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On the 15th episode of the AudioBLOG, we go over the following Blog post: Power Conversation: How to Respond to Someone Naturally Do you sometimes struggle to respond in a conversation? Perhaps it’s stressful to find the right words. Or maybe, you want to say something but you’re afraid of making of mistake. Well, in […] The post AudioBLOG 15 | Responding Naturally in a Conversation first appeared...

On the 2nd episode of Movie Reviews, ALsensei gives his thoughts on the following movie: “Gemini Man” I recently came across this 2019 movie on Hulu. It stars Will Smith and is directed by Ang Lee. The story seems good but it received a lot of bad reviews. So, is “Gemini Man” worth watching? Al […] The post Movie Review 2 | “Gemini Man” first appeared on ALsensei . Send a text

On the 1st episode of Current Events, Al updates you on the current status of the U.S. presidential election. As it stands, we still don’t know who the president will be although it is starting to look like Joe Biden will defeat President Donald Trump. In this episode of Current Events, Al gives a brief […] The post Current Events 1 | What’s Happening with the Election?? first appeared on ALsensei...

On the 2nd episode of Real Chat, Al talks to a friend who will be voting for President Donald J. Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Al and Steve have been friends since they met in Hawaii about 13 years ago. In this chat, you’ll hear Steve give his views about the election and […] The post Real Chat 2 | ELECTION SPECIAL! Hear from a Donald Trump Voter first appeared on ALsensei . Se...

On the 1st episode of Real Chat, Al talks to two friends who will be voting for Joe Biden in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Al, Robert, and Erik have known each other since college. In this chat, you’ll hear Robert and Erik give their views about the election and why they’re voting for former […] The post Real Chat 1 | ELECTION SPECIAL! Hear from 2 Joe Biden Voters first appeared on ALse...

On the 37th episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic: Unlock Your SUPERPOWER In this core episode, I talk about how you can discover and unlock your SuperPower! Where does your Passion meet your Ability? Once you find that, unleash it and benefit the world! Download and watch today! Download […] The post Episode 37 | Unlock Your SUPERPOWER first appeared on ALsensei ....

Aloha everyone! Back in 2005, I got my first inspiration for starting a podcast by discovering university audio lectures online. Shortly after that, my hometown sports radio station started releasing their daily broadcasts that the public could download. These were among the first “Podcasts” to be made. In 2008, I recorded the intro to my […] The post Personal Message from ALsensei first appeared...

On the 12th episode of Speaking Skills, we learn how to master this skill: Expressing Future Plans Has any of your English-speaking friends asked you, “What are you doing this weekend?” Or, “What are your plans for the holidays?” In this episode, we learn how to express your future plans for certain plans, probable plans […] The post Speaking Skills 12 | Expressing Future Plans first appeared on A...

On the 1st episode of Student Success Stories, we talk to Saki, a student from Japan! Like most students in Japan, Saki started learning English in junior high school but still couldn’t speak well after graduating. It wasn’t until she had a shocking experience during her homestay in Australia when she realized she needed to […] The post Student Success Stories 1 | How Saki Became a Fluent English...

On the 21st episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: How can I introduce myself to a group formally? Here are my thoughts and suggestions: First, you need to consider the situation and the length your introduction needs to be. If it’s going to be a longer speech, I’d split it up […] The post Your Question 21 | How Can I Introduce Myself to a Group Formally? first appeared on...

On the 34th episode of the Pronunciation Point, we look at the following topic: SHOP vs. CHOP The difference in these two sounds can be a challenge for some speakers. Al explains the differences and gives a few example sentences in Pronunciation Point 34! Download Video (65MB) ***Right Click->Save Link As Get ALsensei’s 25 HOT […] The post Pronunciation Point 34 | Shop vs. Chop first appeared o...

On the 14th episode of the AudioBLOG, we go over the following Blog post: 3 Things I Learned from “The King’s Speech” When I watch movies and documentaries, I try to find lessons that are helpful for daily life. “The King’s Speech” is an Academy Award winning movie from 2011 and has some very valuable […] The post AudioBLOG 14 | 3 Tips for Fluency (from a King!) first appeared on ALsensei . Send a...

On the 11th episode of Speaking Skills, we learn how to master this skill: Inviting Have you ever wanted to ask someone to join you for a cup of coffee? Or maybe go to a movie? Or come to your birthday party? In this episode, we learn how to invite others, both casually and politely. […] The post Speaking Skills 11 | Inviting first appeared on ALsensei . Send a text

On the 36th episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic: How to Speak English with Confidence In this core episode, I outline my 3-step process to achieving communication success. Within this process, I give 2 very clear Action Steps that all students can start using today! Don’t let another day […] The post Episode 36 | How to Speak English with Confidence first appeared...

On the 9th episode of the Teacher Interview, we talk to Takao Kasumi, co-author of “Friends Season 5 Book: English and Culture Learning Guide.” Takao grew up in Australia and America and currently teaches in Japan. Recently, he wrote the Friends book with two other co-workers in order to help students have fun while learning […] The post Teacher Interview 9 | Learn English from TV Series with Taka...

On the 20th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: What books do you recommend for intermediate students? Here are my thoughts and suggestions: Most importantly, choose topics that are interesting for you! This will help you learn faster and faster. Here are 3 fiction books and 3 non-fiction books that I […] The post Your Question 20 | What are Good Books for Intermediate S...

On the 33rd episode of the Pronunciation Point, we look at the following topic: THEY ARE vs. THERE ARE The pronunciation difference between these two phrases is very slight. However, their meanings are quite different. Al explains the differences and gives a few example sentences in Pronunciation Point 33! Download Video (85MB) ***Right Click->Save Link […] The post Pronunciation Point 33 | The...

On the 1st episode of Movie Reviews, ALsensei gives his thoughts on the following movie: “The Social Network” During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of you have some extra time on your hands. Why not catch up on watching some movies? As you listen, keep these 3 points in mind: 1. Try to understand (comprehend) the […] The post Movie Review 1 | “The Social Network” first appeared on ALsensei . Send a t...

In Part 3 of the brand new Fluency Series of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic in English: How to Overcome the 3 Hurdles to Fluency and Take Action! I recently asked my students what their #1 challenge was in their English learning and overwhelmingly the response was that they were […] The post Fluency Series Part 3 | Take Action first appeared on ALsensei . Send a text

In Part 2 of the brand new Fluency Series of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic in English: One Key Change you can make to elevate your Fluency I recently asked my students what their #1 challenge was in their English learning and overwhelmingly the response was that they were having […] The post Fluency Series Part 2 | One Key Change first appeared on ALsensei . Send a tex...

In Part 1 of the brand new Fluency Series of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic in English: Challenges with Fluency I recently asked my students what their #1 challenge was in their English learning and overwhelmingly the response was that they were having trouble with fluency. In the first part […] The post Fluency Series Part 1 | Challenges first appeared on ALsensei . Se...

On the 19th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: Is a FIRM handshake recommended for a job interview? It seems a bit intimidating. Here are my thoughts and suggestions: In short, the answer is YES! It is very important to always give a firm handshake when you meet someone for the […] The post YQ19 | Is a Firm Handshake OK for a Job Interview? first appeared on ALsensei ....

On the 10th episode of Speaking Skills, we learn how to develop this skill: Clarifying Sometimes in a conversation, it’s hard to understand the other person. Perhaps, they use a word you don’t know or their explanation is unclear. In this lesson, we learn how to ask the other person to clarify what they mean. […] The post SS10 | Clarifying first appeared on ALsensei . Send a text

On the 35th episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following question from students: Is this correct English? One of the most common question I am asked by students is, “Al, is this correct?” Of course, this is a very good question to ask but I have found it difficult to answer […] The post E2P35 | “Is This Correct?” first appeared on ALsensei . Send a text

On the 13th episode of the AudioBLOG, we go over the following Blog post: Power Conversation: Active Listening Learning how to have a natural and meaningful conversation with someone has been one of the hottest topics among my students recently. On this episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, I review Part 4 of the “Power […] The post AB13 | Active Listening first appeared on ALsensei . Send a text