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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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00:25:58

234. Birthday "Glamping" & Using English Expressions:...

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/11/19

Rich talks about his plans to go "glamping" for his birthday, and Abe tells him about doing a "photo wedding". Then we answer a listener question about how to use some expressions that came up in an episode recently. ⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! (while supplies last)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons, Events, & Goods)

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00:24:41

233. The Perfect Sales Strategy

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2024/11/11

Abe talks about his trip to Tokyo and the sales strategy he used to sell goods to people at the Podcast Weekend festival. Rich talks about going to an ancient Temple, and old style bathhouses that used to be very common here in Japan. ⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! (while supplies last)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons, Events,

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00:22:04

232. Trump VS Harris: Everyone needs to calm down...

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/11/05

We talk about the election happening in America today, and how people in America seem to be more divided than ever before. We note how people get into "echo chambers" on social media, and stress the importance of communicating and being able to disagree while staying friendly and civil. ⁠⁠⁠Episode 700 James Bond parody Tshirts, tote bags & caps!⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons,

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00:29:03

231. Divorce Rules in Various Countries

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2024/10/28

Abe talks about not being able to resist the temptations of a "divine" treat, but then making up for it. Then we answer a question about what the rules for getting divorced are in various countries. This might surprise you!⁠Episode 700 James Bond parody Tshirts, tote bags & caps!⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons, Events, & Goods) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FBE Teacher Talk YouTube

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00:25:31

230. Two Ships Passing in the Night

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/10/22

We talk about the weather suddenly getting very cold, Rich receives a gift, Abe introduces his new goods (on sale now!), Rich talks about how him and his wife have opposite schedules and are like "two ships passing in the night" for most of the week, and we read some reviews from Apple podcasts! Please take the time to leave a comment and write a review! :) Episode 700 James Bond parody Tshirts, tote bags & caps! X:

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00:24:46

229. Speaking Habits that Transfer from Japanese to...

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/10/14

We talk about lifting weights and Rich's unusual exercises. Then Rich tells us about meeting his brother and sister in-law, and shaking hands with their cat. Finally we answer a question about speaking habits that transfer from Japanese to English, and about the most effective way to improve your speaking ability. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons,

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00:21:49

228. Rich's Big Blue Bowl

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/10/09

We talk about taking the bus, and then Rich tells us about doing pottery with his wife. Then Abe tries to "crack" Rich's code (to get into his apartment), and we answer a listener question about drinking alcohol and staying out late at night. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons, Events, & Goods) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoGoエイブ会話

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00:30:00

227. Full Moon Jamie VS Gringo Bamboo

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/09/30

Full Moon Jamie joins the podcast and we talk about going bald, crazy dogs, and chicken knees. Then we answer a question about pets, and FMJ tells us about when he had a pet monkey named "Gringo Bamboo" ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons, Events, & Goods) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoGoエイブ会話 Podcast (Apple)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoGoエイブ会話 Podcast

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00:26:53

226. Tiger Hunting (Sweet Revenge)

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/09/23

We talk and strategize about how to get sweet revenge on Young Taiga. He is much younger, stronger, and faster than us, so we need a good strategy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons, Events, & Goods) ⁠⁠⁠⁠FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠GoGoエイブ会話 Podcast (Apple)⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠GoGoエイブ会話 Podcast (Spotify)⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠GoGoプロジェクト⁠⁠⁠⁠ #EnglishLearning #EnglishPodcast

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00:25:38

225. Big Rich's Weird Food

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/09/16

We talk about Abe's dad mooning people, his daughter learning English, and about trying to raise bilingual kids in general. Then Big Rich tells us about him and his wife getting used to each other's weird habits. ⁠⁠⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons, Events, & Goods) ⁠⁠⁠FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠GoGoエイブ会話 Podcast (Apple)⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠GoGoエイブ会話 Podcast

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00:23:31

224. The Old Lion and The Young Tiger

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/09/09

Abe (The Old Lion) is covered in bruises after wrestling with Taiga (The Young Tiger). We talk about exercising, "dad strength", wrestling with friends, Taiga beating Abe up, getting revenge by attacking him together, and then we answer a listener question about the sun in Australia. ⁠FULL MOON JAMIE Hats & T-Shirts on sale now!⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠55freebird.com⁠ (Abe's Website: Lessons, Events, & Goods) ⁠FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel⁠ ⁠GoGoエイブ会話

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00:27:56

223. Cheers Big Rich♪

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/09/02

Come join me! ⁠Free Bird English: Live in Tokyo!⁠ In this episode Abe has made a special song for Big Rich! We listen to it and have a good laugh. Then Abe tells RIch about a new way to stop mosquito bites from itching, and Rich reveals that he has some kind of superpower against mosquitoes. After that, Rich tells us some strange things about his new life with his new wife, and it seems like they are equally "unique". X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:

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00:22:55

222. Looking for a Friend

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/08/26

Abe is looking for a friend... Luckily Big Rich picked up the phone! We talked about how he is moving in with his wife today, and how he tried wearing her clothes last night. Afterwards we answer a listener question about peeing in the shower.X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:

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00:30:02

221. Culture Shock VS "Abe Shock"

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/08/19

We talk about how to make Rich excited, ice hockey players wearing sexy underwear, having a "photo wedding", and then we read a review and answer a question about culture shock from a listener in Taiwan.X: ⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:

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00:26:45

220. Humidity, AC, & Kamala Harris

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/08/12

We talk about hot humid weather and AC "wars" at work and at home. Then Rich tells us his opinion on Kamala Harris who is from California (same as Rich), and might be the next president of the USA. Finally, we read some reviews that we got from international listeners. X: ⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:

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00:25:24

219. Big Rich is curious about EVERYTHING

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/08/05

We talk about accidentally teaching people to swear, then we talk about a "drag queen" that we met recently, and find out that Rich is curious about dressing up like a woman! If there is anyone that would like to come to Sendai and dress Big Rich up like a woman, please let me know! Lol X: ⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:

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00:26:57

218. Nothing Good Happens After Midnight

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/07/29

We talk about Rich "house hunting" for a new apartment, and then we answer a question about pronunciation problems. X: @FBEteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 GoGoエイブ会話 Podcast (Apple): http://tinyurl.com/yf9nck43 GoGoプロジェクト: https://55english.jp #EnglishLearning

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00:30:00

217. Dreams Come True ❤️

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/07/22

Congratulations Big Rich! He is now a married man. We talk about Rich's big news, meeting the family, buying a ring, etc. We also answer a question about scammers.ertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 GoGoエイブ会話 Podcast (Apple): http://tinyurl.com/yf9nck43 GoGoプロジェクト:

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00:27:30

216. Weiners & Buns

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/07/16

We talk about Canada Day, American Independence Day, and the foods that were popular when we were growing up. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 GoGoエイブ会話 Podcast (Apple): http://tinyurl.com/yf9nck43 GoGoプロジェクト:

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00:31:15

215. A Very Dumb Decision.

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/07/08

Join me in Osaka on 7/14!!! (GoGo FREEBIRD Osaka Event!)⁠https://www.55freebird.com/events⁠ In this episode we talk about a very dumb decision that we made one summer night many years ago. Then we answer a question about traveling by airplane. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:

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