1214 What Is Trooping the Colour? A Simple Guide to Britain’s Famous Royal Parade

What is Trooping the Colour and why is it celebrated every year? Learn the history, traditions, royal appearances and meaning of Britain’s famous parade.

Trooping the Colour is one of the most recognisable royal events in the United Kingdom, but what exactly is it and why does it take place every year?

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1212 Why I’m Disabling YouTube Comments and Choosing a More Peaceful Direction

Teacher Joseph explains why YouTube comments are being disabled and how the channel is moving toward peaceful, thoughtful learning, reflection, communication, storytelling, and personal growth.

In this channel update, Teacher Joseph explains why YouTube comments are being disabled and why the channel is moving toward a more peaceful, thoughtful space for learning, reflection, communication, language learning, storytelling, and personal growth. This is not about avoiding discussion, but about reducing noise and concentrating on meaningful content.

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1213 Barry Manilow Returns to Glasgow – As the Music Legend Celebrates His 83rd Birthday

Barry Manilow returns to Glasgow in June 2026 as fans prepare to celebrate his 83rd birthday. A look at the legendary singer’s career, music and lasting legacy.

Barry Manilow is back in Glasgow, and fans are preparing to celebrate his 83rd birthday. In this podcast, Teacher Joseph looks at Barry's incredible career, his connection with audiences in Scotland and around the world, and the timeless appeal of classics such as Mandy, Copacabana, Can't Smile Without You and I Write the Songs. With decades of chart success behind him, Barry Manilow remains one of the most recognisable voices in popular music.

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1211 What Happened Last Night in Belfast? Violence, Immigration and the Online Echo Chamber

What really happened in Belfast last night? A thoughtful look at violence, immigration, community tensions, racism, and social media influence.

Last night Belfast saw scenes of unrest and violence. In this episode, I walk through what happened, read and discuss a major report published this morning, and share my thoughts on the difficult questions surrounding immigration, racism, social frustration, and the growing influence of online voices on vulnerable and isolated people.

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977 Weekly Lesson Audio: Christmas Cards

Weekly Lesson: Christmas Cards. For study until 8th of December 2024 Subject : Christmas Cards Audio : On usual social media platforms Christmas Cards One of the strangest things about being British is our selection of cards we have for every occasion.

For study until 8th of December 2024

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971 Weekly Lesson Audio: Christmas Songs

Weekly Lesson: Christmas Songs. Firstly let me say that Christmas pop songs have been around longer than I have, some songs are cheerful, some songs are annoying and then there’s Mariah Carey.

For study until 1st of December 2024

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964 Weekly Lesson: Thanksgiving

Weekly Lesson: Thanksgiving. For study until 24th of November 2024 Subject : Thanksgiving Audio : On usual social media platforms Thanksgiving British people don’t celebrate Thanksgiving but there’s always an American around to invite us.

For study until 24th of November 2024

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