This is a listening episode of a story taken from the public domain that was written in 1735. It is one chapter from a book titled "Pirates,  The Lives and Adventures of Sundry Notorious Pirates", by Captain Charles Johnson and C. Lovat Fraser, published in 1922. Johnson wrote this story in 1735.  I hope you enjoy this story.  I can be messaged here on my homepage or contacted at [email protected] Thank you for listening --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to...

In this episode I define and give examples of common health related idioms.  Message me here at Anchor, or write [email protected] if you should have any questions or would like details about my online English classes.  Thank you for listening --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I discuss how you can become more competent and gain confidence using English at your job. You can message me here on this site, or write to [email protected] if you have any questions or would like details about private English lessons online. Thank you for listening --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this lesson we practice the soft(voiceless) and hard(voiced) Th pronunciation with a series of drills and sentences that you can do along with the recording. Repeated use of this type of exercise will help you master difficult pronunciation issues.  I can be messaged on this site or contacted at [email protected], if you should have any questions or would like details regarding my online English classes. Thank you for listening --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest...

This lesson is a thorough description of how to properly use the six basic tenses of English. I cover in detail present,past and future simple, as well as corresponding continuous forms. This is an adequate review lesson for higher level students but a "must know" lesson for beginners and early intermediate learners. If you can master their usage you will be able to have many productive English conversations.  I think you will find this lesson very useful and informative. I can be contacted...

In this lesson I read a story from the public domain review regarding a published event which occurred in Nuremburg in 1561.  Following the reading I ask three listening comprehension questions as well as two queries for discussion. I hope you enjoy this lesson.  I can be contacted at [email protected] if you should have any questions or would like details on my online English classes. Thank you for listening --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...

In this episode I describe some of the most common idioms we could use everyday in a speaking situation. Because of the fact that we use thousands of idioms in English, this will be the first of multiple lessons describing our common idioms.  You can contact me at [email protected] if you should have any questions, or would like details regarding my private English lessons online.  Thank you for listening --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

In this episode I read a science article from the Library of Congress which is in the public domain. At the end of the reading I include vocabulary and an explanation of complex terms presented in the article.  Also, there will be questions regarding your comprehension, as well as opinion related to the story. I think you will find this to be an interesting and useful lesson.  I can be contacted at [email protected] if you should have any questions, or if you would like details pertaining...

In this episode I describe the common things we say when giving directions. This can vary depending on the English speaking country you find yourself in. I also cover how we indicate common landmarks and how to properly ask for directions.  I can be contacted at [email protected] if you have any questions, suggestions or would like details on my online English lessons.  Thank you for listening --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

In this lesson I provide drills and sentences for you to practice the proper pronunciation for both W and Y sounds.  If you wuld like to contact me you can message me here at Anchor fm or send me an email directly to [email protected]. I teach English online everyday and can help you overcome any area of difficulty you may be experiencing using English.  Thank you for listening --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this lesson I read a story from the Library of Congress which is in the public domain. I will provide a link to the story so that you can read the text as well as hear it. https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/astronomy/item/why-is-pluto-no-longer-a-planet/ Reading Comprehension Questions : 1. Who discovered Pluto, when and where did the discovery take place ? 2. Why did Pluto lose its status as a full size planet ? 3. What objects does Pluto share its orbital neighborhood with ? Opinion...

In this lesson we practice the standard "L" sound for when "L" is positioned at the front, middle or end of the word. This is a good exercise to practice your L pronunciation and you may want to repeat it many times until you become comfortable making this sound correctly. I can be contacted by message through Anchor or via email at [email protected].  I am currently registering students for one on one online classes using Skype.  Thank you for listening.   --- This episode is...

In this lesson I give you many examples of how you can start your sentences and make declarative statement in conversational speaking.  These structures and patterns are used daily by native English speakers. They will allow you to engage in many different types of conversations. You should try to learn and use as many as you can in order to have more successful English speaking opportunities.  I think you will find this lesson not only helpful, but very useful.  I can be contacted at...

In this lesson I describe  common sentence patterns we use in English questions. These phrases are in simple form and can be joined with one clause or more to make complete sentences. Some of these structures can even stand alone as a reply. Learning some of these basic sentence patterns will allow you to engage in many English conversations. I think you will find them both interesting and useful. I can be contacted at [email protected], if you have any questions or would like details on...

In this lesson I cover the use of No Article when speaking in a general manner as well as the rules and exceptions concerning countable and uncountable nouns. I also review important rules to focus on for English learners, when constructing your English sentences.  I hope you find this lesson very useful.  I can be contacted for private lessons at [email protected] and I am happy to also answer any questions you may have concerning English.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor:...

In this lesson I review all the rules of grammar for using definite and indefinite Articles. Also, I discuss countable and uncountable nouns and some difficulties for non native speakers of English.  I can be contacted via email at [email protected] if you should have any questions or would like to inquire about private online lessons.  Thank you for listening  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this lesson we look at some ways to talk about the past, specifically Present Perfect and Past Perfect forms. I detail their usage and point out the differences between these two past forms.  I can be contacted at [email protected] if you should have any questions, suggestions for future lessons or would like to arrange private online instruction.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this lesson I discuss many ways we use diplomatic language in business to be less direct or aggressive and more polite and inclusive of others. I hope you find this lesson useful. I can be contacted at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to suggest a future lesson or arrange for private English instruction online. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this lesson I review several causes of pronunciation difficulties and provide a drill to help you overcome these pronunciation problems. I cover minimal pairs, word stress, consonant clusters, multi- syllable words and even names. I think you will find this practice very useful.  I can be contacted at [email protected] if you have any questions or to arrange private online instruction. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this lesson I discuss English business meetings, the format and many useful phrases that can be used. I talk about voicing our opinion, agreeing, disagreeing, interruptions and asking for clarification as well as other related issues. I think you will find this lesson very useful.  I can be contacted at [email protected] if you have any questions or to arrange private online English lessons. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

In this lesson I describe the basic structure and typical phrases we use for basic email writing in business. For anyone involved in business correspondence via email, this will be a very useful lesson. I can be contacted for details regarding online English lessons at [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this lesson I describe how we commonly speak about the future and specifically future plans. Also, we talk about the proper usage of "Will" and "be going to", and how they can be slightly different. I can be contacted at [email protected] for details regarding online English lessons.  I hope you find this lesson useful. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This lesson covers an area of pronunciation that is difficult for many English students. When a pair of words differs in only one sound we call it a minimal pair. Practice this list with me for both vowel and consonant sounds. I can be contacted at [email protected] for details about private online lessons. Thank you for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This lesson is a continuation or part 2 of common Business Idioms used in an English business setting. I hope you find this content very useful. I can be contacted for details about my online lessons via email at [email protected]. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app