Episodes
In this episode we are focusing on the following language learning points: 1) One minute grammar: “used to” versus “usually” 2) Present Perfect for experience (no experience) – a Grammar Chant with 3rd form of verbs 3) Small talk theory – Part 2 4) Family Block – I buy fruits on Monday (a song about the days of the week) Additional links to the program material: –ed past pronunciation (practice video)
Published 10/27/21
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1) 1 minute students’ question: from blog (fun-funny) 2) Typical mistakes Spanish speakers make in English – for Spanish speakers (1-3) 3) Modal verbs – could have / should have 4) Grammar song – for beginners 5) Learning tips – How to learn phrasal verbs Timestamps: 00:00 – 1:15 Introduction 01:15 – 06:05 One-minute question + examples 06:20 – 11:00 Tips on learning phrasal verbs 11:00 – 18:45 Tips on learning phrasal verbs – examples 18:45 – 27:05 Tips on learning phrasal verbs –...
Published 04/28/21
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Createnglish Radio podcast 2021 February – Ripollet Radio 1) 1 minute students’ question 2) Translation – for Spanish speakers 3) Follow up – Can/Can’t 4) Questions in conversations 5) Learning tips – motivation, materials Timestamps: 0 – 1:24 Introduction 1:24 – 03:35 One-minute question: Difference between yet and already 03:35 – 06:25 Translation tips: expressing Spanish “aprovechar” in English 06:25 – 08:45 Pronunciation: “I can swim” song snippet 08:45 – 22:05 Speaking:...
Published 02/24/21
Createnglish Radio podcast 2021 January – Ripollet Radio 1) 1 minute students’ question 2) Learning tips – how to learn English with movies 3) Pronunciation – I can/can’t Timestamps: 0 – 1:14 Introduction 1:14 – 04:05 One-minute question quick tip 04:50 – 21:00 Learning tips 21:00 – 29:15 Rhythm in speech: How to hear the difference between can/can’t – detailed answer + examples For written guides with more details and examples on today’s program, visit my blog at...
Published 01/27/21
1) 1 minute students’ question 2) Learning tips 3) Pronunciation Timestamps: 0 – 1:12 Introduction 1:12 – 12:20 One-minute question + examples 12:20 – 20:06 Learning tips 20:06 – 25:40 Rhythm in speech 25:40 – 28:25 Rhythm in speech – practice Details: 1) 1 minute question How to use Spanish “aprovechar” in English (explained quick and then longer answer) 2) Learning tips Thoughts on improving your business emails 3) Pronunciation – Rhythm Practice text (starting at 20:06...
Published 11/25/20
Createnglish Radio podcast 2020 October – Ripollet Radio 1) 1 minute students’ question 2) Learning tips 3) Pronunciation 4) Family block 5) Fluency practice Cue list: 0 – 2:10 Introduction 2:10 – 3:45 One minute question 3:45 – 5:35 Learning tips theory 5:35 – 13:45 How to pronounce the -ed in past verbs 14:10 – 19:05 Family block 19:20 – 28:10 Fluency practice Details: 1) 1 minute student question What’s the difference between WHAT and WHICH in questions? 2) Learning...
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* one-minute questions: availability / email attachments * vocabulary focus: money * song: vocabulary and comprehension * interview: a short chat with a student​
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