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SBS Australia
27-05-2025
- General
- SBS Australia
Bonus Practice: #87 Managing screen time (Med)
Speaking out loud will help to improve your English speaking fluency and will make it easier for you to remember new vocabulary. This bonus episode provides interactive speaking practice for the words and phrases you learnt in Episode #87 Managing screen time (Med). Allan: My kids are driving me crazy. They're glued to their phones all the time. Maybe I need to pull the plug on socials for a while. Claire: I get it. Same here. I had to limit screen time for my kids too. Allan: Yeah, I think it's time we set some boundaries. I feel like we're losing them to a screen. Claire: And it's not just the time they spend on-line—there's so much inappropriate stuff out there. It's scary. Cyberbullying is real. I don't know if I need to monitor everything they do. Allan: I know. And it's hard to keep track of it all. I'm thinking no social media during the week, and only an hour on weekends. Learn the meanings of the phrases used in this dialogue: SBS English 27/05/2025 12:57 Credit: Paul Nicholson and Lily O'Sullivan voiced the characters of Allan and Claire and Professor Lynda Yates was our educational consultant.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Bristol owner fined and warned XL bully could be destroyed
A man has been fined for owning an unregistered XL bully after a police officer spotted the Nicholson, 60, of Fishponds Road in Eastville, Bristol, is one of the first people in the country to be prosecuted under laws that were introduced last year, prohibiting the ownership of the banned breed. During sentencing at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Monday, he was ordered to pay a total of £256 in fines. The dog, called Dior, could be destroyed unless Nicholson registers, neuters, microchips and insures her in the next two months. Ownership of XL bullies is restricted under the Dangerous Dogs 31 December 2023, it has been illegal to sell, give away, abandon or breed XL 1 February 2024, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully without an exemption certificate. The court heard that Dior has never acted aggressively in public and Nicholson has never lost control of her. An assessment of the dog carried out by an expert animal handler found that Dior has never acted aggressively and she does not display any aggressive told Nicholson that they are "satisfied" that his dog is not a danger to public safety, adding that he is a "fit and proper person" to own her. Nicholson will also have to ensure that Dior is kept securely at his address and kept on a lead and muzzled when in public.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Tyne Bridge restoration: Meet the apprentices
Among the apprentices restoring of the Tyne Bridge is a wannabe welder working with his dad on a proud task his grandad undertook 40 years ago. In 1984, John Nicholson was part of a team of contractors completing essential maintenance work on the iconic structure linking Gateshead and Newcastle. Four decades on, his grandson Charlie Nicholson, 18, is working on the current restoration efforts as part of a welding and fabricating apprenticeship with his dad. The family business has been part of the project from the beginning, having carried out some of the initial investigations into the state of the bridge. Charlie said: "It's been challenging, especially some of the paperwork, but getting down and dirty is what I've always wanted to do. It's good."It's nice to carry on something. My grandad started and finished it and now I've started and I'm gonna finish it." When asked about working with his Dad, Charlie was complimentary: "We get on really well, I think you need to if you're working with family."We argue sometimes - I'm normally right." Dad Paul Nicholson has a different perception: "There's the odd discrepancy, who's right, who's wrong. Normally I'll come out on top though." Paul, 54, told the BBC he was proud to be working on a regional landmark: "It's iconic. Everyone wants to work on the Tyne Bridge."It's one of the biggest achievements in my, even in my dad's lifetime." While Charlie and Paul are currently working below the bridge, another apprentice - Taylor Macdonald - is working on the bridge deck where commuters and pedestrians travel. Taylor, 32, is an apprentice industrial painter and the Tyne Bridge restoration is his first project since he left the army after 13 years of service. He was supported by Building Heroes, a charity that helps veterans retain and unlock a new career in construction. He described the transition out of military service as challenging, but said: "I don't think I could be in an office. "After being in the infantry for 13 years, you can't just go straight to sitting in an office I don't think."For me it was definitely about something hands-on." Completing an apprenticeship means Taylor is still able to financially support his family. "Originally when I was leaving I was a bit worried because there is this question of am I gonna be able to walk into a new job."Everyone's got bills to pay. "They brought me in for a week, to see if I liked it and to see if they wanted to take me on, but it's the same as any job."You don't just walk in at the top, but for them to put me through the qualifications is brilliant." "For now, it's just a matter of learning on the job." Restoration work is expected to continue on the Tyne Bridge until Summer 2028. The BBC understands the project remains on schedule, with many hoping the work will be complete in time for the bridge's centenary in October 2028. John Nicholson died in 2024, but not before he was able to see both his son and grandson set to work on the Tyne Bridge just as he had in 1984. Paul said: "He was really proud, just as I am so proud of Charlie as well." Follow BBC Newcastle on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
SBS Australia
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Bonus Practice: #86 When? Talking about time (Med)
Speaking out loud will help to improve your English speaking fluency and will make it easier for you to remember new vocabulary. This bonus episode provides interactive speaking practice for the words and phrases you learnt in Episode #86 Talking about time (Med). Claire Allan Hey Claire, sorry, something's popped up, I'm running late. Claire No worries! I'm running behind anyway, so no stress. Allan Thanks, I thought I was going to be there on the dot, but my train got delayed. Claire All good! I've lost track of time myself. Honestly, the day just has just flown by. Allan Same here. I should be there in roughly 15 minutes. Learn the meanings of the phrases used in this dialogue: SBS English 13/05/2025 14:39 Credit: Paul Nicholson and Lily O'Sullivan voiced the characters of Allan and Claire and Professor Lynda Yates was our educational consultant.
SBS Australia
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Bonus Practice: REPEAT: Talking about struggles (Med)
Speaking out loud will help to improve your English speaking fluency and will make it easier for you to remember new vocabulary. This bonus episode provides interactive speaking practice for the words and phrases you learnt in Episode REPEAT: Talking about struggles Claire Can you tell me what happened? Allan Claire, is there anything wrong? I've noticed you've been a bit withdrawn lately. Claire No, nothing's wrong. I'm okay. Allan You know I care about you a lot, right? Claire I'm sorry I've been shutting you off lately. I just haven't felt like myself. Allan It's okay. I understand. We all go through struggles. Claire It just feels like my world is falling apart. I lost my job and my partner left me. It's all too much. Allan Oh, I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know how hard it is to open up, so thank you for trusting me. I wish I could make things better. Claire Thanks for being such a good friend, Allan. Learn the meanings of the phrases used in this dialogue: SBS English 06/05/2025 15:56 Credit: Paul Nicholson and Lily O'Sullivan voiced the characters of Allan and Claire and Professor Lynda Yates was our educational consultant.
