Podcast

Richard's foolproof guide to better English is in the May Spot on, bringing you lots of tips for using everyday situations to practise your English. And in the podcast we have a few more ideas for you, as Carrie talks about some of her favourite things to do.

New York City isn't just famous for being the one of the most exciting cities in the world. It's also super famous for its food. Hot dogs, bagels, egg creams and more – you can read about some of the yummiest NY food in the May Spot on and we talk about some of our favourites in the podcast.

The past year has been very big for British musician Ed Sheeran. The singer had a huge hit with his album +, and his first single "The A Team". You can hear what the singer had to say in the next edition of Spot on Audio, on sale starting 30 May. In the podcast, we have a short preview for you.

In the May Spot on, we take you to New York City! Discover the city that never sleeps like you've never seen it before! And as you listen to the podcast, play along as Richard quizzes Owen. How much do you know about NYC?

We all have bad habits and we all have pet peeves – the habits that other people have that annoy us. In the April Spot on, Rebecca Jenkins in London talks about the bad habits that Londoners have. In the podcast, Richard shares some of his pet peeves.

We never expect them, but sometimes emergencies happen. What can you expect to happen in an emergency? What should you do? In the April Spot on VocAB, we give you lots of words about different types of emergency situations. And in the podcast, you'll hear a few more.

We travel to experience new things – and sometimes the unexpected happens. Is your English ready? In the April Spot on, you can take our fun English quiz to find out. And in the podcast, Richard and Carrie discuss what happens when things go wrong.

Who is Lana Del Rey? The singer from New York has just as many critics as fans. And that has helped her become one of the most famous musicians this year. We hear what Lana has to say in this week's podcast.

If you ever go to Florida, you might have the chance to swim with dolphins or to see a manatee. But while lots of people love these cute animals, it's much more likely you'll run into some animals you'd rather not have to see up close.

Stress is a part of life – but that doesn't mean it has to ruin your life! In the March Spot on we talk to teens in Canada and the UK about stress and how to deal with it. And in the podcast, Carrie and Richard talk about how they cope with the S-word.