

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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Dec 9, 2022 • 19min
A to Z Jack Chat 30: Learn English with the "Would You Rather" game!
In this episode, Jack reads your emails and Whatsapp group chats related to the "Would you rather" game? It's loads of fun on this week's Jack Chat! Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/learn-english-with-the-would-you-rather-game/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: atozenglish1Insta: 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

Dec 8, 2022 • 7min
A to Z Tips 05: OREO - Should you live in another country?
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-countryShare your answers or ask us an opinion question to try in OREO, 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: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 7, 2022 • 7min
A to Z Quick Chat 37: Game - Would you rather? pt. 2
Today we try 'would you rather' again - so what would you rather do: have a personal maid, or chef?Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/37-game-would-you-rather-pt-2/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: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 6, 2022 • 9min
A to Z Idioms 20: Idioms with sand
In this episode, the group talks about hot ☀️ desert themed idiomsto bury your head in the sandto let the dust settle Podcast Transcript: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idioms-20/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: 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

Dec 5, 2022 • 19min
A to Z Jack Chat 29: Listener Mail
In this episode of Jack Chats, we discussed the following points:in terms of = in regard toExample:The company promises its customers excellence in terms of quality and service. The company promises its customers excellence in regard to quality and service. Pronunciation:are = "R" or = ORange our = 1. "ah-wer" 2. "R"Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/jack-chat-29-listener-emails/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: atozenglish1Insta: 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

Dec 4, 2022 • 27min
A to Z Jack Chat 28: Listener Mail
In this episode of Jack Chats, we discussed the following points:Way to go! = Good job! Nice work! etc. a ways to go = a long distance to goExample: A: How far is it to school? B: It's quite far. We have a ways to go. In regards to the prepositions for and to, check out this explanation from Grammarly. The website does a great job explaining the differences:for/sincePodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/jack-chats-28-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/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 3, 2022 • 16min
A to Z Jack Chat 27: Listener Emails
In this episode of Jack Chats, Jack reads your listener mail.Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/jack-chats-27-listener-emails/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/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 2, 2022 • 13min
A to Z Jack Chat 26: Whatsapp Chats
In this episode of Jack Chats, Jack reads your chats.Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/jack-chats-26-whatsapp-chats/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/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 1, 2022 • 9min
A to Z Idioms 19: Idioms with Ice
In this episode, the group talks about icy 🧊 cold idioms! Hope you're warm!to be the tip of the icebergto break the iceTranscript: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/idioms-19/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: Eaters, song Dig Your Own Soul (eatersmusic2000) https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/an-evening-with-tuck-pendleton/dig-your-own-soul/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 30, 2022 • 16min
A to Z Jack Chat 25: Whatsapp Chats
In this episode of Jack Chats, Jack reads your chats.Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-jack-chat-25-whatsapp-chats/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/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy