RoPeCast

57. The nuts and bolts
15.01.2012, 00:00 | vor 26 Tagen  
Most of you will know what a screwdriver is. – But have you got any idea what rawlplugs are, or about a Phillips, or a POZIdrive screw? If you ever wondered what the proper names for tools and hardware are, we’ll help you out with this nuts and bolts episode on tools. If you are a handy person this podcast will come in handy, too! This Episode in MP3-Format ::   John Joseph Rawling :: Read about the inventor of the rawlplug and watch a little animation to illustrate how it works. Types of screws :: This Wikipedia article lists many many different types of screw drives, not just the three mentioned in our podcast. Screwdriver :: In this article you find a detailed history of the screwdriver and its alternatives. Drills :: There are almost as many types of drills as there are for screws. Yard stick :: And finally, a little complement for our chapter on measuring tools. File Download (6:48 min / 7 MB)

56. Do you know it's Christmas?
15.12.2011, 00:00 | vor 57 Tagen  
Seasons greetings to you all out there in podcast land. We have a new Christmas special for you. Last year we talked about Christmas songs in the seventies. This time Paul Kingsbury is back at the studio to talk about Christmas pop songs in the eighties. Join us for some modern Christmas classics … This Episode in MP3-Format ::   File Download (8:58 min / 9 MB)

55. Trashy rubbish on garbage bags
15.11.2011, 00:00 | vor 87 Tagen  
Remember how we talked about getting rid of stuff you no longer need in our last episode? This time we are going to delve a bit deeper: There are numerous words for things that you don’t need anymore and their usage varies: People put out their rubbish, garbage or trash. But then people sometimes talk rubbish, but never trash. If you are confused now, you have to listen to this episode. And there will be a little question for you at the end. If you know the answer, feel free to leave a comment and maybe win a little prize. This Episode in MP3-Format ::   Junk and trash :: Some notes on the fine differences in this pair of words by a professional Garbage @ Merriam-Webster :: Explore the word field in the online dictionary via the synonyms list Map of US disposal sites :: This page by the Environmental Protection Agency offers an interactive map. File Download (7:00 min / 7 MB)

54. Antique attic antics
15.10.2011, 00:00 | vor 118 Tagen  
RoPeCast is finally back from the summer break! And we are bringing along some insights on how differently people from the UK or the US get rid of the stuff they’ve stored in their attic, cellar or garage. This Episode in MP3-Format ::   Car boot sales around the UK :: Find locations of car boot sales all over the UK and some other European countries. Garage sales :: Read up on the American Garage sale and all the related topics listed on Wikipedia. Freecycle :: The modern way of giving away what you don't need without throwing it away. File Download (6:29 min / 7 MB)

53. Of Ravens, Rates and Revenue
15.05.2011, 00:00 | vor 271 Tagen  
Sarah Jerram is back in the studio. This time she and Peter are musing about possible reasons for the German reluctance to reproduce at a proper rate. Britain however does a much better job at that. This Episode in MP3-Format ::   Birth rate in Germany :: This page by the Federal Centre for Political Education provides statistical information on the German birth rate. (German) Birth rate in the UK :: The Office for National Statistics publishes information on births in Britain Book review "Aufstand der Rabenmütter" :: FAZ reviews this German book and explains why kids can be happy without "Baby Yoga" and "Early English". (German) Mummy, what's a Rabenmutter :: A short blog article on the topic of working mothers in Germany In Germany, a Tradition Falls, and Women Rise :: The American view on the German phenomenon as published by the New York Times File Download (7:08 min / 7 MB)

52. Swinging and teething the hard way
01.05.2011, 00:00 | vor 285 Tagen  
Listen to Sarah Jerram, teacher of English at Saarland university, describing her experiences as a working mother in Germany – from the British perspective. What are the most striking differences when it comes to being a parent in Germany or Britain in comparison? This Episode in MP3-Format ::   List of Playground Equipment :: Add to your knowledge of playground vocabulary with this article from eHow on playground equipment and toys. "Playground" at Wikipedia :: The encyclopedia article adds some interesting facts about the history of playgrounds and offers pictures that help you understand what the different designations for toys actually refer to. File Download (8:40 min / 9 MB)

