In their fourth episode, your WAM hosts explore learning different languages with stories, advice, and a special interview. Sources: https://blog.busuu.com/most-spoken-languages-in-the-world/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumerian_language https://www.englishclub.com/history-of-english/ https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/10-tips-from-an-expert https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=HxI2TxhhS9A&list=PLU12uITxBEPF0RI-qzMOv5X6hjUfIYa8o&index=62  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suK34prc56o  https://youtu.be/BQi8LSDfHzE?t=20  Email us with questions, comments, or ideas: [email protected] Send in voice messages on Anchor! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @WAM_pod Twitter: @WAMpod TikTok: @wam_pod Reddit: @wam_pod

In this episode, the team explains one of social medias biggest trends: TikTok. Adaya starts off with an in depth look at the different sides of the app, Margaret explains the influence it has on pop culture and mainstream entertainment, and Weston wraps up the episode with a look at all the conspiracy theories surrounding the app.  Sources for the episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://www.flow.page/wam_pod  Email us with questions, comments, or ideas: [email protected] Send in voice messages on Anchor! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @WAM_pod Twitter: @WAMpod TikTok: @wam_pod Reddit: @wam_pod   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Weston, Adaya, and Margaret talk about middle school life. They break down what it is to be a middle schooler, social pressure, common stereotypes and misconceptions, as well as special insight from their own first hand experiences. This week they also interview a former teacher, Mr Brown! Here are the sources they used: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/positiveparenting/middle2.html https://www.parenttoolkit.com/social-and-emotional-development/conversation-starter/self-awareness/supporting-social-and-emotional-development-in-middle-schoolers https://www.stratfordschools.com/blog/myths-middle-school https://www.talkitoutnc.org/peer-pressure/types-of-peer-pressure/ https://www.pgpedia.com/p/peer-pressure#:~:text=Direct%20peer%20pressure%20is%20clear,to%20conform%20to%20their%20beliefs. https://www.pvschools.net/newscenter/take-mystery-out-middle-school-debunking-middle-school-myths https://www.huffpost.com/entry/10-truths-middle-schoolers-should-know_b_7945386

In our  very first episode, we talk about the COVID-19 Pandemic! Weston explains what the virus does to your body, Adaya talks about statistics, and Margaret wraps up the episode by offering some conspiracy theories to think about.  Here are the resources we used: https://www.bbc.com/news/53191523 https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2020/03/business/what-is-5g/index.html https://medicalfuturist.com/debunking-covid-19-theories/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html We'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @WAM_pod Email us: [email protected] Phone number: 978-561-9616 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app