Daily Word Tea

By: Valentina Badini
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  • Every day we'll explore one English word, unraveling its meaning, history, and hidden depths. Designed especially for Italian learners, the bite-sized episodes are packed with memorable anecdotes and insights, to help you fully understand and remember each word. Let's spill the tea on every word and expand your vocab while we're at it! Written and produced by Valentina Badini, your friendly Language Coach and Communication Designer. Tune in daily for your dose of linguistic inspiration! 🇬🇧 --- Cover made with love by: Federico Tramonte, Elisabetta Balconi
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Episodes
  • The Curious Case of Casual

    The Curious Case of Casual
    Nov 8 2024

    Dive into the surprising history and nuanced meanings of casual.


    For Italian speakers, this is one tricky word, as it's a false friend with a meaning that’s not as casual as it might seem! Learn about its journey from Latin to English and how it shapes our understanding of the unplanned, the laid-back, and the unexpected.
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    6 mins
  • Womb: The First World

    Womb: The First World
    Nov 7 2024

    Dive into the origins and meanings of the word womb.

    This episode unravels its linguistic roots, its cultural and symbolic resonance, and even some surprising turns in history and literature. Join us as we explore the deeper meanings and powerful associations of this word in language and life.
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    5 mins
  • Down to Debris

    Down to Debris
    Nov 6 2024

    In today’s episode of Daily Word Tea, we uncover the meaning of debris, a word that evokes remnants, ruins, and the traces of what once was.


    From its French roots to its journey across languages, we'll explore the history and pronunciation of debris and see how a single word can convey such a rich image of destruction, decay, and, sometimes, resilience.

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    4 mins

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