The Vivaling English Podcast

In this special Halloween-themed episode, Kari and Robert discuss Halloween traditions, their favorite creepy films, and a treasure trove of vocabulary words that express fear and describe all things…

In this fun episode, we’ll explore the world of chores and discover that making your own snack can be a chore too! Learn how to whip up a quick and easy bagel pizza with your favourite toppings. We’l…

In this cosy episode of "You’re the Apple of My Eye," Kari and Robert celebrate autumn with a chat about their favourite apple dishes and fun apple-themed idioms. Join in for a fun mix of food and la…

Do you love veggies? How about growing them right at home? In this fun episode, you'll learn how to plant a mini garden on your windowsill! Follow step-by-step instructions to grow your very own all …

In this episode, we explore the modal verbs WILL and SHALL. Join us as we use them in practical scenarios like planning a trip to the UK! Are you ready to master WILL and SHALL? Tune in and practice …

In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of restaurants, with a special spotlight on the Rainforest Café. Can you imagine dining in a tropical rainforest surrounded by the elements? Tune in t…

Maybe you noticed we have paused for a while - the reason is that we are re-organising the podcast to make it match our listeners' needs. 
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Last week we were talking about the passive voice - this episode is an extension of that - looking at a specific passive voice structure that many students have difficulty with 0 the causative!

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It's important to be able to use a variety of grammar when you are speaking and writing - Kari and Tom give some excellent tips on the difference between the passive and active voices. 

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In British and American English we have different words for different meals and courses.  Join Kari and Tom as they steer through this minefield to help you undertsand which words to use. 

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Not only will you learn how to cook vegetable stir fry with Kari's recipe, but you will also learn new words for food and cooking techniques.  What could be better than that?

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Have you ever wondered what collocations were - and why you should study them.  Learn some examples of adjective/noun collocations and see if Kari and Tom can fit them into a short story!!

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February 14th is a romantic day - it is Valentine's Day but what do British and American people actually do, and what do you know about the culture and history behind this tradition. Join Tom and Kar…

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Tom and Kari follow up last week's episode on suffixes with an episode on the opposite - prefixes!

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Join Kari and Tom on their mission to help you improve your vocabulary - not by learning new words - but by adding prefixes and suffixes to the ones you already know.  This week - suffixes. 

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We're back! And as this is a new year it is also a new season.  
Our first episode in 2024 is an excellent chance to check how much winter vocabulary - you know. 
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Join Kari and Tom as they introduce our listeners to 6 idiomatic expressions related to animals - a horse, a dog and a bee!!

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Many people are aware that the Americans will be celebrating Thanksgiving this week.  But what do you know about the origins of this festival, and what can you do to respect its traditions?

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