51. Rebuilding a Nation
15.04.2011, 00:00 | vor 301 Tagen  
Puerto Rico isn’t the only region that people argue should be counted towards the United States. Episode 51 tells you about the 51st state and several more. We place the Liberty State, Euphoria and Calisota on your map of the US. Never heard of them? You need to change that … now! This Episode in MP3-Format ::   More states :: Here is the list that this episode was based on. More counties :: Not only the United States are larger than commonly assumed. There's also more to Britain than meets the bird's eye! Read about new frontiers on the British Isles and uncharted territory in other parts of the world. Calisota :: An article on the state and its history Gotham City :: Find information about the capital of the famous state. "Changing Places" in Euphoria :: Are you familiar with David Lodge? Read about [..]

50. Challenging Symbolic Celebration
01.04.2011, 00:00 | vor 315 Tagen  
The popular American author Dan Brown is always good at combining mysterious numbers with even more mysterious symbols into puzzling plots.We try something similar for a special occasion. But instead of leaving you puzzled you will have the opportunity to take part in a little challenge. All you have to work out is a simple number! At the same time you’ll get to know some important symbols of English speaking areas all around the globe.Are you up for our heavily symbolic celebration? Will you find the Lost Number? If you do make sure to leave us a comment including your e-mail address. This Episode in MP3-Format ::   Dan Brown's Lost Symbol :: An article about one of Dan Brown's books that the teaser text alludes to. If you like a thrilling read this is another possibility to practise your English! Today's History Lesson :: The "War of [..]

49. A school day compared
01.03.2011, 00:00 | vor 346 Tagen  
School systems differ greatly throughout the world. Even between the UK and the US there are some striking differences. In one country, for example, students swear in the morning while in the other they pray. But UK colleges and US high schools also have some things in common. Listen to our comparison of two school days … This Episode in MP3-Format ::   CCF – The Combined Cadet Force at School :: An article about the military youth organisation that plays an important role in many UK schools. File Download (9:38 min / 10 MB)

48. Privately public
15.02.2011, 00:00 | vor 360 Tagen  
If the description of school life in your English text book has always puzzled you, now’s the time to come to terms with the British education system. This episode explains how education is structured in the UK, particularly England. And if you are curious about the US system just wait for our next episode … This Episode in MP3-Format ::   Education in England :: A comprehensive article on the school system in England "Ten house points for Gryffindor!" :: You won't believe it, but the details of school life as potrayed in the Harry Potter books and movies are actually quite representative of British boarding schools. Pupils are organised in houses and earn house points for good efforts... File Download (6:16 min / 7 MB)

47. Merry Christmas everybody!
24.12.2010, 00:00 | vor 413 Tagen  
Have you been waiting for our annual Christmas Special? Here it is – from operatic to existentialist. Lean back and get some inspiration for a musical Christmas Eve! This Episode in MP3-Format :: File Download (10:04 min / 5 MB)

46. Harassing aitches and the heir of the herbs
01.12.2010, 00:00 | vor 436 Tagen  
“In Hartford, Hereford, and Hampshire, hurricanes hardly ever happen.” – Why did poor Eliza Doolittle struggle so much with this simple sentence? This episode deals with just one letter: An “H” can be quite a hassle, as you will learn. This Episode in MP3-Format :: Wikipedia on H :: Quite a long article for something as simple as a letter of the alphabet. Social Variation in English :: An interesting article with listening examples, one of them illustrating the phenomenon "h-dropping". Podcast on American Pronunciation of the H :: This podcast about American English pronunciation focuses on our letter of the day in its 28th episode, too. How to Pronounce the Letter H :: A funny article on the controversy about how to pronounce nothing but the name of the letter correctly. File Download (6:14 min / 3 MB)

