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Aloha everyone, Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have decided to take a short break from the podcast in order to recover. Also, it will give me a chance to gather and prepare more excellent content for you all moving forward! If you have suggestions, please let me know by sending me an email: al AT alsensei DOT com We will be back stronger than ever! In the meantime, please go back and vis...

On the 17th episode of Current Events, Al covers one of the most explosive issues of our lifetimes--the issue of ABORTION. A couple of weeks ago, a document from the Supreme Court was leaked to the media. This document was an opinion from Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito indicating that the Court was aiming to overturn the landmark case of Roe vs. Wade. This case, nearly 50 years old, created th...

On the 10th episode of Real Chat, Al has a chat with his good friend from childhood, Pat. You may know Pat as Al's Japanese mentor from his book "English Fluency Power." Pat started working in the video game industry in 1999 and throughout his career has worked on some of the most popular games in the world including the Call of Duty series. As you listen, keep these 3 points in min...

On the 37th episode of the Pronunciation Point, we look at the following topic: LAW vs. LOW Today we take a look at two words that are tough to differentiate. How do I know? Because there are so many videos on YouTube about this very topic! Al explains the differences and gives a few example sentences in Pronunciation Point 37! Get ENGLISH FLUENCY POWER E-Book + Bonuses! On the English 2.0 Podcast...

On the 16th episode of Current Events, Al goes over an interesting new development on the social media platform, Twitter. A couple of weeks ago, Tesla founder Elon Musk, purchased several shares of Twitter making him the largest solo owner. He, as well as other celebrities, have supported an editing feature for published tweets, that has never been added to the platform. Here are the key vocabular...

On the 14th episode of the Teacher Interview, we talk to Lindsay McMahon from the #1 ranked All Ears English Podcast and allearsenglish.com! The All Ears English Podcast currently receives millions of downloads per month with over 1,700 total episodes mainly due to their core philosophy: Connection, Not Perfection! Before starting All Ears English, Lindsay taught English in several places around t...

On the 6th edition of One Point Lesson, Al talks about a topic very important in this post-COVID era! Today's topic: The Importance of Facial Expressions About two years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the whole world by storm. Most everyone around the world began to wear masks and therefore we lost the ability to see half of our faces. Now that the masks are coming off, it is important to onc...

On the 7th episode of Movie Study, we go over a scene from the following movie: Pulp Fiction Today, let's take a look at a scene from one of the best dialogue movies of all time. "Pulp Fiction" stars John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, and many others as they tell various stories in the marvelous 1994 film. On this episode, I break down the process of studying English wit...

On the 5th edition of One Point Lesson, Al talks about a topic on all of your minds: Grammar! Today's topic: The Best Way to Learn GRAMMAR If you've been following ALsensei and the English 2.0 Podcast for awhile, you know that he doesn't recommend focusing on grammar much. However, if you have decided to spend your time learning English grammar, Al gives his advice to best approach...

On the 15th episode of Current Events, Al goes over the current events happening in the Russia-Ukraine war. About three weeks ago, Russia attacked parts of Ukraine in an attempt to regain certain regions of the country. The conflict is ongoing as of the recording of the episode. In the biggest news story of the year so far, learn the vocabulary you need to know so that you can discuss this event w...

On the 36th episode of the Pronunciation Point, we look at the following topic: HOT vs. HUT vs. HAT Today we take a look at three different but very similar sounds. Al explains the differences and gives a few example sentences in Pronunciation Point 36! Get ENGLISH FLUENCY POWER E-Book + Bonuses! On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond the...

On the 4th edition of One Point Lesson, Al talks about the three types of students there are! Today's topic: What Kind of English Student Are You? Throughout his years of teaching English in Japan and online, ALsensei has found that there are generally three types of students: Studiers, Practitioners, and Performers. In this lesson, Al explains what each type of student is and helps you deter...

