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The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast

Welcome to The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast, where we take you on a journey from learning the basics to mastering the nuances of the English language. Our podcast is designed for non-native speakers who are looking to improve their English skills in a fun and interactive way. Each episode covers a wide range of topics to help you navigate the English-speaking world with ease. Join us every week as we explore the English language and help you build confidence in your communication skills. Let's get

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5:52

Which story is true?

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2025/02/15

False Story:In January 2025, a Chinese tech company announced the invention of a smartphone that could communicate directly with household pets. The device, allegedly powered by advanced AI, claimed to translate barks, meows, and even hamster squeaks into human language. The company showcased a demo where a dog "asked" for more treats.True Story:In January 2025, Mariia Zelenina, a 22-year-old Russian mermaid performer, was attacked by a Chinese sturgeon during an aquatic show at

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6:57

Which story is true?

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2025/02/12

True Story: In January 2025, a zoo in China's Guangdong province made headlines for dyeing two Chow Chow puppies to resemble pandas. Visitors initially admired the "pandas" until they noticed the animals panting and barking. The zoo later admitted to the stunt, sparking outrage and criticism from animal rights groups.False Story: A small town in eastern China recently claimed to have discovered a mysterious underground village dating back thousands of years. Local officials stated that

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15:54

Our Weekly Challenge (Week 2)

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2025/02/11

In this week's episode, Xochitl and Jack talk about their experiences meditating for "20" minutes every day for the past week.Podcast Website: http://atozenglishpodcast.comSocial Media:WeChat: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok: @atozenglish1Instagram: @atozenglish22Twitter: @atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube

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7:27

Collocation Quiz February 8 Part 2

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2025/02/08

Cut corners – To do something in a cheaper, easier, or faster way that is often unethical or results in lower quality.Example: The construction company was accused of cutting corners to save costs.Go the extra mile – To make a special effort beyond what is expected.Example: The customer service representative went the extra mile to ensure the client was satisfied.Hit the ground running – To start a project or task with great enthusiasm and speed.Example: The new manager hit the ground running by

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5:56

Collocation Quiz February 8 Part 1

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2025/02/08

A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together in a natural way by native speakers of a language. These word pairings sound "right" to native speakers because they occur frequently in everyday language.Break new ground – To do something innovative or unprecedented.Example: The scientist broke new ground in renewable energy research.Lend support – To provide help or assistance.Example: Several organizations lent their support to the charity event.Draw a conclusion –

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11:55

Our Weekly Challenge (Week 1)

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2025/02/03

In this week's episode, Xochitl and Jack explain their idea to start weekly challenges. Podcast Website: http://atozenglishpodcast.comSocial Media:WeChat: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok: @atozenglish1Instagram: @atozenglish22Twitter: @atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave

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9:34

Collocation Quiz February 01

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2025/02/01

A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together in a natural way by native speakers of a language. These word pairings sound "right" to native speakers because they occur frequently in everyday language.Raise objections – To express disapproval or disagreement.Example: Several employees raised objections to the new policy.Cast doubt – To cause uncertainty or suspicion about something.Example: The new evidence cast doubt on his testimony.Hold a grudge – To maintain

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9:34

Collocation Quiz January 31

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2025/01/31

A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together in a natural way by native speakers of a language. These word pairings sound "right" to native speakers because they occur frequently in everyday language.Pay tribute – To honor or show respect to someone or something.Example: The president paid tribute to the fallen soldiers.Bear responsibility – To accept or take on accountability for something.Example: He bore responsibility for the project's failure.Run a risk –

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17:30

Composing Music with Xochitl and Jack

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2025/01/27

In this episode, Xochitl and Jack discuss writing music as a hobby.Find links to Jack's music here:https://soundcloud.com/jack-mcbhttps://www.youtube.com/@echodust77https://echodust2.bandcamp.com/musicPodcast Website: http://atozenglishpodcast.comSocial Media:WeChat: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok: @atozenglish1Instagram: @atozenglish22Twitter: @atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our

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12:55

When a pet dies

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2025/01/24

In this episode, Xochitl and Jack talk about their pets and the sad news related to Jack's dog, Lily. Podcast Website: http://atozenglishpodcast.comSocial Media:WeChat: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok: @atozenglish1Instagram: @atozenglish22Twitter: @atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ABecome a member of

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19:06

Xochitl's Trip to Korea and Japan

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2025/01/22

In this episode, Xochitl tells Jack about her trip to Korea and Japan. They also discuss the sad reason that Jack couldn't meet up with Xochitl while she was visiting Korea. Podcast Website: http://atozenglishpodcast.comSocial Media:WeChat: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok: @atozenglish1Instagram: @atozenglish22Twitter: @atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube

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6:57

We're Back!

