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Exciting World of TV and Music בינוני · English Learning Podcast – Learn English Through Real News | I-FAL

• 0:00
  Hi everyone, I’m David from the Podcast Team at IFAL, the English learning app.
• 0:06
  Welcome back to our friendly podcast where we learn English together and chat about real news in a relaxed way.
• 0:14
  Pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea, sit back, and let’s begin.
• 0:19
  First, let’s talk about TV shows for this July.
• 0:23
  A recent article lists the most interesting series on TV this month.
• 0:28
  There is a new story called “HaPtsuta” that just arrived on television.
• 0:33
  Also, two of our favorite shows, “Mahubavrim” and “El Atzmi,” have new seasons.
• 0:39
  If you like a bit of nostalgia, there is a prequel to “Not Just Blond,” so you can see how the story began.
• 0:48
  Fans of “HaDerech LaBayta” will be happy and a bit sad because it’s the last season of the series.
• 0:55
  And here is some action: the star from “The Queen’s Gambit” appears in a new action thriller.
• 1:02
  On top of that, there is a fun show about two women on a wild escape.
• 1:08
  It sounds exciting, right?
• 1:10
  From my point of view, July is a perfect month to stay in and binge-watch.
• 1:15
  Sometimes after a hot day by the beach, it’s nice to cool off at home and enjoy a new series.
• 1:23
  I always pick one or two shows to watch at night, and it makes me feel relaxed.
• 1:29
  If you need English practice, watch with subtitles in English.
• 1:33
  It’s a fun way to learn new words and hear different accents.
• 1:38
  Next up, a rare interview with Madonna is coming soon to TV.
• 1:43
  The famous singer sat down with Graham Norton for a special program.
• 1:48
  They filmed it in the small club in the UK where Madonna first performed more than forty years ago.
• 1:56
  In the chat, she talks about her childhood, the loss of her brother, and her relationship with her daughter, Lourdes.
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  Also, this interview arrives as she launches her new album, “Confessions II.”
• 2:10
  I think it’s very cool that after all these years, Madonna still tries new things and shares her personal stories.
• 2:19
  For us here in Israel, we know how important it is to remember where you started.
• 2:25
  Maybe you also have a first performance or a first big success that changed your life.
• 2:32
  Watching the interview in English can help you hear how a real star speaks in a relaxed moment.
• 2:39
  The third story is about Netflix and a new remake of “Bet Katan BeArava,” a classic Israeli series.
• 2:47
  The actor in the new show says it’s not a mistake that this family and story have been so loved for so long.
• 2:55
  The series arrives this week on Netflix, and people feel a strong sense of nostalgia.
• 3:02
  It’s a simple family story, but it connects with so many viewers.
• 3:07
  This news made me smile because I grew up watching reruns of that old series with my family.
• 3:14
  It was on TV after dinner, and we all sat together.
• 3:18
  Now, with Netflix, a new generation can see it and maybe laugh at the same jokes we laughed at.
• 3:25
  If you watch it in English, you can also make notes of the simple sentences, and then compare them to Hebrew.
• 3:34
  Our fourth topic is about Amazon planning a huge fundraise.
• 3:38
  Bloomberg reports the tech giant wants to issue at least 25 billion dollars in bonds.
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  They need this money to pay for big investments in artificial intelligence.
• 3:50
  You know, AI is the hot topic these days, and companies like Amazon want to stay ahead.
• 3:57
  From an Israeli startup point of view, a 25 billion dollar bond issue sounds massive.
• 4:04
  Here at home, we hear about small companies raising millions, and it already feels big.
• 4:10
  But remembering that Amazon is a global company reminds us how important it is to keep dreaming big and to practice our English.
• 4:20
  After all, many global deals and tech news come in English, so it’s good to know the words for “bonds,” “investments,” and “artificial intelligence.”
• 4:32
  Finally, let’s switch to something for the summer: the famous Brazilian flip-flops brand, Rider, is now in Israel.
• 4:40
  The company BeReal has the exclusive license to import and sell these sandals in the Gali chain stores.
• 4:48
  Every month, they will bring a new collection for men, youths, and children.
• 4:54
  The price starts at 79.90 shekels.
• 4:57
  Flip-flops are our summer staple here in Tel Aviv and on all the beaches.
• 5:02
  I love wearing a comfortable pair to walk on the sand or hang out at the café.
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  If you buy Rider sandals, you get bright colors and a sturdy sole.
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  It’s always good to have a pair in your bag.
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  And talking about prices in English helps you practice numbers: “They cost seventy-nine shekels ninety.” It’s a fun exercise.
• 5:26
  That’s all for today’s episode.
• 5:29
  I hope you enjoyed these simple news summaries and my friendly comments from Tel Aviv.
• 5:35
  Thanks for listening and for learning English with me.
• 5:40
  I really enjoyed helping you learn some English today.
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  Remember, you can find more lessons on the IFAL app.
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  Only 20 shekels per lesson.
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  Take care, see you next time, and keep practicing!