Jack McBain

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast

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!

Author

Jack McBain

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Education

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Latest episode

Nov 18, 2025

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Episodes

A to Z Am I the Jerk 03: The Medical Diagnosis 19.02.2023

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack read another Am I the Jerk story and decide whether the writer of the story is a jerk or not. Let us know what you think! Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to...

A to Z Am I the Jerk 02: The Dinner Party 18.02.2023

In this episode of A to Z AITJ, Xochitl and Jack read a short story from the Internet and discuss whether or not the author of the story is a jerk. Tell us what you think! Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email add...

A to Z OREO 07: Home Theater vs. Movie Theater 14.02.2023

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack and Xochitl do an OREO episode on the best place to watch a movie. Is it better to watch a movie in the movie theater, or is it better to watch a movie at home? Send us your OREOs by email or by Whatsapp chat. We'd love to hear them! Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve you...

A to Z Quick Chat 48: Near Death Experiences 12.02.2023

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack share their near death experiences. You'll be on the edge of your seat during this episode! Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email address atozeng...

A to Z Quick Chat 47: New Year's Resolutions 10.02.2023

In this Quick Chat episode, Xochitl, Kevin, and Jack talk about their New Year's resolutions for 2023. Send us an email (atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com) or write us a message in our Whatsapp group to share your New Year's resolutions. Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment...

A to Z Improv 04: Questions Only! 09.02.2023

It's time for another improv game, however, this time we have recruited students from our Whatsapp group to be the contestants. It's fun and hilarious, so you won't want to miss this episode! Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group...

A to Z Quick Chat 46: Am I the Jerk? 08.02.2023

In this episode the The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl, Kevin, and Jack read a true story from the internet and decide which person in the story is the jerk. Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email address atozengl...

A to Z Improv 03: You can only ask questions! 07.02.2023

It's time for another improv game, however, this time we have recruited students from our Whatsapp group to be the contestants. It's fun and hilarious, so you won't want to miss this episode! Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group...

A to Z Improv 02: You can only ask questions! 07.02.2023

It's time for another improv game, however, this time we have recruited students from our Whatsapp group to be the contestants. It's fun and hilarious, so you won't want to miss this episode! Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group...

A to Z Grammar 07: The Past Perfect Tense 06.02.2023

In this lesson, Kevin and Jack discuss the past perfect tense. If you're interested in learning English and need help with your grammar, this is the right podcast for you! Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email...

A to Z Improv 01: You can only ask questions! 05.02.2023

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, we have a new kind of episode for you. We are playing an improv comedy game where we can only ask questions. It sounds easy, but its harder than you think! Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group...

A to Z OREO 06: When is the best time of year to take a vacation? 03.02.2023

In this episode of the podcast, we present another OREO opportunity for our listeners. This week's question is "When is the best time of year to take a vacation?" Listen to Kevin's and Jack's answers. Then, send us your answers as a voice note on Whatsapp or as an email! Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve y...

A to Z Quick Chat 45: We're Back! 01.02.2023

It's been a while since we have been in the recording studio. We are happy to announce that The A to Z English Podcast is back! In this week's episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack and Kevin catch up on what they've been doing during the month of January. Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listen...

A to Z Quick Chat 44: Winning the Lottery! - Would you rather? 28.12.2022

In this Quick Chat episode, your hosts play a game of would you rather about money. The question is... Would you rather win a million dollars that you can have right now OR two million dollars, but you can only have $167,000 per month for the next 20 years? Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You...

A to Z Quick Chat 43: Embarrassing Stories 26.12.2022

In this Quick Chat episode, your hosts share embarrassing stories from the past. Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email address atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/quick-ch...

A to Z Quick Chat 42: What do you do for Christmas? 23.12.2022

It's Christmastime!!! In this episode of Quick Chats, we talk about what we do for Christmas. Learn English by listening to the podcast. You can also join in on the fun by posting comments or voice notes in our Whatsapp group. You can interact with the hosts of the show in our Whatsapp group chat room! Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/quick-chat-42-what-do-you-do-for-christmas/...

A to Z Quick Chat 41: Would you rather...? 19.12.2022

It's a smelly game of Would you rather on this episode of The A to Z English Podcast! Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chat-41-would-you-rather/ Join our WhatsApp group here :  https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 Check out Jack's course books here:  http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29 Send questions and comments to :  atozen...

A to Z Quick Chat 40: What do you eat for breakfast? 18.12.2022

In this Quick Chat episode, Kevin, Xochitl, and Jack talk about what they usually eat for breakfast. Share your breakfast menu with us and other listeners in the Whatsapp group or by email. (atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com) Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chat-40-what-do-you-eat-for-breakfast/ Join our WhatsApp group here :  https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 Check out...

A to Z Idioms 23: Idioms with Plants 2 17.12.2022

In this episode, Jack and Xochitl continue talking about trees 🌲 to (not) be out of the woods (yet) when you can't see the forest for the trees Podcast Transcript: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idioms-23/ Share your answers to the discussion questions in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 If you could take a minute and complete a short survey about the podcast, we w...

A to Z Famous Accents 01: Amitabh Bachchan 16.12.2022

In this first episode of A to Z Famous Accents, Jack analyzes Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan's English speech. In the episode, we listen to segments of an interview with Amitabh Bachchan, and Jack comments on his diction, vocabulary, speech manner, etc. Please join our Whatsapp group by clicking the link on our homepage: http://atozenglishpodcast.com . Podcast Website:  https://atozenglishpodca...

A to Z Quick Chat 39: Good and Bad Bosses 14.12.2022

In this episode we discuss good and bad bosses. They can make such a difference to your work! Podcast Transcript: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/good-and-bad-bosses/ If you could take a minute and complete a short survey about the podcast, we would be very appreciative. You can find the survey here: https://forms.gle/HHNnnqU6U8W3DodK8 We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future...

A to Z Idioms 22: Idioms with Plants 1 13.12.2022

In this episode, Kevin and Xochitl start talking about trees 🌲 to nip something in the bud to bark up the wrong tree 🌳 Podcast Transcript: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idioms-22/ Share your answers to the discussion questions in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 If you could take a minute and complete a short survey about the podcast, we would be very appreciative. Y...

A to Z Grammar 6: Simple Homophones! 12.12.2022

In this episode, Kevin and Jack remind you to be mindful of homonyms in writing. there/their/they're two/to/too your/you're Podcast Transcript: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/grammar-simple-homonyms/ Come practice using this grammar in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 Join our WhatsApp group here :  https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 Check out Jack's course...

A to Z Idioms 21: Idioms with rocks 10.12.2022

In this episode, Kevin and Jack use a couple of idioms using rocks 🪨 to be clear as mud to be stuck between a rock and a hard place Podcast Transcript: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idioms-21/ And a bonus idiom! listen for it! Share your answers to the discussion questions in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7 If you could take a minute and complete a short survey about...

A to Z Tips 05: OREO - Should you live in another country? 08.12.2022

Today Jack and Kevin talk about whether everyone should live in another country for at least six months. Check here to learn OREO: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-tips-oreo/ Podcast Transcript: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-tips-oreo-should-you-live-in-another-country Share your answers or ask us an opinion question to try in OREO, in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y...

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