In this episode we learn that Teacher Mina is a big perfume lover and Teacher Marilou loves to people watch. Don’t worry! It’s not in a creepy way. She just likes observing the way people go about their day. For this episode’s grammar point, Teacher Marilou highlights using the pattern “he/she seemed + adjective” to talk about first impressions of people. Learn more about us at exl-english.com.
May 01, 2020•27 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, we learn that Teacher Mina is a dog lover and has always had a dog beside her. We also that Teacher Marilou is a night owl which is a person who’s more active and more awake at night. They also discuss their previous jobs and you will observe their frequent use of “used to + base verb” app throughout the conversation. Stay tuned till the end for a fun game of memory. Check out our website exl-english.com for more information about our services!
Apr 27, 2020•27 min•Ep. 17
In this week’s episode, we will learn something about Teacher Mina which not a lot of her students know. Tune in to find out what it is. They recall their experiences in failing to do certain things. In this podcast you will learn about “was not able to” to talk about your inability to complete or fulfill something in a specific occasion in the past. Check out our website to get a free trial class. exl-english.com
Apr 24, 2020•28 min•Ep. 16
This is a fun and lighthearted episode where the teachers discuss about their favorites things and favorite apps. We discover in the episodes Teacher Mina's great interest in melonpan and also Teacher Marilou's love for hand creams. The teachers then move on to talking about their favorite mobile phone applications which definitely speaks volumes of their personalities. Teacher Mina also highlights the grammar point for this episode which is "It allows me + 不定詞." To describe the special features...
Apr 20, 2020•26 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, the two English teachers discuss enthusiastically about their love for mugs and podcasts. Teacher Marilou also prepared the topic for today where she asks Teacher Mina about her ideas and preferences on certain situations. Use “it depends on + your reason” for when you want to give answers specifying the conditions as when you feel it true and when false. Japanese students tend to use the phrase ケースバイケース in most scenarios albeit acceptable, the teachers would like provide an exp...
Apr 17, 2020•25 min•Ep. 14
What are your hopes for the future? In this episode your quirky English teachers try to light up your day to forget what’s happening to the world for a second and just focus on the bright future that’s ahead of us. Teacher Mina then teaches the pattern: I hope + 不定詞 , I hope (someone/something) + 現在形 and I hope that (someone/something) + 動詞. You will use this pattern to talk about your desires for the future. Don’t forget to check out our website exl-english.com for a free trial lesson.
Apr 13, 2020•23 min•Ep. 13
In this new episode, the teachers discuss about their habits. Since the two teachers spend much time together, they are able to observe each other’s reactions when they’re faced with certain situations. Also, stay tuned up till the end where they play a game on how much they know each other by answering a few questions regarding their reactions to certain situations. They also emphasize using the phrase “tend to” to talk about habits: tend to + verb. Don’t forget to check out our website exl-eng...
Apr 10, 2020•21 min•Ep. 12
In the new episode, the teachers have discussed about Teacher Marilou’s first time experiences in Japan. They also highlight using the phrase “for the first time.” Instead of saying ファストタイム, replace it with “for the first time.” Don’t forget to check our website: exl-english.com for a FREE TRIAL class.
Apr 06, 2020•17 min•Ep. 11
Here’s a new episode from your friendly English teachers Mina and Marilou. They are talking about health and what’s important to do if you want to take care of your health. Teacher Mina also highlights the pattern: It’s important to + base verb. She also mentions about other vocabulary words similar to “important” so you can sound more natural and less redundant. Be sure to check out our website for more information— exl-english.com
Apr 03, 2020•17 min•Ep. 10
English Teachers Mina and Marilou are back with a new episode to teach you when to use the prepositions in, on and at. Always remember to use ‘in’ for the month and the year; use ‘on’ for the day and the date; and ‘at’ for the time. For example: in 1991 / in June / on Monday / on September 1st / at 3pm / at 12. The also teach you the correct pronunciation for each phrase. Be sure to check out our website exl-english.com for a free trial class.
Mar 23, 2020•17 min•Ep. 9
English teachers Mina and Marilou are back with a new episode to teach you how to express your dislikes politely. Please use the pattern: I don’t really like + (the thing that you hate). Teacher Mina also compares “I don’t like..” VS “I don’t really like..” She emphasizes that “I don’t like” sounds stronger and more straightforward. So, if you want to sound nicer and politer for other people, you had better use “I don’t really like...” Be sure to check our website exl-english.com for a free tria...
Mar 20, 2020•16 min•Ep. 8
For this week’s episode, English Teachers Mina and Marilou teach the patterns: (1) Who’s more likely to + verb? (2) I am more likely to + verb. We use this to talk about the probability of us doing some things. After this episode, we hope you can talk about yourself and your personality using the patterns we have introduced. Be sure to check our exl-english.com for a free trial class!
Mar 16, 2020•16 min•Ep. 7
Teachers Mina and Marilou are back with a new episode highlighting the use of I have + past participle of the verb. They talk about their quirky experiences and have a good laugh about them. Be sure to check their website exl-english.com for a free trial lesson.
Mar 13, 2020•18 min•Ep. 6
Teachers Mina and Marilou from EXCEL English 英会話 in 相模大野 are back with a new episode. They discuss about their plans being canceled due to coronavirus which is making people scared of going out to crowded places. Will spring still be as beautiful as the two teachers expect it to be? In this episode the pattern “I was supposed to + canceled plan” is being highlighted by the teachers. For a free trial lesson 無料体験 please check our website at exl-english.com See you next week!
Mar 09, 2020•24 min•Ep. 5
Teachers Mina and Marilou start this week’s podcast with their all-time obsessions. They also teach the pattern: “I look forward to -ing...” for positive feelings about the future and “I dread -ing...” for negative. Tune in and enjoy English light and easy.
Mar 01, 2020•18 min•Ep. 4
Mina and Marilou are back with a new fun and educational episode. It’s springtime in Japan and everyone’s horror has just begun—the hay fever or the pollen allergy. Unfortunately, Teacher Marilou is one of the many people who’s suffering from pollen allergy. The two teachers discuss what Marilou has just bought in her ‘kafun kit.’ Tune in to learn more. Check their website exl-englis.com for a free trial lesson.
Feb 24, 2020•17 min•Ep. 3
It’s EXCEL English’s 6th year anniversary and your two funny English teachers are back with a new episode where they talk about something they did in the past and are still doing now. They also introduce the pattern: I’ve been 動詞-ing and also some hint words such as: recently, lately, these days, for and since. For more details about our school check out our website exl-english.com
Feb 16, 2020•10 min•Ep. 2
Mina and Marilou launch their first ever episode on a romantic note talking about what they love about Valentine’s. In this episode learn the grammar pattern: “What I love about (topic) is the (the detail).” Catch your teachers every Tuesday for a new and awesome lesson. Check their website at exl-english.com for a free trial lesson
Feb 10, 2020•4 min•Ep. 1