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FE pod ep 0237 – The most important technological innovation for my career
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:17:14 +0000
In this episode I talk about the most important technological innovation for my career. I basically talk about how it helped me not only in my learning but also in my classes as an EFL teacher. I give a brief […]
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FE pod ep 0236 – The difference between ‘borrow' and ‘lend'
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:09:53 +0000
In this episode I talk about the difference between the verbs ‘borrow' and ‘lend'. I start by giving some examples of the different structures these verbs can be used with. Then, I also give examples of common collocations with these […]
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FE pod ep 0235 – How to use comment adverbs in English
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:15:29 +0000
In this episode I talk about comment adverbs in English. I start by giving a brief overview of how these adverbs can be used and then I go through a few examples. I also go over some structures that can […]
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FE pod ep 0234 – Overview and main aspects of questions in English
Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:50:32 +0000
In this episode I talk about questons in English. I basically go through some different types of questions in English, giving examples and making comments on the different aspects involved. Please contact me if you have any suggestions or comments. Don't […]
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FE pod ep 0233 – The difference between ‘say', ‘tell', ‘speak' and ‘talk'
Wed, 31 May 2023 17:42:47 +0000
In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘say', ‘tell', ‘talk' and ‘speak'. I start by briefly going through some examples of how we can use these words. Then, I discuss some of the different structures used with them […]
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FE pod ep 0232 – The difference between ‘last' and ‘latest'
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:46:50 +0000
In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘last' and ‘latest'. I start by briefly going through some examples of how we can use these words. Then, I discuss some of the different meanings and give examples of common […]
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FE pod ep 0231 – 2 simple ways to use ChatGPT in the EFL classroom
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:11:09 +0000
In this episode I talk about two simple ways to use ChatGPT in the EFL classroom. I briefly describe how EFL teachers can use ChatGPT in conversation classes to promote discussion and development of speaking skills. Please contact me if […]
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FE pod ep 0230 – Different word endings to talk about nationalities
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:45:38 +0000
In this episode I talk about different word endings that we use to talk about people's nationalities. I basically give examples and make comments on the different spellings that can be used in such context. Please contact me if you have […]
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FE pod ep 0229 – How to go about planning a trip abroad
Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:26:23 +0000
In this episode I talk about how to plan a trip abroad. I speak about the things you have to think about before you travel as well as a little bit about the preparation involved. Please contact me if you […]
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FE pod ep 0228 – Summary of the last 14 episodes and 2022 wrap-up
Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:44:44 +0000
In this episode I give a brief summary of the last 14 episodes. I read their titles one by one and make some comments about the contents covered in each episode. This episode is a guide to the last 14 episodes. […]
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FE pod ep 0227 – The big W circuit in Torres del Paine National Park – Dec 2018
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 20:32:35 +0000
In this episode I talk about a trekking adventure I went on with my elder son back in 2018. We spent 5 days on a hike called Big W Circuit in the Torres del Paine National Park in the south […]
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FE pod ep 0226 – Different ways to use the preposition ‘by'
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:57:40 +0000
In this episode I talk about different ways to use the preposition ‘by'. I basically give examples and make comments on the different structures that can be used with this preposition. Please contact me if you have any suggestions or comments. […]
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FE pod ep 0225 – Interview with Roderick Lambert about intermittent fasting and his carnivore diet experiment
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:01:06 +0000
In this episode I interview an old friend who is a Health & Life coach and helps busy people in their 40s-60s take back control of their weight and health. I ask him about his own midlife career and health […]
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FE pod ep 0224 – How to use ‘like' or ‘as if' with the verbs ‘look', ‘sound' and ‘feel'
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:53:32 +0000
In this episode I talk about how to use ‘like' or ‘as if' with the verbs ‘look', ‘sound' and ‘feel'. I briefly discuss when we can use these structures and then I give examples of how to use them. Please contact […]
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FE pod ep 0223 – How to use ‘still', ‘yet' and ‘already'
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:06:20 +0000
In this episode I talk about how to use the words ‘still', ‘yet' and ‘already'. I briefly discuss the meaning of the words and then I give examples and make comments on the different structures that can be used with them. […]
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FE pod ep 0222 – The difference between ‘damage', ‘hurt' and ‘harm'
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:04:28 +0000
In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘damage', ‘hurt' and ‘harm'. I start by briefly going through some examples of how we can use these words. Then, I discuss some of the different meanings and give examples of […]
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FE pod ep 0221 – The different meanings and usage of ‘go'
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:21:54 +0000
In this episode I discuss the different meanings of the verb ‘go'. I basically go through its different meanings and structures commonly used with the verb ‘go' and give some examples of each meaning. Please contact me if you have […]
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FE pod ep 0220 – How to write an essay
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:35:11 +0000
In this episode I talk about how to write an essay. I basically describe how you can organize the ideas and some important elements that you should have in your essay. I also briefly mention some linking words you can […]
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FE pod ep 0219 – Using short videos in online classes
Mon, 30 May 2022 17:38:03 +0000
In this episode I talk about using short videos in online classes. I basically describe a few activities involving short videos and discuss some of the benefits for EFL teachers and learners. Please contact me if you have any suggestions […]
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FE pod ep 0218 – How to use the verbs ‘get', ‘go', ‘become' and ‘turn' followed by adjectives
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:27:31 +0000
In this episode I talk about the verbs ‘get', ‘go', ‘become' and ‘turn' and how they can be used to express changes in appearance, behavior, mood and physical ability. I basically go through some examples and make some comments about […]
