English At Home Is Fun
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40 – The Japanese Culture of Testing
August 15, 2021 16:23 - 48 minutes - 46.2 MBHey guys! It’s been a while, but we are happy to be back with a new podcast and YouTube video. We’re talking about the Japanese culture of testing and how this influences English learning there….join us! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
39 – Naho & Michael – Catching Up In 2020
March 06, 2020 03:18 - 16 minutes - 24.8 MBHey guys! It’s been a while, but we are happy to be back with a new podcast and YouTube video. Just chatting and catching up…join us! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
38 – Naho & Michael – Fine! Fine? And English Greetings
July 10, 2019 13:50 - 12 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Naho and Michael chat about Basic English Greetings and how we use “fine” in more of a sarcastic way! Check it out Hey guys, this is Naho👧🏻 This time, we’re going to be talking about The basic English greeting: “ how are you?” “ I am fine thank you. and you?” “ I am fine thank you.” What is the modern way of greeting someone? Are there other ways to greet someone politely? What is the hidden modern meaning of “fine”!? Watch this video to check it out!!😆 Check it out! This e...
37 – Naho & Michael – Mother’s Day Traditions
May 13, 2019 01:35 - 9 minutes - 14.9 MBHey guys! For today’s episode, Naho is going to let us know about some interesting Mother’s Day traditions in Japan, especially those related to the flowers people give their mom…like carnations! Check it out! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
36 – Naho & Michael Chat About GenGo – The New Japanese Era, Reiwa
April 12, 2019 00:11 - 13 minutes - 20.8 MBToday, we are taking a look at Gengo (元号) and the new era in Japan, which is known as the Reiwa Era (令和). Where does the gengo Reiwa come from? How is it used? How is it connected to the Emperor (天皇)? Learn the answers to these questions and more! This episode is available on video and as a podcast By the way, speaking of podcasts, you can find the English At Home Is Fun Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe...
35 – Irony vs. Sarcasm, Plus What Translates and What Doesn’t
February 25, 2019 00:13 - 17 minutes - 25.8 MBHey guys, this is Naho. This time, we’re going to be doing an interesting topic. Instead of me talking about the Japanese culture, I am going to interview Michael about the American culture of sarcasm. I figured out that a lot of Japanese are puzzled by this, and so are all the foreign country English learners. And Micheal is here to clear out all the questions you have about it. What do you think is the answer? Watch the video to find out!! This episode is available on video and as a pod...
Halloween in Japan, Plus Naho’s Top Places in NYC
October 29, 2018 09:50Hey guys, in this episode, Naho is going to fill us in on Halloween in Japan, plus give us the lowdown on her favorite NYC hot spots! By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Halloween in Japan, Plus Naho’’s Top Places in NYCs Top 6 Foods in NYCYouTube VideoCast #3 – NahoHalloween in Japan, Plus Naho’’s Top Places in NYCs Top 6 Foods in NYC
October 29, 2018 09:50Hey guys, in this episode, Naho is going to fill us in on Halloween in Japan, plus give us the lowdown on her favorite NYC hot spots! By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
YouTube VideoCast #3 – Naho
October 14, 2018 02:11Hey guys, this is Naho …. As you guys seen in the title, in this episode we’re gonna be talking about The top 6 foods I had in New York. This episode is very very very very funny ? probably the best one I’ve ever done ? so I highly recommend you this. What do you think was my number one on the list? Watch to the end to find out!???????? By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a m...
Halloween in Japan, Plus Naho’’s Top Places in NYCs Top 6 Foods in NYCYouTube VideoCast #3 – NahoHalloween in Japan, Plus Naho’’s Top Places in NYCs Top 6 Foods in NYC
October 14, 2018 02:11Hey guys, this is Naho …. As you guys seen in the title, in this episode we’re gonna be talking about The top 6 foods I had in New York. This episode is very very very very funny ? probably the best one I’ve ever done ? so I highly recommend you this. What do you think was my number one on the list? Watch to the end to find out!???????? By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a m...