45. A Cracking Twisted Topic
15.11.2010, 00:00 | vor 452 Tagen  
This episode really hurts and will prepare you for the emergency case. You will learn what differences bruised, cracked, strained and sprained body parts make. And why you may not want to ask a passer-by for help with either a contusion or concussion. This Episode in MP3-Format :: Ligaments & Tendons :: Ligaments connect different bones with eachother, tendons attach muscles to bones, and - not mentioned in the episode - fasciae link muscles with other muscles. File Download (6:14 min / 3 MB)

44. What (not) to do in an emergency
01.11.2010, 00:00 | vor 466 Tagen  
Peter tells us about his accident on the stairs and we learn how differently hospitals will handle accidents and emergencies in the English speaking world. This Episode in MP3-Format :: Emergency Department :: Read up on the so-called Emergency Department of a hospital on Wikipedia File Download (4:41 min / 3 MB)

Goodbye, Philipp!
27.10.2010, 00:00 | vor 471 Tagen  
RoPeCast is losing a valuable member behind the scenes. Philipp who was responsible for the recording and post production of all our episodes is leaving our team on to pastures new. This Episode in MP3-Format :: File Download (4:34 min / 2 MB)

43. Moving in
01.09.2010, 00:01 | vor 527 Tagen  
In our last episode you learned how to read an English housing ad and what houses look like in an English-speaking country. But the inside of your new home can hold some surprises too, especially if you’re moving to a foreign country. In this RoPeCast you’ll learn what to expect when moving in, and why Roger was shocked when he first arrived in Germany. This Episode in MP3-Format ::   Episode 42: Going Home :: This is the last episode, in which we told you what kind of houses the British live in and how to read an English housing ad. File Download (6:20 min / 7 MB)

42. Going Home
17.08.2010, 00:01 | vor 542 Tagen  
Have you ever moved to a new home? Then you’ll know that this can be quite a challenge. Even more so if you move to an English speaking country. But don’t worry, we’ll tell you what kind of houses the British live in and how to read an English housing ad.  This Episode in MP3-Format ::   Example for a housing ad :: File Download (6:32 min / 8 MB)

41. Twisting your tongue
31.07.2010, 00:00 | vor 559 Tagen  
Caution: This RoPeCast will twist your tongue. Listen at your own risk. Here’s a preview the type of mind-bending rhymes that await you after the download: She sells sea shells by the seashore. The shells she sells are surely seashells. So if she sells shells on the seashore, I’m sure she sells seashore shells. So, have a go at our tongue twisters and send in your own. But remember: You have been warned.  This Episode in MP3-Format ::   Tongue Twisters at ESL :: The guys at ESL have an interactive list of tongue twisters online. Click on a link to go to the tongue twister and recording, listen as often as you want, and give them a try on your own! File Download (6:00 min / 7 MB)

40. Baby Slang
16.07.2010, 00:01 | vor 574 Tagen  
In this final 3rd episode of our mini-series about so called “child directed speech” or “baby talk” we’ll tackle the more delicate issues in talking to small children. You’ll learn what English-speaking Moms say when the diaper is full and what their toddlers cry out when they hurt themselves. Once again you won’t find any of this in your English textbook, so take a listen. This Episode in MP3 Format ::   Baby Vocabulary :: Here you can find a little list of "vocabulary" - widely-used baby talk words and phrases. 39. Baby Poetry :: Not interested in poetry? Well, you used to be! As a baby, you couldn’t get enough of those rhymes. This RoPeCast features some really famous British and American baby poetry and as a bonus we will teach you how to do the “Itsy-Bitsy-Spider&rd 38. Parentese - How Moms and [..]

39. Baby poetry
01.07.2010, 00:01 | vor 589 Tagen  
Not interested in poetry? Well, you used to be! As a baby, you couldn’t get enough of those rhymes. That’s no surprise, some of those lullabies, fingerplays and kneebouncers are all artforms in their own right. Bet you still know a few in your mother tongue but what about English ones? This ropecast features some really famous British and American baby poetry and as a bonus we will teach you how to do the “Itsy-Bitsy-Spider”.  This Episode in MP3-Format ::   "Mother Goose" online :: Read "Mother Goose" online at Project Gutenberg. Itsy-Bitsy-Spider :: At babycenter.com you can learn how to do the famous fingerplay. File Download (6:30 min / 7 MB)

