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TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English

Abe Lawson, Ben Tracy, Rich Kessell

Learn English with Fun and Natural Conversations! We are English teachers from the U.S. and Canada, with years of experience teaching in Japan. In this podcast, we have natural, unscripted conversations and speak slowly to help you follow along. We also explain difficult words and expressions. Perfect for ESL learners from basic to advanced levels! Our original Australian co-host still joins us sometimes. Expect laughs, real-life stories, and talk about Japan, the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Enjoy

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00:23:45

190. "I told my bed that I'm going to wife!"

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2024/01/15

Hello friends! Ben is back! Today we talk about Abe traveling to Canada with his family, Ben's Christmas in Japan, we answer a question from Russia about how we spent New Year's Eve, and we talk a little bit about kissing customs (Ben thinks it is weird that Abe's family kiss each other on the lips). Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

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00:27:30

189. Happy New Year! (Special guest: Big Rich!)

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2024/01/08

Happy New Year friends! Today we are joined by our good friend and very experienced English teacher, Big Rich! We talk about what it is like to be a giant in Japan, and answer a question about training songs in the American military. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG:

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00:29:00

188. Lego Land!

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/12/19

Hello friends! Today Ben tells us about his family trip to Lego Land! We also talk about an animal attack in Australia. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSnkwixv3YMHVAsFheMSHg?sub_confirmation=1 Abe's

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00:24:30

187. Free University & "Loan" Words & "It Hits Too...

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/12/11

Hello friends! Today we discuss the big news about free university in Japan! We also talk about "schadenfreude" which is when someone feels good when they see other people having trouble. We also introduce the expression "it hits too close to home", which means something feels personal to you so you don't like to joke or talk lightly about it. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

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00:25:24

186. "I" vs "Me" & Turning Over a New Leaf

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/12/05

Hello friends! Today we make a promise! Can Ben really last a week without alcohol? We will see... We also tell some dad jokes and answer a question about "I" vs "me". ⁠Video for this episode on YouTube!⁠ Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG:

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00:30:35

185. Finding Clean Toilets Overseas

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/11/28

Hello friends! Today we do some dad jokes! Then we give some advice about how to find clean toilets when you are traveling abroad. Video for this episode on YouTube! Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:32:07

184. Funny Small Talk & "Keep your panties on" &...

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/11/21

Hello friends! Today we talk about Ben's Yellow Fever, introduce some funny small talk in various situations, and answer some listener questions. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:28:45

183. International Love Experts

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/11/13

Hello friends! Today we talk about Ben's hair cutting skills, and we answer a serious question about having an international long distance relationship. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:26:17

182. (Terrible) Pick Up Lines For Women [R]

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/11/07

Happy Tuesday! It is quite rare for women to use 'pick up' lines on men, but times are changing, and a listener asked us, so in this episode we introduce some (terrible) pick up lines for women. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:32:00

181. "Keep it in your pants!"

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/10/31

Happy Tuesday! We talk about Ben's unlucky kayaking trip, give Ben's lonely friend a suggestion for a partner, and answer a question about classroom management. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:32:05

180. Thank you for the compliment!

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/10/24

Happy Tuesday! We talk about Abe's trip to Osaka, and we help Ben's friend in Australia who recently became single. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:23:53

179. Never pick up a platypus.

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/10/17

Happy Tuesday! We talk about spending time in the countryside, finding porn magazines outside, and Ben has a story about a woman in Australia that decided to pick up a platypus. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:39:12

178. Party Time & Aliens

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/10/10

Happy Tuesday! We talk about Abe's daughter's birthday party, and we answer a question about "supernatural" or paranormal" experiences. Towards the end we look at a review from a listener in Australia. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG:

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00:23:15

177. The World's Greatest Friend

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/10/03

Happy Tuesday! We talk about Abe's hectic weekend, Australian slang, and Ben tries to make up for forgetting Abe's birthday by singing him some original birthday songs. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:28:00

176. What toys did you play with?

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/09/25

We talk about Ben being sick, Abe's trip to Aomori, answer a question about the toys that we played with when we were children, and we have a special update from a listener that asked us for ROMANTIC advice! Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube

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00:25:24

175. Building Suspense (by using the present tense♪)

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/09/19

We talk about a stereo type that Ben's dog does not fit, answer a question from Canada about which Japanese accents sound cool to us, and we explain how to use the present tense to build suspense and dramatic effect when you are telling someone a story. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG:

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00:25:14

174. Broken Promises

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/09/12

Today we find out that we both broke our promises, and we answer a listener question about times when we were in a dangerous situation while traveling abroad. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:30:49

173. Are You Lucky? (Bad Karma Ben)

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/09/04

Today we open some gifts, and Abe is very disappointed. We also do an update for a listener question, and then we answer a new question about "luck". Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:24:49

172. It's Important to Remember the Context.

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/08/28

We talk about "Indian summers", moving heavy things at Ben's house, and then we answer a follow up question about farting in space. Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/vf-6mbPI1sg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:27:37

171. Show Them Who is The Boss

TEACHER TALK! by Free Bird English ·

2023/08/21

We talk about enjoying the summer, then Abe tells Ben about peeing in his cat's toilet when he was half asleep. After that we receive some gifts from international listeners! Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/8HhYQzs3QZg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG:

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