Welcome to another episode of The Corner. In this episode I am joined by Marvin and Chilton and we discuss fashion. We talk about our own style preference and also talk about the current state of fashion and share our opinions.Words used in this episode.1 - (adj) Distinct - When the differences are very clear from something of the same type2 - (noun) Muted colors - Colors which are not too bright and have been made to look dull 3 - (noun) Earth Tones - Colors which are similar to natural materials such as brown, green, grey4 - (adjective/noun) Corduroy - A material used in clothing.4 - (verb) Re-release - When something is released again5 - (noun) Expiry date - When something expires and starts to lose quality.6 - (verb) Degrade - When something starts to break down7 - (noun) Brand loyalty - Trusting a brand and brand of choice.8 - (noun) Turtleneck - A type of sweater9 - (verb) Layering - Wearing layers of clothing usually to keep warm10 - (verb) Gravitating - Moving towards something11 - (noun) Old Money - When people have had wealth for a long time and is usually passed down from generations.12 - (noun/adjective)Tweed - A type of material, popular in The UK and Scotland13 - (adj) Durable - Able to last a long time, can withstand damage, weather and age. 14 - (noun) Trench-coat - A classic coat15 - (adj) Preppy - A type of fashion style which is popular in America. Often wealthy people would choose this type of fashion and it can share some similarities with a school uniform.16 - (noun/adjective) Fast Fashion - Affordable or inexpensive clothing which big stores sell to match the trends17 - (noun) Capsule Wardrobe - A collection of clothes that can be put together in different ways to cover a variety of outfits and occasions.18 - (noun) Sunday best - a person's best clothes, worn on Sundays or special occasions. 19 - (verb) Snuck - Past tense of sneak, when you move quietly to avoid attention20 - (noun) Subject of Attention - When people focus on you in a place.21 - (verb/noun) Crease or Wrinkle - when clothing is not flat or smooth22 - (noun) Inspo albums - Clothing albums online which people use for inspiration.23- (noun) Pocket watch - An old fashioned watch which people wore in their top pocket. 24 - (verb) Gone under the radar - When something is not noticed or received attention 25 - (adj) Unkept - Not tidy26 - (adj) Staple - Used a lot of needed by someone or a group of people.

Welcome to another episode of The CornerIn this months episode Marvin and I discuss some of our favorite pop culture moments of 2023 from movies to new albums we liked. We also talk about some resolutions.00:26 - Eventful - Lots of events during a time1:43 - New years Resolutions - Goals for the following year3:51 - Reflect on sth - To think back5:12 - Features - When other artists feature on a song10:16 - Mid - Middle level good11:50 - Spoken word - Like poetry30:50 - Grand finale - The big ending32:16 - Bombed - Did not do very well in the cinema

Hi everyone and welcome to another episode of The Corner.In this episode I am joined by Fatmun once again to discuss Christmas and talk about some traditions and customs. We talk about how Christmas is celebrated in the UK and also mention what usually happens during the Christmas period. We also talk about Christmas around the world and drop some interesting facts.Have a good Xmas and New Year!00:53 - Jolly - Happy or cheerful03:15 - Advent Calendar - A calendar with a box for everyday of the month leading up to the 25th. Each box has a small prize of gift inside.5:44 - Christmas Lights07:47 - Show out - To show off something08:45 - Merry - Cheerful or Joyful11:45 - Catalogue - A complete list of items usually in order 18:53 - Home Alone (Movie)29:33 - The Grinch (Movie)

Hi Everyone and welcome to another episode.We are back after a small break and have invited some new guests to come and speak.In this episode we talk to Chilton who is a fan of classical music and has been living in Guangzhou for a few years. We find out about Chilton‘s life in Guangzhou and also have a in depth chat about Classical music.Words used in this episode.3:18 Delve - To look for more information about something or to look deeply into something.3:40 Hi-fi - An old stereo system popular with the older generations5:03 Fortnight - Every two weeks7:44 Rabbit-hole - Used to describe a situation which can be difficult and7:59 Enticed - Attracted or tempted by something9:03 Audiophile - Someone who is interested in sound quality and loves audio equipment9:13 Simpleton - Someone who does not know common information about something9:43 Prima donna - Similar to a DIva, someone who acts like they are the star of the show.12:13 Hinders - makes it difficult to do something12:33 Steep - Expensive / Pricey13:13 Immersive - The feeling of being surrounded by something and makes you feel like you are in the environment14:20 Indulge myself - Treat myself15:10 Deterrent - A thing which stops or discourages someone from doing sth.22:09 Magnum opus - The most important piece of work done by a writer or artist:

Hi EveryoneTodays episode is more of a mini episode so I will call it 8 1/2I just talk about some of my favourite things about living in China andexpand on the food topic.0:44 - Segments - Small parts2:15 - Pace of life - The speed of things we do and changes3:48 - Conceptions - Original thoughts about something4:06 - Offal - Internal organs of an animal (e.g. Beef Offal)7:11 - Extensive- Covering a large area / very large

Hi Everyone, welcome to another episode of the The Corner. In todays episode I am flying solo and will just share some thoughts about music in the UK when i grew up. I mention UK Garage and also the emergence of popular rock music in the UK.(I should make a correction, when i mentioned punk i should have called it the “Emo” trend and also it can be called “Pop punk” )0:13 - Flying Solo - To do something alone2:25 - Underground music - Music which is not “Mainstream”2:59 - Pioneered - To begin something or to be the first one2:28 - Humble roots - From a small beginning3:56 - Versatile - Able to change style for the right situation3:59 - Rave - A party often held at nightclubs5:31 - Take the command - To be in charge of something / To be theleader5:38 - BPM - Beats per minute7:33 - Grunger7:53 - Dress down - To wear less smart clothing10:21 - Flannel Shirt10:35 - The hairstyle mentioned....

