Podcast: “Dish”
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
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Listening to podcasts is a fantastic way to incorporate a listening comprehension activity into your life without having to set aside specific time to do so. It is an exercise that allows simultaneity, making it perfect to do while commuting, going to the gym, or completing household chores. If you have difficulty understanding something that is said, many podcasts provide notes on their episodes. This allows English learners to refer to a written form of the podcast, which gives them the opportunity to write down any vocabulary that they would like to learn more about and review later.
“Dish” is a podcast hosted by radio personality Nick Grimshaw and Michelin star chef Angela Hartnett. It is a cozy listening experience that surrounds having a meaningful meal with a celebrity guest. From actors to musicians, authors to comedians, and from all around the Anglosphere, this podcast is both an enjoyable and educational production.
WHAT TO LEARN
By listening to “Dish,” English learners can discover and practice a variety of language elements, including:
diverse English variants (British, Irish, American, Canadian, etc.)
diverse English accents (British, Irish, American, Canadian, etc.)
humour
present simple
past simple
various continuous verb tenses
phrasal verbs
descriptive language
informal language
contractions
unvoiced plosives
connected speech
vocabulary related to:
food
meal sharing
cooking
cooking jargon
traditions
family
entertainment industry
work
memories
feelings and emotions (nostalgia, embarrassment, happiness, sadness, surprise, etc.)
and much more…!
Are you a fan of cooking? What is your favourite meal to cook? Maybe you prefer to eat? What is your favourite dish to consume? Practice your English by telling me about it in the comments below.
