souNZ English

More jokes

Karen Haines — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:32:53 GMT

Jokes from Tim, Mark and then Chris. These are all puns – where a word can mean 2 things in the same context. If you understand a joke, you say that you ‘get’ it. If you don’t understand, you say ‘I don’t get it!’ There are 7 jokes on this podcast, all using puns. Do you get them all? If you don’t get some of them, have a look at Http://karenunitec.blogspot.com to see an explanation.

talking about using podcasts

Karen Haines — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:27:35 GMT

Mel is one of the English teachers on our diploma programme. In this interview with Karen she reflects on the strategies she uses with a particular podcast to develop her listening. Prize to the first student who emails me to tell me what language Mel is trying to improve through using podcasts.

Using our self-access centre

Karen Haines — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:52:00 GMT

Karen chats to Moira about the LLC at Unitec and how it can help your language development, especially at a higher level. Spot Moira in the photo - clue: she's wearing a pink jumper!

heart trouble

Karen Haines — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:14:21 GMT

Tnis is an episode about physical rather than emotional health!! Listen to Ron describe what he does to try to avoid heart problems in the future.

Features of spoken English

Karen Haines — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:04:33 GMT

Why is it important to use colloquialisms? What is an echo tag? What strategies are used by conversationalists? Judi talks to Karen about some of the features of spoken English.

What are you doing at Easter?

Karen Haines — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:50:18 GMT

Listen to some friends discussing what they are going to do in the long weekend? Notice the language they use to talk about their future intentions and plans.

What do you do when...

Karen Haines — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:25:53 GMT

...you are daydreaming and you suddenly realise that you have no idea what someone just said to you? Some idioms and expressions to get you out of a sticky situation. For script check out http://karenunitec.blogspot.com/2008/03/what-do-you-say-when.html

Unitec Waitakere campus

Karen Haines — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:09:55 GMT

Did you know we have a Unitec campus in Henderson? Find out more about how to get there by listening to Kath and Karen chatting.

Mark talks about golf

Karen Haines — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:12:13 GMT

Some golf vocab that might be useful as you listen to this podcast: par - the number of shots it is possible to do this hole in clubs - golf sticks to hit the ball, come in different shapes and sizes depending on where your ball is and how far you want it to go green - the smooth part of the course where the hole is located Tiger Woods - world famous golfer Michael Campbell - NZ golfer who plays internationally

Watching rugby

Karen Haines — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:12:45 GMT

I should have known better than to interrupt the males in my family watching NZ's first game in the world cup... Find out ...who Tim thinks will win the world cup? ...who the Warriors are? ...what the NRL is? And listen for the hesitations, and the pron misunderstandings! Do you think that watching sport is more exciting than playing?

Anzac Day

Karen Haines — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:58:06 GMT

What does ANZAC stand for? And why is this a public holiday? Hear what Janine thinks about Anzac Day. See http://karenunitec.blogspot.com/ for script.

Bye to Juan

Karen Haines — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 02:59:31 GMT

Juan's last day with our class today. I grabbed the opportunity to ask him a few questions just before he goes.

AK 07

Karen Haines — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:45:47 GMT

AK 07 - what is it? Happening when? And what on earth is RIPPED? http://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/Events/RedSquareBritomart/Detail.aspx?id=254 An interview with Roxanne, one of the Young Producers. And some of the script can be read at http://karenunitec.blogspot.com/2007/03/ak-07.html

Pasifika

Karen Haines — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:55:28 GMT

Free fun, stalls, dancing, entertainment and it's just down the road from Unitec! What is it? When is it? Listen and find out... Script can be found at http://karenunitec.blogspot.com/2007/02/pasifika.html

New year celebrations

Karen Haines — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:44:33 GMT

If you want to read the script, go to... http://karenunitec.blogspot.com/2007/02/new-year-celebrations.html

Jokes from Chris

Karen Haines — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:30:47 GMT

Meet Chris, my son, who loves telling us jokes. Make sure you know the below in order to understand the punchline of these jokes (the punchline is the funny part at the end of the joke) "Did you hear about ..." is a line that people often use to start a joke. There are 12 inches in one foot. "I see your point," is a phrase you might use in a discussion with someone. It means, "I understand and think that your reason is valid".

Waitangi Day

Karen Haines — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:36:53 GMT

What is Waitangi Day? How is it celebrated in NZ? If you want to read the text of this podcast, go to http://karenunitec.blogspot.com/2007/02/waitangi-day.html News article about how Kiwis overseas celebrate Waitangi Day http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/488120/979786 Celebrations at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands http://www.waitangi.net.nz/about/waitangi-day.htm A NZ government site that tells you everything you might want to know about the Treaty of Waitangi http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/category/tid/133

Welcome

Karen Haines — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:24:13 GMT

Want to try creating your own podcast? Go to http://www.podomatic.com/ Tell us about yourself - where you're from, why you are studying at Unitec, and what you want to do after you've finished this course. Remember to send Karen your podcast URL so she can listen to you.