FE pod ep 0103 – The four stages of culture shock

In this episode I talk about the four stages of culture shock. I start by discussing some of the feelings that travellers may experience when they start a new life in a different country. I make some comments and give some examples from personal experience.

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FE pod ep 0102 – Studying English in an English-speaking country

In this episode I talk about studying English in an English-speaking country. I start by discussing some of the questions that learners should bear in mind before considering going abroad to study English. I talk about the main reasons why some learners decide to study English abroad and how effective and worthwhile this experience may be.

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FE pod ep 0101 – How to use ‘however’

In this episode I talk about how to use ‘however’ with different structures. I start by discussing the meaning and function of ‘however’. Then I move on to talk about the different structures that can be used with it and I give a few examples for each different structure.

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FE pod ep 0100 – How to make an EFL podcast

In this episode I talk about how to make an EFL podcast. I talk about all you need to get your own podcast up and running. I describe in detail all the things you have to think about before you get started – hardware, software, domain, hosting, storage and how to publicize your podcast. 

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FE pod ep 0099 – Genitive case in English

In this episode I talk about the genintive (possessive) case in English. I talk about different situations in which we have to use the ‘s (apostrophe ‘s’) in English and give a few examples for each case.

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FE pod ep 0098 – The difference between ‘by’ and ‘until’

In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘by’ and ‘until’. I give a few examples of how you can use them and discuss the difference in meaning between these two tricky words.

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FE pod ep 0096 – Different ways to use Present Perfect Simple and Continuous

In this episode I talk about some different ways to use Present Perfect Simple and Continuous. I talk about 4 cases which I call: ‘experience’, ‘expectations’, ‘recent past’ and ‘unfinished events’ and some signpost word s that indicate you have to use Present Perfect. I also talk about the difference between Present Perfect and Past Simple and between Present Perfect Simple and Continuous. Please contact me if you have any suggestions or comments.

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FE pod ep 0095 – How to use the verb ‘wish’

In this episode I talk about how to use ‘wish’ with different structures. I start by discussing the meaning of ‘wish’ and then I move on to talk about the different structures that can be used with it and I give a few examples for each different structure.

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FE pod ep 0094 – The difference between ‘between’ and ‘among’

In this episode I talk about the difference between ‘between’ and ‘among’. I start by talking about the difference in meaning between these confusing words, and then I give a few examples of how you can use them.

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FE pod ep 0093 – So what is fluency?

In this episode I talk about fluency. I start by discussing what some learners believe fluency is and how this can affect their progress in their language learning process. Then, I talk about a blog post written by Rob Howard which has some interesting ideas on this topic.

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