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2025/01/20

🎙 The A to Z English Podcast: We're Back! 🎙After a long hiatus, we're thrilled to be back in your ears with fresh energy and exciting content! In this special return episode, we catch you up on what we've been up to, share some behind-the-scenes stories, and preview what you can expect in the coming episodes. From language tips and cultural discussions to fun and engaging topics, we’re diving back into everything you love about The A to Z English Podcast.Plus, we’re bringing a new vibe

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24:32

Topic Talk | The Last Episode ...

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2024/08/09

It's with heavy hearts that Xochitl and I are announcing that this is our last episode. We put the "..." in the title to indicate that no one knows the future and there may be a time we start the podcast up again. But for now, we won't be releasing any new episodes. A huge thank you and a huge hug from Xochitl and me to all of our listeners out there. You're the best audience in the world, and we so thoroughly appreciate your support. Thank you, thank you thank you!!!Podcast

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25:20

Topic Talk | The Future of ESL

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2024/07/31

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about what they think the future of ESL entails.00:00:00JackHey, A is the English podcast listeners. It's Jack here and we just want to announce that we are now on WeChat. Our WeChat ID is A-Z English podcast that is A-Z English podcast, one word all lowercase.00:00:17JackAnd if you.00:00:18JackJoin the group. You will be able to talk with me. You'll be able to.00:00:22JackTalk with social.00:00:23JackAnd we can answer your

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7:48

Idiom Academy | Drop the ball and Fall off

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2024/07/26

Here are the meanings of the phrases "drop the ball" and "fall off":Drop the Ball"Drop the ball" is an idiom that means to make a mistake or fail to meet an obligation or responsibility. It suggests that someone has let something important slip through the cracks, leading to a failure or mishap. The phrase likely originates from sports, where dropping the ball can lead to a loss of possession or a missed opportunity.Example:"I really dropped the ball on that project. I

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16:56

Topic Talk | More Silly Questions

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2024/07/25

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack answer more silly questions.Transcript:00:00:00JackHey, A is the English podcast listeners. It's Jack here and we just want to announce that we are now on WeChat. Our WeChat ID is A-Z English podcast that is A-Z English podcast, one word all lowercase.00:00:17JackAnd if you.00:00:18JackJoin the group. You will be able to talk with me. You'll be able to.00:00:22JackTalk with social.00:00:23JackAnd we can answer your questions. We

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19:34

Topic Talk | What if I don't want children?

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2024/07/20

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl explains why she may not want to have children.Transcript:00:00:00JackHey, A is the English podcast listeners. It's Jack here and we just want to announce that we are now on WeChat. Our WeChat ID is A-Z English podcast that is A-Z English podcast, one word all lowercase.00:00:17JackAnd if you.00:00:18JackJoin the group. You will be able to talk with me. You'll be able to.00:00:22JackTalk with social.00:00:23JackAnd we can answer your

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8:30

Vocabulary Spotlight | play sports, do martial arts,...

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2024/07/15

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack explain when to use play, do, and run with activities related to exercise. Transcript: 00:00:00JackHey, A is the English podcast listeners. It's Jack here and we just want to announce that we are now on WeChat. Our WeChat ID is A-Z English podcast that is A-Z English podcast, one word all lowercase.00:00:17JackAnd if you.00:00:18JackJoin the group. You will be able to talk with me. You'll be able to.00:00:22JackTalk with

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21:43

Topic Talk | We ask each other funny questions

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2024/07/10

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack ask each other funny questions.Transcript:00:00:00JackHey, A is the English podcast listeners. It's Jack here and we just want to announce that we are now on WeChat. Our WeChat ID is A-Z English podcast that is A-Z English podcast, one word all lowercase.00:00:17JackAnd if you.00:00:18JackJoin the group. You will be able to talk with me. You'll be able to.00:00:22JackTalk with social.00:00:23JackAnd we can answer your questions

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14:44

IELTS | Xochitl and Jack take the IELTS

The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast ·

2024/07/08

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack offer some tips for IELTS test takers and then each of them answer an IELTS speaking question.Transcript:IELTS Speaking Part 3 involves a two-way discussion with the examiner, typically lasting 4-5 minutes. This part requires you to express opinions, discuss abstract ideas, and provide detailed answers. Here are some effective strategies to excel in this section:1. Expand Your AnswersDevelop Ideas: Don't give one-sentence answers

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