its Workforce”
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Continue reading “Site Update – Transcripts Being removed”People gathered today in Glasgow for the Stand Up To Racism unity march and rally organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) and Women Against the Far Right. Activists estimated that thousands would attend, with people travelling from Inverness through Falkirk to Dumfries to join the march through Glasgow city centre.
Continue reading “Live from Glasgow: Stand Up To Racism Demonstration May 9 2026 – Full Footage”Today I attended and recorded the full Under One Banner march in Glasgow, where supporters of Scottish independence gathered in large numbers to march through the city. This video captures the atmosphere, the crowds, the voices, and the energy of the day as it unfolded in real time.
Continue reading “1193 All Under One Banner March Glasgow 2026 | Full Footage Scottish Independence Rally Today”In this clip, I examine growing political scrutiny on the PM surrounding Peter Mandelson, following reports and speculation that have placed renewed pressure on the UK government. As questions circulate about property searches, political accountability, and internal pressure on the Prime Minister, this video explores what is being discussed, what remains unconfirmed, and why historical comparisons are being made — particularly with the infamous Profumo scandal.
Continue reading “Pressure on the UK Prime Minister: Starmer Faces Growing Political Scrutiny”In this video, I talk about journalling as a quiet, practical way of moving through difficulty, using the app Noteshelf as part of my daily writing practice. I also read one of my own poems, O Looming Angel, which explores the moment when suffering or trial becomes a turning point — the point where something difficult begins to lift us to a new level of awareness.
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We live in a world full of information, courses, videos, and teachers — yet many of us feel stuck when it comes to real learning. In this video, I explore how modern life quietly trains us to be spectators rather than participants, and how this affects the way we learn.
Continue reading “From Spectator to Participant: Why Learning Feels Hard Today”