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Stage Line Podcast

11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago -

This podcast is for English learners who would like to improve their listening and speaking skills

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Episodes

#10 Volunteering in Fiji

October 17, 2018 00:00 - 7 minutes - 4.93 MB

On the podcast today, Reno talks about her experiences as an art teacher in Fiji. She was a volunteer on the JICA program. JICA is a government program where volunteers are sent to developing countries.

#10 Growing up in Kenya

February 03, 2018 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MB

Today Muriuki talks about growing up in his village in Kenya. He had to run to school every day after doing his chores. He also introduces the Maasai people.

#9 故事成語

November 27, 2017 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MB

Today we talk to Jake about idioms that come from historical events or classic Chinese literature.Jake tells us the stories behind 矛盾 (contradiction) and 蛇足 (redundant). Please send us a comment and tell us your favourite idioms.

#8 What got you interested in Japan?

November 02, 2017 00:00 - 10 minutes - 4.67 MB

Today we ask some of the foreign teachers and staff here at Stage Line what got them interested in Japan. If you would like a transcript of the conversation, please send us a note!

#7 Talking about jobs

October 12, 2017 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MB

In this interview, Horace answers questions about his job. How would you answer these questions? -Where do you work? -What do you do? -What are your main responsibilities? -Tell me about a typical day for you. -What do you like about your job? -What do you like the least about your job? -Is there anything you would like to change about your job? -Do you walk to work?

#6 Thinking in English

October 05, 2017 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MB

Today, Nico talks about her special monthly lesson for September: "Thinking in English". In this four-part series, students were given some tips on how to improve their fluency.

#5 Listener Questions

September 21, 2017 00:00 - 6 minutes - 3.27 MB

Today, Ben and Greg answer three listener questions: "How do I use 'a few' and 'a little'?" "What is the difference between 'except' and 'without'?" "What is the difference between 'every day' and 'everyday'?"

#4 Tips to improve your English

September 15, 2017 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MB

In this podcast, Yuko talks about her experiences learning English in Japan. She tells us about one event in junior high school when she realized that pronunciation in English is different than Japanese.

#3 Growing up bilingual

September 01, 2017 00:00 - 7 minutes - 3.42 MB

In this episode, Alex talks about her experiences growing up as a bilingual French and English speaker. She talks about how we should avoid translating and try to think in the language we are speaking.

#2 English Level Check

August 21, 2017 00:00 - 7 minutes - 3.28 MB

Today Lucas and I practice a level check. Remember, when taking a test like this it is important to make eye contact, appear confident, use correct grammar, and give the tester a good sample of your communication skills.

#1 Introducing your hometown

August 18, 2017 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MB

In this podcast you will hear two versions of someone introducing their hometown. Which one do you think is better? Why?