YouTube VideoCast #3 – Naho’s Top 6 Foods in NYC
October 14, 2018 02:11Hey guys, this is Naho …. As you guys seen in the title, in this episode we’re gonna be talking about The top 6 foods I had in New York. This episode is very very very very funny ? probably the best one I’ve ever done ? so I highly recommend you this. What do you think was my number one on the list? Watch to the end to find out!???????? By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you like this video…if you do, please take a m...
34 – Guest Interview – Aiko Hemingway with Schwagirl
September 06, 2018 17:39 - 42 minutes - 60.4 MBWe have a special treat for you today. Noriko and Michael sit down with Aiko Hemingway, the founder of Schwagirl. Aiko is an American English pronunciation coach, based in Hawaii, who works with English learners, particularly with those that are working and living in an English environment. She shares her thoughts and tips about the importance of improving your pronunciation, and we are so excited to have her join us today. You can find Aiko at any of the following places: Blog: http://schwa...
YouTube-02 – Naho and Michael Talk about Tanabata – The Star Festival
August 19, 2018 14:06 - 10 minutes - 15.6 MBIn today’s YouTube video, Michael and Naho talk about Tanabata, known in English as the Star Festival. This is an interesting Japanese festival which has its roots in Chinese mythology. We hope you like it. You can also get the audio as a podcast too!
Our First YouTube Video!
August 10, 2018 13:39 - 16 minutes - 24.1 MBHey guys! We are so excited because the English at home is fun podcast is moving uptown to YouTube! This is our first YouTube video together and Naho and Michael are so excited to share their ideas about learning English with you! We hope you like it. You can also get the audio as a podcast too!
31 – Naho, Noriko, & Michael Talk About The LIVE Meet Up at Morikoro Park
August 05, 2018 17:35 - 17 minutes - 26.2 MBOn July 30th, Noriko and Naho hosted the 2nd Annual English At Home Is Fun LIVE Meet-Up Event at Morikoro Park in Aichi, Japan. Over 100 kids, moms, and dads joined in on the fun and in this podcast episode, Naho and Noriko give let us know all about it. Check it out! By the way, you can find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio!
English At Home is Fun LIVE Meet Up @ Morikoro Park
July 27, 2018 13:15Hey everyone! We are so excited to let you know that Noriko and Naho are hosting a Meet-Up at Morikoro Park in Aichi. Bring your kids and have fun with English with us! Monday July 30th Check in at 9:40am Event time is 10:00 to 12:00 Connect with Noriko on Instagram if you have any questions or send us a message. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
30 – How To Learn Vocabulary
June 24, 2018 13:11 - 18 minutes - 27.4 MBNaho has some excellent advice about how to learn vocabulary. We hope you find it helpful! Hey guys this is Naho.?? For today’s podcast, I will be telling you guys The secret of my English skill.? Of course, as you guys know, I read a lot of books. But that’s not all …? Listen to the podcast to find out!!? By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio!
29 – Our 1 Year Anniversary Show!
June 11, 2018 01:55 - 18 minutes - 27.5 MBIt’s our 1 Year Anniversary podcast! Hey guys!!!??? This time, we’re going to be doing a one-year anniversary podcast. We’re going to be talking about the first thing I did as a toddler, how we met Michael, how I learned English from mom, and lots of other stuff too!!? Hope you like it!!!?? By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio!
28 – Naho and Michael – The Results of the Sports Festival
June 04, 2018 00:55 - 11 minutes - 17.9 MBFor today’s Podcast, Naho and Michael chat about the results of the Sports Festival at Naho’s school. Check out the first part of this story in Episode 26. We hope you like it! Naho drew an illustration to help you follow along. Check it out! Hey guys!!?? Today, we’re going to be talking about the sports Festival I talked about earlier. ? Kibasen… Big gigantic ball… frozen solid jelly… Welp, things turned out to be a little bit different than I planned.??? but anyway, it worked the way it was...
27 – Naho & Michael And The Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
May 27, 2018 16:04 - 10 minutes - 15.5 MBFor today’s Podcast, Naho and Michael chat about Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. What sort of adventure awaits the Heffley family as they take a summer vacation road trip? By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! 今回は、ちょっと別の事をやっていきます。 今回はトピックについて話すのではなく、私の好きな本の紹介をしています。??? 何の本でしょうか????? 実は同じ本をInstagramのライブでも紹介しています。よかったら、そちらもご覧ください。?????by Naho ?? . . Hey guys, this is Naho.?? And today we’re going to be doing something a bit ...
