Listen up! With Mr. I

Mr. I talks about all the different bands and ensembles he has been a member of. Sometimes, it was playing trumpet, sometimes guitar, and sometimes other stuff! Listen and find out more! #ESL #ExtensiveListening

Mr. I talks about his experience being hit by a car while riding his bicycle to work. What happened? What should drivers do when there's a cyclist on the road? Listen and find out! #Cycling #SafeDriving #BeCareful

Find out what Mr. I did during the 2023-2024 winter break. Where did he go for the first shrine visit of the year? Listen and find out!

In this episode (part 3 of 3), Mr. I ends the real story of an incident in a small village in Hokkaido. The people of the village met a very aggressive bear. Listen to find out how the incident came to an end.

In this episode (part 2 of 3), Mr. I continues the real story of an incident in a small village in Hokkaido. The people of the village met a very aggressive bear. How did the people of the village plan to take care of the bear problem?

In this episode (part 1 of 3), Mr. I begins the real story of an incident in a small village in Hokkaido. The people of the village met a very aggressive bear. Listen to hear the start of the story.

Mr. I talks about the problem of overcrowding on Mt. Fuji. It is said that a wise man climbs once, a fool climbs twice. But is that still true? Listen and find out. #Japan #ListenUp

Mr. I talks about some ways languages change. What are some new ways words are being used in English? Listen to find out! Website: bit.ly/LUWMI

Mr. I talks about what he did this summer. It wasn't a trip or anything fun like that. It was ear surgery. Listen and find out about his experience.

Mr. I talks about the English language. How should you say the names of Japanese rivers and mountains in English? Listen to find out!

Mr. I talks about something he's long noticed about Japan and the seasons. What does he think about the seasons in Japan? Listen and find out!

Mr. I talks about some thoughts about the quickly changing fashion trends. What has he noticed? Listen and find out!

Mr. I updates his list of wild animals he has seen out in the woods - check out episode 100 for the first list. What two more wild animals has Mr. I seen since then? Listen and find out!

Mr. I answers a question from the request page. What's my favorite food? Listen and find out!

Mr. I talks about the submersible accident in June of 2023. What happened? What are Mr. I's thoughts about it? Listen Up! to find out.

Mr. I talks about entrance ceremonies. Find out about entrance ceremonies in the US. (Hint - there really aren't any!)

Mr. I talks about animal cafes and what he thinks about them.

Mr. I talks about two balloon related stories that have been in the news this month (February 2023). One of them is connected to something that happened here in Tohoku a few years ago. What was it? Listen and find out!

Mr. I talks about the recent North Korean missile tests. Another episode from recent news.

Mr. I talks about the tragedy that happened in Seoul during the 2022 Halloween festivities. This is the first of a new occasional feature - Listen Up to the News - where Mr. I will talk about events that have happened recently.

Mr. I talks about dreams in general, and one dream he had a few days ago in detail.

Mr. I talks a little bit about what he has done during past summer breaks. Then he talks about what he did during summer break this year (2022). Where did he go? What did he do? Listen and find out!

Mr. I talks about his immediate family. Find out a little about his parents, his sister, his wife and his daughter.

Mr. I talks about ways to improve your English pronunciation. He also answers the question of what correct pronunciation really means. Listen to find out more!

The summer (2022), Sendai Ikuei won the national baseball tournament. What does Mr. I think about high school baseball in Japan? Listen and find out!