On the 14th episode of Current Events, Al reviews the current news regarding the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China as well as the recent Super Bowl held in Los Angeles. There has been some big news at the Winter Olympics including controversial events in the world of figure skating. Also, Al covers the latest results from ice hockey, speed skating, and more! The other major event over the past wee...

On the 6th episode of Movie Reviews, ALsensei gives his thoughts on the following movie: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is a fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson. This movie came out in 2012 so it is the tenth anniversary! I'm sure many of you are familiar with this film already or have seen the Lord of the Rings movies. So, how d...

On the 26th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: What is the best method to learn English? I will do anything!!! This question was recently emailed to me by a student. In his message I could sense his frustration and desperation to learn English and become a better communicator. This question, of course, is one that many of you have so I wanted to share it with the wider...

On the 13th episode of the Teacher Interview, we talk to Cara from Leo Listening! Cara is an English listening skills coach who brings together adventurous expats and intrepid travelers to watch and discuss movies in English so they can understand native speakers, themselves and the world around them better. In this interview, Cara shares her best tips and answers the following questions: What are...

On the 21st episode of the AudioBLOG, we go over the following Blog post series: Why Aren't Japanese People Good at English? (Parts 1-5) Wait! Don't get mad a me! This is not a post that I wrote for fun. This is a very real question that my students in Japan asked me over and over. I thought about it for a long time and these blog posts are my response. On this episode of the English 2.0...

On the 13th episode of Current Events, Al covers an important legal issue regarding COVID-19 vaccines at big businesses in the United States. Over the past few months President Biden has been trying to push through a mandate. This mandate would require American businesses with over 100 employees to force their workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or be tested every week. In this episode of Curren...

On the 3rd edition of One Point Lesson, Al discusses how you can clarify your goals for the new year and set up a winning action plan! Today's topic: How to Get Your Best Results in 2022! Getting great results in 2022 really comes down to one key word: FOCUS! If you can clearly define what you want to accomplish this year for English, it'll greatly increase your chances of finding succes...

On today’s Special Christmas episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, I have compiled the best tips, lessons, and advice from some of the best English teachers around the world and online. Be sure to listen to their full interviews for even more tips and advice! Teacher Interview 10: Luke Thompson from Luke’s English PodcastTeacher Interview 11: […] The post Christmas Special 2021! The Best English Tea...

On the 42nd episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we cover this very critical topic: Is this the end of the English 2.0 Podcast? There’s an expression in English that goes, “All good things must come to an end.” So is the English 2.0 Podcast ending? Well, yes and no. In this episode, I explain […] The post Episode 42 | Is This The End…? first appeared on ALsensei . Send a text

On the 25th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: What’s the best way to translate Japanese song lyrics into English? I found this question posted on a Facebook Group for English language exchange and thought it was a good one! In my opinion, music is a little more complex than other […] The post Your Question 25 | How Can I Translate Song Lyrics Into English? first appear...

On the 12th episode of the Teacher Interview, we talk to Coach Shane from the Let’s Master English Podcast and Daily Easy English Expression Podcast! Coach Shane is one of the “old school” online English instructors. He has been online coaching students in English for several years with several successful YouTube channels and podcasts. In […] The post Teacher Interview 12 | Let’s Master English wi...

On the 15th episode of Speaking Skills, we learn how to master this skill: Asking for Opinions We’ve already talked about GIVING opinions. But what if you’d like to ask someone for their opinion? How can we do that simply and naturally? Also, is it any different if you’re speaking to someone one on one […] The post Speaking Skills 15 | Asking for Opinions first appeared on ALsensei . Send a text

On the 12th episode of Current Events, Al covers an important political and cultural issue regarding COVID-19. Over the last few years, the American political landscape has been changing quite rapidly. But, it’s not just about politics. Cultural issues play an important part in how the direction of a country goes. In this case, we […] The post Current Events 12 | The COVID-19 Vaccines and Sesame S...