Speak Slowly: English for Everyone
Episodes
Episode 16: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of Speak Slowly: English for Everyone, host Aryan Alavi explores the ethical questions surrounding Artificial Intell...
Episode 15: The Future of Work
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Speak Slowly: English for Everyone, host Aryan Alavi explores how the world of work is changing—fast. From self-checkout machines...
Episode 14: The Gender Pay Gap
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aryan dives into the global issue of the gender pay gap, exploring why men and women are often paid unequally for the same work. The ...
Episode 13: Global Education Disparities
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Education is often described as the great equalizer, but across the globe, the reality tells a different story. In this episode, Aryan Alavi delves in...
Episode 12: Global Food Insecurity
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where technological advances have improved food production and distribution, millions still suffer from hunger daily. This episode of Aryan...
Episode 11: The Australian Water Crisis
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aryan dives into the intricate challenges surrounding Australia’s water crisis. From dwindling rivers and parched landscapes to com...
Episode 10: The Gig Economy in Australia
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aryan Alavi dives into Australia’s gig economy, exploring its promise of flexible work against the backdrop of labor rights and ec...
Episode 9: Labour Exploitation in Global Supply Chains
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aryan Alavi explores the dark side of global commerce—labor exploitation. From sweatshops to forced labor, millions of workers face...
Episode 8: Coastal Cities and Climate Change
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aryan dives deep into the challenges that coastal cities face in the wake of climate change. Rising sea levels, increased storm inten...
Episode 7: The Migration Crisis
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aryan dives into the complex and urgent topic of the global migration crisis, examining the political, social, and humanitarian dimen...
Episode 6: Digital Authoritarianism
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aryan delves into the unsettling rise of digital authoritarianism across the world. From surveillance technologies to data-driven cen...
Episode 5: Tech, Privacy and the Surveillance Capitalism Economy
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aryan Alavi explores the world of surveillance capitalism—a system where personal data is harvested and used for profit. How do tec...
Episode 4: Eco-Anxiety and the Mental Health Toll of Climate Change
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Speak Slowly: English for Everyone, Aryan Alavi explores the growing phenomenon of eco-anxiety. As the world confronts the harsh re...
Episode 3: The Australian Housing Crisis
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Speak Slowly: English for Everyone, Aryan Alavi takes an in-depth look at one of Australia’s most pressing issues—the housing...
Episode 2: Digital Nomadism and Remote Work
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Speak Slowly English, Aryan explores the fascinating concept of digital nomadism—a lifestyle in which individuals work remotely a...
Episode 1: Discovering Australia and Meeting Your Host
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Speak Slowly: English for Everyone! Join your host, Aryan Alavi, as he introduces himself and shares insights abo...