Podcast Episode 68 – Clubhouse

In this episode, you will learn all about the newest social media chat app, Clubhouse. I think this is a great app for English learners. You will learn how you can use it for improving your English speaking and listening skills and navigate it like a pro. If you are already using Clubhouse, follow me […] Read more »

Podcast Episode 67 – Mask Debate

In this episode, rather than taking a side, I present both sides to you, the listener. You can make up your own mind, of course. My intention is to give you useful information, in English, so you can understand the words and phrases related to this topic. I hope you enjoy it! Read more »

Podcast Episode 66 – Route 66

In this episode, I talk about the iconic American Highway Route 66. Route 66 was the first American Highway to be built as a public roadway that would take motorists through many different states, including Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. They started building it in 1926 and finished it many years […] Read more »

Podcast Episode 65 – Short Squeeze

Hi, English Learners! It has been years since the last podcast, and a lot has happened in the U.S. and the world during that time. Of course, we have all lived through the 2020 pandemic, and it isn’t over yet. I hope all my listeners have stayed safe and healthy, and that you haven’t suffered […] Read more »

Happy Black Friday

As you know, Black Friday is the most popular shopping day of the year in the United States. Shops offer deep discounts and people shop like crazy! Hopefully it is a win-win! That means both the businesses and the customers benefit. In order to show my appreciation for my students, and to encourage you to […] Read more »

Podcast Episode 64 – Trump

Hi, English Learners! It has been a while since the last podcast, and a lot has happened in the U.S. during that time. Of course, the big news is that this year we will elect a new president. Since January, the two major parties, the Democrats and the Republicans, have been holding primaries and caucuses […] Read more »

Podcast Episode 63 – Party Nominating Process

Perhaps you’ve heard that we will be voting for a new president this year. Well, first we have to decide who will be on the ballot. In other words, each party has to decide who will be their presidential candidate. This happens through a process known as “the primaries” which starts on February 1st in […] Read more »

Podcast Episode 62 – Dude Ranches

In this podcast episode, I talk about my trip to a dude ranch in Mexico in November. I went there with 13 students and a few parents from the small private school where I teach Spanish four days per week – Jefferson Community School. I tell you a bit about the history of dude ranches […] Read more »

Happy New Year 2016!

Happy New Year!! Hi Students, I am writing to wish you all a wonderfully successful 2016! I am excited to continue to support you in your English language learning journey in 2016. I recorded a short audio message for you. In the audio message, I read the Aesop Fable “The Tortoise & the Hare”. The […] Read more »

Podcast Episode 61 – Broadway

Hi Students! Wow, it has really been a while since my last blog post and podcast episode. I am sorry it has taken me so long, but if you have been following me on Facebook, you know that I have been pretty busy traveling and working at a new part-time job. I have been teaching […] Read more »