38. Parentese - How Moms and Dad speak to their Toddlers
16.06.2010, 00:01 | vor 604 Tagen  
RoPeCast has been all about speaking ever since it saw the light of day about 2 two years ago. Two-year-old children are different, of course, which is why mothers use baby talk to communicate with their toddlers instead of complicated Standard English. Now that our podcast has reached the toddler age, we thought it’s time to invite an expert to learn about so called child directed speech. In this first part of a small series, our guest Bobbye Pernice will tell you the difference between Poppas and Poppies and explain why sissys may drink from sippy cups. This Episode in MP3 Format ::   "Mooly Cow Rhyme" :: Here you can read the "Mooly Cow Rhyme" which was mentioned in the Episode. The original title is "The Cow-Boy's Song" and it was written by Anna Maria Wells. Choosing your Grandfather Name :: On this page you can find an almost endless number [..]

37. Feasting on Words
18.04.2010, 13:50 | vor 663 Tagen  
Did you know that you can learn a lot about history from food? You can actually learn about aspects of British culture by tracing back when food names came into the English language. How? Find out in this episode of RoPeCast – as long as it’s hot. This Episode in MP3 Format ::   'Why Nothing Rhymes With Orange' :: Interesting blogpost by 'The Smithsonian' on the etymology of foods 'Meaty Stories' :: Second part of that blogpost 'Etymology of Food' on Answers.com :: An article on Answers.com covering the topic File Download (6:06 min / 9 MB)

Etymology Quiz
05.04.2010, 00:01 | vor 676 Tagen  
Happy Easter! Try out our new word quiz by clicking this link: Start the quiz! Listen to the audio here:File Download (0:47 min / 1 MB)

36. The ups and downs of words
15.03.2010, 00:01 | vor 697 Tagen  
Sometimes life is good to you and sometimes things just keep going downhill. This does not only happen to people, words too can go from rags to riches – or fall from grace. This RoPeCast traces back the career paths of some not so succesful words but also introduce you to one that really made it. This Episode in MP3 format ::   File Download (5:55 min / 6 MB)

35. Around the world with words
02.03.2010, 00:01 | vor 710 Tagen  
Do you know where the word “pyjamas” comes from? This RoPeCast will take you on a linguistic trip around the globe to find out! Fasten your seatbelts, lean back and we’re ready for take off. This Episode in MP3 Format ::   File Download (6:54 min / 8 MB)

34. To kiss or not to kiss...
15.02.2010, 00:01 | vor 725 Tagen  
... that is the question (with apologies to Shakespeare). When to shake hands, to kiss on the cheek, to speak to a stranger – this podcast suggests some dos and don’ts for visitors to Britain. This Episode in MP3 format ::   Watching the English: The Hidden Rules of English Behaviour :: A bestseller in the UK, Watching the English is a biting, affectionate, insightful and often hilarious look English Society. File Download (6:16 min / 9 MB)

33. Pronunciation matters
01.02.2010, 00:01 | vor 739 Tagen  
Does the way you pronounce English get you what you want? If you ask for crabmeat, does the waiter bring crabmeat? Or does her bring you rubbish? Ve haff vays of improving your English! This Episode in MP3 format ::  

32. The 60:40 Problem
22.01.2010, 15:08 | vor 749 Tagen  
Obama has not completely lost it, but losing just one senate seat may make all the difference for the new health-care bill. Because now, Republicans can stop the law by just discussing it endlessly. This RoPecast only needs 5 minutes to explain why the length of a speech can be a poltical weapon. This Episode in MP3 format ::   Filibuster at Wikipedia :: Check Wikipedia for more information on filibuster File Download (5:05 min / 8 MB)

