English Teacher John Show
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 14 years ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratingsEnglish lessons that you can understand - lessons, grammar, practice, pronunciation, idioms and more ...
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English Teacher John Show No. 75: hiking gear, accepting apology
May 15, 2010 13:00 - 13 minutes - 8.93 MBWhat things do you need or NOT need when you go hiking? Also, a language lesson: accepting an apology and forgiving. Music by Martin Chenhall. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 74: Showing Surprise
May 04, 2010 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBAre you kidding??!! Language lesson: showing surprise. Music by Martin Chenhall and Dano at danosongs.com. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 73: April snow walk for Earth Day
April 23, 2010 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBAn April snow walk, while cherry blossoms are in full bloom! And, Earth Day is April 22nd. Music by Martin Chenhall and Dano at danosongs.com. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 72: Meet bro David
December 15, 2009 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBEast vs. West - USA. An interview with my brother, David. Music by Martin Chenhall. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 71: Solar eclipse, Fukurochan
July 29, 2009 13:00 - 21 minutes - 24.7 MBA cosmic event - the solar eclipse. And, an interview with Charlie about his creation, Fukurochan. Music by Martin Chenhall and his band UMayC. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 70: Multicultures, Cyprus
June 08, 2009 13:00 - 34 minutes - 39.4 MBA look at multicultural places and people, featuring an interview with Sean. Facts and trivia about Cyprus. Music by Martin Chenhall and Will Springmeyer. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 69: Music and More
May 07, 2009 13:00 - 21 minutes - 24.5 MBMusic from Martin and his band U.May.C. Also, we have a discussion about vending machines in Japan. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 68: Birth
April 08, 2009 13:00 - 20 minutes - 23.8 MBToday we're talking about birth and babies. An interview with new daddy Elmar, and borrowed words, words, words. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 67: Healing
March 21, 2009 13:00 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBToday we're talking about healing. We will hear about a friend's recent accident, and quotations. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 66: Advertising slogans, idiom, quotations
February 22, 2009 13:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBLet's look at some well-known advertising slogans. Also, an idiom - I don't buy it, and quotations, too. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 65: Tibetan struggle, idioms, quotations, Offcue Show
July 27, 2008 12:00 - 26 minutes - 21 MBLong time no hear! Our India trip; the Tibetan struggle and Nagano torch relay; rainy idioms and quotations from the Dalai Lama and Osho. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 64: Language (though, although), idioms (heart), Tatsuto Interview
January 05, 2008 12:00 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MBHappy New Year!! Machine voice from vozme.com; Using 'though', 'although', 'even though'; Idioms with 'heart': heart of gold, from the heart, broke my heart, heart set on something. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 63: Music man Martin, Idioms, Quotations
December 15, 2007 12:00 - 44 minutes - 25.7 MBAutumn is a good eating season! ETJ music man Martin talks about his music. Saying: Be careful what you wish for, you just may get it. Idioms: sit tight, doesn't sit well (with someone). More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 62: Elmar talks about modes of transportation
November 18, 2007 12:00 - 42 minutes - 24.3 MBVibrant colors in the forest and we're rolling in the autumn leaves. We talk with Elmar about modes of transport -- planes, trains and buses. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 61: Interview with Jona
August 29, 2007 12:00 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MBRecent lunar eclipse! An exciting and interesting interview with Jona; Quotations and some inspiration from Anthony Robbins. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 60: Our 2-year birthday
August 04, 2007 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIt's our 2-year birthday! News: election and politics in Japan; Taiko traditional Japanese drumming; Interview with Andrea; Idioms 'rock': rock the boat, on the rocks, rock bottom; M Scott Peck quotations; frappr map and more. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 59
July 20, 2007 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThe earth was shaking here in Japan! We talk about the Live Earth event on 07-07-07; a language segment: be used to something, get used to something; learn about a couple of IDIOMS -- short end of the stick, stick up for someone or something. PODnobbing looks at other English learning podcasts, and some quotations from Albert Einstein. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 58
May 29, 2007 12:00 - 36 minutes - 21.2 MBTalking about a slow, personal and local weekend. Also, an INTERVIEW with Mike, and a few IDIOMS -- rise to the occasion, let off steam, picking up steam, full steam ahead, out of steam; some words about our frappr map. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 57
April 25, 2007 12:00 - 34 minutes - 19.6 MBWe are back from our African safari and I'm going to tell you about it. Also, we take a look at Martin's new music CD; Wikipedia Profile: The Serengeti; two English idioms: like a fish out of water, monkey business; PODnobbin segment with comments about two other English learning podcasts; and a look at some quotations. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 56
