Podcast Episodes

I Have Lived in Japan for Over a Year! - Present Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)

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I have now lived in the Jap…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

What is the 2024 Word of the Year? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 Episode 320

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Collins English Dictionary has just announced…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

What is the Nuclear Taboo?: 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 Episode 319

Nihon Hidankyo, an organisation formed by survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to raise awareness and create the nucl…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

How Does the US Presidential Election Work? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 Episode 318

On November 5th, the United States of America will elect their next President. The two candidates this year are former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris.

The election has…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

What Were the Salem Witch Trials? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 Episode 317

In 1692, the village of Salem in Massachusetts was the location of the infamous Salem witch trials. Hundreds of innocent people were accused of witchcraft and being witches. People were executed, tor…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

If China Had Been the First Industrial Country… - The Third Conditional (English Grammar Lesson)

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Imagine if China had been…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

What is Culture Shock? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 Episode 316

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This episode is going to take a detailed look at cu…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

What is Language Attrition?: Losing Your Ability to Speak English (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 Episode 315

Losing the ability to understand and use a language is known as language attrition. It is an incredibly common process, effecting most language learners at some point in their life, and can be really…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

AI and Language Learning – The First Conditional (English Grammar Lesson)

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Today I want to talk a…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

How to Negotiate in English! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 Episode 314

Negotiations are important parts of our lives, whether we are buying a house, asking for a higher salary, or trying to convince your family to go on vacation.

Today let’s take a look at negotiations. …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago