English with the learners!

Tanner LeTourneau
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A podcast for English learners, by English learners, with their host... Tanner, an ESL teacher, methodologist, linguist, and language learner. Listen as English learners practice speaking about topics they choose. There isn't a huge focus on error correction here, just an opportunity to speak freely around a topic. You might even learn a thing or two! For my students: listen to your own episode as well to see if you can identify any of your own mistakes or to see if you overuse certain words/expressions.

Episodes

  1. 03/24/2021

    Culture and the pandemic with Stepan, David, Martin, and Libor

    The pandemic sure has changed a lot, but here we discuss some of the cultural changes and how different websites/brands may have been affected.  The guys did a great job of exploring different topics/ideas within this theme, for the most part, had some nice pronunciation! Something to be careful about: using the present simple and present continuous - I use/do/eat/try (something) every day or regularly vs I'm doing something right now. Stay tuned for next episode!

    15 min

  2. 03/22/2021

    Interview tips with HR professional Lucie

    Interested in interview tips? online and in-person? Listen to this conversation with Lucie, an HR professional and excellent student, as she shares her tips for interviewing.  She does a great job of thinking on her feet! (I asked some surprise questions) Important vocabulary: stressed (how we feel) vs. stressful (situations) keep eye contact (stare) vs. make eye contact (appropriate amount) Important grammar: I recommend you use/do/make (base form of verb) or I recommend using/doing/making (no subject, +ing)

    12 min

  3. 02/02/2021

    Practicing conditional

    Join us for an interesting (and different) conversation. Instead of a specific topic, the guys wanted to practice the grammar for conditionals! Listen in to hear about some hypothetical situations. Something the guys did well: They engaged each other with questions. Nice vocabulary: bulldog, Shar Pei, pointer, self-aware, dialect, signature in the snow. Things to be careful with: 2nd conditional •if + past simple, ...would + base form of verb / 3rd conditional • if + past perfect, ...would + have + past participle

    16 min

  4. 02/02/2021

    Anna's rules for a productive life

    Tune in for a talk with Anna as she teaches us some of her rules for a productive life. Something Anna does well: Speaking fluently and confidently! Nice vocabulary: discipline, to be under pressure, explicit, Pomodoro technique, to procrastinate. Some things to be careful about: We make decisions and choices, in/at meetings.

    17 min

  5. 01/28/2021

    Staying sane while working from home with Stepan, Martin, Libor, and David

    Check out this conversation about the pros and cons of working from home and more. Good vocabulary: To abide by (something), To take a break Grammar to be careful about: Another + singular (person), Other + plural (people), prepositions, articles

    11 min

  6. 01/28/2021

    Burnout and burnout prevention with Lucie

    Join for a conversation about burnout, what it is, and ways to prevent it. Useful vocabulary: burnout, prevention, wellbeing, to advise, psychologist, ripeness

    14 min

  7. 01/27/2021

    Talking about writing and mini-missions with Adela

    Tune in to this episode where we discuss some of Adela's English practice outside of class. Grammar to be aware of: using the past tenses. I wrote (past simple), I was writing (past continuous), I had written (past perfect), I had been writing (past perfect continuous), I have written (present perfect).

    11 min

  8. 01/25/2021

    Breakdancing with Miro

    Join us for a conversation about breakdancing with Miro, one of my longest taught students. Good vocabulary: power moves, warm-up, cool down, physical condition, breakdancing, technique, style, and more. Grammar to be aware of: present simple vs. present continuous. "I do (something) regularly" vs. "I am doing (something) right now" P.S. I'm sorry Miro, I couldn't get your song of choice to work so I picked this one.

    15 min

  9. 01/12/2021

    Work/life balance and harmony with Filip and Lucie

    Join a conversation with my students Filip and Lucie as we discuss various aspects of maintaining a healthy work/life balance and harmony. Great vocabulary: work-life balance, priorities, the big picture, to overload, to drain your energy, positive and negative energy, harmony.

    15 min
  10. Kangoo shoes with Dominika

    01/12/2021

    Kangoo shoes with Dominika

    A conversation with my student Dominika about a cool and unusual sport, Kangoo shoes! Great vocabulary/phrases from the podcast: Joints (Klouby), To burn calories, To improve balance, To improve core strength, Stay Kangoo positive and Covid negative!

    15 min
  11. What is this?

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    What is this?

    Hey everybody!  Welcome to our monthly podcast lesson. This is how it will work: 1. One week before the podcast we decide on a topic 2. During the week before the podcast, you watch videos, talk with friends, and/or read articles related to the topic. 3. On podcast day, we start by discussing what we've found, learned, etc. 4. We create a podcast outline (introduction, discussion points, and a goodbye) 5. We record, choose some music, and publish. 6. Enjoy your 10-15minutes of monthly fame!

    3 min

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A podcast for English learners, by English learners, with their host... Tanner, an ESL teacher, methodologist, linguist, and language learner. Listen as English learners practice speaking about topics they choose. There isn't a huge focus on error correction here, just an opportunity to speak freely around a topic. You might even learn a thing or two! For my students: listen to your own episode as well to see if you can identify any of your own mistakes or to see if you overuse certain words/expressions.

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