March 04, 2007 12:00 - 44 minutes - 25.7 MBCharlie is nearly finished his one-year cycling tour of Japan. We talk to him from the road about his work with the peace movement. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 55
January 21, 2007 12:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBWe talk with Richard and Diane, who have been living and teaching in Japan, but are soon moving to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). Our first show of 2007 is available in both video and audio. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 54
December 30, 2006 12:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBHappy holidays and Happy New Year 2007! You'll hear a movie review: 'A Waking Life'; Our new 'Wikipedia Profile' segment: Kwanzaa; Three new idioms: home away from home, (sitting) on top of the world, over the top; PODnobbing with a look at three podcasts; plus an extra special interview with Aileen. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Discussion - Homeopathy Part 3 of 3
December 29, 2006 12:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBPart 3 (of 3) of our HOMEOPATHY discussion. Amu-san, an M.D., natural medicine and homeopathy practitioner, leads the discussion. Participants include physicians, researchers and others. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Discussion - Homeopathy Part 2 of 3
December 21, 2006 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBPart 2 (of 3) of our HOMEOPATHY discussion. Amu-san, an M.D., natural medicine and homeopathy practitioner, leads the discussion. Participants include physicians, researchers and others. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 53
December 19, 2006 12:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBFirst winter snowflakes in Matsumoto and winter break is almost here! Today, I'll read a great English pronunciation poem, and then we'll learn about an idiom: LIVE UP TO (expectations). Also, you'll hear part 1 of a group discussion about HOMEOPATHY, a method of holistic and natural healing. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 52
December 12, 2006 12:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBJohn's poor test performance; News: George Carlin comedy, plastics are contaminating our oceans; Language: having something done; Discussion of Japanese stereotypes; more PODnobbin': a look at some recent English learning podcasts. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 51
November 28, 2006 12:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBONE-HOUR of learning! What's News? Kidneys, press freedom, bad manners in the classroom, happy old people in Brazil. Tech Tip: Dictionary Tooltip for Firefox. Language: -ing and -ed participles (ex: The girls talking in the corner are very shy. All of the coats received yesterday were wet.) PODnobbin': a look at some recent English learning podcasts. Famous Quotations: youth! More at englishteacherjohn.com.
ETJ Show 50 - Email & Comments
November 18, 2006 12:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBThanks for all of your email. In this podcast, we read some of your email -- and they are filled with great comments, suggestions and questions. It is even better to write your comments on our MY ENGLISH BLOG. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 50
November 12, 2006 12:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBWe made it to the big 5-0! ETJ Show no. 50! A quickie on the recent U.S. elections; Two news stories: seafood and the oceans, Zune mp3 player; Language: comparisons; The sooner the better. The younger you are, the easier it is to learn a language. More famous quotations - change and transformation. A poem that you might like. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 49
November 05, 2006 12:00 - 19 minutes - 8.82 MBA late Happy Halloween! Are you afraid of the dark? spiders? your English teacher? Today we are talking about PHOBIAS. And, we will also hear some FAMOUS QUOTATIONS -- words to contemplate for sure. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
ETJ FYI Message 5 - 18 October 2006
October 18, 2006 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.31 MBLong time no see/hear!! Hisashiburi ne??!! Yes, it's been a long time since our last podcast lesson. I was on vacation in September and have been busy with the beginning of the new school semester but ... podcasts will continue soon. For a change, I'm thinking of producing some shorter podcasts. Stay tuned for more information, and check our podcast page and blog for new podcasts, at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 48
August 30, 2006 12:00 - 17 minutes - 8.21 MBToday we rode our bikes to the top of a hill overlooking Matsumoto. We ate lunch and had a nice chat with Angus and Charlie. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 47
August 24, 2006 12:00 - 49 minutes - 19.7 MBCharlie has a lot to tell about completing HALF of his 10,000 km Japan cycling adventure. Hiromi joins me for this interesting interview and chat. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 46
August 11, 2006 12:00 - 13 minutes - 6.38 MBIt's the one-year anniversary of the English Teacher John Show! Also, we'll learn about O-bon, an important Japanese holiday in August. There's way too much suffering going on around the world and the Middle East conflict is especially on many people's minds these days. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
English Teacher John Show No. 45
July 30, 2006 12:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBAn extended interview with Hiromi and her unique Japanese perspective. Our discussion includes many different topics. Listen to her advanced level of English, and I think you'll be motivated to improve your speaking skills. The video of this show is coming soon. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
ETJ FYI Message - 19 July 2006
July 19, 2006 12:00 - 1 minute - 584 KBProblem with ETJ Show 44!!! There was an FTP error and the initial mp3 audio file was SHORTENED! Please download English Teacher John Show 44 AGAIN to make sure you have the full-length file. It should be 28:20 in duration. Sorry about that!