31. Word Shopping
23.12.2009, 12:20 | vor 779 Tagen  
Dictionaries are nice – but sometimes you just can’t find what you’re looking for in any of them. This is especially true for quite a lot of everyday items for which you may not even know a word in your own mother tongue. Don’t despair! Let us invite you to a shopping spree in which you will acquire a lot of new expressions that never make it into regular reference books. MP3-Version of this episode ::   Dallas Mavericks Online Shop :: A good place to find expressions for fan gear and sports related items. Christmas Time UK :: An online shop where you can find the English words for all things Christmas. IKEA USA :: A great place to go to if you want to know what all the objects in your home are called. File Download (6:10 min / 3 MB)

30. Humor can be a serious business
01.12.2009, 00:01 | vor 801 Tagen  
Let’s go back to Harvard College, USA, to hear how an amusing anecdote can be used to explain a relatively difficult concept. In the process, we learn how a computer program “accidentally” passed the Turing Test. You don’t know what the Turing Test is? Just listen to our RoPeCast. This Episode in MP3 format ::   ELIZA :: Chat with Eliza. Here's an online version of Joseph Weizenbaum's doctor program written in Java. Eliza dialogs :: Here you can find the dialogue between eliza and bbn's vice president and many other dialogues with colorful personalities of early artificial intelligence. The Turing test at Wikipedia :: The Turing test is a proposal for a test of a machine's ability to demonstrate intelligence. Offical Website of CS50 :: Introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer [..]

29. How funny is your prof?
16.11.2009, 00:01 | vor 816 Tagen  
Our podcast takes the usual lighthearted look at a serious topic – and finds that Harvard College lectures can be funny as well as informative. This Episode in MP3 format ::   Offical Website of CS50 :: Introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming. This course teaches students how to think algorithmically and solve problems efficiently. CS50 Lectures :: You can watch all lectures and material of CS50 online - anytime, anywhere. File Download (6:35 min / 9 MB)

28. The ins and outs of US elections
01.11.2009, 00:01 | vor 831 Tagen  
Are you familiar with the terms Congress, Senate and House? Who can veto legislation? Can a veto be overturned? And what is meant by “checks and balances”? This RoPeCast gives you some answers. This Episode in MP3 format ::   US Congress at Wikipedia :: Learn more about Congress at Wikipedia. house.gov :: Official website of the House of Representatives. senate.gov :: Official website of the Senate. How a bill becomes law :: Get a brief overview about how a bill becomes a law. How our laws are made :: Check out this site if you wan't to know even more about the legislative process. File Download (5:44 min / 9 MB)

27. Common(s) Problems - The British Parliament
15.10.2009, 00:01 | vor 848 Tagen  
The problem with getting a seat in Westminster is, well, getting a seat. In more than one way, it can become pretty hard to become a respected Member of the British Parliament. Even if you are elected, people may just not notice you… This Episode in MP3 format ::   The British Parliament at Wikipedia :: Find out more about Britain's Parliament at Wikipedia. www.parliament.uk :: The official Site of the Parliament File Download (7:05 min / 11 MB)

26. Vote till you Drop - The US Electoral System
01.10.2009, 00:01 | vor 862 Tagen  
If you think that German voting laws are complicated, take a look at the American System. American voters have to register before voting, are invited to lengthy primaries and in the end don’t even get to vote directly for their President. After this Podcast, the German “overhang seats” (Überhangmandate) will seem a rather trivial issue. This Episode in MP3 format ::   US presidential election :: All the details about voting in the States at Wikipedia Register to Vote! :: Register to vote for the next presidential election, or just find out what qualifications you have to fulfill (besides being citizen of the US). File Download (6:58 min / 10 MB)

25. Dictionary update
22.09.2009, 00:01 | vor 871 Tagen  
Are you already thinking about Christmas gifts? And you have already bought the new video iPod? Well, maybe you want Santa to bring you a new dictionary. We have a new one that you could put on your list. And if you don’t like the one we present in this podcast, listen again to our podcast “More than words” for more suggestions. This Episode in MP3 format ::   RoPeCast Ep.13 - More than words :: Have you been wondering which English dictionary to buy? There are so many on the market that it is very difficult to know which one to choose. This podcast suggests which criteria are important and offers a short-list of four titles. RoPeCast Ep.14 - The word is flat! :: Everyone can see that dictionaries are helpful books, but is it worth spending more to buy a dictionary with a CD-ROM? Collins Cobuild Advanced Dictionary :: A Google [..]

24. Quotations Reloaded
15.09.2009, 00:01 | vor 878 Tagen  
A popular saying goes “things are not what they seem”. This also holds true for a number of quotations. Some really famous ones were probably never said, others are attributed to the wrong person. This podcast will show you that even legendary quotations can be fakes. This Episode in MP3 format ::   Episode 23. Yes, we quote! - A Quotation Quiz :: In our last episode Peter is challenged by Roger in a pretty tough quotation quiz. Not waving, but drowning :: Here you can find the poem Roger reads in this Episode. File Download (7:02 min / 11 MB)

23. Yes, we quote! - A Quotation Quiz
01.09.2009, 00:01 | vor 892 Tagen  
You certainly know president Obama’s famous slogan “Yes, we can.”, but how did he come up with it? And who first said “He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches.” ? Find out the answers in this episode, in which Peter is challenged by Roger in a pretty tough quotation quiz. This Episode in MP3 format ::   Wikiquote :: Wikiquote is a Wikipedia spin-off providing a vast database of famous quotes. Quotation quiz :: Test your quotation knowledge in this online quiz. Who said it? :: And another quotation quiz for your enjoyment. File Download (10:46 min / 12 MB)

22. Friends?
19.08.2009, 00:00 | vor 905 Tagen  
Genial persons have the most friends. But they have to watch out for false friends, if they don’t want to be misunderstood. We provide help in this RoPeCast episode. This Episode in MP3 format ::   False friends :: Check this Wikipedia article for a comprehensive list of linguistic false friends. File Download (6:14 min / 7 MB)

21. Good Show! - Learning English for TV addicts
01.08.2009, 00:01 | vor 923 Tagen  
Good news: you can forget the news. You don’t have to watch CNN all the time in order to learn English in front your TV set. This episode will tell you how the TV can be your Friend(s) when it comes to improving your spoken English. This Episode in MP3 format ::   File Download (6:28 min / 9 MB)

RoPeCast - Presidential Slang
22.07.2009, 00:01 | vor 933 Tagen  
Remeber our Ropecasts on rhyming slang? One of our listeners had a cool idea for one that is based on Barack Obama. This Episode in MP3 format ::   Episode 18: Winnie Words :: In this episode we go even deeper into the topic of rhyming slang, including some that almost got us an “explicit” tag on the iTunes Store. File Download (2:06 min / 3 MB)

20. Getting a Fix on Expressions
16.07.2009, 00:01 | vor 939 Tagen  
Fixed expressions are used by all and sundry 24/7. And what’s more, the most common ones are easy to understand. But there’s bad news too: it’s hard to find out which fixed expressions are worth remembering. We’ll tell you where to look for help, and how to come to grips with them. This Episode in MP3 format ::   Proverbial Epiphany :: Check out the previous episode that also dealt with fixed expressions. File Download (5:02 min / 7 MB)

19. Proverbial Epiphany
01.07.2009, 00:01 | vor 954 Tagen  
Who told you proverbs are important? Forget school, only teachers use old fashioned sayings like “Early bird gets the worm.” Idioms are the real deal. And as an added bonus we’ll tell you the only two Englisch proverbs that are actually worth learning. This Episode in MP3 format ::   English idioms at Wikipedia :: Find many English idioms here as well as fixed expressions and proverbs and sayings. File Download (4:54 min / 7 MB)

18. Winnie Words
15.06.2009, 00:01 | vor 970 Tagen  
In this episode we go even deeper into the topic of rhyming slang, including some that almost got us an “explicit” tag on the iTunes Store. If you listen closely to this episode, you will even unravel the rhyming slang riddle of this episode’s title. Oh, and be sure to leave us a comment with your own rhyming slang based on the new American president’s name Barack Obama. This Episode in MP3 format ::   The Missing Link :: Our last Episode, which was also about the topic of rhyming slang. RoPeCast rhyming slang manual :: Check out our little graphic manual on how to cope with rhyming slang! File Download (5:48 min / 8 MB)