26 – Naho and Michael Chat About KIBASEN at the Sports Festival
May 19, 2018 22:23 - 14 minutes - 22.2 MBIt has been a long time since we have done a podcast!!!??? Seems like school is going to have a sports Festival this year too. Which most of the kids are really excited….. but not me.??? I’m in fifth grade now, and seems like I’m going to have to do a really weird kind of sports this year. It kind of makes me wonder why I even have to do it.?? It’s not popular either, so I bet that listeners that are not Japanese will be pretty much surprised about this weird kind of sports.??? What kind of s...
25 – Naho & Michael Chat About Easter
March 26, 2018 01:55 - 8 minutes - 13.9 MBSpring is in the air and in Spring, many people all over the world celebrate Easter. Naho did some research for us and found out why Easter is celebrated with eggs and rabbits! We’re going to chat about that and of course, we have an awesome knock-knock joke for you. We hope you like it. By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio!
24 -Noriko & Michael – What To Look For In A Language School
March 15, 2018 20:53 - 16 minutes - 23.8 MBAre you interested in finding a good language school for yourself or your kids? Well, today, we are going to give you some of our best tips about what to look for in a language school. Don’t worry, we are not promoting or recommending any schools here, but we do want to give you some ideas about what to ask when you chat with a school about the possibility of studying there. We hope you like it. By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher R...
23 – Naho & Michael Chat About Setsubun (Traditional Japanese Festival)
February 26, 2018 22:30 - 12 minutes - 19.1 MBFor today’s Podcast, Naho and Michael chat about Setsubun, the traditional festival in Japan that happens in February. It involves roasting and drying soybeans, then scattering them around the house and then…well, you’ll need to listen to catch the whole story. We hope you like it. By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! みなさん、こんにちは。 今回のお話は、節分についてです。 おに退治のために、部屋中に豆をまき、床に落ちた豆を歳の数だけ、もしくは数え年として、歳の数+1つ多く食べるという話を娘がすると、Michael先生が、 “Why ...
22 – Naho & Michael Chat About Valentine’s Day Traditions!
February 18, 2018 20:02 - 14 minutes - 22.2 MBThis is an episode for friends and lovers…we’re talking about Valentines Day. Do you know the Valentine’s Day traditions in the USA and in Japan? They are quite different, actually! Naho also did some research and talks about the history of Valentines day and who Mr. Valentine was! We hope you like it! By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio! 皆さんおはようございます。 今回のpodcastはバレンタインについて娘がお話ししています。 ご存知のように、アメリカをはじめ、日本以外の国では、バレンタインデーは、男性から女性...
21 – Our Special Guest Erika Gives Her Advice and Insight About Using & Living With English
February 08, 2018 01:11 - 29 minutes - 42.8 MBWe have a special guest to day! Erika is the founder of Chamomile English Academy in Gifu, Japan and today, she shares her insights about learning English with Noriko. You can learn about her ideas on business English, learning culture through English and using english with your family at home, no matter where they are. Erika shared her unique thoughts on motivation, especially for young children. Is it ok for kids to be exposed to a second language before they master their first language? So...
20 – Noriko & Michael – Be Proud of Your Accomplishments!
February 02, 2018 00:28 - 25 minutes - 36.8 MBToday’s podcast is for everyone who is currently trying to learn a second language. We know it’s not easy to do. Noriko is still working on her English and Michael is still plugging away at learning Japanese. Our message is simple. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished, because it’s a long journey with lots of ups and downs. Trying to communicate is more important than speaking perfectly. That’s our message today. Check it out! We hope you like it! By the way, you can now find the English At H...
19 – Naho & Michael Chat About Traditional Food Customs
January 27, 2018 01:55 - 15 minutes - 22.3 MBIn today’s Episode, Naho and Michael talk about traditional food in Japan. Did you know that a lot of ceremonial dishes have a deep meaning regarding what kind good fortune and luck you can have by eating them? Check it out! We hope you like it! By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify. いつも聴いてくださってありがとうございます。 今回は、大晦日に食べる年越しそばから、おせち料理について、娘がMichael先生とお話ししています。 このように、料理の一つ一つを、様々な願いを込めて作り、そして、家族みんなでそれを楽しむという文化は、きっと他の国でもあると思うのですが、その種類と、ユニークな発想に、Michael先生もびっくりしていら...
