The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast

In this episode, Jack talks about the differences between living in South Korea and living in the United States. We talk about life in both countries and discuss some interesting differences. Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chat-72-life-in-korea-vs-life-in-the-usa/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbar...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl talks about what it's like living part-time in Mexico and part-time in the USA. As a Mexican and US national, Xochitl has a unique insight into what life is like in both countries. Join us as we find out what it's like to live in Mexico vs. what it's like to live in the USA. Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-qu...

In my interview with Robin Shaw of the You Tube channel Shaw English Online, we talked about how he got started doing an educational You Tube channel approximately ten years ago. It's a very interesting story to hear, and I even learned a few things I didn't know about Robin's You Tube origin story! Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/free-online-english-lessons-16-intervi...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about the subtle differences between the words fine , okay , and so so . Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-tips-09-fine-okay-and-so-so/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the show:  https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472...

In this video, Jack gives you better alternatives to the adjectives "good" and "nice." Use better adjectives in your writing and speech or should I say, "Use more exceptional adjectives!" Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/use-better-adjectives-a-to-z-english-podcast/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack teaches a lesson about giving advice. Jack gives you 5 ways to give advice in this lesson. Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/free-online-english-lessons-14-the-a-to-z-english-podcast/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the show:  https://app....

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack sits down with longtime listener May from Malaysia to play a game of Would you rather the 'This or That' edition. We had a great time recording this episode, so why don't you give it listen! Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel. Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-oreo-22-this-or-that-with-may-from-mal...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack plays a round of 'This or That" with Xochitl asking the questions. Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel. Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-am-i-the-jerk-20-jack-plays-this-or-that/ Donate to the show:  https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donations Robin and Jack started a...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack are playing another round of Am I the Jerk?. In this episode, a woman who used to date a guy has found out that she is pregnant. She doesn't want to tell him because he has moved on to a new city and has started a new job. She doesn't want to burden him with this new information. She is wondering, "Am I the Jerk?" List...

In this video, I play a game of "This or That?" in English with Layla, an Arabic English language learner. Watch the video and decide which items you would pick in each situation. Let me know in the comments what you think about this video. Podcast: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-oreo-20-this-or-that-with-layla-from-saudi-arabia/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube cha...

In this episode of the podcast, Xochitl and Jack play a game of rapid fire "This or That?" In this episode, Jack asks Xochitl 40 'This or That?" questions. Listen to hear Xochitl's answers! Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-oreo-19-this-or-that/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4...

In this episode, Xochitl and Jack catch up after a two-week break from doing the podcast. Let us know how you are doing by sending us an email at atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com. Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chat-70-catch-up-with-xochitl-and-jack/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack teaches you some Knock, Knock jokes. Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/free-online-english-lesson-13-knock-knock-jokes/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the show:  https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donation...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack tries to say "I love you" in 30 languages. It's too bad Xochitl wasn't able to participate in this episode. She could definitely help Jack with his Spanish pronunciation. Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/how-to-say-i-love-you-in-30-languages-free-online-english-lessons/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouT...

Welcome to the third installment of The Adventures of Thumbkin Handley. Listen to Jack read the original story aloud in podcast format. If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to give us a positive review on Apple Podcasts or on Podchaser. Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/the-adventures-of-thumbkin-handley-a-young-thumbs-journey-to-the-center-stage/ Check out the Free Online English Lesso...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about how people are living in the USA and in Korea now that Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chat-69-where-are-we-at-with-covid-19/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the...

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack answer the Would you rather question "Would you rather have unlimited money or unlimited friends?" Share your answers in the comments section of the website: http://atozenglishpodcast.com/episodes Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-oreo-18-would-you-rather-have-unlimited-money-or-unlimited-friends/ Check ou...

I hope you enjoy the story "The Adventures of Thumbkin Handley: The Handleys Go to Brainland." Send me an email if you would like a copy of the story: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com. Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/the-adventures-of-thumbkin-handley-the-handleys-go-to-brainland/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR...

In this Quick Chat, Xochitl and Jack talk about Mother's Day in the United States. They also talk about Parent's Day in South Korea. How are parents celebrated in your country? Let us know in the comments section. Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chat-68-mothers-day-and-parents-day/ Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.c...

In this video, Jack reads an original English language short story. You can read along with the story here: The Adventures of Thumbkin Handley Once upon a time, in a land called Bodyville, there lived a unique family called the Handleys. In this extraordinary family, each member was a finger, and they all lived happily together. The mother, Mrs. Handley, was an index finger who loved pointing out...

In this episode of Free Online English Lessons, Jack teaches students three animal idioms. He provides the definitions as well as some examples of how to use them properly. Leave your sentences in the comments section of the video. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the channel! Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/three-animal-idioms-free-online-english-lessons/ Check out the Free Onlin...

In this episode of Free Online English Lessons, Jack gives you several examples of common English language jokes with setups and punchlines. Jack tries to explain the meanings of the jokes and teaches students about the structure of a joke. Each joke has a setup and a punchline. Students are challenged to guess the punchlines to the setups in the video. Check out the Free Online English Lessons Yo...

In this episode of Jack Walks, Jack discusses three Idioms: "carry the day, pick your brain, and the lights are on but no one is home." Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donations Robin and Jack started a new You Tube cha...

In this episode of Jack Walks, Jack stays in the comfort of his own home. In the video, he gives you all the same advice he gives his university students when they ask him what they can do to improve their English skills.  Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the show:  https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c...

In his episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack decides whether he would rather always have wet socks or pebbles in his shoes. Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8A Donate to the show:  https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donations Robin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called E...