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English and Beyond: Advanced English for Fluency & Communication

Oliver & Cesar

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 76

Learn Real, Advanced English with English and Beyond!

Welcome to English and Beyond, the weekly podcast designed for upper intermediate to advanced English learners looking to boost their fluency, listening skills, and vocabulary - all in natural British English. Originally created for intermediate learners, this podcast has evolved to challenge those at an advanced level.

We offer:

🔹 Free transcript available to help with tricky words.
🔹 Quizlet flashcards for practicing key vocabulary and expressions.
🔹 Engaging, unconventional topics—go beyond textbooks!

From quirky cultural insights to intriguing personal stories, this podcast brings you authentic, idiomatic English in a fun, accessible way. You'll hear British English as well as other global accents, helping you train your ear for real-world conversations.

Hosted by experienced teachers Oliver & César (from Spanish Language Coach), and featuring occasional guest speakers, this podcast ensures a mix of education and entertainment.

🎧 Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform and visit www.morethanalanguage.com for transcripts and more!

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29/12/2024
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E20 Monsters-in-law (Meeting the parents...) - Real English conversation with expressions and idioms

Season 1 · Episode 20

Thursday, October 17, 2024 • Duration 26:33

👀 Difficult or delightful? The mother-in-law relationship is rarely simple…

In this episode, I dive into one of the most important and potentially awkward relationships you’ll ever have: the one with your mother-in-law! From first meetings to memorable meals (yes, rabbit and snails included 🐰🐌), I share my experiences of building relationships with three different mothers-in-law over the years.

💡 What we discuss in this episode:
✔️ First impressions—the nerves, the awkward moments & the bonding
✔️ Cultural differences in in-law relationships
✔️ Why mothers-in-law have a ‘bad reputation’ in films & books
✔️ César’s perspective on his own mothers-in-law (yes, my mum listens to this podcast…)
✔️ Balancing family expectations vs. independence in a relationship
✔️ How some in-laws become cherished family members

Whether your mother-in-law is a second mum or a nightmare, this episode is for you! Join me and César for a light-hearted, honest chat about this unique relationship.

📖 Want to improve your English even more?

Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
Email your thoughts or questions → oliver@morethanalanguage.com

🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.

And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

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E19 New country, new career (Part II) - How to talk about jobs and moving abroad in English

Season 1 · Episode 19

Sunday, October 13, 2024 • Duration 22:58

Please listen to (Episode 18 / Part I) first if you wish to understand Episode 19 fully

If you tuned in last time, you know we left off with a cliffhanger… and now it’s time to wrap up the 'career confessions' with me, Oliver, and my guest, César! César is finally back in the interrogation seat after a few weeks' break, to discuss with me the ups and downs of career switching, the struggles of finding fulfilment, and why today’s economy makes “sticking to one job” nearly impossible for millennials.

In this episode, we share some personal (and occasionally embarrassing!) stories about our past jobs in retail, teaching, law, and beyond. Expect a characteristically candid chat on everything from handling customer complaints, navigating VIP lounges, to the challenges of leaving well-paid but unfulfilling careers behind. César and I both end up reflecting on how teaching - in school and online - has been both rewarding and emotional at times!

Whether you’re navigating your own career changes or just looking for some real-life advice on work and happiness, this episode is sure to resonate. Tune in as we explore what it means to find joy in work, even if it means breaking away from the traditional path.

Catch up now and join us for some honest conversation!

📖 Want to improve your English even more?

Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
Email your thoughts or questions → oliver@morethanalanguage.com

🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.

And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

E11 La Dolce Vita (My misery in Italy) - Storytelling in English: Improve your fluency and comprehension

Season 1 · Episode 11

Thursday, August 8, 2024 • Duration 29:20

🇮🇹 Italy: Expectations vs. Reality – My Experience in Milan

This week, I’m joined by Federica, one of the most impressive non-native English speakers I’ve ever met, to unpack my complicated experience living in Milan.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:

🍕 My dream of living ‘La Dolce Vita’ vs. the harsh reality
👨‍💼 Toxic office culture & bizarre work expectations in Italy
🤝 Why making friends in Milan was impossible
📜 Italy’s paradoxes: a country of beauty, culture… & inefficiency
🏛 Is the UK becoming more like Italy in terms of bureaucracy & politics?
🇮🇹 Federica’s take: A proud Italian’s love-hate relationship with her homeland

This is an insightful, high-level English episode, full of reflections on culture, expectations, and the reality of life in Italy.

📖 Want to improve your English even more?

Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
Email your thoughts or questions → oliver@morethanalanguage.com

🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.

And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

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E10 Love/hate relationship with the University of Oxford... - British English conversation practice with advanced vocabulary

Season 1 · Episode 10

Friday, August 2, 2024 • Duration 30:21

🎓 Oxford: Reality vs. Myth – My Honest Experience

For the first time ever, I’m going solo on the podcast! While César enjoys his holiday, I’m following his strict instructions to discuss the reality of the (in)famous University of Oxford.

💡 What’s in this episode?

🎭 The myths & realities of Oxford life
🏛 How hard is it really to get in?
📚 Why the tutorial system is so intense
🎓 Why so many UK politicians studied there
🍷 The ‘work hard, party hard’ social scene
🤯 The pressure & mental health challenges of Oxford students
🗣 Why I feel awkward even mentioning I went to Oxford

Oxford is one of the world’s most prestigious universities, but is it really the academic utopia people think it is? Or is it just an overrated, elitist relic of the past? I share my personal stories and opinions on what it’s really like to study there.

