

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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Oct 18, 2022 • 12min
Grammar A to Z 3: Intermediate - count vs noncount nouns
In this episode, Kevin and Jack try to help you understand count vs noncount nounsTip: Can you easily count how many of the thing there are?Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/grammar-count-vs-noncount-nouns/Come practice using this grammar in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7If 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/HHNnnqU6U8W3DodK8We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.Check 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: Composed by Jack McBainSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 16, 2022 • 13min
A to Z Quick Chat 26: The Day of the Dead
In this episode, Xochitl teaches Jack about the Mexican Day of the Dead! It's a very interesting, beautiful holiday where relatives pay respect to their ancestors who have passed on. If you're interested in learning about this holiday, our resident expert, Xochitl, will teach you all about it!Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/the-day-of-the-dead/Share your answers to the discussion questions in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7If 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/HHNnnqU6U8W3DodK8We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.Intro/Outro Music: Composed by Jack McBainSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 13, 2022 • 10min
Idioms A to Z 11: Idioms with Food 3
In this episode, Kevin and Jack discuss and use three more idioms about food. Hope you're still hungry!Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idioms-11/to not be your cup of tea ☕️to butter someone up 🧈to be food for thoughtShare your answers to the discussion questions in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7If 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/HHNnnqU6U8W3DodK8We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.Intro/Outro Music: Composed by Jack McBainSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 11, 2022 • 11min
A to Z Tips: 'ed' pronunciation
In this episode, Kevin and Jack help you figure out how to pronounce that tricky 'ed' sound. Sometimes it adds a sound, and sometimes it doesn't.hint: are you humming or whispering?Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/ed-pronunciation/Share your answers to the discussion questions in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7If 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/HHNnnqU6U8W3DodK8We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.Send questions and comments to: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comIntro/Outro Music: Composed by Jack McBainSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 9, 2022 • 11min
Quick Chat 25: Would you travel to the past? Or the future?
In this episode, Kevin and Jack think about time travel! If you had a time machine, would you want to go to the past? Or to some unknown future?Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/would-you-travel-to-the-past-or-the-future/Share your answers to the discussion questions in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 6, 2022 • 10min
Idioms A to Z 10: Idioms with food 2
In this episode, Jack and Xochitl talk about three idioms using using food.Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idioms-10/to bring home the bacon 🥓to be in hot waterto compare apples to oranges 🍎v🍊Come try to use the idioms in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7If 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/HHNnnqU6U8W3DodK8We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.Intro/Outro Music by Eaters: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/the-astronomers-office/agents-in-coffee-shops/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 4, 2022 • 15min
Grammar A to Z 2: Advanced - Passive vs Active Voice
In this episode, Kevin and Jack try to help you understand how and when to use active vs passive voice.Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/grammar-passive-active-voice/Kevin ate the apple vs The apple was eaten by KevinCome practice using this grammar in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7If 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/HHNnnqU6U8W3DodK8We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.Intro/Outro Music by Eaters: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/the-astronomers-office/agents-in-coffee-shops/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 3, 2022 • 11min
Quick Chat 24: What's your favorite season?
In this episode, Kevin and Jack discuss their favorite season, the Fall. What's yours? And why?Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/?p=1922Share your answers to the discussion questions in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 30, 2022 • 9min
Idioms A to Z 9: Idioms with Food 1
In this episode, Kevin and Xochitl discuss and use three idioms about food. Hope you're hungry!Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/?p=1883to spice things upto be a piece of cake 🍰to be a couch potato 🥔Share your answers to the discussion questions in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7If 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/HHNnnqU6U8W3DodK8We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.Intro/Outro Music by Eaters: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/the-astronomers-office/agents-in-coffee-shops/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 28, 2022 • 9min
A to Z Grammar 001: Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
In this episode, Kevin, Jack, and Xochitl try to help you understand how to use present simple vs present continuous grammar.Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/?p=1886What do you do? vs What are you doing?Share your answers to the discussion questions in our WhatsApp group chat! https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7If 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/HHNnnqU6U8W3DodK8We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future episodes.Intro/Outro Music by Eaters: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/the-astronomers-office/agents-in-coffee-shops/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


