Free Bird English: Teacher Talk

We are finally recording together again!  In today's episode we celebrate being together again with a bottle of wine from a listener.  We talk about babysitting, and Abe tells the story about his daughter being born.  Video of today's episode: https://youtu.be/Kx9Gx9_gfFw Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co...

In today's episode we talk about "phone sex", getting ready for a baby and getting used to changing diapers, and we answer some questions from a listener in Vancouver about important words for someone who is visiting Japan to remember, and about the difficulties of having a different native language from your partner and your children.  Also at the end Rui pops in to say hello. Teacher Talk Y...

In today's "Daddy Diary" we talk about beer...  We also talk about parenting and how important it is for each parent to get a break sometimes...   Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1       Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist...

In today's "daddy diary" we talk about parenting styles, and how important it is to be "on the same page" as your partner.  We also talk about playing in the mud... Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1     Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/...

We are back together again!  Ben opens a letter from a listener who says that his Australian accent has "grown on" her.  Then we do a role play in order to introduce some formal English that can be used in business situations.  Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/F7JJWfh3ljI FREE BIRD 500 Limited Edition Tote Bags! https://www.55freebird.com/shop Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: h...

Hello friends!  In today's episode I introduce the expression "the blind leading the blind".  Ben made a big careless mistake and we lost the original episode that was planned for today.  Buuuuuuut I can't complain because I am the KING of careless mistakes!  Lol That is why doing a podcast with Ben sometimes feels like "the blind leading the blind"... FREE BIRD 500 Limited Edi...

In today's episode we walk about going "above and beyond" (doing more and better than what is expected), and Abe shares some big news which leads to the expression "today is the first day of the rest of your life".  We also answer some listener questions from around the world, and solve the gross Australian candy mystery. FREE BIRD 500 Limited Edition Tote Bags! https://www.55freebird.com/sho...

Rui is back!  ...And he is VERY serious about "bad words"... FREE BIRD 500 Limited Edition Tote Bags! https://www.55freebird.com/shop Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1...

We have a new intro song!  At first we thought it might be inappropriate, but after discussing it we decided that it is a great song!  We hope you like it.  We also talked about the difference between "will" and "intend to", and what it means to have "good intentions".  Towards the end of the episode Abe asks Ben about a mysterious Australian snack that a listener said was the...

In this episode Ben tells us about his family all getting Corona for the second time, and how they "hunted" a wild animal in his neighborhood.  Video coming soon to our YouTube channel. Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.y...

In this episode we really start to have fun and evolve from a miniseries about parenting into "Teacher Talk".  We talk about Ben moving to a new apartment, public safety in Japan compared to our home countries, how Ben celebrated Rui's 3rd birthday, and what to do when your toddler gets upset and "throws a tantrum". Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on S...

Abe's dad joins the podcast again, but this time we are keeping it CLEAN!  ...Almost.  We talk about how Ben is in the same situation Papa Lawson was in about many years ago when Abe and his brothers were growing up.  Ben picks his brain for advice that could be helpful.  We also answer a question about if there are "school songs" in other countries. GoGoエイブ会話500回記念イベ...

In this episode Abe's dad joins the podcast and gives his opinion about Ben accidentally peeing on a dog (a story told in episode #113).  After that Abe tells an even more embarrassing story, and then Papa Lawson admits that he has an embarrassing story as well.  We all make mistakes!  Live and learn! Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1  SPACE DRAGON on...

In this episode Ben tells Abe about his dad's time in Japan, and he has a crazy story about peeing on a dog in the park...  Yes, that's right.  Ben peed on someone's dog.  The story is both hilarious and kind of disgusting.  I hope you enjoy it. Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-...

In this episode Abe has a little present for Ben (new intro music by a listener).  After listening to the new music we try to think of an artist name for the singer, but Abe's suggestion is very inappropriate.  Afterwards Ben tells us a story about a dangerous animal in Australia. Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...

In this episode Abe takes you for a ride in his time machine...  "Daddy Diaries" was a miniseries that eventually became Teacher Talk, but the original episodes were never released!  It was recorded back when Ben only had two children, and Abe had just become a Free Bird.   SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teac...

"to contradict" means to say or do the opposite, so if someone contradicts themselves (do or say something, and then later do or say the opposite), it can be quite embarrassing!  If someone always says the opposite to what most people say, they are called a "contrarian".  Here are some vocab and expressions that come up in today's episode: Ease the pain - make something bad easier or mor...

Sorry for the delay!  We are back!  Here are some expressions that came up in today's episode: Get/wake up on the wrong side of bed - wake up in a bad mood Raining cats and dogs - heavy rain Soaking wet - completely wet Out of my hands - I have no control (anymore) Dilute - to add water Phone is blowing up - receiving lots of messages in a short period of time Somewhat - a little bit Fro...

In this episode Abe takes you for a ride in his time machine...  "Daddy Diaries" was a miniseries that eventually became Teacher Talk, but the original episodes were never released!  It was recorded back when Ben only had two children, and Abe had just become a Free Bird. Free Bird Event June 4th in 大阪 (only one ticket left!) https://www.55freebird.com/events SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: h...

Ben brought his guitar!  We talk about words like "sick" that usually have a negative meaning, but can also be used to express delight.  Then Ben sings a short song about them.  We also answer a question about doing foreign accents, and talk about which are our favorites. T-Shirts available until 5/25 12:00! Order now! https://www.55freebird.com/shop Free Bird Event: Eat, Drink, Stu...

In this episode we talk about our "fidgeting" habits, and answer a question about spelling Japanese words using the alphabet. T-Shirts available now! (期間限定) https://www.55freebird.com/shop Free Bird Event: Eat, Drink, Study & Play 大阪 https://www.55freebird.com/events SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk You...

In this episode Ben tells us about his wedding ceremony job, and Abe has a game prepared where Ben has to guess what a story is about after only hearing one word (over and over again) T-Shirts available now! (期間限定) https://www.55freebird.com/shop Free Bird Event: Eat, Drink, Study & Play 大阪 https://www.55freebird.com/events SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2...

In this episode we talk about some "bad boy stuff" that we did when we were young and stupid, and Ben asks Abe for some advice about a cat problem at his new house.  Video for this episode:   https://youtu.be/5wk_DBFpGjo New! Raglan T-Shirts available now! (期間限定) https://www.55freebird.com/shop Free Bird Event: Eat, Drink, Study & Play 大阪 https://www.55freebird.com/events SPACE...

We talk about teaching kids vs teaching adults, and we introduce various expressions to use when you are surprised. New T-Shirts! (期間限定) https://www.55freebird.com/shop Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/o6TKbLluzGE SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Wm...

Abe has a game prepared for Ben...  See if you can guess the sounds better than Ben! New T-Shirts! (期間限定) https://www.55freebird.com/shop Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/w3zDrNx4waI SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_con...