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In our first episode, we speak with visiting Welsh authors Desmond Barry and John Williams about digital technology in literature, writing the seamy side and being Welsh.

British Council Nice To Meet You- Episode 1- MWF

Matthew Agarwala, Stefan Lamp and Alessio Terzi talk to Rory Cellan-Jones about the trade-offs between economic growth and environmental protection, the policies and legislations needed to achieve green growth, and the challenges associated with implementing such measures.
This episode unpacks the possibility of green growth. Leading experts discuss the unsustainability of current growth paths, the need for a new economic model and measures of wealth, and the types of policies needed to deliver both economic growth and environmental protection. 
This episode is hosted by Rory Cellan-Jones (former technology correspondent for the BBC), and features guest experts Matthew Agarwala (Bennett Institute), Stefan Lamp (TSE) and Alessio Terzi (Bennett Institute). 
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Season 3 Episode 5 transcript
For more information about the podcast and the work of the institutes, visit our websites at https://www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/ and https://www.iast.fr/
Tweet us with your thoughts at @BennettInst and @IASToulouse
With thanks to:
•	Audio production by Steve Hankey
•	Associate production by Stella Erker
•	Visuals by Tiffany Naylor
Relevant links 
•	Alessio Terzi (2022) ‘Growth for Good: Reshaping Capitalism to Save Humanity from Climate Catastrophe’ (Harvard University Press)
•	Coyle, D., Zenghelis, D., Agarwala, M.,  Wdowin, J., Lu, S. and Felici, M. (2019) ‘Measuring wealth, delivering prosperity: The Wealth Economy Project on Natural and Social Capital, Interim Report to LetterOne’ (Bennett Institute for Public Policy) 
•	Agarwala, M., Cinamon Nair, Y., Cordonier Segger, M.C., Coyle, D., Felici, M., Goodair, B., Leam, R., Lu, S., Manley, A., Wdowin, J., Zenghelis, D. (2020). ‘Building Forward: Investing in a Resilient Recovery. Wealth Economy Report to LetterOne’ (Bennett Institute for Public Policy) 
•	Diane Coyle ‘GDP: A Brief but Affectionate History’, March 2014, Princeton University Press, revised edition 2015
More information about our host and guests:
Rory Cellan-Jones was a technology correspondent for the BBC. His 40 years in journalism have seen him take a particular interest in the impact of the internet and digital technology on society and business. He has also written multiple books, including “Always On” (2021) and his latest “Ruskin Park: Sylvia, Me and the BBC” which was published in 2023. @ruskin147
Matthew Agarwala is an economist interested in measuring and delivering sustainability, wellbeing, and productivity. His research is motivated by the belief that 21st century progress cannot be described by 20th century statistics. Matthew leads the Bennett Institute’s Wealth Economy project, which seeks to transform economic measurement to better reflect sustainability, inequality, and human wellbeing. @MatthewAgarwala
Stefan Lamp is a Research Fellow at the Toulouse School of Economics. His research focuses mainly on the ongoing energy transition from a fossil-fuel economy towards renewable energy sources. Stefan is interested in three broad topics. First, the impact of climate change policies on individuals and firms. Second, the diffusion and adoption of new green technologies, such as solar photovoltaic panels. Third, the impact of the energy transition on electricity markets.

Alessio Terzi is an Assistant Professor in Public Policy at the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of Growth for Good (Harvard University Press, 2022). He is also an Economist at DG ECFIN of the European Commission, and an Adjunct Professor at Sciences Po and at HEC Paris. Prior to this, he was Affiliate Fellow at Bruegel, the leading European economics think-tank, and Fulbright Scholar at the Harvard Kennedy School. @terzibus

Can economic growth and sustainability coexist?

Martha Kearney reviews the release of secret government files from the mid 1980s - the time of the Westland affair, Spycatcher trial, Lebanon hostage crisis and fear of AIDS. Published on January 9, 2015.

ukconfidential: 1985

Young Learners Classic Readers Level 3 - Heidi - Track 01

Most languages do have the sound /s/ in them, so that is not difficult to pronounce. The difficult one is the English th which sounds /θ/. Do not get upset if you cannot say it. Your brain will need training in order to learn this sound.

Podcast # 113 Difference between /θ/ and /s/

Cambridge IELTS 10 Listening Test 2

Comment un homme politique peut se connecter au monde grâce aux nouvelles technologies. Un journaliste s'amuse avec les clichés autour du Français moyen.

♯ 01 - Le franchouillard augmenté

Speak English Now Podcast

#022 Job Interview in English ESL Get a job in the USA

Episode 2 of our IELTS VIP Podcast will look at how to stay calm and focused in the IELTS Speaking test to ensure that you get the best possible score and that all your preparation has not gone to waste.

Link to the part 2 strategy - https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/2015/03/03/ielts-speaking-task-2-strategy/

IELTS Speaking Resources- https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/ielts-speaking/

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics- https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/2015/05/18/ielts-speaking-topics-part-1/

Speaking Sample Questions- https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/2022/03/09/ielts-speaking-sample-questions-2/

1000 Speaking Questions- https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/2023/02/19/ielts-speaking-questions/

IELTS Speaking Topics- https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/2023/02/15/ielts-speaking-topics-the-ultimate-guide/

Episode 2: How to remain calm and focused in the IELTS Speaking Test.