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FE pod ep 0217 – Idioms related to transport
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:51:12 +0000
In this episode I talk about idioms that are related to transport. I basically go through a list of idioms giving examples and making some comments about their meanings. Please contact me if you have any suggestions or comments. Don't […]
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FE pod ep 0216 – Three ways to use the word ‘hardly'
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:30:44 +0000
In this episode I talk about three different ways to use the word ‘hardly' in English. I briefly discuss the meaning of ‘hardly' and then I give examples and make comments on the different structures that can be used with this […]
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FE pod ep 0215 – How to use the word ‘keen' in English
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:39:55 +0000
In this episode I talk about different ways to use the word ‘keen'. I briefly discuss the meaning of ‘keen' and then I give examples and make comments on the different structures that can be used with this word. Please contact […]
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FE pod ep 0214 – Verbs with prepositions ‘from', ‘on', ‘for' and ‘of'
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:12:10 +0000
In this episode I talk about verbs combined with prepositions ‘from', ‘on', ‘for' and ‘of'. I start by giving examples of verbs which can combine with them and I also briefly discuss the contexts and meanings in the examples. Please […]
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FE pod ep 0213 – Summary of the last 12 episodes and 2021 wrap-up
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:43:53 +0000
In this episode I give a brief summary of the last 12 episodes. I read their titles one by one and make some comments about the contents covered in each episode. This episode is a guide to the last 12 episodes. […]
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FE pod ep 0212 – The impact of COVID-19 on my work routine
Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:49:56 +0000
In this episode I talk about the impact of COVID-19 on my work routine. I basically discuss some of my own observations on how COVID-19 changed my routine back in 2020, how I adapted to it and some of my […]
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FE pod ep 0211 – The origin of the term ‘Black Friday'
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:22:44 +0000
In this episode I talk about the origin of the term ‘Black Friday'. I basically read out some information about the origin of this term and I also talk about what happens on Black Friday and in Brazil and how […]
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FE pod ep 0210 – The difference between ‘like' and ‘as'
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:08:29 +0000
In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘like' and ‘as'. I start by briefly going through some examples of how we can use these words. Then, I discuss some of the different structures that we can use with […]
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FE pod ep 0209 – Idioms used to speak about human relationships
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:27:18 +0000
In this episode I talk about idioms that are often used when we talk about human relationships. I basically go through a list of idioms giving examples and making some comments about their meanings. Please contact me if you have […]
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FE pod ep 0208 – Phrasal verbs related to plans and decisions
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:58:26 +0000
In this episode I talk about phrasal verbs that are often used when we talk about plans and decisions. I basically go through a list of phrasal verbs giving examples and making some comments about their meanings. Please contact me […]
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FE pod ep 0207 – Definite article ‘the' in names – when to use it
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:27:35 +0000
In this episode I talk about when we should use the definite article ‘the' in names and when not to use it. I talk about country names, city names, islands, mountains, companies, shops, etc. giving examples and making some comments. […]
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FE pod ep 0206 – Collocations with the word vaccine & vaccination
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:20:02 +0000
In this episode I talk about the collocations with the words ‘vaccine' and ‘vaccination'. I basically read out some examples and discuss their usage or meaning. Please contact me if you have any suggestions or comments. Don't forget to share […]
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FE pod ep 0205 – Linking adjuncts
Thu, 27 May 2021 13:48:26 +0000
In this episode I talk about how to use linking adjuncts in writing. I go through some lists of linking adjuncts explaining how to use them in sentences and then I give examples and make comments on their different meanings. Please […]
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FE pod ep 0204 – Different ways of showing position in your speech or writing
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:27:56 +0000
In this episode I talk about different ways of showing your position when you are speaking or writing. I basically go through a number of different structures and expressions commonly used in English for that purpose and discuss their meaning. […]
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FE pod ep 0203 – The different meanings of the word ‘miss'
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:41:25 +0000
In this episode I discuss the different meanings of the word ‘miss'. I basically go through its different meanings and structures commonly used with this word and give one or two examples for each meaning. Please contact me if you have […]
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FE pod ep 0202 – Collocations Grab an EFL activity to learn new vocabulary
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:29:05 +0000
In this episode I talk about an activity that I like to use in my online classes. I basically describe the activity and discuss some of the benefits for EFL teachers and learners. I also give an example of an […]
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FE pod ep 0201 – How to use the word ‘enough'
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:48:57 +0000
In this episode I talk about different ways to use the word ‘enough'. I briefly discuss the meaning of ‘enough' and then I give examples and make comments on the different structures that can be used with this word. Please contact […]
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FE pod ep 0200 – Summary of the last 13 episodes and 2020 wrap-up
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:44:13 +0000
In this episode I give a brief summary of the last 13 episodes. I read their titles one by one and make some comments about the contents covered in each episode. This episode is a guide to the last 13 episodes. […]
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FE pod ep 0199 – The difference between ‘remember' and ‘remind'
Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:11:11 +0000
In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘remember' and ‘remind'. I start by briefly going through some examples of how we can use these words. Then, I discuss some of the different structures that we can use with […]
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FE pod ep 0198 – The different meanings of ‘make up'
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:35:31 +0000
In this episode I discuss the different meanings of the phrasal verb ‘make up'. I basically read out its different meanings and give one or two examples for each meaning. I use the Oxford Phrasal Verbs Dictionary in this episode. Please contact me if […]
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