The Vivaling English Podcast

Episodes

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  VivaLing Kids: A Walk in the Forest with Our Senses – A2 Bud Natural Environment 20.10.2026 7m

  Join us for a peaceful walk in the forest as we explore the five senses in English! In this A2-level episode, you’ll discover how to use verbs like see, look, hear, sound, feel, touch, smell, and taste to describe the world around you.Want to feel more confident speaking English? Practise with a VivaLing coach in personalised online lessons. ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Adults: Why Do We Keep Things We Never Use and Article Use – Level B1+ 05.10.2026 9m

  Why do we keep things we never use? In this B1+ episode, we explore why it can be so difficult to let things go, from sentimental objects to clutter and the idea of minimalism.Then, it’s grammar time! We look at how to use a, an, and the, as well as when to use no article, with practical examples linked to the topic.Listen along, test your understanding, and finish with a short challenge to practise using articles in context. ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Kids: One Week Without Plastic: Too Much and Too Many – A2 Fruit 21.09.2026 6m

  Could you go one whole week without using much plastic? 😲In this episode, Anna takes on an interesting challenge but it might be trickier than she thinks! Listen to find out how Anna gets on with her challenge and discover some useful English along the way, including vocabulary about food, shopping, packaging and the environment.Keep learning with VivaLing! Sign up for personalised online English sessions and build your confidence while talking about topics you enjoy. Start your VivaLing journey today! 👉 ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Adults: From Salt to Robots - The Stories Behind Our Words B1+ 01.09.2026 8m

  Where Do Everyday English Words Come From? 🤔Ever wondered why we use the English words we do? Some have fascinating and surprising stories behind them!Join us as we explore the origins of everyday English words, discover how languages influence each other, and practise the passive voice along the way. ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Kids: A Busy Day at the Green Family Home – A2 Bud level Helping at Home 17.08.2026 5m

  Meet the Green family and learn about everyday chores! 🏠 Practise useful vocabulary and the past simple, present continuous and “going to” future as you discover what each family member did yesterday, is doing now and will do later.Ready to put English into practice? 🎧✨Book a VivaLing lesson to build confidence, have fun and use English in real conversations with a dedicated coach. ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Adults: The Language of First Impressions - B1+ 09.08.2026 9m

  How quickly do we form an opinion about someone? 🤔 Sometimes, it takes just a few seconds!In this episode, explore first impressions, body language, stereotypes, assumptions, and cultural differences and discover why our first impressions aren’t always accurate.Ready to improve your English? 🚀 Book a lesson with a VivaLing coach today! ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Kids: Art Around the World – A2 Fruit level 18.07.2026 6m

  Every piece of art has a story... but what story does it tell you?In this episode of the VivaLing Podcast, we travel across four countries to discover amazing works of art from different cultures.As you listen, you'll practise describing objects using materials, appearance and texture. 🎧 Listen, imagine, and discover... because every masterpiece has a story waiting to be told.Book a VivaLing lesson today and continue your language adventure! ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Adults: The History Behind Birthdays – B1+ level 02.07.2026 11m

  🎉 Why do we blow out birthday candles, make wishes, and sing "Happy Birthday"? 🎂In this B1+ English podcast, discover the surprising history behind our favourite birthday traditions. Learn fascinating facts while improving your English listening skills and vocabulary.💬 Ready to improve your English  skills? Book a VivaLing lesson with one of our expert coaches and put your new vocabulary into practice! ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Kids: The Lost Treasure Under the Sea 20.06.2026 8m

  Join Mia and Ben as they follow a mysterious treasure map, solve clues, and search for hidden treasure beneath the waves. Can you solve the mystery with them?🎧 Listen, learn, and test your listening skills with the quiz at the end!Ready to improve your English through fun and adventure? Book your next VivaLing lesson today! ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Adults: Street Art: Art of Vandalism? B1+ level 01.06.2026 6m

  A colorful masterpiece or damage to public property? Street art sparks strong opinions around the world.In this B1+ episode, explore a fascinating debate, learn useful vocabulary, and hear two very different perspectives on one of the most controversial forms of modern art.Listen, improve your English, and decide for yourself: where do you draw the line between creativity and vandalism?Interested in learning more - Join us at VivaLing ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Kids: Chore of the Day – A2 Bud Helping at Home 18.05.2026 6m

