The Battleplan Podcast
The Battleplan Podcast helps military learners of English talk about and understand current affairs. Each episode likely covers news and global events, providing language support and vocabulary for military personnel. The show aims to build confidence in discussing contemporary topics in English, combining language learning with analysis of world issues.
Episodes
The Dark Triad
Can the society you grow up in shape your personality?A fascinating new international study suggests that countries with higher levels of corruption, inequality, poverty and violence may also have higher levels of so-called "dark" personality traits. But does this mean society changes who we become, or is the relationship more complicated?In this episode of the Battleplan Podcast, Jeremy
Hybrid Warfare
Modern warfare is no longer confined to the battlefield. In this episode of the Battleplan Podcast, we explore the growing threat of hybrid warfare and why NATO is placing increasing emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure. From sabotage and cyber attacks to plausible deniability and resilience, discover how modern states seek to achieve strategic objectives without crossing the threshold o
Turkey and the F-35
Could Türkiye be on its way back into the F-35 fighter programme?In this episode of the Battleplan Podcast, we examine the dispute that pushed Türkiye out of the programme in 2019, the controversial purchase of Russia’s S-400 air-defence system, and the signs that Washington may now be reconsidering its position.We explore why the United States regarded the S-400 and F-35 as fundamentally incompat
The Ages of Life
The human brain doesn’t stop developing in early adulthood. According to new research from the University of Cambridge, it goes through five major stages marked by structural turning points at around 9, 32, 66, and 83 years of age. These shifts change how the brain connects, communicates, and processes information throughout life. In this episode, Jeremy explains the study in clear terms, explores
How China Spies on and Shapes the West
Episode DescriptionChina’s intelligence activity in the West is no longer limited to traditional spying. From political influence networks and cyber penetration of critical infrastructure to economic espionage and online manipulation, Beijing uses a multi-layered approach designed to operate in the shadows — and deny everything. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down recent cases across the UK, the U
An interview with Olena Chekryzhova – Teaching English on the Front Lines
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Olena Chekryzhova, founder of Eng for UArmy and creator of Armiyska Angliyska — the first and only YouTube channel dedicated to Military English for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦Olena is an experienced English teacher, CELTA/CPE-certified educator, and the head of ENGINFORM online language center. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Olena has dedica
The Rising Divide — Polarisation in Western Political Discourse
This week's episode is about the growing polarisation of political discourse across Western democracies. It aims to introduce and explain important terms for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
Global Health
This week's episode is about the struggles facing the global health system. It aims to introduce and explain important terms for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
Asteroid Mining
This week's episode is about the race to develop asteroid mining. It aims to introduce and explain important terms for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
A Global Trade War
This week's episode is about the implications of a global trade war. It aims to introduce and explain important terms for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current
This week's episode is about The Antarctic Circumpolar Current. It aims at introducing and explaining this important term for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
Ryan McBeth Interview
This week, I sat down with Ryan McBeth @RyanMcBethProgramming , security analyst and OSINT expert, for an in-depth discussion on NATO interoperability, modern warfare, and lessons from Ukraine.#BattleplanPodcast #RyanMcBeth #NATO #OSINT #MilitaryAnalysis #Security #Geopolitics #STANAG #UkraineWar #ModernWarfare #Podcast #MilitaryLearningThe video is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jpQMRSud9
China Australia Maritime Dispute
This week's episode is about a recent incident in the South Pacific. It aims at introducing and explaining this important term for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
The Military Industrial Complex
This week's episode is about the military-industrial complex. It aims at introducing and explaining this important term for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
The UK/Poland Defence Pact
This week's episode is about the announcement by the recent visit of the British Prime Minister to Poland and the signing of a new UK/Poland Defence Pact. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
Quantum Computers
This week's episode is about the announcement by Google of the new Willow Chip, a breakthrough in quantum computers. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
Romanian Presidential Election
This week's episode is about the annulment of the Romanian Presidential Election. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
Social Media Bill
This week's episode is about a new law being passed in Australia aimed at tackling some of the problems of social media. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
The Mega Coral
This week's episode is about the discovery of a mega coral and its implications. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
The Re-Election of Trump
This week's episode is about how the re-election of Trump could affect European and World security. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
North Korean's in Ukraine?
This week's episode is about the sending of North Korean soldiers to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com
Trouble in the Taiwan Strait
This week's episode is about the problems of a recent voyage of a Japanese warship through the Tawan Strait. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog
Stranded in Space
This week's episode is about the problems of a recent NASA mission to the International Space Station. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog
The Iranian Elections
This week's episode is about the Iranian Elections. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog
Cognitive Warfare
This week's episode is about cognitive warfare and NATO's response. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog
The world of deepfakes
This week's episode is about deepfakes. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog
Polish Special Forces - An Interview With Lukasz Sikora (JKW)
This interview is about the Polish Special Forces -it is an interview With Lukasz Sikora, a decorated former member of the Polish Military Commando Unit, a knight of the Order of the Military Cross, Poland's highest military medal in peacetime. Sikora took part in multiple military operations and exercises all over the World. Currently, he is the CEO of a medical Training company- WIR SOF MED CENT
The New Atlas Robot
This week's episode is about the new Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog
Stanag Level 2 Q & A
In this Special Podcast we discuss different questions people have about the Stanag 6001 English Exams. This podcast focuses on the Polish Military's version of the Stanag 6001 Exams. This podcast is also available as a video on the Converse English YouTube Channel.
New US Japan Defence Pact
This week's episode is about the strengthening of American and Japanese defence ties. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog
Aviation Saftey
This week's episode looks at aviation safety and recent incidents the world of aviation. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog
Super Tuesday
This week's episode looks at "Super Tuesday" and recent developments in the US Presidential Elections. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog
