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English Learners Club(ELC)

This podcast is a program that reads out a monologue created as a homework assignment for the online English lesson "FREEBIRD English". https://www.55freebird.com Do you study English? Join my club! And why not read your monologue. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. smsgil0228@gmail.com

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00:05:34

112【Etsuko】Bathala Island #4

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/11/09

My husband and I visited Bathala Island for the fourth consecutive time to the Maldives. We've been mesmerized by this cozy, small island, with wonderful staff, picturesque scenery, breathtaking views, and delicious food.I don't remember ever having any troubles there, but this time, there was a problem at the seaplane check-in counter. After weighing our suitcases and carry-on luggage, the staff gave us a paper stating that our luggage is "overweight" instead of a boarding pass. I tried to remember

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00:03:03

111【Yuttan】My New Weekly Routine

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/10/30

There are three waste incinerators in my city.Two of them are used to heat swimming pools in the attached facility.Kotehasidai pool,which is closer to my house, is a large facility with a lazy river, a water slide, a jacuzzi,and an olympic pool.I went there with my grandson during his summer vacation, so it was extremely crowded. You have to wear a swimming cap, and swimming rings are not permitted in the olympic pool.However many children were practicing with kick boards.Meanwhile a few elderly

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00:06:25

110【YumiMETAL】 A Chance Encounter

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/09/08

When I returned to the port of my island, I noticed a European woman glancing around, looking a bit lost. I gathered some courage and asked her in English," Do you want me to drive you somewhere?" She answered in Japanese , "Daijoubu desu," meaning " I'm fine." I was about to drive away, but I saw her carrying a huge suitcase, I couldn't help but worry. So I asked again, "You have a big suitcase,and I have plenty of time. It's really no trouble to give you a ride."She smiled and said, "Thank you

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00:04:44

109【Etsuko】A Very Special Week

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/08/26

Hello, everyone. Welcome back to the English Learners Club. I'm Etsuko, and today, I'll talk about “a very special week."As I was thinking about what to write for my homework, one of my old friends sent me a message. We decided to catch up at her favorite Italian restaurant. Next, my online teacher, who lives overseas, said she wanted to join our weekly English chat. And finally, a friend who is usually very busy asked me to have dinner at a yakitori restaurant on the same day as the special English

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00:04:39

108 【Alissa】 The Polite Fan Dilemma

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/07/09

What would you do if you suddenly saw your favorite celebrity in public?The other day, when I was at a flea market at Oi Racecourse,Yamauchi from the famous Japanese comedy duo Kamaitachi appeared out of nowhere!I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was just him and another guy who was holding a camera. I instantly realized they were filming for their YouTube channel, which I always watch.My heart was racing.I wanted to tell him I watch his videos religiously. I wanted to talk to him. I wanted to take a

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00:03:35

107【Etsuko】Greenish Greeny Green Is the Best Color...

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/06/11

Hello everyone! Welcome to the ELC. We are studying English, and although we have a long way to go, we are continuing to have fun and enjoy studying! Including working on this podcast. I'm Etsuko, and today I'd like to talk about my favorite colors.My favorite color is green. When you hear the word green, what comes to mind? Traffic lights? Plants? Maybe turtles? I do indeed love turtles, but the first thing that comes to mind is the color of the shallows in Tahiti. The sea is turquoise, a

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00:03:57

106【Etsuko】Bathala Island #3

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/03/26

We visited Bathala during the dry season for the first time, and the island was surrounded by crystal-clear water. It was breathtaking! We spent most of our days snorkeling with sea turtles, sharks, spotted eagle rays, and colorful fish. The resort staff were dedicated to protecting the marine life, which we were happy about.My husband and I love snorkeling and staying on small Maldivian islands. We enjoyed relaxing with friendly European guests in the island's only restaurant and bar. It felt

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00:04:51

105【YumiMETAL】Graced with Luck

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/02/21

One day I answered my phone and the first thing I heard was the sound of a siren. Needless to say, I was quite upset and worried. Just as I feared, my mother said frantically, "Your dad collapsed! We are heading to the hospital in an ambulance!", so I rushed to the hospital as well.The doctor who treated him explained that he had suffered a heart attack, and they had to revive him with electric shocks. They were successful, but he still had an irregular heartbeat, and needs a temporary pacemaker put

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00:04:00

104【Etsuko】Look Back

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/02/14

Around the end of the year, there are a lot of videos and podcasts that rank the shows and movies that were released in that calendar year. I am not a big fan of anime movies, but my favorite TV producer recommended "Look Back," so I watched it on Prime Video.This story was originally a “one-shot” manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, a popular manga artist known for "Chainsaw Man” that was made into an animated film. The film is directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama who is well-known as an animation

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00:04:28

103【Alissa】The Five Prople You Meet in Heaven

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/01/27

Lately, I've been reading a book titled "The Five People You Meet in Heaven."The story begins at the end with the protagonist's death. This intriguing opening made me eager to learn more about the protagonist and kept me turning the pages. As I read, it reminded me of a viral story from a few years ago called 100日後に死ぬワニ, which translates to "a crocodile that dies in 100 days." It first appeared on X, where the creator posted one episode each day. Though it just portrayed