18 – Noriko & Michael Chat About New Year’s Celebrations
January 19, 2018 01:44 - 11 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this Episode, Noriko and Michael talk about New Year’s celebrations and traditions. It’s very different when we compare Japan with the USA. And what about kissing at midnight? By the way, you can now find the English At Home Is Fun podcast on Spotify. Check it out…we hope you like it! 皆さんこんにちは。こちらは最新のpodcastなります。 私は以前から、アメリカの新年のお祝いの仕方について疑問があったので、番組の中で、それをMichael先生に質問してみました。 . 昔見た、アメリカのフレンズというドラマの中で、主人公の男女が、新年にお祝いのキスをする相手を探して、ドタバタ劇を繰り返すという内容のものがあったんですね。 . なので、アメリカで、新年を迎える時に恋人がいない人は、お祝いのキスを...
17 – Naho & Michael Chat About Christmas!
January 12, 2018 00:51 - 16 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this Episode, Naho and Michael chat about Naho’s favorite holiday of the year…Christmas (Ho Ho Ho!) Naho explains the history and background of the NORAD Santa tracing system, and then we learn about the most interesting present that Santa left for Naho. Check it out…we hope you like it! いつも私達のPodcastを聞いてくださり、ありがとうございます。 こちらが、エピソード17のpodcastになります。 Instagramにもビデオ投稿いたしましたように、おかしなプレゼントをもらった今年のクリスマスの様子を、英語でマイケル先生とお話ししています。 Podcastを聞いて、娘が、どんな面白いプレゼントをもらったのかを、映像で見たくなった方は、私のYouTubeチャンネルにアクセスしてくださ...
16 – Naho & Michael Chat About Show & Tell and Mother Goose
January 03, 2018 20:06 - 14 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this Episode, Naho and Michael chat about Show and Tell in Japan. For Naho’s class project, she did some research on recycling in Germany. Pretty interesting system they have there. As well, Naho made up some original tune to a Mother Goose Rhyme. Check it out…we hope you like it! 皆さま、いつもPodcast を聞いてくださり、ありがとうございます。 今回の娘の話は、日本の公立小学校の4年生の授業で行われる、学習発表会についてです。 39人のクラスメイトがグループに分かれ、先生からそれぞれのグループに課題が与えられ、それぞれが、そのトピックについて調べて発表します。 メイントピックは、ゴミ問題。 娘のグループは、「外国のゴミへの取り組み事情」でした。 娘は、インターネットで、ドイツがゴミ問題に取り...
15 – Naho & Michael Chat about Halloween!
November 28, 2017 21:23 - 10 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week, Naho and Michael talk about Halloween. It’s kind of interesting how kids celebrate this in the USA and in Japan. We also share Naho’s original knock-knock joke. We hope you like it! 皆さんおはようございます。 こちらは、娘とマイケル先生の最新のpodcastになります。 今回は、ハロウィン?がテーマになりました。 まずは、娘からの素朴な疑問。 「なぜ映画の中で、吸血鬼?♂️は、” bluh bluh bluh ”と言うの？」 ” Transylvania” というディズニーのアニメ映画を見てから、ずっと疑問でした。 子供達の中には、同じ疑問を持っている子もいるのではないかしら？?? ?さて、Michael先生はなんとおっしゃったでしょうか？ そしてMichael先生の子供時代、お母さんが工夫をして、Michael先生をマミー(Mummy)にしてくれたそうです。?? なんて素敵な...
14 – Noriko & Michael – Reading Aloud To Practice Intonation
November 16, 2017 21:45 - 26 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this Episode, Noriko and Michael are talking about reading aloud. You can learn some tips about how reading English books using your voice can help you improve your English fluency and build confidence! We hope you like it! Also, Join Noriko every Friday night at 10:15pm (Japan Standard Time) on Instagram @Happy_pitan to learn and practice reading aloud! 皆さんこんにちは。 いつもpodcastを聞いてくださってありがとうございます。 この度、11月17日より、Instagramのライブにて、毎週金曜日午後10時15分から、約30分のリズム音読プログラムを始めることにいたしました。 (Instagram account:@H...
