Jack McBain

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast

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Welcome to The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, where we take you on a journey from learning the basics to mastering the nuances of the English language. Our podcast is designed for non-native speakers who are looking to improve their English skills in a fun and interactive way. Each episode covers a wide range of topics to help you navigate the English-speaking world with ease. Join us every week as we explore the English language and help you build confidence in your communication skills. Let's get started!

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Jack McBain

Episodes

Is fall coming earlier? 18.11.2025 9:27

In this episode of The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, we ponder aloud whether or not fall is coming earlier these days? WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube...

Is Halloween Dead? 11.11.2025 9:54

In this episode of The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, Xochitl and Jack ask the question: Is Halloween dead? WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

Should high school student wear uniforms? (Xochitl vs. Jack debate) 24.10.2025 12:32

In this episode of The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, Xochitl and Jack debate whether or not high school students should wear uniforms. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: htt...

Influence or De-influence My Trip 22.10.2025 15:29

In this episode of The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, Xochitl and Jack name cities they would like to visit and the other person influences or de-influences the plan. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Chec...

Can you separate the art from the artist? 14.10.2025 9:44

In this episode of The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, Xochitl and Jack ask whether we can separate the art from the artist. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.you...

Xochitl and Jack Debate Disney 07.10.2025 22:59

In this episode of The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, Xochitl and Jack debate the topic of Disney them parks. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/chann...

Are the Harry Potter books classics? 04.10.2025 18:13

In this episode of The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss whether or not they believe the Harry Potter series should be considered classics? WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out...

The History of Memes 29.09.2025 15:45

In this episode of The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss the history of memes and share some of their favorite memes. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel:...

Censorship in the USA 25.09.2025 29:00

In this episode, Xochitl and Jack talk about censorship in the United States. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8...

Xochitl explains the meaning of memology 23.09.2025 11:30

In this episode of The Fluent Mind, Xochitl explains memology and how we will be doing episodes based on popular internet memes. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: http...

Xochitl's search for a teaching job in South Korea 19.09.2025 24:02

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack asks Xochitl about her search or a teaching job in South Korea. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtu...

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 15.09.2025 42:37

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination, a huge news story in the United States. This is a long podcast, but we hope you can hang in there with us as we share our views on this story. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @a...

Jack and his family go to Osaka, Japan 12.09.2025 18:43

In this episode of the podcast, Jack talks about his family trip to Osaka, Japan. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4V...

Practical Jokes 09.09.2025 14:14

In this episode, Xochitl and Jack talk about pranks or practical jokes. WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Beco...

Let's Catch Up! 03.09.2025 11:52

Catch up with Xochitl and Jack on The Fluent Mind Podcast (formerly The A to Z English Podcast.) WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds...

The A to Z English Podcast is now The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast! 01.09.2025 9:41

Xochitl and Jack have decided it's time for a rebrand. We have changed the name of the podcast to The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, a podcast where Xochitl and Jack discuss various topics related to social media, culture, and global issues. We want to discuss issues that affect everyone's lives across the globe. Listen to our interesting conversations in order to build your comprehension skills...

The 4th of July! 26.07.2025 13:26

In this episode of the podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about the 4th of July in the United States. Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.c...

Contranyms: This episode is dope! 26.07.2025 4:23

In this episode, we discuss three more contranyms. Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Become a me...

An American Diner vs. An American Restaurant 06.07.2025 10:17

Xochitl and Jack discuss the differences between a diner and a restaurant in the United States. Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com...

The Male Loneliness Epidemic 13.06.2025 16:29

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about the male loneliness epidemic. Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.yo...

We're Talking About Contractions! 10.06.2025 8:43

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about contractions. Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channe...

Xochitl talks about some work she has been doing recently 02.06.2025 16:21

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl talks about some work she has been doing recently. Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.y...

Fun With Conditionals 28.05.2025 9:08

In this episode, Xochitl and Jack have more fun with conditionals! Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Check out our You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve...

Fun with Conditionals 20.05.2025 7:10

Here are three fun second conditional (hypothetical) sentences you can use to spark imagination or conversation: If you could swap lives with any fictional character, who would it be and why? (e.g., If I were Harry Potter, I’d use magic to clean my house every day.) If animals could talk, which one would be the rudest? (e.g., If cats could talk, they’d probably insult us every time we tried to pet...

Idioms Related to Not Understanding Something 17.05.2025 5:29

Idioms Related to Not Understanding Something Go over one’s head – To not understand something because it’s too complex. "The professor’s explanation went right over my head." Be in the dark – To not know or understand what is happening. "We were in the dark about the changes until the last minute." Can’t make heads or tails of it – To be completely confused by something. "I...