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00:03:05

102 【Rio】My adventure in Hokkaido

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/01/25

I took a 3-day trip to Hokkaido in September.I’ve been there many times, but it was my first time going to the Touyako area. Also, it has been a while since I had travelled because of the covid-19 pandemic. I was so excited for the trip, but I was so busy that I had little time to make a precise plan. So, I used AI to make a travel plan. The plan that AI made was a little bit off in some ways, so I had to change it here and there. Luckily a parking area the AI had chosen was near a bird sanctuary,

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00:03:59

101【Yuttan】Celebrating 100episodes with ELC

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2025/01/10

In this podcast, Abe’s students present monologues that they have prepared and practiced for his lessons.I’ve always dreamed of being able to communicate fluently in English, but it’s hard to improve and stay motivated due to my age, and lack of opportunities to use it. Then I came across a podcast called “GoGo Abe Kaiwa” Abe’s English is very easy to understand and Yoshi speaks in Japanese, so I can always understand what they are talking about, and most importantly, their conversations are very

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00:04:30

100【MinMin】The Best Day of 2024

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2024/12/31

This is our 100th episode! What a milestone! Congratulations to everyone that has contributed to this podcast! I hope you are all enjoying your English journey, and I'm so happy that you chose to be a part of this project. Also, special thanks to Free Bird English for proofreading our writing and adding some spice and expressions. Let's continue to make learning English a journey that is fun and enjoyable!----------------------------------------------------------------🗣Do you study English? Join

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00:04:11

99【YumiMETAL】The Perfect Spot

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2024/12/19

I went to a concert headlined by CARCASS in Japan. It had been 10 years since I last attended their solo concert. Their performance was so tight and impressive that it was hard to believe they had aged 10 years! I watched this amazing show from the best spot. First, I was at the very edge behind the amplifier, so it was hard to see the stage. I said hello to a group of three women next to me. They told me some interesting stories about the history of the band. They had been devoted and passionate

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00:04:48

98【Etsuko】A Day of Tests and Terrors My Medical...

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2024/12/06

My least favorite day of the year is my medical checkup.About two months before that day comes, I tend to think about unpleasant things and feel uncomfortable. However, I know that it’s beneficial to stay healthy and recognize health problems early, so I reluctantly continue to do it every year. For my check up this year. I had to get to the clinic by 7:50 AM without eating or drinking anything except water. It took me 40 minutes to get there, as I had to switch trains. Upon checking in, I was told

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00:03:59

97【Alissa】Legally Blonde

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2024/11/01

I’m not a big movie person, but I have a few favorites I can watch over and over again. One of them is “Legally Blonde,” known as “Cutie Blonde” in Japan.Recently, I found “Legally Blonde” on Amazon Prime and decided to watch it again for old time’s sake.The story is about Elle Woods, a bubbly, fashion-forward sorority girl who transitions to law school after being dumped by her boyfriend. At first glance, it might seem like a typical comedy, but if you look deeper, it’s also a story about

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00:06:47

96【Etsuko】My Travel Diary Maldives 2024

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2024/08/06

Monday, July 15th 2024After a night in a hotel near the international airport, and then a seaplane and boat the next day, I finally made back to this small, cozy, and amazing island. This trip might be the last time though, it's too far! The restaurant served mainly Mexican food tonight, and I was looking for something spicy with beans, but I was too tired and ended up eating something else. During the evening information session, about 20 guests were listening to the explanation in Italian, a

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00:04:16

95【Alissa】Hokuriku Shinkansen Experience

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2024/06/16

Last month, I rode the Hokuriku Shinkansen for the first time. I was visiting my mom in Fukui, and for the first time, I could take the Hokuriku Shinkansen directly there. The Hokuriku Shinkansen has been operating since 2015, but initially, it only connected Tokyo and Kanazawa, leaving my hometown, Fukui, out of reach. However, this March, the line was extended to include Fukui, making my journey much more convenient. When I was in elementary school, I remember my dad telling me that someday, a

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00:03:35

94【MinMin】What to eat first…

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2024/06/11

You know the typical style of Asian cuisine. There is rice, side dishes and soup. Needless to say, rice should always be in the center position. Side dishes and soups provide extra nutrition and a variety of flavors. However, I watched an interesting video on YouTube about diet and health. They said the most important thing is the order in which the dishes are eaten. Their recommendation was to eat fruits or vegetables first, followed by proteins such as eggs, tofu, etc, and rice should be eaten

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00:02:48

93【Yuttan】Himeji Castle

English Learners Club(ELC) ·

2024/06/02

I’ve seen a lot of castles in my time, but Himeji castle takes the cake!It was built in 1609, and even after more than 400 years, it’s beauty is incomparable. I had been looking forward to visiting Himeji castle, so I booked a guide. Having a guide made the experience totally different. He taught me how the castle was built, how it was defended from enemies, how day to day life was for the inhabitants, how strong the castle’s construction is, and the list goes on and on. The wisdom and way of

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