13 – Naho & Michael Talk About The Moon Festival In Japan
November 08, 2017 22:00 - 10 minutes - 16.4 MBThis week, Naho and Michael talk about the moon festival in Japan. It’s kind of interesting what people do on the full moon in the early fall. We also share a knock-knock joke and a tongue twister. We hope you like it! 皆さんこんにちは。 いつも私達のPodcastを聴いて下さって、ありがとうございます。 今回は、日本のお月見について娘がMichael先生に説明をしています。 お月見がいつから始まったのか？ 毎月1度は満月があるのに、なぜこの時期だけにお月見をするのか？など、Michael先生から娘への質問が飛び交います。 また、お月様は、長い間、お団子ばかり食べているので、喉が乾いてしまうのではという娘の問いかけに対し、Michael先生が、月には水がないから、たぶんそうだろう〜と言って、ジョークで答えています。 さて、喉の渇いたお月様に、娘は飲み物として何をお供...
12 – Podcasts & TV Programs to Improve English Listening Skills
October 13, 2017 20:00 - 14 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week, Noriko and Michael continue their chat from last time about about podcasts and English listening. We’ll let you know why the news isn’t the best thing for your English and also introduce you to Michael’s podcast. We hope you like it! Podcast 11では、世界中で放送されている英語学習者のためのPodcastの種類を述べた後、なぜ英語だけで私たちがpodcastを放送しているのかを説明していました。 その後、幼い頃から英語をたくさん聴いて育った娘には、私とは違う脳の構造があることも説明しています。 私のように、大人になってから英語を第二言語として学習した人の脳には、母国語という大きな袋の中に、第二言語である英語が存在しているのに対し、(Michael先生は、その脳をアボカドに例えています?) 幼い頃から英語をたくさん聴いて、...
11 – Building English Listening Skills With Podcasts
October 06, 2017 19:56 - 15 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week, Noriko and Michael talk about a question that a lot of people ask, which is “How can I use a podcast like this to improve my English listening skills.” That’s really a great question and we’l answer that and also talk about learning English in English, a opposed to learning English in a bilingual setting. We hope you like it! 皆さんこんにちは。 今回のpodcastの内容は、親御様向けになっています。 . 英語で話すだけのpodcastを聴いていても、内容がよくわからないし、どんなふうにpodcastを聞いたら、より効果的に英語学習できるのかな…というお話を、いろいろな方から伺っていたので、今回、取り上げることになりました。 . 英語学...
10 – Special Guest Riho! With Naho and MIchael
September 29, 2017 12:55 - 15 minutes - 22.5 MBRiho is our special friend from Instagram. She’s 8, and loves learning English and practicing with her sister, Luna! Today, we talk about how she practices English, the It’s Bitsy Spider and so much more. We hope you like it!
09a – Naho & Michael – Summer Homework, Knock-Knock Jokes, and a Tongue Twister!
September 20, 2017 11:32 - 9 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome! In this podcast, Naho and Michael chat about summer homework, knock-knock jokes and a tongue twister. Did you know that in the USA, most elementary school kids have over 8 weeks of summer vacation and…no homework to do. So they are really on vacation. Check out Naho’s reaction to that, plus learn the connection between knock-knock jokes and pronunciation. Plus…another fun tongue twister! We hope you like it! Here is today’s tongue twister: We read very weird stories very week.
09 – Noriko & Michael Talk About The Live Event & Experiencing English At Home
September 07, 2017 21:02 - 13 minutes - 20.6 MBIn today’s episode, Noriko and Michael talk about the live event at Morikoro Park on August 21st and we want to send out a big thanks so much to everyone who joined us for that. We also talk about the idea that you are not teaching your kids English, you are helping them experience it with you. We hope you like it!
08 – Our Special Guest, Kanna!
August 25, 2017 00:19 - 6 minutes - 10.1 MBThis is exciting! In this episode, we have a chat with Kanna, a bright and cheerful six-year-old Japanese girl who has been learning English since she was 1! We are so happy that Kanna could join us for this chat and we appreciate her mom who brought her to Nagoya from their home in Tokyo to do this. We hope you like it!