17. The Missing Link
02.06.2009, 00:01 | vor 983 Tagen  
What’s the connection between Britney Spears, Nelson Mandela, and a popular drink? No idea? Then listen to our podcast about rhyming slang, which supplies the missing link. This Episode in MP3 format ::   Rhyming slang :: Read and learn more about rhyming slang and find examples of rhyming slang in popular culture. Webster's rhyming slang online dictionary :: If you are in trouble understanding a certain phrase of rhyming slang, you can look it up in this comprehensive dictionary. RoPeCast rhyming slang manual :: Check out our little graphic manual on how to cope with rhyming slang! File Download (4:10 min / 6 MB)

16. The Best Test in the West?
15.05.2009, 00:01 | vor 1001 Tagen  
The American TOEFL may be the best known English test but there is a British alternative. The “International English Language Testing System” IELTS offers you two ways to demonstrate how good your English is. So whether you’re planning to work or study abroad, or even to emigrate, you should check this out. This Episode in MP3 format ::   IELTS :: The IELTS global web site offers resources for test candidates and teachers. IELTS at britishcouncil.de :: An information page in German language containing comprehensive information about the test procedure and testing centers in Germany. File Download (3:55 min / 6 MB)

15. Show’em or shred’em
01.05.2009, 00:00 | vor 1015 Tagen  
You want to have proof of your English skills and you look around for a test that you can take to get a certificate. You find a confusing range of options and perhaps end up paying good money for a piece of paper that is not accepted by potential employers, colleges and universities. We’ll tell you which certifcates really are worth the money and the effort. This Episode in MP3 format ::   TOEFL :: The TOEFL website provides you with all necessary information and even with a free demo program for practise. IELTS :: The IELTS global web site offers resources for test candidates and teachers. UNIcert :: Description of the UNIcert program, levels and institutes. File Download (5:36 min / 8 MB)

14. The word is flat!
17.04.2009, 00:00 | vor 1029 Tagen  
Everyone can see that dictionaries are helpful books, but is it worth spending more to buy a dictionary with a CD-ROM? There are indeed many advantages to using an electronic format: help with English pronunciation, easy access to synonyms and information about frequent collocations, to name just a few. This Episode in MP3 format ::   RoPeCast Ep 13 - More than words :: In this RoPeCast episode you can find all the other information about dictionarys you might want to know. File Download (6:22 min / 9 MB)

Easter not-too-special
09.04.2009, 00:00 | vor 1037 Tagen  
After our Christmas and New Year’s special episodes we tried hard to deliver something similar for Easter. Listen to this short episode to learn what we came up with … Easter Eggs :: This Wikipedia article talks about a second meaning of "Easter Egg" The Easter Egg Archive :: You can even find Easter Eggs on your computer. Don't believe us? Well, then follow this link and see for yourself. Big Buck Bunny :: This open-source animated short film tells the story of a giant rabbit with a heart bigger than himself. Enjoy! File Download (1:52 min / 3 MB)

RoPeCast - April Fool's day
02.04.2009, 00:01 | vor 1044 Tagen  
Did we fool you? This Episode in MP3 format ::   April Fools' Day :: Read about the day and the best pranks in Wikipedia. A Spoonfull of Russian :: If you were already looking forward to learning Russian with us ... try this podcast instead. File Download (0:51 min / 1 MB)

RoPeCast relaunch - РоПеКаст
01.04.2009, 00:01 | vor 1045 Tagen  
Unfortunately we did not receive too many comments from our listeners over the last two months and so we decided to address a different, potentially larger group of learners from now on. As of today, RoPeCast will become РоПеКаст and target learners of Russian … День смеха — неофициальный праздник, отмечающийся, чаще всего, 1 апреля. В Испании День дурака празднуется 28 декабря. По традиции, в этот день принято подшучивать над друзьями, членами семьи, коллегами и т. д. Эти шутки обычно срабатывают, если человек забыл, какой сегодня день. Традиционное выражение в этот день — это «У вас спина [..]

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