In this episode, I have the honour to talk to Kieren Hughes and Nick White who are the authors of the book called Battery Life. Battery Life is a collection of short stories set in London. It explores different contemporary themes such as technology, loneliness, and identity searching, and more and has a lot of cool unique characters. We discuss the book, what it was like writing it, how Kieren and Nick's writing style differs, and which each other's stories they like the most. Here's where you ...
Feb 05, 2021•38 min•Ep. 577
In this episode I interview a funny Englishman Rob from English with Rob. We talk about Rob's Youtube channel, making videos, Rob's podcast, coronavirus, and we discover how Rob knows Luke Thompson and other interesting things. This time there is also a video of the interview: https://youtu.be/r5BBcYWiCXI Here's Rob's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPChymTz1N2paPCn92wWGQ Here's his podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/english-with-rob-english-with-rob-81L-tZeSQNM/ __...
Jan 23, 2021•37 min•Ep. 572
This is an experimental episode in which I decide to play a new game that I got. It's called Irrational Game, and it's basically a quiz game.
Jan 16, 2021•59 min•Ep. 569
This ZEP Live Show Mash-up features Bojan from Serbia, Manoel from Brazil, Ahmed from Senegal, and Audrey and Abi from You Don't Say?! podcast. Audrey and Abi's podcast https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say Manoel's website https://manoelmonteiroelt.wordpress.com/ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Become a ZEP patron - become a patron of Zdenek’s English Podcast to have access to all previous live shows and 20-minute chat with Zdenek and other list...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 568
In this live show I had two guests, Audrey from Australia and Abi from the UK, and we talked about different cultural experiences, travelling and living abroad. I recommend googling their podcast called "You don't say?!".
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 567
In this episode I revisit the presentation I delivered in Speak up London school back in 2019. The idea was to show my teacher colleagues how to use board games in the English language classroom. I've been using board games in my English lessons as a teacher for a long time, and I was always interested in finding ways how to justify the games in terms of methodology. Whether you're an English teacher or learner, if you want to find out more about how this approach works, give this episode a list...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 565
Finally, my crowdfunding seems to be working again. What a relief! The bad news is right now I have 0 patrons. If you would like to become my patron again and get all the benefits I describe to you in this episode, please click below: Become a ZEP patron - become a patron of Zdenek’s English Podcast to have access to all previous live shows and 20-minute chat with Zdenek and other listeners Learn English Online Join a discord group to practise your speaking and take part in cool events...
Dec 18, 2020•16 min•Ep. 562
This episode explains why I have no choice but cancel all my patron subscriptions, which is extremely annoying for me. In order words, I'm addressing especially anyone who is, has been, or would consider becoming ZEP patron at some point. If you are currently a ZEP patron, please stay tuned for further information. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Learn English Online Join a discord group to practise your speaking and take part in cool even...
Dec 12, 2020•28 min•Ep. 561
This ZEP Live Show Mash-up features Ben Gill from to the Point English Youtube channel as well as Katty Ortega from the Chat Box. Ben's channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxHbqh9Pxk9sV4W66jIbjA Katty's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/worldenglishchatbox ________________________________________________________________________________________ Become a ZEP patron - become a patron of Zdenek’s English Podcast to have access to all previous live shows and 20-minute chat with Zdenek a...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 560
This is an episode I've been planning to do for a long time. It's about a fellow English teacher and a colleague of mine from Speak up London language school Kieren Hughes and the book Battery Life he co-wrote with his friend Nick White. Battery Life is a collection of short stories that take place in London. So if you would like to embark upon a kaleidoscopic journey into 21st Century London through the eyes of dozens of unique characters, give this episode a listen. In the second part of the e...
Dec 01, 2020•39 min•Ep. 558
This was supposed to be one of those announcements in which I invite you to the following live show, but I guess because of my current social deprivation caused by a few factors including the lockdown, I ended up ranting a bit. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Become a ZEP patron - become a patron of Zdenek’s English Podcast to have access to all previous live shows and 20-minute chat with Zdenek and other listeners ZEP Facebook - join Zden...
Nov 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 556
This time I only have 3 previous live shows for you. You are going to hear from Kais from the Netherlands, Monika from the Czech Republic, and Fergyi from Costa Rica.
Nov 14, 2020•47 min•Ep. 555
In this episode, I tell you everything you need to know about a new project called LEARN ENGLISH ONLINE. Essentially, this is an online community on Discord where you can meet like-minded English learners. All of you can join for free and the idea is that this platform will give its members an amazing opportunity to take part in various speaking activities prepared by members of the group, like games and regular discussions. For me and other English teachers, podcasters and youtubers, this will ...
Nov 13, 2020•29 min•Ep. 553
This is an interview with a life coach Ruta. Ruta is an inspiring person who originally comes from Lithuania and has lived in many countries which helped her achieve a C2 level in English. Ruta's clients are people who are struggling with their lives. She guides them on their journey to rekindle the spark and discover who they really are. The interview is full of Ruta's powerful ideas and positive energy. What is the key to happiness? What should we do to stop working on someone else's dream? An...
Oct 26, 2020•47 min•Ep. 551
This mashup from the previous live shows features 3 Brits, namely Paul, Marvin and Louis and also my good friend Nrup from India.
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 549
In this episode I tell you what this mishmash is all about, I invite you again to join my English through Board Games course, and also to come to Prague to attend a Lepster meet-up which I'm organizing in October. The mashup features Bohdan (topic: Fire), Lucy (Facebook), Ellie (Cats), Roberto (Pronunciation). I hope you like this. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Become a ZEP patron - become a patron of Zdenek’s English Podcast to have acc...
Sep 19, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 543
In this episode I talk to my good friend Jiaqi from China who I first met in England during a Lepster meet-up. I wanted to catch up with her on the latest news just to see how she is doing. I do try to avoid coronavirus, but I I failed miserably.
Sep 03, 2020•39 min•Ep. 539
I've had to make an executive decision regarding to podcast. The format of ZEP as you know it is changing. It's probably bad news for some people, but I'm pretty sure it's good news for others. Listen to this episode to find out more. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Become a ZEP patron - become a patron of Zdenek’s English Podcast ZEP Facebook - join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share and comment on Facebook Teacherzdenek...
Aug 16, 2020•13 min•Ep. 533
In this episode, which is not a live show for a change, I go over the first 20 items of vocabulary that I've been teaching on Youtube in my Teacher Zdenek YT channel lately. I recommend watching the videos as well. The more times you hear these words and phrases, the more likely it is that they will stick. Watch the videos here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TeacherZdenek
Aug 06, 2020•35 min•Ep. 532
Here is a cool episode with Stef where we discuss what it is like trying to set up your own online business.
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 531
In this episode I introduce my new English course for levels B1, B2 and C1 to you and you have a unique opportunity as my listener to get a discount on it. Listen to find out more :) I also tell you a bit more about my Youtube channel and how Correct my English Podcast is doing. My Youtube channel is here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TeacherZdenek Join this Facebook group to get daily posts in your feed about this new project which I'm taking very seriously. MY GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/group...
Jul 24, 2020•45 min•Ep. 530
In this episode you have a unique opportunity to hear Scottish accent. Anna speaks every clearly, though, so it is a pleasant experience listening. We talk about Scotland, Scottish stereotypes and how Anna is coping with the lockdown. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Correct my English Podcast Correct my English Facebook Page ZEP Facebook - join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share and comment on Facebook Teacherzdenek.com - my ...
Jul 17, 2020•48 min•Ep. 529
This ZEP live show features my good friend Marija from Macedonia. The topic is dilemmas.
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 528
On last week's Zdenek's English Podcast live show we had a high profile guest Martin from England who is well know for his popular Rock 'n Roll English podcast. We talk about all different kinds of accommodation. I have quite a few questions for Martin regarding this topic. And perhaps most interestingly, we share our, often embarrassing, experiences of living with other people. More about Martin and his podcast here: https://rocknrollenglish.com/ ________________________________________________...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 526
This is last week's ZEP live show recorded with my guest Yota. Yota is a teacher I used to work with in London. She has a very popular instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/learnenglisheverywhere/ . This is where she posts memes, pictures and videos and where she teaches useful idiomatic language through them. In this show we discuss best ways to learn vocabulary in general.
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 525
The guest of last week's live show was Mark and the topic was idioms related to rules, law, order, and authority.
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 523
In this episode I speak to Ethan over Zoom. Ethan has been on this podcast many times before especially in the early days of the podcast and you can search for more episodes with Ethan in the archive. This particular edition is more of a catch-up. Ethan is currently living in Austria and learning German. So we speak a bit about that. We also talk a lot about what has happened in the world since we spoke to each other last time. We touch on racism and inequality, Ethan's meal, and TV shows we've ...
Jun 11, 2020•43 min•Ep. 522
Another ZEP live show this time featuring English teacher Luu who was my DELTA classmate. We talk about our struggles with English in terms of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 520
This ZEP live show features my Turkish friend and an ex-colleague from London Musa who has been living a dream in London. We talk about Musa's learning journey and how he managed to get to the UK. We also speak about benefits of living abroad.
May 31, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 519
Finally the wait is over. I've released a new podcast to mark the occasion of 300th episode of Zdenek's English Podcast. What is it called? What kind of podcast is it? How did I come up with it? What can you expect in it? How can you subscribe and listen to it? How can you help me grow it? What is my end game with it? Listen to find out. __________________________________________________________________________________ Correct my English Podcast Correct my English Facebook Page ZEP Facebook - jo...
May 29, 2020•59 min•Ep. 518
