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This episode of Zdenek's English Podcast is a different kettle of fish.Damian, one of the members of the Achievers Chamber, decided to give me an unexpected and rather unique gift. He asked Chat GPT 4 to write a book about me and it's so impressive that I can't help but share it with you. The book is a moving story of how I had to quit football and somehow ended up becoming an English teacher instead. It's full of metaphors, analogies and high-level vocabulary which I'll later explain to you. Now, it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy the introductory chapter from "The Unplayed Symphony - A Football Lover's Guide to Teaching English." _________________________________________________________________________
🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER
The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.
An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.
👉Detailed information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FqNZWJDcT1Gn68WbgFhlTmuVsjGBDquG/view?usp=sharing
👉Quick guide video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG6HBQO4Tnk&ab_channel=TeacherZdenek
👉 To become a member of the "English Achievers Chamber" Discord group, email me at [email protected], or through any social media - you'll find the icons on my website www.teacherzdenek.com
Just say "Hi Zdenek, I want to become a member" and I'll send you further instructions.
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👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.
👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.
👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.
👉 Teacherzdenek.com - My website where you can fill in the form to join my mailing list to receive cool information, videos, and offers about English through Role Plays group course.
👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football".
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Tommy, who you may know from the English Podcast with Tommy, is back!!! And that can only mean one thing. We're talking British politics again!What on earth is happening in the UK? What role has lettuce played in Britain's politics? What sort of legacy has Boris Johnson left? How does Tommy rate Fishy Sunak? Has he changed his views on Brexit? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Listen to find out!The video from this episode: https://youtu.be/RaKKmNNlwcY Tommy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tommybradfordsenglishschool/ Tommy's _________________________________________________________________________ 👉 Achievers Chamber Discord group membership: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FqNZWJDcT1Gn68WbgFhlTmuVsjGBDquG/view?usp=sharing
👉Quick guide video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG6HBQO4Tnk&ab_channel=TeacherZdenek
👉 To become a member of the "English Achievers Chamber" Discord group, email me at [email protected], or through any social media - you'll find the icons on my website www.teacherzdenek.com
Just say "Hi Zdenek, I want to become a member" and I'll send you further instructions.
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👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.
👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.
👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.
👉 Teacherzdenek.com - My website where you can fill in the form to join my mailing list to receive cool information, videos, and offers about English through Role Plays group course.
👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football".
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#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening
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Esta semana vas a mejorar tu inglés escuchando una historia sobre un viaje largo a casa después de haber pasado el verano en Grecia.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y test del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés canadienseDéjanos un mensaje de voz en inglés para contarnos si tienes una historia similar o si te ha gustado el episodio. ¡No te olvides de decir tu nombre y el episodio!
Visita acingles.com para encontrar clases de gramática, pronunciación y mucho más para llevar tu inglés hacia un nivel avanzado.
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raül, Eva y ¡nuestro storyteller, Keena!
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Esta semana Shauna recuerda cómo celebraba la Navidad en Canadá con su familia y cómo ha cambiado la tradición para ella.
Transcripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodio
Nivel de inglès: intermedio o intermedio alto
Acento: inglès canadiense
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Tom, Raül, y ¡nuestra storyteller, Shauna! -
We asked people what they would like to do in 2022. Preguntamos a la gente sobre qué planes tienen para este 2022.
Transcripción del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés canadienseWhat would YOU like to do in 2022? Send us an email with a voice note to [email protected].
Visita acingles.com para encontrar clases de gramática, pronunciación y mucho más, para llevar tu inglés hacia un nivel avanzado.
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Tom, Raül, y ¡nuestros storytellers!
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Bonnie receives news about a terrorist attack in Nice, France, where her daughter and family were vacationing.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO SCROLL: the action of moving the content up or down on a digital screen using your finger or mouse. It's what you do to see more information on websites, social media, or documents.
- MAYHEM: a state of chaos, disorder, or extreme confusion. It often describes situations where there is a lot of noise, movement, and unpredictability.
- TO REGISTER: used figuratively, means to become aware of or notice something. It's when you suddenly understand or realize information.
- TO PACE: walking back and forth, often nervously or restlessly, usually in a small area. It's a way people move when they're feeling anxious or impatient.
- TO MAKE YOUR WAY SOMEWHERE: to travel or move in a specific direction or to a particular destination. It's about journeying from one place to another.
Episode Links:
Find out more about Bonnie Earl at bonnie-earl.com/
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English Psychiatrist Dr. Raj Persaud is here to give his professional view on Russell Brand, Prince Harry and Lucy Letby. Even I got analysed, based on a quite unexpected question he asked - same question they ask at the entrance of a Fetish Club. Very interesting and variating episode, don’t miss out!
Dr. Persaud’s links:
https://drrajpersaud.com/the-podcasts
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Andrew Gold links:
http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1
http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok
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https://andrewgold.locals.com
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Craig tells us that if he hadn’t started creating English courses for La Mansión Del Inglés, he’d probably be an alcoholic by now, or maybe even dead.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- CHEEKY: Playfully bold or impudent; a light-hearted, teasing attitude.
- OUT OF THE BLUE: Something unexpected or occurring suddenly without warning.
- DEPENDENCY: Reliance on someone or something for support or sustenance.
- GET A TASTE FOR SOMETHING: Developing a liking or preference for something after trying it.
- PAY IT FORWARD: The act of doing a good deed for someone with the hope that they will do something positive for others in return.
Episode Links:
👉 Find out more about Craig Wealand at mansioningles.com
👉 Listen to Bree talking about How about set goals and build habits for independent English study on Inglés Podcast
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Laurie Skreslet and a team of climbers face difficult conditions as they attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest — will they make it?
If you haven't already listened to Climbing Mount Everest Part 1, go listen now!
🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript!
Level: Upper-intermediate
Accent: Canadian
5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO BRACE YOURSELF: means to prepare yourself for something that might be difficult or unpleasant.
- TO KEEP PACE WITH vs TO FALL BEHIND: To keep pace means to stay at the same speed or level. To fall behind means to not keep up with others.
- TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS: to start focusing on an important task or activity, and stop wasting time.
-TO BE TOUCHED BY SOMETHING: used figuratively, this means to be emotionally moved or affected by something.
- TO SINK IN: means to start to understand or realize the truth of something.
Episode Links:
Find out more about Laurie Skreslet at laurieskreslet.ca
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When Laurie Skreslet attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1982, he faced dangerous avalanches, the closure of the only route up the mountain, and a life-changing moment.
Level: Advanced
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO IGNITE: to start something, either literally by starting a fire or figuratively by sparking an idea or feeling, as Laurie discusses igniting a passion for climbing.
- LITTLE DID I KNOW: expresses discovering or experiencing something unexpectedly, often referring to unexpected consequences. For instance, loving a food you thought you would hate or finding a test more difficult than expected.
- DIVING BOARD: is a platform used for jumping off into a pool, commonly used in the sport of diving.
- LEAP: refers to a big jump, like a cat jumping from a table to the ground, or a sudden change, such as starting a business after years of working in the same job.
- TO GIVE IN: means to agree or surrender to something you didn't want to do, while "to give up" means to stop doing something or quit trying.
Episode Links:
Find out more about Laurie Skreslet at laurieskreslet.ca
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Kerstin tells us about the time when she rappelled down the tallest building on the university campus where she worked.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (German speaker)
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4 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO BE BUZZING: Feeling excited or energetic.
- ABSEIL / RAPPEL: Descending a vertical surface using a rope, often in a controlled manner.
- TO LOSE FACE: To experience a loss of respect or dignity, often due to a mistake or failure.
- TO SWEAR: To use strong or offensive language; to curse or use profanity.
Episode Links:
👉 Find out more about Kerstin Cable at fluentlanguage.co.uk
👉 Find out more about The Fluent Show
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Alykhan recalls the story of his first day of school after moving to Canada from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania when he was 8 years old.
Level: upper intermediate*
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- GO DOWNHILL: When things get worse or go in a bad direction.
- WHAT AM I GETTING MYSELF INTO?: Asking if a decision might lead to problems or difficulties.
- TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SOMEONE: Using someone unfairly for personal benefit.
- HAVE BOUNDARIES: Knowing and setting limits in relationships for personal well-being.
- HAVE A TOUGH (OR THICK) SKIN: Being emotionally strong and handling criticism or challenges well.
Episode Links:
👉 Find out more about Alykhan Velji at alyveljidesigns.com
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*The poor audio quality of this story might make it more difficult to understand, but it’s good practice for when are on a phone or video call and the connection is bad.
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Lindsay tells us about a trip to Morocco when she needed to speak 7 languages just to find a hotel room.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- PEOPLE-WATCHING: Observing and studying people, often in a public setting, for entertainment or to gain insights into human behavior.
- IN GOOD CONSCIENCE: Acting or deciding based on what one believes is morally right, without feeling guilt or remorse.
- TO BE DRAWN OUT: A process or situation that takes a longer time than expected, possibly due to complexity, reluctance, or an extended duration.
- RETRACE ONE’S STEPS: Going back along the same route or path one has taken previously, especially to reexamine or revisit a location or decision.
- DIVE IN: To enthusiastically and wholeheartedly engage in an activity or a situation without hesitation or reservation.
Episode Links:
👉 Find out more about Lindsay Williams at lindsaydoeslanguages.com
👉 Find out more about The Fluent Show
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Alicia was sick with cancer, for the second time, and she made a decision: if she could find one person a day to talk to, then she knew she could survive.
Level: intermediate
Accent: United States (Texas)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO PULL YOURSELF OUT OF SOMETHING means to remove oneself from a difficult or undesirable situation. It is like freeing yourself from a problem or challenge.
- TO STRIKE UP A CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE means to start a conversation in a friendly or informal manner, often with someone you don't know well or have just met.
- TO HEAL, TO BE HEALED, TO BE HEALING are related to the process of recovering from an injury, illness, or emotional distress.
- A LIFELINE refers to a person or thing that provides crucial help or support in difficult or desperate situations.
- A PURPOSE / A CALLING refers to a sense of meaning or direction in life, a reason for existence, or a strong conviction that drives someone to pursue specific goals or fulfill a particular role.
Episode Links:
Find out more about Alicia Marie at peoplebizinc.com
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On this episode of Zdenek's English Podcast, I give you my opinion on the Israel-Palestine conflict which unfortunately dominates the media headlines these days.
I also tell you about my new website and introduce you to my new course, which is available for free to everyone.
👉 My new website
👉 My FREE course
The video from this episode is available here: https://youtu.be/y9Va5dT92HI
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🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER
The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.
An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.
👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816
👉Quick guide video
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👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.
👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.
👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.
👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football".
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