English and Beyond: Advanced English for Fluency & Communication

E63 The Price of Fame - Advanced English Learning Podcast

Why do so many celebrities follow the same tragic script - early success, impossible pressure, public decline, and a carefully managed collapse? And has anything really changed in the age of influencers, TikTok fame and constant online visibility? In today’s Advanced level episode of English and Beyond, Oliver and César explore the darker side of fame: the industry built on illusion, the toxic incentives behind talent management, and the strange role we, the audience, play in keeping the system alive. From Judy Garland to Britney Spears, from classic paparazzi culture to the self-inflicted exposure of social media, we unpack why the machine keeps producing the same stories - and why we keep consuming them. You’ll hear a 4-minute monologue followed by a natural, unscripted conversation in British English - ideal for advanced learners wanting rich vocabulary and nuanced reflections. 📖 Want to improve your English even more? * Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com [https://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!

E62 The Art of Disappointing People - Advanced Listening Practice for English Students

We all do it: promise too much, deliver too late, and thus fail to meet someone’s expectations. In this Advanced level conversation, Oliver and César explore disappointment, guilt, and the strange pressure to meet other people's standards. From over-promising at work to letting friends down, we reflect on why we care more about strangers’ opinions than our loved ones’, and what it really means to “lower the bar.” 📖 Want to improve your English even more? * Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com [https://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!

E61 If We Get D.I.V.O.R.C.E.D, Has Our Marriage Failed? (Advanced English Listening Practice)

Almost half of UK marriages end in divorce - yet we often still treat it as a shameful or tragic failure. In this episode of English and Beyond, César and I explore why so many relationships end, talk a bit about our own (experiences with) marriage, whether staying married always means happiness, and why divorce might sometimes be an act of honesty rather than defeat. 📖 Want to improve your English even more? * Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com [https://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!

E60 Has Mindfulness Lost Its Mind? - Advanced English Listening (C1/C2)

After a period where every small problem felt catastrophic, and he was encouraged to be more "mindful", Oliver asks how and why this radical idea about awareness became yet another lifestyle brand. In this conversation, he and César unpack how a practice meant to help us face discomfort ended up being sold as the cure for it. 📖 Want to improve your English even more? * Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com [https://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!

E59 Do Europeans Even *Like* Each Other? (feat. French Mornings with Elisa)

What does it really mean to be European? Shared values, a shared history… or just a shared habit of thinking our neighbours are doing everything wrong? In this episode, we are joined by Elisa from French Mornings with Elisa (https://www.frenchmornings.com/) to talk about the strange mix of rivalry and affection that unites the continent. We compare British, French and Spanish attitudes to each other, Erasmus memories, Brexit, national clichés, and even which country gets blamed when things go wrong. 📖 Want to improve your English even more? * Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com [https://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!