x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

education language learning

All Episodes

00:30:25

129. Demon Bubbles (Ben can't burp)

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/10/30

Hello friends! In this episode we talk about Ben's "demon bubbles", Abe's new gym, Ben pinching a nerve in his back, and we answer an interesting question: "If you could choose three shops or facilities to be right in front of your house, what would they be?". We also talk about the worst condiment in the world (Vegemite). Video on YouTube for this episode: https://youtu.be/uiP85U00Aew Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:

en-us

00:33:20

128. Stripper Lullaby

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/10/25

Hello friends! In this episode we talk about losing your mind when a baby won't stop crying, and Abe tells Ben about a strange lullaby that he's been singing to his daughter. We also look at some YouTube comments and answer some follow-up listener questions. Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

en-us

00:34:44

127. How to say "goodbye" on the phone

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/10/17

Hello friends! Today we have trouble opening a bottle of sparkling wine (again). Then we answer questions from listeners about how to say goodbye on the phone, the phrasal verb "put out", and how to get involved with English... FOR REAL. Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

en-us

00:33:00

126. A Celebration! (Together Again)

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/10/11

We are finally recording together again! In today's episode we celebrate being together again with a bottle of wine from a listener. We talk about babysitting, and Abe tells the story about his daughter being born. Video of today's episode: https://youtu.be/Kx9Gx9_gfFw Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

en-us

00:32:19

125. Questions from Vancouver

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/10/04

In today's episode we talk about "phone sex", getting ready for a baby and getting used to changing diapers, and we answer some questions from a listener in Vancouver about important words for someone who is visiting Japan to remember, and about the difficulties of having a different native language from your partner and your children. Also at the end Rui pops in to say hello. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 Online

en-us

00:22:37

124. Give Each Other a Break (Daddy Diaries #5)

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/09/27

In today's "Daddy Diary" we talk about beer... We also talk about parenting and how important it is for each parent to get a break sometimes... Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

en-us

00:27:30

123. "On The Same Page" (Daddy Diaries #4)

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/09/20

In today's "daddy diary" we talk about parenting styles, and how important it is to be "on the same page" as your partner. We also talk about playing in the mud... Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

en-us

00:26:30

122. Fart Juice! (...it's not what you think)

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/09/12

We are back together again! Ben opens a letter from a listener who says that his Australian accent has "grown on" her. Then we do a role play in order to introduce some formal English that can be used in business situations. Video for this episode: https://youtu.be/F7JJWfh3ljI FREE BIRD 500 Limited Edition Tote Bags! https://www.55freebird.com/shop Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 Online lessons with Abe:

en-us

00:22:27

121. "The Blind Leading The Blind"

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/09/06

Hello friends! In today's episode I introduce the expression "the blind leading the blind". Ben made a big careless mistake and we lost the original episode that was planned for today. Buuuuuuut I can't complain because I am the KING of careless mistakes! Lol That is why doing a podcast with Ben sometimes feels like "the blind leading the blind"... FREE BIRD 500 Limited Edition Tote Bags! https://www.55freebird.com/shop Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:

en-us

00:29:00

120. Go "Above and Beyond"

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/08/29

In today's episode we walk about going "above and beyond" (doing more and better than what is expected), and Abe shares some big news which leads to the expression "today is the first day of the rest of your life". We also answer some listener questions from around the world, and solve the gross Australian candy mystery. FREE BIRD 500 Limited Edition Tote Bags! https://www.55freebird.com/shop Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1

en-us

00:24:20

119. "The Apple Never Falls Far from the Tree" (Rui...

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/08/22

Rui is back! ...And he is VERY serious about "bad words"... FREE BIRD 500 Limited Edition Tote Bags! https://www.55freebird.com/shop Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

en-us

00:31:00

118. Good Intentions ("Will" vs "Intend to") & New...

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/08/15

We have a new intro song! At first we thought it might be inappropriate, but after discussing it we decided that it is a great song! We hope you like it. We also talked about the difference between "will" and "intend to", and what it means to have "good intentions". Towards the end of the episode Abe asks Ben about a mysterious Australian snack that a listener said was the most disgusting food she has ever eaten. Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:

en-us

00:21:29

117. Ben vs. Corona ROUND 2

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/08/08

In this episode Ben tells us about his family all getting Corona for the second time, and how they "hunted" a wild animal in his neighborhood. Video coming soon to our YouTube channel. Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:

en-us

00:29:14

116. "Throw a Tantrum" (Daddy Diaries #3)

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/08/01

In this episode we really start to have fun and evolve from a miniseries about parenting into "Teacher Talk". We talk about Ben moving to a new apartment, public safety in Japan compared to our home countries, how Ben celebrated Rui's 3rd birthday, and what to do when your toddler gets upset and "throws a tantrum". Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk YouTube

en-us

00:28:00

115. Papa Lawson's Advice for Ben

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/07/25

Abe's dad joins the podcast again, but this time we are keeping it CLEAN! ...Almost. We talk about how Ben is in the same situation Papa Lawson was in about many years ago when Abe and his brothers were growing up. Ben picks his brain for advice that could be helpful. We also answer a question about if there are "school songs" in other countries. GoGoエイブ会話500回記念イベントin東京： https://www.55freebird.com/events Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify:

en-us

00:26:12

114. We All Make Mistakes... (with Papa Lawson)

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/07/17

In this episode Abe's dad joins the podcast and gives his opinion about Ben accidentally peeing on a dog (a story told in episode #113). After that Abe tells an even more embarrassing story, and then Papa Lawson admits that he has an embarrassing story as well. We all make mistakes! Live and learn! Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:

en-us

00:25:33

113. “When Nature Calls” (Don't Pee On My Dog)

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/07/11

In this episode Ben tells Abe about his dad's time in Japan, and he has a crazy story about peeing on a dog in the park... Yes, that's right. Ben peed on someone's dog. The story is both hilarious and kind of disgusting. I hope you enjoy it. Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk YouTube

en-us

00:27:58

112. It's a Little Inappropriate...

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/07/03

In this episode Abe has a little present for Ben (new intro music by a listener). After listening to the new music we try to think of an artist name for the singer, but Abe's suggestion is very inappropriate. Afterwards Ben tells us a story about a dangerous animal in Australia. Online lessons with Abe: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk YouTube

en-us

00:26:49

111. Daddy Diaries Part 2: "Don't Tell Your Mother"

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/06/27

In this episode Abe takes you for a ride in his time machine... "Daddy Diaries" was a miniseries that eventually became Teacher Talk, but the original episodes were never released! It was recorded back when Ben only had two children, and Abe had just become a Free Bird. SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 Online lessons:

en-us

00:29:40

110. Contradictions & Contrarians

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2022/06/20

"to contradict" means to say or do the opposite, so if someone contradicts themselves (do or say something, and then later do or say the opposite), it can be quite embarrassing! If someone always says the opposite to what most people say, they are called a "contrarian". Here are some vocab and expressions that come up in today's episode: Ease the pain - make something bad easier or more comfortable Stand up for (someone) - to defend I can take it - I don't mind hearing harsh criticism to play (the)

en-us

289 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Daily Facts

Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

Veterinary Clinical Podcasts

The Royal Veterinary College