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In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about their personal experiences going to the hospital in Mexico and Korea. Important Vocabulary: Traumatic: Relating to or resulting from a severe and distressing event or experience, often causing emotional or physical harm. Spinal Disc: A cushion-like structure located between the vertebrae in the spine that acts as a shock ab...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack reads more listeners emails. Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-listener-emails-episode-07/ Social Media: Threads https://threads.com/invitation/34520051596/RLLHXJPPFMTFXUHE5NSUT6OLMUSSLEJBUI227Z6DXCO2XVBOWQCK7N4U A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozengli...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack and Layla from Saudi Arabia decide whether Layla's cousin is the jerk for getting upset at his father for trying to control his life. Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-am-i-the-jerk-24-am-i-the-jerk-for-getting-upset-at-my-father-for-controlling-my-life/ Social Media: Threads https://threads.com/invitation/34520051596/RL...

In this Quick Tok episode, Jack discusses three people's near-death experiences. Pam Reynolds' NDE (USA): Pam Reynolds underwent a unique near-death experience during surgery in 1991. She had a large aneurysm in her brain that required an intricate surgical procedure. To perform the surgery, her body temperature was lowered to a hypothermic level, her heart was stopped, and her brain activ...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack explains the meaning of the idiomatic expression "by the skin of your teeth." The phrase "by the skin of your teeth" is an idiomatic expression that means narrowly avoiding a difficult or dangerous situation. It suggests that someone has barely managed to succeed or survive, often implying that the margin of success was extremely...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack is joined by May as they both answer the following Would you rather? question: Would you rather have a lifetime of adventure with no stability or a lifetime of stability with no adventure? Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-oreo-would-you-rather-have-adventure-or-stability/ Social Media: Threads https://threads.com/invitation...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack reads three more amazing stories from around the world. The Phone Booth in the Middle of the Desert (California, USA): Deep in the Mojave Desert in California stands an isolated phone booth, known as the "Mojave Phone Booth." This phone booth, miles away from any civilization, became an unexpected cultural phenomenon in the late 1990s and...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack is joined by guest May. The two of them discuss the would you rather question: Would you rather experience immense physical pain for a short duration or mild discomfort for a prolonged period? Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-oreo-28-a-pain-related-would-you-rather/ Social Media: Threads https://threads.com/invitation/34520...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack is joined by guests Layla, May, and Hendrick. They play one round of the game Would you rather? The Question: Would you rather have a magical wardrobe that grants you the perfect outfit for any occasion, or have the ability to make any pair of shoes you wear incredibly comfortable, no matter how stylish or impractical they may seem? Email: atozen...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack is joined by Layla, May, and Hencrick as they decide whether a woman is the jerk for being honest with her friend. You're out shopping with a friend who is excitedly trying on various outfits. You both have different tastes in fashion, and your friend is trying to choose an outfit for an upcoming job interview. As your friend models different...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack is joined by guests Layla, May, and Hendrick in an A to Z Games episode. In this episode, our guests much guess which stories are true and which ones are false. Play along with our guests and make a guess for yourself! In 1980, a young elephant named Naledi befriended a stray dog named Max in a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. Despite their di...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack reads more listener emails. Email: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-listener-emails-episode-06/ Social Media: Threads https://threads.com/invitation/34520051596/RLLHXJPPFMTFXUHE5NSUT6OLMUSSLEJBUI227Z6DXCO2XVBOWQCK7N4U A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcast Tik Tok:...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack explains the meaning of the expression "rule of thumb." Email: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-tok-20-rule-of-thumb/ Social Media: Threads https://threads.com/invitation/34520051596/RLLHXJPPFMTFXUHE5NSUT6OLMUSSLEJBUI227Z6DXCO2XVBOWQCK7N4U A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebook...

In this Quick Tok episode, Jack discusses three unbelievable true stories from around the world. The Great Emu War (1932): In Australia, there was an actual military operation known as the "Great Emu War." In 1932, a large number of emus (flightless birds) were damaging farmlands, and the government decided to send soldiers armed with machine guns to try to control the emu population. Howe...

In this Quick Tips episode, Jack explains the differences between the phrasal verbs pull up and push down . Email: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-tips-20-pull-up-and-push-down/ Social Media: Threads https://threads.com/invitation/34520051596/RLLHXJPPFMTFXUHE5NSUT6OLMUSSLEJBUI227Z6DXCO2XVBOWQCK7N4U A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.faceboo...

In this Quick Tok episode, Jack explains the meaning of the expression "burning the midnight oil." Email: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-tok-18-burning-the-midnight-oil/ Social Media: Threads https://threads.com/invitation/34520051596/RLLHXJPPFMTFXUHE5NSUT6OLMUSSLEJBUI227Z6DXCO2XVBOWQCK7N4U A to Z Facebook Page: https://www.facebo...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, May from Malaysia brings a personal situation to Jack and asks him whether or not he thinks she is the jerk. Let us know what you think by leaving a comment on our website or sending us an email! Email: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-am-i-the-jerk-22-the-expensive-meal/ Social Media: Threads https:...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack discusses the meaning of the idiomatic expression "Walking on air." "Walking on air": This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely happy, joyful, or elated. It conveys a sense of lightness and euphoria, as if the person is floating above the ground. Example sentence: "After receiving the job offer, he felt like...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Layla joins Jack to talk about an Am I the Jerk? situation. In this situation, a woman's sister-in-law was angry because she gave an orange to the sister-in-law's baby, causing the baby's clothes to get dirty. Let us know what you think by sending us an email at atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Email: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Websi...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack reads more listener emails. Send your emails to atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Email: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-listener-emails-episode-05/ Social Media: Threads https://threads.com/invitation/34520051596/RLLHXJPPFMTFXUHE5NSUT6OLMUSSLEJBUI227Z6DXCO2XVBOWQCK7N4U A to Z Facebook Page: https:/...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack and guest host, Alyssa, discuss the following Am I the Jerk? situation: Scenario: You and your friends have planned a weekend getaway for months. However, a few days before the trip, you receive a work opportunity that could significantly boost your career if you take it over the weekend. You decide to cancel your plans with your friends and take...

In this Quick Tok episode, Jack discusses three Chinese proverbs that we use in English. "Kill two birds with one stone." (直捉两只鸟) This proverb suggests achieving multiple goals or objectives with a single action, thereby maximizing efficiency. Just as using one stone to catch two birds saves time and effort, this saying encourages finding solutions that yield multiple benefits simulta...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack surprises Alyssa a would you rather question. Play along by sending you answer to atozenglishpodcast.com or (email) atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com! Email: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-oreo-26-would-you-rather-always-have-to-speak-your-mind-without-filter-or-never-be-able-to-express-your-true-t...

In the very first A to Z Games episode, Jack reads three listeners of the show three stories from the United States. Some of the stories are true and some are false. Play along and guess whether or not the stories are true or false! Story 1: The Lost Ring Reunion A man lost his wedding ring while on vacation in a foreign country. Heartbroken, he returned home without it. A year later, he received...

In this Quick Tok episode, Jack discusses three crazy stories from the USA. The Jersey Devil Legend (Early 18th Century): The legend of the Jersey Devil originates from the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. According to the myth, a woman named Mother Leeds gave birth to a 13th child who transformed into a hideous creature with hooves, wings, and a forked tail. The creature is said to haunt the region, c...