New Event! Meet Up At Morikoro Park in Nagakute City, Japan August 21 2017
August 18, 2017 09:00(日本語のあんないはこのしたにあります） This is some information about the upcoming event on Monday, Aug.21, at Morikoro Park in Aichi in Japan. It’s a huge park where many people coming to play from different places. We’re going to have a big event there for parents and children who want to enjoy English at home as a fun activity more than an academic subject. We will share our thoughts and experiences together.. I will tell you my experience with my daughter… The program will be like this: 1. What is the diff...
06a – Naho & Michael – Vocabulary, Teaching Your Parents, & a Tongue Twister!
August 17, 2017 20:26 - 11 minutes - 17.6 MBNaho and Michael talk about vocabulary. Sometimes kid can teach their parents words! It’s an interesting vocabulary lesson, plus<!—more–>…there is a really gross tongue twister! Today’s Tongue Twister: Lisa Licked Leftover Lamb
07 – Norio & Michael Talk About Licenses & Exams in Japan
July 28, 2017 04:01 - 26 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this podcast episode, Noriko and Michael talk about what drives the “exam-culture” in Japan. Why is it exactly that the exam and the license is so important and how this effects English learning and attitudes towards English learning. We hope you enjoy the show!
06 – Noriko & Michael – Naho’s Experience Taking English Tests
July 23, 2017 01:28 - 19 minutes - 28.8 MBIn today’s episode, Noriko tells us about Naho’s experience with standardized English tests in Japan. Naho and Michael talked about this topic in Episode 05a, so it may be interesting to get her mom’s take on this topic. We hope you enjoy the show! Just for reference, the Step Test (Eiken 英検 in Japanese) is a 7 level English proficiency exam offered in Japan.
05a – Naho and Michael – Naho’s English Life at Home & A Tongue Twister!
July 17, 2017 01:14 - 8 minutes - 13.1 MBNaho and Michael chat about Naho’s English life at home. Naho shares the basic three things that she does at home using English! We also have a tongue twister for you which is all about critters and baby sitters Here is the tongue twister! Critters give me jitters, so do baby sitters!
05 – Noriko & Michael: Mom’s English Level
July 14, 2017 13:19 - 16 minutes - 23.9 MBNaho and Michael talk about mom’s English ability. A lot of mom’s and dad’s have a question about their own English like, “Is my English good enough to teach my child?” This is a great topic and you may be surprised to know the answer. We also talk about the concept that English at home is not a school subject. Please check out this week’s podcast!
04a – Naho & Michael: English Tests, a Corny, Joke & Peter Piper!
July 09, 2017 21:00 - 13 minutes - 20.2 MBNaho and Michael talk about the STEP test (英検) and her experience taking it and “not” preparing for it. As well, we’ve got a corny joke and a tongue twister. Todays tongue twister is the world famous story of Mr. Peter Piper! Here is the tongue twister by Mother Goose (here for educational purpose only) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers; A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked; If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper pic...
04 – Noriko & Michael – The Elephant In The Room
July 06, 2017 20:18 - 28.3 MBIn this episode, Noriko and Michael talk about the elephant in the room. This idiom, “the elephant in the room,” means a topic that is something we should talk about but, nobody is willing to talk about, because they are little uncomfortable talking about it. The elephant that we are going to talk about in this episode is competition. We also talk about standardized testing; both the importance of it, and in some cases, why it may be unnecessary. We also chat about how someone’s test score ca...
03a – Naho & Michael – Swallows, Tongue Twisters, and more!
July 02, 2017 16:32 - 10.5 MBNaho and Michael talk about birds! Swallows make nests in the eves of homes in Japan…do you know why? Naho explains this interesting Japanese cultural point. And of course, there’s a tongue twister! Check it out!
03 – Songs, Rhymes, & Books
June 29, 2017 19:03 - 17.4 MBNoriko and Michael talk about how rhymes are an important part of English, especially in songs and children’s books, like Mother Goose. Rhymes are fun for kids to say and that’s why books like Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss are so popular with kids!