In this episode, you’re going to learn all about IELTS band scores, including  how the scores are calculated what’s considered a “good” score&nbsp; what the different band scores mean what IELTS score you should aim for&nbsp;  Episode resources and links:&nbsp;  IELTS Writing IELTS Reading Learn more about IELTS Scores  Learn how to improve your IELTS band score with Magoosh! Use coupon code ieltspodcast to save 20% at ielts.magoosh.com&nbsp; &nbsp; Episode 18 Transcript: What is a good IELTS Score? Welcome to the Magoosh IELTS Podcast! This is Episode 18. In this episode, you’re going to learn all about IELTS band scores, including how the scores are calculated, and what’s considered a “good” score in different parts of the world. First Eliot and I will discuss what the different band scores mean, and then we’ll talk a little more about what IELTS score you should aim for depending on what your academic and professional goals are. Don’t forget to visit us at IELTS.Magoosh.com for more great resources to improve your IELTS band score. Use coupon code “ieltspodcast” to save 20% off your IELTS test prep. Okay let’s get started! &nbsp; Naomi: Today we’re going to talk about different scores you can get on the IELTS, and what those scores mean. Eliot: When you take the IELTS, you will be given a score between 1 and 9 on each section of the test--as well as on the test as a whole. Naomi: So let’s start from the top. Eliot, can you tell our listeners what a 9 on the IELTS means? How are these scores calculated? &nbsp; Eliot: Well it varies a little from section to section (you can find rubrics for the IELTS Speaking and Writing sections on our website--we’ll put a link in the show notes), but in general, scoring 9 on the IELTS means that you are completely fluent in English. You understand everything and you don’t really make mistakes. You’re an English expert! Naomi: What about an 8? Is that pretty similar to a 9? Eliot: An 8 is very close to a 9--it means you’re basically fluent, but you might make a few mistakes, in especially tricky or unfamiliar situations. Maybe you’re not an “expert”--but you’re very, very good at English! Naomi: Okay, I’ll take 7. A score of 7 on the IELTS means that you’re good at English, but you do make mistakes sometimes. The difference between a 7 and an 8 would be that 8s really only make mistakes in extremely difficult situations. Eliot: A score of 6 means you’re a “competent” English user. You know English well enough to navigate some fairly complex language, and even though you make some mistakes, you generally know your way around the language--and you definitely know the basics. &nbsp; Naomi: A band score of 5 means you’re a “modest” English user. You definitely make mistakes, but you’re still able to understand overall meaning in most situations, especially ones that you’re familiar with. Eliot: If you score a 4, you would be considered a “limited” English user. You can really only understand basic English in familiar situations, and beyond that you have problems understanding or expressing yourself. Naomi: A 3 means you’re an extremely limited English user. You can only understand and communicate small amounts in very basic situations. Eliot: If you score a 2, this means you had a very difficult time understanding or communicating much at all. Naomi: And a 1 means you had no ability to use or understand English except for a few words here and there. Eliot: You can also get a 0 if you don’t answer any questions at all, but we figure if you’re putting in the time to listen to this podcast, that’s definitely not going to happen. Naomi: Okay, so now that we know what each score means, what scores should students aim for? Eliot: Well, it really depends on what school or program they’re applying for. Most universities or governments will have their IELTS score requirements published online, but to give you an idea of...

What Is a Good IELTS Score?

Soyez bien réveillé pour écouter ce podcast et sa bonne nouvelle : on peut enfin dormir sans mauvaise conscience, quoi de mieux pour finir l'hiver !

LE VOCABULAIRE DU POD:
Ouste ! / Le pieu / Le plumard / Se pieuter / Faire la grasse mat. / Pioncer / Roupiller / J’ai écrasé / Au dodo

♯ 27 : Ouste, au lit !

In episode 23 of the IELTS VIP Podcast I will look at some really good research I looked at.

It looks at the question of whether academic success can be determined by habit or whether this is something you are born with.

Can you learn some habits and strategies that will help you outperform others in the IELTS test? This podcast will give you an answer to this question.

The research is drawn from a few different research articles which you can find here:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285864991_Giftedness_Predicting_the_speed_of_expertise_acquisition_by_intellectual_ability_and_metacognitive_skillfulness_of_novices

https://www.jstor.org/stable/258875?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797616659930

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Episode 23: Is it Possible to Learn Strategies to Pass the IELTS Test?

Des grèves en décembre, à Noel et toujours en janvier : bonne année 2020 ! Et tout cela concerne les retraites des Français, alors prenez le temps d'écouter ! L'année ne fait que commencer !

LE VOCABULAIRE DU POD :
remettre le couvert / plier l’affaire / la poudre de perlimpinpin/ kesako ? / illico presto / se faire plumer / emballé c’est pesé

♯ 37 : Plier l'affaire

Ce n'est pas encore l'été, loin de là, mais on parle dans ce pod de tenue plus légère ou carrément révolutionnaire chez les femmes qui se demandent"et si on enlevait le haut ?" On y parle d'un sous-vêtement que les femmes n'ont pas toujours plaisir à porter le matin...

LE VOCABULAIRE DU POD :

le soutif / les nénés ou les lolos / ça saucissonne / c’est pas gagné / coincé(e)

Episode 23: Is it Possible to Learn Strategies to Pass the IELTS Test?

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