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
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
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...
Published 10/28/20
* one-minute questions: availability / email attachments
* vocabulary focus: money
* song: vocabulary and comprehension
* interview: a short chat with a student
Published 06/06/17