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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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194. Chicken on a stick!

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2024/02/13

Hello friends! Big Rich is back and we talk about how we met, how Rich lived for almost two years without a refrigerator, and we answer a listener question about handwriting. 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 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話

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00:29:13

193. Sad News...

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2024/02/05

Hello friends... Today is a sad day for Teacher Talk fans. Ben has decided to stop podcasting. We talk about the reasons for his decision, and he leaves us with a new song. 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 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話

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00:29:07

192. Yellow Snow & Ending Business Emails

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2024/01/29

Hello friends! Today we talk about our snowboarding trip to Zao, Ben tells us about some large items he has bought recently, and we answer a question from a listener about how to end business emails. 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 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Teacher Talk IG:

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00:32:30

191. Ben's Balls (a desperate man...)

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2024/01/22

Hello friends! Today we talk about Ben's burning desire to go snowboarding, an embarrassing medical problem, and we answer a question from a listener who is planning a road trip 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 Podcast (Apple):

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00:23:45

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

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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!)

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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!

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

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...

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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

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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

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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" &...

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

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

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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]

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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!"

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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!

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

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.

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

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

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

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

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

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?

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

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♪)

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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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