English Teacher John Show No. 44
July 18, 2006 12:00 - 28 minutes - 11.4 MBHey, the summer heat is here! Let's learn about all of the uses of WOULD. We also have two idioms today: TURN OVER A NEW LEAF, and A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW. And let's not forget about PRACTICE TIME! You can also hear about a recent fishing trip and windsurfing adventure, too. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 8
July 06, 2006 12:00 - 10 minutes - 4.43 MBHot jobs! We talk about jobs, careers, professions that are H-O-T hot! Want to be a Forensic Accountant, Data Miner or a Photogrammetrists? Listen and learn from this discussion of jobs that are in demand, now and in the future.
ETJ's Expressionist Live Show 2
June 29, 2006 12:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBA live skypecast conversation with English learners and teachers from Brazil, Italy, India, Germany, Greece, Japan, the U.S., Korea, England, Australia and Malaysia. We talk about World Cup Soccer, ourselves and our lives. More live shows coming so get ready to practice your English, online and live with other English learners.
English Teacher John Show No. 43
June 25, 2006 12:00 - 28 minutes - 11.3 MBWorld Cup Soccer! We have two language segments in today's lesson: a. Using the present tense in time clauses (When I finish this job, I'll call you.) b. Receiving compliments. We also have two idioms: getting the hang of something, keeping someone company. And Practice Time!
ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 7
June 11, 2006 12:00 - 14 minutes - 5.82 MBHey, get out of that RUT!! Try something new and fresh. Get out of your routine. Go somewhere you've never been. Learn something new. Find ways to feel enthusiasm, motivation and inspiration. Every month. Every week. Every day! Get out of that rut!(Transcripts on our blog at: englishteacherjohn.com/myenglishblog/)
ETJ's Expressionist Live Show 1 (part 2)
June 06, 2006 12:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBPart 2 of our very first EXPRESSIONIST LIVE show! A live skypecast conversation with English learners from Japan, Spain, Italy, Ecuador, the U.S., Germany, China and Tibet. We talk about our hobbies and hometowns, our use of the internet, our lives and more. More live shows coming so get ready to practice your English, online and live with other English learners.
English Teacher John Show No. 42
June 04, 2006 12:00 - 25 minutes - 10.2 MBThe Past Perfect Tense. Wow it's difficult! We'll learn about using the past perfect tense when we tell a story, especially a story that's not in chronological order. We have three idioms to learn today: run into someone, catch up with someone, and make/made it, as in, show up or attend. More at englishteacherjohn.com
ETJ's Expressionist Live Show 1 (part 1)
May 30, 2006 12:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBPart 1 of our very first EXPRESSIONIST LIVE show! A live skypecast conversation with English learners from Japan, Spain, Italy, Ecuador, the U.S., Germany, China and Tibet. We introduce ourselves and talk a little about our lives. More live shows coming so get ready to practice your English, online and live with other English learners.
ETJ's AdventurePod Charlie Update No. 1
May 27, 2006 12:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBCharlie updates us from the road: We spoke with Charlie by phone and he told us about the first leg of his journey - Mt. Fuji, in the tent, meeting his mother. (Don't forget to see our "Charlie Interviews" on our video page.)
ETJ FYI Message - 17 May 2006
May 17, 2006 12:00 - 3 minutes - 1.49 MBAn update about 'NetPals English.' It has not gotten off to a good start, so I'm going to think about it for a while longer and possibly RE-LAUNCH it in the future. Please write your comments on our blog!
English Teacher John Show No. 41
May 15, 2006 12:00 - 28 minutes - 11.5 MBMeet Fred! We play a little game called 'Finish the Sentence.' Today, you'll learn how to thank someone for helping you with something: Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it. Thanks for helping me with my homework. Also, learn about the saying, 'No pain, no gain' and idioms: Give it your best shot. I'll give it a shot. More at englishteacherjohn.com
ETJ FYI Message - 11 May 2006
May 11, 2006 12:00 - 1 minute - 693 KBTranscripts for Che and Charlie interview videos are now available on our blog. Read, listen, watch and learn!
ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 6
May 09, 2006 12:00 - 16 minutes - 6.67 MBA discussion of the 'new web' or WEB 2.0. Hey, we all can be publishers! A talk about websites and a new thinking where we can all CONTRIBUTE and share our comments, opinions, photos, videos, ideas and more. (Transcripts on our blog at: englishteacherjohn.com/myenglishblog/)
ETJ's AdventurePod English No. 5
May 07, 2006 12:00 - 7 minutes - 3.53 MBCharlie interview - Part 2: More on Charlie's one year cycling adventure around Japan. He tells us about the impact of this long journey on his relationship. This is the AUDIO file (mp3) of that interview. TRANSCRIPT and VIDEO are available on our website.