📖 Want to improve your English even more?

Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
Email your thoughts or questions → oliver@morethanalanguage.com

🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.

And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

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E9 Shame, cancel culture and worrying about other people's opinions too much - English discussion practice: Expressing opinions in English

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, July 26, 2024 • Duration 27:01

😨 Why Am I So Afraid of Being ‘Cancelled’?

This week, César and I dive into one of my biggest fears—Cancel Culture. I explain in more detail why I (still) don’t use my face to promote this podcast and share my (hopefully) irrational anxiety about becoming the next person to be publicly shamed for an opinion I didn’t even realise was controversial.

In this episode, we discuss:

❌ What cancel culture actually is
💬 Why I’m nervous about expressing opinions online
📢 The pressure to not only think the ‘right’ thing but also say it loudly
📖 How past generations had more space to ‘learn’ without fear of social media backlash
🤔 Is shame always a bad thing, or can it serve a purpose?

📖 Want to improve your English even more?

Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
Email your thoughts or questions → oliver@morethanalanguage.com

🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.

And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

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E8 Have I found the Meaning of Life? (Stoicism) - Deep conversations for learning English through philosophy

Season 1 · Episode 8

Saturday, July 20, 2024 • Duration 28:31

If something bad happens to you, how should you react? Should you fully express your emotions or try to stay detached? Is grief always bad? Is happiness always good?

In this episode, César and I take a deep dive into Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that teaches us how to navigate life’s highs and lows with balance and resilience. We discuss:

🛡️ What Stoicism is and where it comes from
🧠 How it helps us handle emotions and uncertainty
😌 Whether it’s possible (or even desirable) to stay ‘calm’ at all times
🔄 Why modern ideas of resilience are surprisingly similar to Stoicism

We also challenge some common misconceptions, like whether Stoicism means ignoring emotions entirely. Can we really detach ourselves from pain and joy? Or do our emotions give meaning to life?

📖 Want to improve your English even more?

Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
Email your thoughts or questions → oliver@morethanalanguage.com

🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.

And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

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E7 Is your accent terrible? (Franziska says hers is...) - British English for advanced learners

Season 1 · Episode 7

Friday, July 12, 2024 • Duration 29:18

Does your foreign accent make you feel insecure when speaking English? You're not alone! In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Franziska, who has lived in the UK for nine years and still struggles with her German accent. Together, we dive into the realities of accents in language learning:

🔹 Why accents matter so much to language learners
🔹 How perceptions of accents impact confidence & identity
🔹 The unexpected struggles of mastering English – even after years abroad
🔹 How Latin (yes, really!) helped both of us avoid speaking fears in school
🔹 Can you ever fully lose your foreign accent?

Franziska shares her insecurities, her experiences with judgment, and whether she regrets never taking pronunciation classes. It’s an honest, insightful, and sometimes funny discussion about the challenges and realities of sounding "foreign" in another language.

📖 Want to improve your English even more?

Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
Email your thoughts or questions → oliver@morethanalanguage.com

🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.

And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

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E6 Learning and losing a language (with Laura) - Real conversations about bilingualism and language learning

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, July 4, 2024 • Duration 29:59

What happens when you spend years learning a language… and then forget it? 🤯

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Laura, and together, we take a trip down memory lane to our language-learning adventures in Beijing. We talk about:

How we met while studying Mandarin in China 🇨🇳
The joys and pitfalls of language learning – and why it disappears so quickly!
Whether speaking a different language changes your personality 🤔
Laura’s workplace email disaster (she accidentally emailed Christ instead of Chris for six months!)
The reality of moving abroad and why some expats never truly integrate

Join us for a fun and insightful chat filled with memories, cultural differences, and a few embarrassing language mishaps!

📖 Want to improve your English even more?

Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
Email your thoughts or questions → oliver@morethanalanguage.com

🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.

And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

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E5 Me, you and us - Our relationship - Natural English listening practice for advanced learners

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, June 28, 2024 • Duration 27:52

What makes a relationship work? In this special episode, César and I take an honest, unscripted look at our eight-year relationship, from our first meeting to navigating cultural differences and conflicts. With César feeling under the weather and my voice barely holding up, it’s the perfect storm for some genuine British awkwardness!

💡 What We Cover:
✔️ How we met (and why I never left Spain!)
✔️ How long-distance relationships shaped us
✔️ The challenges of living and working together
✔️ The differences in British and Spanish relationship dynamics
✔️ The realities of love, compromise, and occasional moody moments!

📖 Want to improve your English even more?

Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
Email your thoughts or questions → oliver@morethanalanguage.com

🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.

And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

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E4 Horrible Bosses - Improve your business English with real workplace discussions

Season 1 · Episode 4

Friday, June 21, 2024 • Duration 27:11

We’ve all had terrible bosses, but how do they shape our work lives? In this episode, César and I discuss our personal experiences with bad managers, workplace culture, and toxic leadership. We explore:

✔️ Why so many bosses are bad at their jobs
✔️ How different workplace cultures affect management styles
✔️ The impact of micromanagement, power struggles, and bad leadership
✔️ How the pandemic has changed the way we work
✔️ What makes a good boss—and why they’re so rare

📖 Want to improve your English even more?

Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com
Follow us on Instagram → @BritishEnglishandBeyond
Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast
Email your thoughts or questions → oliver@morethanalanguage.com

🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.

And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

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