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Teacher Joseph Podcast

An entertaining and informative podcast to help people learn English as a second language [ESL] and more about English speaking culture.

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00:06:10

1121 Peel Tower, Lochwinnoch, Scotland (with transcript)

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/10/16

The transcript is on my blog - teacherjoseph.comJoin me for a quiet walk to Peel Tower in Lochwinnoch, a mysterious ruin overlooking Castle Semple Loch in Renfrewshire, Scotland.In this short clip, I share the legend of the Warlock of Peel Tower — a tale passed down through local folklore — and explore how this lonely tower connects myth, landscape, and history.🏰 Location: Peel Tower, Lochwinnoch, Scotland🌿 Themes: Scottish folklore, Renfrewshire legends, medieval ruins🎙️ Story: The Warlock of

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00:03:21

1120 Marking Their Freedom: A Silent Tribute for the...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Today, Israeli hostages were released a moment that calls for both reflection and hope.In a world filled with noise, I chose to honour their release in silence. I walked to the town hall and touched the steps a quiet act of gratitude, grief, and peace.This video is a personal tribute, a moment of stillness to mark a powerful day.Let us continue to hope and work for peace real peace where no one must be taken, and everyone can come home.🕊️#HostageRelease #Israel #Peace #Freedom #HumanDignity

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00:11:23

1118 Guernsey says no decision yet on ID Cards

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/10/06

English learners: The government will introduce ID cards, but Guernsey says it hasn't made a decion to accept them. . This news story explains more. life.#IDCards #GovernmentPolicy #DigitalIdentity #PrivacyRights #UKNews #NationalID #Security

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00:07:55

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (8): A Story of 1920s...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/10/03

#EnglishListening #ESLStory #EasyEnglish #NeilMcTaggart #LearnEnglishNeil McTaggart continues his journey in Canada. One morning, he and his uncle Robert wake up to find a dead deer hanging from their front door. The words “Stay away or else” are scratched into the wood. Suspicion falls on Thomas, who is accused of poaching, and tensions rise between the three men.This story is told in clear, simple English for ESL learners. Perfect for listening practice, vocabulary growth, and English fluency.👉

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00:23:35

1116 Scotland says no to ID Cards

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/10/03

English learners: The government will introduce ID cards, but Northern Ireland and now Scotland as well are saying no. This news story explains what ID cards are, why they are important, and how they may change daily life.#IDCards #GovernmentPolicy #DigitalIdentity #PrivacyRights #UKNews #NationalID #Security

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00:07:40

1115 Northern Ireland says no to ID Cards

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/09/30

English learners: The government will introduce ID cards, but Northern Ireland says no. This news story explains what ID cards are, why they are important, and how they may change daily life.#IDCards #GovernmentPolicy #DigitalIdentity #PrivacyRights #UKNews #NationalID #Security

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00:13:07

1114 British News: Government Will Introduce ID Cards...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/09/26

English learners: The government will introduce ID cards. This news story explains what ID cards are, why they are important, and how they may change daily life.#IDCards #GovernmentPolicy #DigitalIdentity #PrivacyRights #UKNews #NationalID #Security

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00:13:06

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (7): A Story of 1920s...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/09/17

#NeilMcTaggart #ScottishHistory #Storytelling #HistoricalFiction #ScottishHeritage #Emigration #ScottishDiaspora #Canada1920s #ScottishCulture #ImmigrantStoriesStep back into the 1920s with the story of Neil McTaggart, a young man who leaves Kilbirnie, Scotland, to begin a new life in Canada. In this chapter, Neil struggles with shame over his illiteracy, considers stowing away on a ship back to Scotland, and finds unexpected help from Esther as he dictates a letter to his mother. But tension grows

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00:08:44

1112 Learn English with Real Life | On My Way to the...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/09/09

#learnenglish #englishlistening #englishpractice #englishspeaking #englishvocabulary #everydayenglish #englishforbeginners #walkwithme #englishlisteningpractice #englishconversation #englishteacher #englishonthego #reallifeenglish #dailyenglishJoin me on my way to the doctor’s as I describe everything I see around me. This is a simple and relaxing way to practice English listening and learn everyday vocabulary.In this video you will hear natural English phrases about:streets and buildingsweather and

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00:19:40

1111 Canonized Yesterday: Carlo Acutis & Pier Giorgio...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/09/08

BREAKING: Yesterday—yes, yesterday, on September 7, 2025—Pope Leo XIV makes Saint Carlo Acutis (teenage computer whiz) and Pier Giorgio Frassati (the early-20th-century hiker-philanthropist) actual saints.#Saintcarlo #FirstMillennialSaint #FrassatiSaint #PopeLeoXIV #Canonized #saintpier

