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Free Bird English: Teacher Talk

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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169. You Can't Please Everyone...

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2023/08/07

Abe talks about his daughter's first river BBQ, Ben talks about his plans to "get snipped" (pipe cut), we have another update from a listener looking for work in Australia, and then we answer a listener question about being a "contrarian". Video for this episode: ⁠https://youtu.be/O-FWWhmKXH0 Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

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00:31:34

168. Flavor Island (Would you like to live on a small...

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2023/07/31

Abe and Ben talk about the "jinx" game, and then Ben tells us about his trip to "Flavor Island". Afterwards they talk about the inconveniences of living on an island, and Abe gives an update about a listener in Australia who is job hunting. We are back on YouTube! Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/3z0m78Dx1Bo Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

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00:25:53

167. Unbelievable!

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2023/07/25

Ben talks about an uncomfortable experience while buying a bottle of wine, and then he blows Abe's mind when he answers a listener question about baby kangaroos. 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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00:30:26

166. Late Night Hot Springs (Naked and Afraid)

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2023/07/18

Ben tells us about his long weekend, and we talk about going to hot springs in Japan. Afterwards we answer a question about political campaigns in Japan vs Australia and Canada - in particular we talk about the vans that drive around with loudspeakers. 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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00:33:21

165. Squeezing the Truth Juice out of the Ben Fruit

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2023/07/10

Abe confronts Ben about lying on the podcast! ("to blow up one's spot" means to expose someone's secret or private information, causing them embarrassment or trouble.) Then we answer a listener question about how to find a job in Australia, and about the troubles we had when we first moved to Japan. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

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00:33:19

164. How did you propose?❤️ (it's a total "let-down")

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2023/07/03

Hello friends! In this episode Ben tells us about having dinner in the park with his family and a drunk homeless man, and we answer a listener question about how we proposed to our wives. 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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00:31:10

163. Hug Culture

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2023/06/26

Hello friends! In this episode Ben gets a gift from a listener, and then we talk about saving photos, hug culture, and Ben tells us another kayaking 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: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

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00:34:50

162. The Wasp Nest & Staying in Touch (and falling...

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2023/06/20

Today Ben talks about getting rid of a wasp nest, and we answer a question about staying in touch with international friends. 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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00:33:45

161. Don't Drain the Damn Dam Man!・Feeling "Burned...

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2023/06/12

We talk about feeling burned out, Ben tells us about his first time kayaking at a dam, Abe shares a story about a dam being drained for a very selfish reason in India, and Abe clears something up about the Dirty Johnny episode. 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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00:31:20

160. Kangaroo Attack! & Funny names in Australia

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2023/06/05

Ben talks about losing money, and then tells a story about a kangaroo attack in Australia. After that, we answer a listener question about funny names for cities and towns in Australia and Canada. Video for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/gFBFVXRZ6jI 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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00:27:47

159. Dirty Johnny

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2023/05/29

Today we talk about a hot topic in the news in Japan, and around the world. There are a few things no one should ever "turn a blind eye to" (ignore)... And the #1 thing is sexual abuse of a child! Today we shame everyone who did that. We don't want to upset fans of "Johnny" groups, in fact, we encourage you to continue to support the survivors, but child molesters can go to hell! Video for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/HlM4JGTDp9o Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:

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00:36:28

158. A Lucky Day for a Bad Boy

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2023/05/22

Today we talk about getting suspended from school when we were teenagers, and growing up to become a responsible adult. Or at least pretending to be a responsible adult! Ben also talks about a lucky day that he had recently. Video for this episode: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/U_BiUjz3htc 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

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00:31:03

157. The Power of English!

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2023/05/15

Today Abe "has a bone to pick" with Ben. After that we are asked about if we have experienced racism in Japan... The answer is, not really. But we share some funny stories about people kind of bothering us... most likely because we are foreigners. Video for this episode: ⁠https://youtu.be/O3NG8bb0FEY Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

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00:30:35

156. What sports did you play?

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2023/05/08

Hello friends! Today we explain "dumbfounded" / "dumbstruck", then we talk about the sports we played when we were younger, a few white lies that we told our wives, and towards the end we make a formal request for information from the people of Japan to the people of Taiwan. Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/GzxlpJxhQ4o Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

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00:29:00

155. Abe is a Monster... But Ben's Beard is very...

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2023/05/01

Hello friends! Today Ben is looking quite rugged because of his unkempt beard. Abe tells a horrible story, and we answer a question about wildlife in Canada. Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/PM9i9h6BrhU 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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00:25:00

154. Feeling Embarrassed (Accepting Gifts and...

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2023/04/24

Hello friends! Ben "dropped the ball" so we had to record this episode twice. Annyyyway we talked a little bit about accents, and then about feeling uncomfortable when receiving gifts or compliments. Ben also tells a funny story about pigeons and parasites, and we answer a question from Russia about learning English by reading books. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

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00:29:00

153. Dead Dog Beans (A Taiwanese Fairytale) & "Who is...

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2023/04/17

Abe tells Ben a Taiwanese fairy tale about a mean brother, a dead dog, beans... and farts? Yes! FARTS! We also answer some "Who is more likely to...?" questions. #神奇的豆子 #臭屁的故事 Video for this episode:⁠ https://youtu.be/voLsjyRG0HM 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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00:26:30

152. Sometimes Life is Shocking! & What Languages do...

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2023/04/10

We talk about how sometimes life can be shocking! We also answer a listener question about what languages people study in English speaking countries. Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/_JfqFrxiZts 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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00:29:00

151. Easter is Confusing!

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2023/04/04

Halloween is on October 31st. Christmas is on Dec. 25th. When is Easter?? It's so confusing!!! We talk about that and our kids' entrance ceremonies for their daycare in Japan. 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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00:32:27

150. More Money, More Problems?

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2023/03/27

Is it true that if you become rich, you have to deal with more and more problems? We discuss this, and talk about a TV show that Abe is obsessed with recently. #sharktank Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/IeRWeAcUUCI 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

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