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Corner. In this episode Marvin and I speak about girl groups and boybands and we give our thoughts about our favourite bands and also about the industry at the moment.Some words used:00:14 Recurring- Something which keeps happening again 00:23 pop culture- What is popular among young people1:54 Transcending - to go beyond the limit2:02 gratifying - Satisfying2:43   re-emergence- To come back from something 2:44 Dying breed- Something rare or is starting to disappear 3:32 To a Tee- Perfectly, exactly4:11 Brief Skint- A short time4:27 Infamous- Famous for doing something bad 5:26 Cant shake- Can forget or can’t escape6:32 Reunite- Come together again7:40 Manufactured- to create something e.g. Some Boybands are manufactured by the record company7:43 Organically- Created naturally 8:50 Had a good run- To be successful9:12 TRL Period    - TRL or Total Request Live was a TV show on MTV during the late 90s /2000s which would often feature popular artists and groups. The artists would come on the show for interviews and they would show the newest MVs from various artists.10:43 Synchronised - To do something at the same time10:51 Mimicked - To copy something 13:00 Triple threat - Someone who is very good at 3 different things13:50 Persona- The character which someone has, often different to their real personality 16:54 Heavy Hitter- The influential/important person18:53 Hood (adj)- To act like someone from the rough streets/ghetto20:53 Claim to fame- What someone becomes famous for22:38 Mickey Mouse Club- A TV show in the early 90s which performers would act and sing. Some famous artists were on the show before such as Britney Speaks, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling.

Welcome to another episode of The Corner. In this epsiode Fatmun and I talk about our food experiences in Guangzhou and also talk about some cultural food differences and I introduce some trdaitional UK food.Words used in the podcast:Creepy - makes someone feel uneasy or a little scaredSpecies - different type of living organismCongee:Oats:Rice pudding:Prawn toast:High Street:Black bean:Stargazy pie:Unappetising - not attractive to eatStew:Staple food: -  the main part of the meal e.g. noodles, rice, bread, potatoDiversified - made up of many different thingsBangers and mash:Toad in the hole:

Welcome to another episode of The CornerToday I am joined once again by Marvin and in this episode we reminisce about music videos.We talk about our experiences listening to music videos in the past and also talk about what defines a music video for us. We talk about some music videos which we enjoyed and Marvin shares some interesting knowledge about some videos.0:32 Touch the surface - to talk about or find out about something only a little.1:33 Modem - Used to connect to the internet in the past3:56 What was in - What was popular at the moment5:17 Video exclusive - The first time the video is shown on TV5:40 prime time - The time when most people would watch TV7:39 how to milk it - How to get the most benefits from something8:09 - Martin Scorsese - 马丁·斯科塞斯8:45 The Choreography - The dance moves9:51 - Props - The objects used by artists in a movie/show10:36 -The Michael Jackson lean11:06 - Going viral - Getting very popular online13:49 - Gadget - Small machine or device15:39 - Graffiti16:30 - Sneak / Snuck - To move around in a silent way19:41 - Cultural impact -An event which can change the culture20:39 - Hype Williams - A popular Hip Hop video producer23:20 - Tongue n cheek - It’s often playfully mocking or satirising something.24:09 - Pay Homage - To pay respect to something25:28 - Cameos - a small part in a movie/tv show/ music video31:47 - Decadence - excessive luxury33:02 - See some parallels - See some similarities between 2 thingsVideos mentioned in the video:Micheal Jackson:BadSmooth CriminalScreamSpike Jones:Beastie Boys: SabotageHype Williams:Janet Jackson / Busta Rhymes: Whats is gonna be?Missy Elliott: The rainJanet Jackson: Rhythm NationAh-Ha: Take on mePeter Gabriel: Sledgehammer

Welcome to another episode of the Corner. This episode I am joined by Marvin who is a fellow music fan. We talk about his music experiences and background and also have a chat about alternative rock and also some general chat about music.* Vocabulary:4:24 - Scope out (To find out about sth)4:28 - Subculture scene ( different to the normal culture, different interests )4:53 - The epicentre ( the central point of sth )5:00 - Shoegaze ( Shoegazing is a style of alternative rock music started in the 1980's and early 1990's. Characterized by overwhelmingly loud, distorted guitars and echoing reverb)5:03 - Dreampop ( Type of alternative rock which focuses on creating a mood and vibe much more than actually creating a melody. It aims to create an atmosphere for the listener which sucks them in. )6:12 - Stage presence ( How much the artist can attract the audience to the stage)7:22 - Cult following ( a group of fans who are very devoted to a part of the culture )11:20 - Cater to ( give someone what they need )11:30 - Esoteric ( likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest )13:32 - Dive bar ( A cheap , run down bar )16:33 - Blast from the past ( To remember something about the past )21:49 - Grunge ( Rock music that has elements of punk rock and heavy metal, often expressing a bleak or dark outlook on life )22:05 - Hook you up ( Arrange or get something for someone )22:25 - Scooping around ( Finding about about something )23:30 - Roster ( Line up, who will be attending an event )25:23 - Down my alley ( Something that interests you )26:25 - Swiftie ( A BIG Taylor Swift fan)27:48 - Touched the surface ( Only mentioned briefly )