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00:10:37

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (6): A Story of 1920s...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Neil McTaggart’s first Gaelic church service in Canada reveals community, heritage, and a growing bond with Esther in this 1920s migration story.#NeilMcTaggart #HistoricalFiction #ScottishMigration #GaelicChurch #1920sCanada #ScottishHeritage #GaelicInCanada #PuritanFaith #MigrationStories

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00:09:10

1109 Notting Hill Carnival 1976 | Looking Back at...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Take a step back in time to the Notting Hill Carnival of 1976, one of the most memorable years in the history of London’s famous street festival. In this video, we explore a story it was nearly 50 years ago.The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe, celebrating Caribbean culture, music, food, and freedom of expression. The 1976 carnival was a defining moment that shaped the event we know today, remembered for its vibrant energy, its challenges, and its lasting cultural

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00:21:18

1108 ChatGPT for English Learners | Improve Your...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/08/27

Unlock the power of AI to learn English faster! 🚀 In this video, I’ll show you how to use ChatGPT to practice reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary in English. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced learner, these tips will help you study smarter and stay motivated.✨ What you’ll learn:How ChatGPT can correct your grammarUsing AI as a teacherCreating quizzes and exercises instantlyBoosting your confidence in English👉 Perfect for English learners at all levels.#LearnEnglish #ChatGPT

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00:13:01

1107 Notting Hill Carnival 2025 | Easy English News...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Join me as I read a short news story about the Notting Hill Carnival 2025 in London. This is one of the UK’s biggest street festivals, celebrating Caribbean culture, music, dance, and food.This video is designed for English learners and students. You can practice listening, comprehension, and vocabulary while learning more about London’s famous summer event.The Notting Hill Carnival happens every year in August and brings together thousands of people to enjoy parades, costumes, and live music. In

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00:09:24

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (5): A Story of 1920s...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Transcript is at TeacherJoseph.com. Chapter 5 of the Neil McTaggart series. In this episode, Neil spends his first Saturday in Canada with his new family. They walk through the snowy fields and meet the MacLeods, fellow Scottish emigrants who speak both Gaelic and English. For the first time since his grandmother’s death in 1918, Neil hears the sound of Gaelic again. Among the MacLeods is Esther, a girl who will become important in Neil’s journey, both as a friend and as a guide in learning to read

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00:21:17

1105 Easy Lebanese Chicken – Simple English Cooking...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Learn how to make Lebanese chicken with yogurt in easy English. This simple, step-by-step recipe is perfect for beginners. We’ll use tender chicken, creamy yogurt, and delicious Middle Eastern spices to make a tasty dish you can enjoy at home.No complicated cooking words – just clear instructions in simple English so everyone can follow.📌 What you’ll learn:How to season chicken with Middle Eastern spicesHow to make a yogurt marinadeHow to cook the chicken until juicy and tenderCooking tips for

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00:11:46

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (4): A Story of 1920s...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/08/08

In Part 4 of Neil McTaggart’s 1920s Canadian journey, he wakes in his new home and begins his first full day of farm work in rural Ontario.In this fourth part of the Neil McTaggart historical series, 18-year-old Neil wakes in his small back room on his uncle’s Ontario farm in the 1920s. Holding the stone his mother gave him, he faces the uncertainty of a new life. As the household stirs, Neil shares his first breakfast with his aunt, uncle, and cousins, before being introduced to the daily routine

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00:12:36

1103 Searching for Greek Yoghurt – Real-Time...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/08/06

Transcript in on my blog: www.teacherjoseph.comTake a walk through a supermarket with me in this real-time, audio-only experience. As I search for Greek yoghurt, I describe what I see around me—from shelves full of colorful products to the buzz of fellow shoppers. This is an immersive listening activity for English learners or anyone who enjoys everyday storytelling and ambient sound.🛒 Great for:– English listening practice– Vocabulary building in real contexts– Relaxed storytelling and real-life

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00:06:25

1102 Improve Your English with News | Edinburgh...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/08/04

In this video, I help English learners improve their listening and vocabulary by reading and explaining a BBC News story about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 and the Edinburgh International Festival 2025.📍 These world-famous arts festivals are held in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, every August. From comedy and theatre to classical music and dance, they bring artists and performers from all over the world.🎧 What you’ll learn in this video:• Real English from the news• British pronunciation and

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00:13:22

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (3): A Story of 1920s...

Teacher Joseph Podcast ·

2025/07/31

The transcript of this story is available at TeacherJoseph.com, where you'll also find resources for language learners.In this third part of the Neil McTaggart story, 18-year-old Neil arrives in 1920s Ontario, Canada, to live with his uncle Robert Jefferey — a firm but fair man from his mother's side. Neil, unable to read or write, begins adjusting to life in a deeply religious, structured household. This chapter explores the beginnings of their relationship as Robert gently steps into a

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