Zdenek’s English Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by Clare, an Englishwoman who moved to the Czech Republic before the Velvet Revolution and settled in Moravia. We get into her tutoring business, what she’s noticed about younger generations, and what it’s like teaching students from different cultures—including Chinese learners. In the second half, the conversation opens up. We touch on current politics and try to look...

This episode of Zdenek's English Podcast was originally published as an episode of my other podcast, The Footglish Podcast. My guests this time are Honza Popek — my cousin and a sharp football mind — and David Nyč, a reporter, commentator, presenter of ONE PLAY TV, and co-author of the podcast Druhý Dotek Zdeňka Folprechta . 🎙️ In this episode of Footglish , we dive into a historic moment as Czech...

Luke Thompson from Luke’s English Podcast joins me to talk AI and humour. Master podcaster, English teacher and stand-up comedian, Luke tells a series of jokes — my task is to work out which one wasn’t written by AI. We speculate on how funny artificial intelligence really is, where it falls short, and, unsurprisingly, we don’t always agree. Luke's English Podcast Luke's website Video from this ep...

In this episode, I’m joined once again by my friend and former colleague Jack , who you might remember from his last appearance when he talked about composing a soundtrack for a board game. This time, Jack’s back to talk about his latest creative adventure: collaborating on a PC game called Soulstone Survivors . He helped proofread the script, contributed to the writing, and recorded a whole serie...

I was hiding in an apartment building in Quy Nhon, Vietnam, while Typhoon Kalmegi was raging outside. The wind was howling, the windows were shaking, and it was genuinely frightening — especially when the storm suddenly went calm, and I realised I was inside the eye. In this video, I share what it felt like to sit through the typhoon and experience its full power up close. Apologies for several fa...

We all make mistakes—and this time, I made a big one. Embarrassing, costly, and a lesson learnt. In this episode, recorded at the airport, I share what happened, along with some of my upcoming plans in Vietnam. Let’s see if any of them actually take off. Video from this episode doesn't exist, but it's on my YouTube channel . _______________________________________________________________________...

🇻🇳➡️🇨🇿 In this episode of Zdenek’s English Podcast , I trade Vietnam’s chaotic motorbike traffic for the peaceful Czech countryside — no helmet required. I look back on my time abroad: how I went from terrified scooter rookie to semi-respectable rider, discovered the joy (and occasional humiliation) of pickleball 🏓, and… well… also lost a few battles to my gaming addiction and laziness. It’s the...

In this episode, I sit down once again with Kieren, author of the short story collection Battery Life , which we discussed back in Episode 350. This time, it's a more casual catch-up — we talk about how life has been since we last spoke, dive into thoughts on London, reflect on the state of the world, and have a good old ramble about all sorts of things. Just two friends chatting and seeing where...

Hugh Dellar is a teacher, teacher trainer, and materials writer, but above all, he has my deepest respect for his unwavering support of Ukraine. In this episode, we explore the past and present of the "Ukraine War", including Trump’s dealings with Zelensky, the broader geopolitical landscape, and the challenges Europe faces today. Hugh offers sharp insights into what’s going wrong and how Europe c...

This is a crossover episode recorded with a popular English teacher Micheal Lavers, the author of The Level Up English Podcast . Michael and I met up in Bangkok , Thailand, in person to record an unscripted fun episode discussing all sorts of interesting topics including moving to a South Asian country, learning English, and much more. Michael's YouTube channel Michael's website The video from thi...

On this episode of Zdenek's English Podcast, I bring you an update on my Vietnamese adventure! Where am I now, who am I living with, and what have I been up to? How's my dating life going, and have I started riding a motorcycle here yet? As a special Christmas treat, I have a gift for you! Five listeners will win a free membership to my exclusive group for high-level learners, the Achievers' Chamb...

On this edition of Zdenek's English Podcast, I talk to my Polish friend Irena, who visited me in the Czech Republic about four months ago. This was an improvised recording, so it's quite lighthearted and touches on a variety of topics, which is reflected in the episode's title. Just a heads-up: there's also a longer introduction where I share details about my recent visit to the Ukraine-Czechia Na...

On the edition of Zdenek's English Podcast, I talked to Barbara from Hungary, who works in IT. We discussed AI, ChatGPT, and how it’s been impacting humans. We tried to answer the question of whether we should ignore it or embrace it. Video from this episode. _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in...

On today's podcast, I talk to my neighbour Bohous about his unique experiences living in Japan. _____________________________________________________________________ 👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos. 👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook. 👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review o...

In this "rambly" episode of the podcast, I delve into several subjects related to my life, such as improving how I speak, having a tooth pulled, starting a new podcast, and considering taking a motorbike course. I also give you a special 75% discount on the Achievers Chamber membership offer if you join by the end of August 2024. The Footglish Podcast : ____________________________________________...

In this episode of the podcast, recorded several months ago, I catch up with Ben, an English exams expert and the author of "To the Point English with Ben." We discuss the dos and don'ts of the speaking parts of classic exams such as FCE, CAE, CPE, and IELTS. Ben's YouTube channel _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER The ULTIMATE SOLU...

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In this episode, which was recorded in a traditional place, I speak about a few small issues I have to contend with, namely a tooth problem and having to migrate to a new podcasting host. _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, a...

After living in Vietnam for 17 months years, I'm now back in Czechia and in this 2-part episode, I'm going to speak about the experience, my reasons for going back, and consider my next moves.  Video from this episode: https://youtu.be/nZRQpUoHBeM   _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER  The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an Englis...

After living in Vietnam for 17 months years, I'm now back in Czechia and in this 2-part episode, I'm going to speak about the experience, my reasons for going back, and consider my next moves.  Video from this episode: https://youtu.be/-UYLSOSO_QQ   _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER  The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an Englis...

This time I talk to my Vietnamese friend Van whose English is more than impressive. How did she manage to get to such a high level and what is the secret behind her impeccable pronunciation? Listen to find out. _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER  The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with En...

This episode of ZEP was recorded on My Khe Beach in Da Nang. It features Glen, a former American lawyer, who left his career in the USA for a complete lifestyle overhaul in Southeast Asia.  _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER  The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people...

This time, I talk to Lukas from Slovakia. I remember him joining the Achievers Chamber as an avid English learner. Two years have passed, and he is now an English teacher himself. What has led him to this transformation and what are his best English learning tips? The video from this episode is available here: https://youtu.be/ql-wbER4vW0   _________________________________________________________...

In this podcast, I talk to HUGH DELLAR, an English teacher, teacher trainer, materials writer, and a well-known proponent of the Lexical Approach in the world of English teaching. Most interviews Hugh does are about the Lexical approach, but he's also very vocal regarding the current conflict in Ukraine and that's what this episode is mainly about. We talk about Hugh's views on the war, his recent...

Once again I caught up with Chris on the podcast and this time we were recording while walking along the shore.  The highlight was that I got my pants wet as I was wading through the waves, and of course, there are plenty more thoughts from us about our life here in Vietnam.   👉 Chris's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@expatnam   _________________________________________________________...