PoLoop Angielski

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This is a podcast for intermediate learners of English, especially my students, current and those I taught in the past. Since most of them are Polish, it was originally designed with Polish learners in mind. However, with new technology and methods of communication, allowing me to work with students from various parts of the world, the podcast has quickly evolved, and is no longer aimed at one particular nationality. The majority of my listeners are not even my students. The original goal, however, remains the same: providing learners of English with advice and listening material that could help them on their way from the intermediate to the advanced level of English language competence - the route I followed too.

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Episode 38. Feedback or Feedforward?

Sep 24 2023 12 mins

Giving employee feedback is becoming tricky with Gen Z's joining the workforce. Find out why, discover new ideas about performance reviews, and learn many expressions related to evaluating work and collocations with "feedback".Link to The Times article on the topicFor more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me a line: [email protected] join us on social medi

Episode 37. A Tense Issue

Jul 02 2023 10 mins

Could there be a better way of teaching English tenses? Here is Jacek's ongoing journey and experimentation to answer this question, drawing on research on brain hemispheres, the lexical approach, the relationship between speech and movement, and insights from first language acquisition. If you are interested in taking part in Jacek's summer course "All Tenses in Fou

Episode 36. How to disagree politely

Jun 11 2023 12 mins

This episode highlights the cultural differences between non-native speakers and native speakers, particularly the British, when it comes to disagreeing. While non-native speakers tend to be more direct, native speakers prefer a more tentative and polite approach to disagreements. Listen and learn phrases and techniques that can be used to express disagreement in a respectful and n

Episodes 35. Who Owns English?

May 28 2023 7 mins

Drawing inspiration from an article published by The Economist, titled "As it spreads across the world, who owns English," this episode challenges the notion that languages exclusively belong to their country of origin. Link to The Economist article: As it spreads across the world, who owns English?Link to episode transcript. For more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me

Episode 34. Why We Feel Burnt Out

May 14 2023 13 mins

Do you often feel exhausted? Are you trying to fit as many things into your busy schedule, desperately hoping to be left with some time for yourself? Are you worried that your life slips through your fingers?This episode discusses the recent report entitled "Burnt Out Britain" by British think-tank Onward, which challenges common myths about the reasons for our busyness a

Episode 33. Third Conditional Fluency Practice

Apr 02 2023 22 mins

Speaking a language is more of a skill than a knowledge-based activity. In this respect, it is similar to dancing or doing sport. In this episode, we'll be developing fluency and confidence in using third-conditional sentences. You'll be guided through a series of exercises that break down the structure into smaller components and gradually put it all together.Link to the

Episode 32. Learning from Chess Masters

Mar 26 2023 11 mins

In this episode, we are looking at two studies on the psychology of playing chess. Can we use their findings about the thinking processes of chess masters to help us acquire a foreign language?Link to episode transcript.For more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me a line: [email protected] join us on social media: Instagram and FacebookWould you like me to help you mast

Episode 31: The Stigma of Eating Alone

Mar 19 2023 10 mins

In this episode, Jacek explores the topic of dining alone and its associated stigma. He begins by sharing statistics that reveal how dining alone has become more popular in the UK. Then he retells an anecdote about British comedian Jack Whitehall, who experienced an embarrassing situation while eating on his own in America. Then you will hear the explanation of how the phrase "

Episode 30. Toadies

Mar 12 2023 9 mins

In today's episode, you will learn about toadies a.k.a. suck-ups, brown-nosers, and apple polishers. Toadies are not the slimy creatures that hang out in ponds or feature on a fancy French menu. Toadies are the people who are always kissing up to their bosses. We'll be digging into some fun and colourful terms to describe those suckers and even share a study that claims h

Episode 29. Learn What's Relevant

Mar 05 2023 9 mins

This time Jacek talks about his "relevant today" posts on Instagram, in which he presents expressions related to current news stories. He explains what makes these posts useful and shares some examples of his recent posts.Link to PoLoop Angielski Instagram ProfileLink to episode transcriptFor more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me a line: [email protected] jo