  Chores are part of life! In this episode, we cover five household chores (one for each school day) and learn the vocabulary to talk about them in English. We also practise giving step-by-step instructions using words like first, then, next, and finally.Test yourself with a quick True or False quiz at the end — and don't forget your homework!Want your child to keep progressing in English? Book a session with a VivaLing coach and put their new vocabulary to work!  ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Adults: Small Actions, Big Impact – Earth Month Special – B1+ 03.05.2026 7m

  A special Earth Month episode focused on the power of small actions for a healthier planet. Improve your listening and speaking skills while learning useful modal verbs such as ought to, had better, and might want to. Through practical environmental examples, you’ll build confidence discussing responsibility, habits, and positive change in everyday English.Continue your English journey with VivaLing lessons and put what you’ve learned into practice.  ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Kids: Big Numbers are Little Numbers Working Together– A2 Fruit 16.04.2026 6m

  Big numbers don’t have to be scary! In this fun A2-level episode,  practice rounding, dividing, and multiplying as you listen and guess the answers along the way. By the end, you’ll see how big numbers are just little numbers working together. Stay tuned for the challenge at the end!Keen to continue learning? Sign up for your personalised language course here ! ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Adults: Taking a Digital Detox – Phrasal Verbs with Technology A2+ 03.04.2026 6m

  When did you last turn off your phone for a whole day? For many people, the answer is: never. In this episode, we explore the idea of a digital detox — taking a real break from screens, social media, and constant notifications. Along the way, you'll practise useful phrasal verbs that come up every time we talk about technology. ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Kids: Gadget Problems! (Gadgets) A2 Bud Level 15.03.2026 6m

  Gadgets make life easier — until they stop working the way they should! In this episode, three people share their everyday gadget problems. Can you figure out the best solutions before the answers are revealed? Tune in and see if your gadget-fixing skills are up to the challenge! 📱Ready to take your English further? Sign up for VivaLing lessons and practice your skills in real conversations! ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Adults: Why Does Winter Change Us? – Level B1+ 02.03.2026 7m

  When the days grow shorter and the air turns cold, something shifts — not just outside, but inside us too. In this B1+ episode, we explore the quiet transformation that winter brings. With soft seasonal soundscapes and reflective questions, you’ll expand your vocabulary while considering how weather, culture, and mindset shape the way we feel. Does winter slow you down — or help you focus? Tune in and discover what this season reveals about you. ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Kids: A Day and a Night in the Desert: Cause and Effect – A2 level Fruit 19.02.2026 6m

  Travel through a full day and night in the desert and discover how animals survive extreme heat and harsh conditions. 🌵☀️ In this engaging A2-level episode, you’ll follow the rhythm of the desert while practising simple cause-and-effect language in context. Listen closely — the desert has more life than it seems. You can book your personalised language lessons with VivaLing here ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Adults: Grammar Focus - Past Simple vs Present Perfect at Work 02.02.2026 7m

  Past simple or present perfect? This episode clears up one of the most common grammar mistakes in business English.Using real workplace examples — meetings, projects, updates, and experience — you’ll learn when to use each tense and why it matters. The episode ends with a short practice section to help you check your understanding.Ready to level up your Business English? Sign up for VivaLing lessons today. ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Kids: Who Is the Boss in My Family? – Bud A2 Family 16.01.2026 5m

  In this engaging A2-level Bud Family episode, we explore the question many people ask: Who is the boss in my family?Using clear, everyday language, learners practise listening skills while thinking about how decisions are made at home.Ideal for A2 learners, this episode builds confidence with family vocabulary and useful verbs like decide, choose, tell,and determine, and ends with a short reflection task to encourage speaking and discussion.🎧 Listen, think, and decide for yourself… who’s really in charge?Want to practise this topic in a real conversation? Book a VivaLing lesson and continue the discussion with one of our coaches. ★ Support this podcast ★
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  VivaLing Adults: Three Winter Decisions and Adverbs of Certainty - B1+ 01.01.2026 6m

  In this reflective episode, you’ll listen to a story built around a series of winter decisions. After each moment, pause and ask yourself: What would I do?Listen carefully to the language used along the way. Some words express total certainty, while others leave space for doubt, revealing how intensifiers shape our thinking and choices.Calm, interactive, and thoughtful, this episode encourages quiet reflection — and may reveal what you need most this winter❄️👉 Sign up for Vivaling Language lessons and continue learning with engaging, real-life listening and speaking practice ★ Support this podcast ★