Comments on: Podcast 42 – Preventing Smoking in Australia

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:40:47 +0000

In reply to Lia.

Hi Lia,
Many thanks for you comment and your kind words about my podcast. I am glad you have found it useful.
Have a great day.
Regards,
Rob

By: Lia

Lia — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:37:27 +0000

Dear Rob,
Your podcasts really help me learn English and understand Australian culture at the same time. I have been listening from Episode 1 all the way to Episode 42, and I will definitely continue. Thank you so much for sharing such useful and practical English.

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:20:08 +0000

In reply to Tatiana.

Hi Tatiana,
Many thanks for your comment. That’s very interesting to hear about the action the government has taken in Russia. It’s great that people are protected from the future health hazards associated with passive smoking in public places, as well as the smokers themselves. Well done to Russia!
Have a great day!
Rob

By: Tatiana

Tatiana — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:16:56 +0000

Thank you for an important topic. Smoking is harmful to health. This is certain. I also smoked when I was young, but I was able to quit. I haven’t smoked in years. And I sincerely regret those who smoke. In Russia, the law “on protecting citizens’ health from exposure to ambient tobacco smoke and the consequences of tobacco consumption ” came into force in 2013. Slowly but surely we are changing. No longer smoke at work, in public places, in restaurants and cafes, on trains. And children began to understand the harm of Smoking. And this is the right way to improve the environment. Thanks Rob.

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 06:57:35 +0000

In reply to Ignacio.

Hi Ignacio,
Many thanks for your comment. Yes, you are correct that tobacco usage is still a large problem world-wide. There is still much to do, especially in developing countries.
Thanks for your suggestion about a podcast topic. Australia’s role in the first world war is interesting and very important in many respects for how Australians view themselves today. I’ll add it to my list.
Have a great day.
Rob

By: Ignacio

Ignacio — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 11:58:38 +0000

Hi,

The deaths caused by tobacco in the world between 200-2010 have been so as the deaths caused in half the 20th century, according to “The Tobacco Atlas”.
So, it is still a great source of incomes for the companies and also for the governments although in the developed countries the sales have decreased.

Thanks for your teaching, not only of English.

Last week I saw a film called “The water diviner”, about the participation of Australia in the First World War. What about a podcast on it?

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 06:52:43 +0000

In reply to Oksana.

Hi Oksana,
Many thanks for your comment and also for your kind words. I haven’t thought before about also having a text in normal speed. That’s an interesting idea. Thanks for the suggestion.
Have a great day.
Rob

By: Oksana

Oksana — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 05:29:54 +0000

Dear Rob!
Your site is really exciting for elemenary learners. Your English and texts are great!
Have you evel thought of recording podcasts in different speeds – slow for beginners and normal – for intermediates. I guess it would be even more helpful as it would attract more learners.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 13:34:13 +0000

In reply to Piotr.

Hi Piotr,
Many thanks for your message and your kind words. I am pleased that you find my podcasts useful. If you subscribe to my podcast (for example via a podcast player such as Stitcher or other free podcast player), you will be able to download the episodes and play them on your computer or your mobile device. Just download the player, search for Slow English and then press the subscribe button.
Good luck with your English!
Have a great day.
Rob

By: Piotr

Piotr — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:14:09 +0000

Hi Rob,

Thank you for your great job, especially for people like me who just started to learn English. Is it possible to download your podcasts as mp3 file?

All the best
Piotr

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 12:52:57 +0000

In reply to Badr.

Hi Badr,
Many thanks for your message. I am very pleased that my podcasts helped to bring you to Melbourne. It is a wonderful city, for sure. I hope you enjoy your time here. Good luck with your English studies.
Cheers,
Rob

By: Badr

Badr — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 11:23:47 +0000

Very nice information Rop
I listen to your podcast a lot. I’m now study English in melburne
You made me love Melbourne . That way I com here .
When I ride a tram. I remember your epesod about trams
When I saw a segrret I remember this exposed .
I hop to meet you soon
Thanks dear

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 05:46:06 +0000

In reply to Raymond Herd.

Hi Ray,
Thanks for your kind comments. This was an interesting topic and I learnt some things I didn’t know. Australia is doing well here I think.
Cheers,
Rob

By: Raymond Herd

Raymond Herd — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 04:50:14 +0000

Another top post Rob. You have a real knack for capturing the essence of a story and conveying the subject matter in a real and meaningful way. Congrats!