Best English - Teacher Bruno Gon

Best English Podcast - Verb to be defines you and me

April 23, 2024 10:05 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MB

Verb "to be" defines you and me I am, you are, we all use 'to be', In the simple present, it's easy, you'll see. I am hungry, you are late for tea, But 'to be' can be tricky, just wait and see! To be, to be, it's quite a ride, In the simple present, we can't hide. To be, to be, it's plain to see, It's the verb that defines you and me! She is happy, he is sad, They are all acting a bit mad. The dog is barking, the cat is purring, But sometimes 'to be' can be quite stirring! In th...

Best English Podcast - Remember or Remind

April 15, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MB

When something pop-up in your memory, did you remember or were you reminded? Listen and find out

Best English Podcast - Do or Make?

April 08, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MB

Hello everyone On this episode, I bring to you the diffences between the verbs Do and Make.

Best English Podcast - How to differ Can, Could, May and Might

March 27, 2024 10:43 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MB

Hello and welcome to the Best English podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, we're diving into the world of 'may,' 'might,' 'can,' and 'could.' Join us as we navigate their meanings, dissect their differences, and uncover the motivational aspects that influence their use in everyday communication. Let's start by defining our quartet of modals: 'May' is used to express possibility or permission. It suggests a higher degree of likelihood compared to 'might.' 'Might' also expresses possibility bu...

Best English Podcast - Shadow or Shade?

March 12, 2024 10:23 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MB

Remember the movie 300 when the soldier said "We will fight in the shade"?. Hello and welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, we will discover the difference between these two close words. Just a remark that in my native language, Portuguese, there is only one word for both of them. So, for many Brazilians, this difference is confusing. Let's begin by defining our protagonists: A 'shadow' is the dark area that is created when an object blocks light. It is formed whe...

Best English Podcast - Job or Work?

February 20, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MB

Hello and welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, I bring two of the most confusing words for non native speakers, Job and work. Join us as we dissect their definitions, explore their disparities, uncover their similarities, and shed light on their practical applications in the realm of employment. Let's begin by defining our protagonists: A 'job' refers to a specific position or role within an organization or industry. It often implies a formal agreement between an...

Best English Podcast - Talk, Speak, Say and Tell

February 13, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MB

Hello and welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, we embark on a journey through four fundamental verbs: 'talk,' 'speak,' 'say,' and 'tell.' Join us as we dissect their definitions, illuminate their uses, and uncover the unique hues that paint each expression in the canvas of communication. Let's begin by defining our quartet of verbs: 'Talk' and 'speak' are often used interchangeably, both referring to the act of communicating verbally. However, 'talk' tends to con...

Best English Podcast - Can you listen or hear me?

February 06, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MB

Hello and welcome everyone to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, we're delving into the subtle nuances between two common verbs: 'hear' and 'listen.' Join us as we unpack their definitions, explore their uses, and uncover the distinct and shared qualities that make these words the melody of communication. Let's kick things off by defining our protagonists for today, 'hear' and 'listen.' "Hear" is the basic act of perceiving sound through the ears, often involuntarily. It'...

Best English Podcast - Look? Watch? or See?

February 02, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MB

Do you know when you look, see or watch?. Hello, and welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of observation as we explore the subtle differences between three common verbs: "look," "see," and "watch." Join us as we dissect their meanings, examine their uses, and unravel the nuances that distinguish these everyday expressions. Let's start by defining each term. "Look," "see," and "watch" are all verbs associated with visual per...

Best English Podcast - Are your ideias a pie in the sky?

January 30, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MB

Are your ideias a pie in the sky?. Hello and welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, we'll be unraveling the whimsical idiom "pie in the sky." Join us as we venture into its origin, understand its meaning, and explore how it has found its place in our everyday conversations. Let's start by delving into the history of "pie in the sky." This idiom has its roots in a popular labor union song from the early 20th century, titled "The Preacher and the Slave." The phrase w...

Best English Podcast - Drink like a fish Idiom

January 25, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MB

Are you the type of person who drinks like a fish?. Hello and welcome to the Best Englihs Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, we're taking a deep dive into the idiom "drink like a fish." Join us as we unravel the history behind this curious phrase, understand its meaning, and explore how it's used in various contexts. The origin of "drink like a fish" can be traced back to the behavior of actual fish, which are constantly taking in water through their gills. However, the idiom as we know i...

Best English Podcast - Searching for greener pastures?

January 16, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MB

Are you always in search of Greener Pastures? Welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, we'll be delving into the idiom "greener pastures." This seemingly simple phrase carries a rich history and has found its way into our everyday conversations. Join us as we explore its origins, understand its meaning, and explore how it's used in modern contexts. Let's start by uncovering the roots of the idiom. "Greener pastures" can be traced back to agricultural societies where...

Best English Podcast - "Dog-Eat-Dog" Idiom

December 12, 2023 11:33 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MB

Would you survive in a dog-eat-dog place? Hello everyone, welcome to the Best English podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, I present to you the idom dog-eat-dog. So, sit back, relax, and let's explore the meaning, origins, and usage of this intriguing expression. To kick things off, let's get down to the basics. What does "dog-eat-dog" actually mean? Well, this idiom paints a vivid picture of a fiercely competitive and cutthroat environment. It suggests a situation where people are willing ...

Best English Class - Should education be reshaped?

November 09, 2023 21:23 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MB

Hello everyone Recently, at the school I work at, my principal and I provided an instructional meeting for the teachers about Artificial Intelligence. We talked about some myths, what it is and what it isn’t, how it is being used by companies, people, teachers and also provided some practical examples. It was very interesting because we showed text-to-speech tools, image generator, text generator and some practical tips to use it in class and as preparation and planning for classes. Of cour...

Best English Podcast - Monkey on your back - Idiom

October 19, 2023 10:44 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MB

Do you have a monkey on your back? Well, if may say no because you may not be familiar with this idiom. Hi, and welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, I bring to you this idiom which I find very interesting: "Monkey on your back". Let's start by unraveling the origins of this idiom. The phrase "monkey on your back" is thought to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It's often used to describe a persistent and burdensome problem or addic...

Best English Podcast - Grumpy Staying

October 11, 2023 13:44 - 1 minute - 1.56 MB

Do you keep your job because you like it or because you have to? Hi, welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today, I bring to you this new term which was recently coined: Grumpy Staying. Do you know what is? Not long ago, something started in the US and it was called The Big Quit, which is a large number of people quitting their jobs because they wanted, they felt like doing it. For a number of reasons, one of the most common is because these people were unhappy in their j...

Best English Podcast - Do you like blue meat?

August 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.67 MB

Script: How would you like your steak? Well, I like it medium, sometimes well medium. Hello and welcome to Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon and today I bring it to you something that I never heard of. Well, regardless if I was supposed to know it or not, Let's see. Well, I was in class with my saturday morning group and we were speaking about restaurant and bars vocabulary and its level of formality and appropriateness. During the class, one of my students asked how to say these ...

Best English Podcast - Bad Take slang

August 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.41 MB

Hello everyone. Be careful when you listen to people commenting about news or information. It may be a bad take. Today, I bring to you the slang “bad take”. What is that? Well, according to the urban dictionary bad take is an opinion that is either uninformed or poorly reasoned. Also, I found a definition that mentions that it could be an error in judgment and interpretation of a piece of information. This misinterpretation may lead to a disruption in passing accurate information to other...

Best English Podcas t - Brazilians don't dance samba. Cultural habits V

August 17, 2023 13:49 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MB

Hello everyone Todauy, I close the Brazilian Habits talking about music. Hello everyoneSorry I took longer than my recent schedule on posting episodes, but I am here once again to present something that might surprise many of you. Brazil is famous for many cultural aspects such as beautiful beaches, beautiful women, soccer, samba and MPB are the maybe the greatest ones. Which ones I listed are familiar to you? Leave in the comment section. However, according to Spotify, the most listene...

Best English Podcast - Brazilian people don't dance samba? - Cultural aspects V

August 17, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MB

Hello everyone I bring today the last episode of the Brazilian cultura mark. I hope you have enjoyed it. Hello everyone Sorry I took longer than my recent schedule on posting episodes, but I am here once again to present something that might surprise many of you. Brazil is famous for many cultural aspects such as beautiful beaches, beautiful women, soccer, samba and MPB are the maybe the greatest ones. Which ones I listed are familiar to you? Leave in the comment section. However, accor...

Best English Podcast - First name basis and Living by oneself - Brazilian Cultural Aspects IV

August 01, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

Hello everyone. I bring the latest episode of the series of Brazilian Cultural Aspects. I hope you are enjoying the series and becoming more interested in getting to know Brazilian culture. Hi everyone, and welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today’s episode brings other two aspects of Brazilian culture. Here, I will tell you how we handle these two aspects. First aspect is: Living by oneself Unlike what goes on in the US where people leave their parents' house wh...

Best English Podcast - Drinking and Smoking in Brazil - Cultural Aspects III

July 25, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MB

Hello everyone, here I bring another sequence of the Brazilian cultural habits relating these two common social aspects. Hi everyone, and welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Today’s episode brings other two aspects of Brazilian culture. Here, I will tell you how we handle these two aspects. Habit one relates to drinking alcohol. Well, unlike the US for example. Bars in Brazil are open to the streets. It means that it is ok to not only carry, but also have drinks wh...

Best English Podcast - Brazilian Farewells and Toilet Can - Cultural aspects II

July 18, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MB

Hello guys, here is a sequence of the last episode of Brazilian Cultural aspects Hello everyone, and welcome to the Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. In today’s episode we’re going to see other Brazilian habits which are strange for foreigners. I would like to thank everyone who sent messages. Thank you for the support. Now, let’s see two other habits. The toilet paper can. Unlike Europe and the US, in Brazil there is something called “toilet paper can”. What is that? Well, it ...

Best English Podcast - Hygiene Habits in Brazil - Cultural Aspects I

July 11, 2023 10:30 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MB

Hey guys Until today, many foreigners find strange some of Brazilian hygiene habits, so here I will talk about some of them. Transcription: In Brazil, some customs are perceived as peculiar by foreigners. One particular habit that has drawn my attention is tooth brushing. It appears that in the USA and Europe, people don't engage in this practice as frequently as Brazilians do. For instance, in Brazil, we are taught from a young age to brush our teeth after every meal. This implies brus...

Best English Podcast - The Impact of AI on Education: Embracing Technological Literacy

July 04, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MB

Hello everyone, today's episode I bring to you some of my visions along with some readings I have done about the topic. The accessibility of AI to the general public through online platforms has sparked discussions on its profound influence on education and classroom practices. As a former student and current teacher, I have witnessed the shift from traditional libraries to computer labs, along with computer courses that taught basic software skills. The integration of AI tools into our da...

Best English Podcast - Modern English, the evolution from Middle English.

June 27, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MB

Hello guys, I bring this last episode on the evolution of English Language. Hello and Welcome Best English podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon and today's episode, we will conclude our journey through the evolution of the English language. We'll be exploring the transition from Middle English to Modern English, uncovering its characteristics and the people who used it. So, let's dive right in! As we learned in our previous episode, Middle English emerged as a result of the Norman Conquest in 106...

Best English Podcast - Middle English, the evolution from Old English (transcription)

June 20, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MB

Hello everyone, this is the second episode of the evolution of English Language. Welcome to Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon and today we continue our journey through the evolution of English. In this episode, we'll explore the transition from Old English to Middle English, examining its characteristics and the people who used it. So, let's dive right in! As we learned in our last episode, Old English was the language spoken in England during the Anglo-Saxon period. Around the 11t...

Best English Podcast - Old English, the beginning of the English Language

June 13, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MB

Hello everyone I bring today the beginning of English Language. Now, I provide you the transcription of the episode. Welcome to the Best English podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon. Before we start I’d like to thank you for listening and also invite you to follow me on instagram @bestenglish.br and in today's episode, we're taking a step back in time to explore the intriguing language known as Old English. From its characteristics to its places of origin and the people who spoke it, we have a lo...

Best English Podcast - Past of Go was Goed?

June 06, 2023 10:30 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MB

Hello guys Today, I bring to you one of the craziest things about English. Was the past of Go, Goed? Well, let's hear it. Now, I have the transcription of the episode for you to follow Welcome to "Best English Podcast by Teacher Bruno Gon" and today we'll be delving into an intriguing aspect of the English language—the past forms of the verb "go." Specifically, we'll be exploring the usage of "went" and the less commonly used "goed." So, let's dive in! Before we jump into the past forms,...

Best English Podcast - "Cutting Cheese" slang

June 02, 2023 20:24 - 2 minutes - 822 KB

Hello guys In this episode, I must warn that some people might find it a little disgusting. Yet, the focus of this podcast is about showing vocabulary, curiosities and uses of English.

Best English Podcast - "Slack off" phrasal verb

May 31, 2023 22:30 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MB

I confess I have never seen this one before, and then I decided to check on it. I found it interesting and I bring it to you.

Best English Episode - Teen slang "to flex"

April 25, 2023 22:41 - 1 minute - 1.79 MB

Hello everyone Today, I bring to you something that caught my attention. The slang "weird flex but ok". I found kinda interesting. Listen up to learn more =)

Best English Podcast - Have you ever being ghosted by anyone?

April 01, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MB

Or many you have already ghosted someone... hahahaah Hello guys, I bring to you this expression: to ghost someone. It is a very interested expression, which the first time I have seen, it puzzled me hahahaha I had to look it up. So, check it out

Best English Podcast - They don't speak "people" in Portugal?

March 25, 2023 12:43 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MB

Hello guys I bring to you today something that I recently discover. I must admit that I still need to dig in more into this use to check its validity. I also would like to invite you to my website https://bestenglishedu.com.br/

Best English Podcast - Mini Dollar Project

March 08, 2023 00:25 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MB

Hello everyone I bring to you today the "Mini Dollar Project". Before I go on, I would like to thank Teacher Isabela for sharing with me this incredible idea which is helping me very much. I hope you guys enjoy this idea. A little spoiler, it is helping me controlling the classes and motivatings students to engage way more. Wanna know how? Listen up

Best English Podcast - "Bite the bullet"

January 30, 2023 23:12 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MB

Have you ever bit the bullet? Do you know what it means? Only by reading it, does it sound something good or bad? Well, listen to it and see what it means. https://linktr.ee/best.english - find me

Best English Podcast - Dicas Infalíveis para evoluir - Parte 03

December 15, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MB

Hello people Hoje, entrego o último episódio da serie de Dicas Infalíveis para evoluir com o objetivo de ajudar alunos que estão iniciando a aprender Inglês. Se precisarem falar comigo, me sigam no instagram @bestenglish.br e me mande um direct. Será um prazer ajuda-los.

Best English Podcast - Dicas Infalíveis para evoluir - Parte 02

December 12, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MB

Hello students Aqui, segue a parte 02 das dicas infalíveis para evoluir. Espero que ajude bastante. Se quiser entrar em contato comigo, me siga no Instagram @bestenglish.br e me mande um direct.

Best English Podcast - Dicas Infalíveis para evoluir - Parte 01

December 08, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MB

Fala students Quebrando um pouco a tradição de Podcasts em Inglês, trago para vocês um podcast em inglês com o objetivo em ajudar estudantes brasileiros(as) que estão iniciando seu caminho. Aproveite estas dicas para dar aquele up no seu inglês.

Best English Podcast - The word of the year is...

December 05, 2022 23:46 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MB

Hello everyone I bring to you THE WORD OF THE YEAR which is.... This word was chosen by the Merrian Webster dictionary.

Best English Podcast - Tap Water

November 14, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MB

Hello guys Today, I bring to you a tip that can help you save some dollares in the USA. Listen up to know what to do.

Best English Podcast - Should I call you Mr?

November 07, 2022 22:14 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

Hello guys This is a cultural aspect for American and European culture that I decided to bring to you. Brazilian people usually find it strange due to socialcultural differences. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Best English Podcast - Levels of formality

October 26, 2022 21:29 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MB

Hello guys In this episode I would like to share a little about my visions of levels of formality comparing what I notice in Brazil comparing to other countries. Hope you enjoy it

Best English Podcast - Why I have been away

October 06, 2022 13:10 - 9 minutes - 4.39 MB

Hello guys... I have been away for some months and I decided to shoot this podcast to try to explain why... Honestly, I don't know If It really explains...

Best English Podcast - The Brazilian Festivity "Festa Junina"

June 20, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

For most Brazilians, this festivity is a moment for fun, to eat and gather friends and family. Yet, most Brazilians don't know where it comes from and/or how it started. Listen to this podcast which I host with my friend Teacher Dora and learn

Best English Podcast - Why Valentine´s day in Brazil is in June?

June 12, 2022 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MB

Different from Europe and The USA, Valentine´s day is celebrated in June in Brazil. But why?? Well, listen to this podcast and learn. =)

Best English Podcast - Expression "Air out dirty laundry"

June 07, 2022 15:09 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MB

I recently found out about this expression. Very interesting this one. I Hope you guys love It.

Best English Podcast - Phrasal verbs using "bed"

April 12, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MB

Hello guys https://linktr.ee/best.english Here I bring to you a podcast using two phrasal verbs using the word "bed". Let'´s see them together??

Best English Podcasts - A importancia das frases completas

February 28, 2022 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MB

Fala pessoal Este video é um tópico muito legal principalmente para os alunos que ainda estão em sua fase inicial do curso de idiomas. Infelizmente uma pratica muito neglienciada por muitos e que depois cobrará o preço. Qual aluno nunca disse "mas eu não sei montar frase"? Então, a cobrança das frases completa evitaria isso Ouçam e espero que curtem Video gravado em 2021 a qual decide converte-lo em Podcast para dar dicas para os alunos... https://linktr.ee/best.english

Best English Podcast - Aprendendo Vocabulário

February 21, 2022 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MB

Video gravado em 2021 a qual decide converte-lo em Podcast para dar dicas para os alunos... https://linktr.ee/best.english

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