In this episode I talk about the most important technological innovation for my career. I basically talk about how it helped me not only in my learning but also in my classes as an EFL teacher. I give a brief […]
In this episode I talk about the difference between the verbs ‘borrow’ and ‘lend’. I start by giving some examples of the different structures these verbs can be used with. Then, I also give examples of common collocations with these […]
In this episode I talk about comment adverbs in English. I start by giving a brief overview of how these adverbs can be used and then I go through a few examples. I also go over some structures that can […]
In this episode I talk about questons in English. I basically go through some different types of questions in English, giving examples and making comments on the different aspects involved. Please contact me if you have any suggestions or comments. Don’t […]
In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘say’, ‘tell’, ‘talk’ and ‘speak’. I start by briefly going through some examples of how we can use these words. Then, I discuss some of the different structures used with them […]
In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘last’ and ‘latest’. I start by briefly going through some examples of how we can use these words. Then, I discuss some of the different meanings and give examples of common […]
In this episode I talk about two simple ways to use ChatGPT in the EFL classroom. I briefly describe how EFL teachers can use ChatGPT in conversation classes to promote discussion and development of speaking skills. Please contact me if […]
In this episode I talk about different word endings that we use to talk about people’s nationalities. I basically give examples and make comments on the different spellings that can be used in such context. Please contact me if you have […]
In this episode I talk about how to plan a trip abroad. I speak about the things you have to think about before you travel as well as a little bit about the preparation involved. Please contact me if you […]
In this episode I give a brief summary of the last 14 episodes. I read their titles one by one and make some comments about the contents covered in each episode. This episode is a guide to the last 14 episodes. […]
In this episode I talk about a trekking adventure I went on with my elder son back in 2018. We spent 5 days on a hike called Big W Circuit in the Torres del Paine National Park in the south […]
In this episode I talk about different ways to use the preposition ‘by’. I basically give examples and make comments on the different structures that can be used with this preposition. Please contact me if you have any suggestions or comments. […]
In this episode I interview an old friend who is a Health & Life coach and helps busy people in their 40s-60s take back control of their weight and health. I ask him about his own midlife career and health […]
In this episode I talk about how to use ‘like’ or ‘as if’ with the verbs ‘look’, ‘sound’ and ‘feel’. I briefly discuss when we can use these structures and then I give examples of how to use them. Please contact […]
In this episode I talk about how to use the words ‘still’, ‘yet’ and ‘already’. I briefly discuss the meaning of the words and then I give examples and make comments on the different structures that can be used with them. […]
In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘damage’, ‘hurt’ and ‘harm’. I start by briefly going through some examples of how we can use these words. Then, I discuss some of the different meanings and give examples of […]
In this episode I discuss the different meanings of the verb ‘go’. I basically go through its different meanings and structures commonly used with the verb ‘go’ and give some examples of each meaning. Please contact me if you have […]
In this episode I talk about how to write an essay. I basically describe how you can organize the ideas and some important elements that you should have in your essay. I also briefly mention some linking words you can […]
In this episode I talk about using short videos in online classes. I basically describe a few activities involving short videos and discuss some of the benefits for EFL teachers and learners. Please contact me if you have any suggestions […]
In this episode I talk about the verbs ‘get’, ‘go’, ‘become’ and ‘turn’ and how they can be used to express changes in appearance, behavior, mood and physical ability. I basically go through some examples and make some comments about […]
In this episode I talk about idioms that are related to transport. I basically go through a list of idioms giving examples and making some comments about their meanings. Please contact me if you have any suggestions or comments. Don’t […]
In this episode I talk about three different ways to use the word ‘hardly’ in English. I briefly discuss the meaning of ‘hardly’ and then I give examples and make comments on the different structures that can be used with this […]
In this episode I talk about different ways to use the word ‘keen’. I briefly discuss the meaning of ‘keen’ and then I give examples and make comments on the different structures that can be used with this word. Please contact […]
In this episode I talk about verbs combined with prepositions ‘from’, ‘on’, ‘for’ and ‘of’. I start by giving examples of verbs which can combine with them and I also briefly discuss the contexts and meanings in the examples. Please […]
In this episode I give a brief summary of the last 12 episodes. I read their titles one by one and make some comments about the contents covered in each episode. This episode is a guide to the last 12 episodes. […]
In this episode I talk about the impact of COVID-19 on my work routine. I basically discuss some of my own observations on how COVID-19 changed my routine back in 2020, how I adapted to it and some of my […]
In this episode I talk about the origin of the term ‘Black Friday’. I basically read out some information about the origin of this term and I also talk about what happens on Black Friday and in Brazil and how […]
In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘like’ and ‘as’. I start by briefly going through some examples of how we can use these words. Then, I discuss some of the different structures that we can use with […]
In this episode I talk about idioms that are often used when we talk about human relationships. I basically go through a list of idioms giving examples and making some comments about their meanings. Please contact me if you have […]
In this episode I talk about phrasal verbs that are often used when we talk about plans and decisions. I basically go through a list of phrasal verbs giving examples and making some comments about their meanings. Please contact me […]
