In this blog post Iโll present several English-language podcast series on an often discussed but much-misunderstood topic: autism. (As a bonus, Iโve also included a few podcasts in German.) To say that autism is often misunderstood is a major understatement: diagnostic criteria constantly shift and evolve, as does the terminology around ASD (the autism spectrum …
Listening tips: UFO podcasts
Regardless of whether you believe in the existence of extraterrestrial life, aliens and unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or not, you have to admit itโs a fascinating subject. It has an equally fascinating history, too. The obsession with UFOs, in particular, was a remarkable aspect of popular culture during the Cold War. It amplified fears of …
Learn Latin using contemporary resources
Learning a classical language like Latin comes with many benefits. Apart from enabling you access to a vast amount of literary sources spanning two millennia, it can be of great help in learning a host of modern languages. Not just Romance languages, either: according to most estimates, at least 60% of English vocabulary is derived …
Listening tips: learn English using news podcasts
News podcasts are a very useful resource, especially for those who like to keep well-informed. In this post youโll find a short selection of those, each only a few minutes long. As with other podcasts, youโll be able to access all of them easily in your podcast app, or by following the links provided here.
