English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast
What Happens When an Entire Country Loses Power? | Intermediate English Listening Practice
29 Apr 2025
What would you do if the lights went out — not just in your street, but across two countries?In this special episode of English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast, I share my experience of the huge blackout that hit Spain and Portugal, shutting down electricity, internet, and mobile service for hours.🚫 No work.🚫 No communication.🚫 No idea what was happening.In this real-life story, you’ll hear about:– What it felt like when modern life stopped working– How dependent we are on technology, money, and information– Why it’s a reminder that the world is more fragile than we like to think– The importance of flexibility, resilience, and maybe carrying a little cash… just in caseFollow the podcast to keep improving your English - and preparing for the unexpected!📖 Want to improve your English even more? Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast Email your thoughts or questions → [email protected] 🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way. And remember, if this podcast is a little too easy for you, we have "English and Beyond: Advanced English Podcast" too!
No persons identified in this episode.
This episode hasn't been transcribed yet
Help us prioritize this episode for transcription by upvoting it.
Popular episodes get transcribed faster
Other recent transcribed episodes
Transcribed and ready to explore now
3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE
01 Jan 1970
El Partidazo de COPE
13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana
01 Jan 1970
Fin de Semana
12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana
01 Jan 1970
Fin de Semana
10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana
01 Jan 1970
Fin de Semana
13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana
01 Jan 1970
Fin de Semana
12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana
01 Jan 1970
Fin de Semana