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A mini-podcast meant to help students of English take control of their language learning.
Dave gives a quick tip about using subtitles (CC) on Youtube. They're not always accurate. Watch out!
Check out a great listening game to help you have fun improving your listening skills in English. The website is lingual.net and the game is...
Dave comments on class notes, language and vocabulary with brief additional commentary in this podcast about a case brought up in current ev...
Dave comments on class notes, language and vocabulary with brief additional commentary in this podcast about a case brought up in current ev...
Dave comments on class notes, language and vocabulary with brief additional commentary in this podcast about a case brought up in current ev...

In this podcast Dave comments and explains language coming from a real life one on one English class he had with a student talking about thi...

If you check out the podcast on the web-based version at soundcloud.com/zen-english-podcast , you'll be able to SEE all the vocabulary that...

Dave from Big English Productions makes commentary on language that has come up in his real life English classes. This episode's topic is "P...

Dave comments on language that has come up in his real life English classes. In this episode Dave talks about language related to the film "...

Dave comments on language that has come up in his real life English classes.

Video podcast (on YouTube) working specific vocabulary from Big Dave's real life English classes.

In English, as in all languages, there are several words that may confuse listeners, but they don't have any real meaning. In this podcast w...

In this podcast we look at how to use CV power words to enhance both your CV and your daily English.

Helping yourself produce more and higher quality content is sometimes difficult because you run out of ideas. By using question prompts foun...

In this podcast we examine your perspective on your listeners and their responsibilities to hear you in order to help your communication in...

Time and study are always an issue when dealing with language learning. In this podcast we explore alternative perspectives on how to make t...

Plateauing is a concept which relates to leveling off after a period of improvement. In this podcast we look at tactics to get out of the pl...

Chunking auxiliary verbs to help intonation and pronunciation...this is a novel way to think about how words go together in English in order...

Let's mediate a bit in English on the concept of New Year's Resolutions past and present.

Drawing a blank when you are spoken to directly in a foreign language is natural and normal. In this podcast we explore how to prepare for t...

Take a mini-meditative moment to think in English.

Find more English goodies by Big Dave of Zen English Podcast on Youtube! Search for "Bigdave Englishteacher", check it out and subscribe!

Changing some minor superficial things like gestures, mannerisms and intonation will heighten your communication abilities in English. In th...

Traditional grammar and translation based classes can kill communication. In this episode we look at how to make your own English experience...

Lying in English class can actually be a good thing! In this episode we explore why lying is especially good for beginning students of Engli...

Asking questions like, "What?" "Excuse me?" "Can you repeat?" don't help communication continue. In this episode we explore a verification s...
Your accent when speaking English is only one small thing that contributes to your message. In this podcast we look at other concepts to foc...

In this episode we look at the concept of circumlocution. We ponder what is circumlocution, or "talking around it", why it's important to un...

This is a podcast for students of English as a foreign language or English as a second language. In this episode we explore an interesting w...

In this episode we look at using transcripts to help tune our ear and focus on message by using transcripts and audio recordings.

In this episode we will talk about how to turn the daily drudgery of taking notes in class into an intellectual endeavor that will be intell...
Recommendations on how to keep and use new vocabulary.
Podcast for ESL students. In this episode tips on the importance and implementation of thinking in English with some words from noted lingui...
Podcast about what podcasts are, where to get them and why they are important for your listening skills.

An interview with Dave's student, Alvaro.

Letting your English "slide" is a problem, but don't worry. This podcast gives you some thoughts on what to do when you "let your English sl...

Tips on how to use music lyrics to help you maintain your English.