

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast
Jack McBain
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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Feb 22, 2023 • 11min
A to Z Quick Chat 50: How Jack met his wife
In this episode, Jack tells Xochitl the story of how he met his wife.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.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chat-50-how-jack-met-his-wife/Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Tik Tok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 21, 2023 • 20min
A to Z Jack Chat 54: Lots of Listener Mail
In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack tries to catch up on reading listener email in the most recent Jack Chat.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.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-jack-chat-54-lots-of-listener-mail/Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Tik Tok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 20, 2023 • 12min
A to Z Quick Chat 49: Millennial Slang
Xochitl is young, but Jack is old, so in this funny episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl teaches Jack some expressions that are commonly used by people in the Millennial generation. Share your examples in an email or in our Whatsapp group chat!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.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chat-49-millennial-slang/Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Tik Tok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 19, 2023 • 9min
A to Z Am I the Jerk 03: The Medical Diagnosis
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 our email address atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-am-i-the-jerk-03-the-medical-diagnosis/Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Tik Tok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 18, 2023 • 8min
A to Z Am I the Jerk 02: The Dinner Party
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 address atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-am-i-the-jerk-02-the-dinner-party/Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Tik Tok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 14, 2023 • 8min
A to Z OREO 07: Home Theater vs. Movie Theater
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 your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email address atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-oreo-07-home-theater-vs-movie-theater/Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Tik Tok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 12, 2023 • 10min
A to Z Quick Chat 48: Near Death Experiences
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 atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chats-48-near-death-experiences/Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Tik Tok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2023 • 10min
A to Z Jack Chat 52: Make the Story
In this episode, listeners from the Whatsapp group play an exciting game of Make the Story.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.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-jack-chat-52-make-the-story/Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Tik Tok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2023 • 12min
A to Z Jack Chat 53: Questions Only
In this episode, listeners from the Whatsapp group play an exciting game of Questions Only.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.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-jack-chat-53-questions-only/Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Tik Tok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2023 • 15min
A to Z Jack Chat 51: Taboo
In this episode of the podcast, listeners from our Whatsapp group play an exciting game of Taboo. It's loads of fun that you won't want to miss!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.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-jack-chat-51-taboo/Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here: http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Tik Tok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy