Welcome to Season 2 of the Easy English Interviews Podcast! Season 2 will have some added content. In addition to the Podcast audio and the 10 comprehension questions that were included in each post of Season 1, Season 2 will include various Easy English Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary Points. These will be one-point English lessons to look out for in each interview. Those will be included here in the podcast post and in the podcast audio. They will also be found in the textbook for Season 2, which will be available after the full season is released.

If you are new to the podcast, Season 1 is complete and there is a companion textbook for sale now on Amazon. It can be found by clicking the link below.

Easy English Interviews PodcastのSeason 2へようこそ! シーズン2には、いくつかのコンテンツが追加されます。シーズン1では、ポッドキャストの音声と各投稿に含まれていた10問の理解度チェックに加えて、シーズン2では様々なEasy English Grammar and Vocabulary Pointsが含まれます。これは、各インタビューで気をつけるべきワンポイントの英語レッスンです。このポッドキャストの記事と音声に収録されています。また、シーズン2のテキストにも掲載されます。

ポッドキャストを初めてご覧になる方は、シーズン1が終了し、付属のテキストブックがアマゾンで販売されています。以下のリンクをクリックしてください。

In early February 2025, I had a conversation with Reuben Norman, who is a Media Productions student from Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatchewan, Canada. He recently visited Japan on a school trip.

EASY ENGLISH GRAMMAR POINT for EPISODE #11

For today’s episode, please listen to the way Reuben and Kris use the subordinate conjunction, “because” to explain a reason or cause for something.

For example:

“I went to the store BECAUSE I needed to buy some clothing.”

or

“BECAUSE public transportation is used so much, there is a greater effort to keep it clean.”

EASY ENGLISH USAGE POINT for EPISODE #11

The second thing I would like to focus on in today’s interview is how Reuben uses the word “warm” to describe friendliness. The adjective “warm” is most often used for temperature, however, there is another meaning in English that relates to friendliness.

For example:

“I got a WARM and welcoming feeling from the people in Japan.”

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #11

* What is Reuben studying in Canada?

* What does Reuben like more, photography or cinematography?

* Before he came to Japan, did Reuben think he would ever come here?

* What can you usually find on the streets in North America?

* What is Reuben jealous of?

* What does Reuben tell himself about pain?

* How do Reuben’s classmates and instructors walk?

* What did Reuben want more of on his trip to Japan?

* What did Kris want to eat when he first came to Japan?

* What does Reuben say is important about asking questions?

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Easy English Interviews Podcast! Season 2 will have some added content. In addition to the Podcast audio and the 10 comprehension questions that were included in each post of Season 1, Season 2 will include various Easy English Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary Points. These will be one-point English lessons to look out for in each interview. Those will be included here in the podcast post and in the podcast audio. They will also be found in the textbook for Season 2, which will be available after the full season is released.

If you are new to the podcast, Season 1 is complete and there is a companion textbook for sale now on Amazon. It can be found by clicking the link below.

Easy English Interviews PodcastのSeason 2へようこそ! シーズン2には、いくつかのコンテンツが追加されます。シーズン1では、ポッドキャストの音声と各投稿に含まれていた10問の理解度チェックに加えて、シーズン2では様々なEasy English Grammar and Vocabulary Pointsが含まれます。これは、各インタビューで気をつけるべきワンポイントの英語レッスンです。このポッドキャストの記事と音声に収録されています。また、シーズン2のテキストにも掲載されます。

ポッドキャストを初めてご覧になる方は、シーズン1が終了し、付属のテキストブックがアマゾンで販売されています。以下のリンクをクリックしてください。

In early February 2025, I had a conversation with Rudi Tessman, who is an Electronics Systems Engineering student from Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatchewan, Canada. He is also an electrician and recently visited Japan on a school trip.

EASY ENGLISH GRAMMAR POINT for EPISODE #10

For today’s episode, please listen to the way Rudi uses the relative pronoun “that”. In English we use the word “that” as a relative pronoun quite often.

For example:

“There are many people THAT travel to Japan.”

or

“My brother is the person THAT helps me the most.”

EASY ENGLISH USAGE POINT for EPISODE #10

The second thing I would like to focus on in today’s interview is how Kris uses the word “maximize” to describe the act of making the most of something. In English we use the words “maximize” and “minimize” as verbs to describe how we will increase or decrease the possible amount of something.

For example:

“I want to MAXIMIZE my English practice time to get the best results and speak better.”

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #10

* How old is Rudi?

* What was Rudi’s original career?

* What is happening more in Canada these days?

* What impressed Rudi about robotics in Japan?

* Does Rudi have small or large feet?

* What did Rudi find surprising about the temples and shrines?

* What did Rudi miss from Canada?

* Does Rudi want to come back to Japan?

* What does Rudi think about practice?

* What does Rudi say is important about practicing in sports?

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Easy English Interviews Podcast! Season 2 will have some added content. In addition to the Podcast audio and the 10 comprehension questions that were included in each post of Season 1, Season 2 will include various Easy English Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary Points. These will be one-point English lessons to look out for in each interview. Those will be included here in the podcast post and in the podcast audio. They will also be found in the textbook for Season 2, which will be available after the full season is released.

If you are new to the podcast, Season 1 is complete and there is a companion textbook for sale now on Amazon. It can be found by clicking the link below.

Easy English Interviews PodcastのSeason 2へようこそ! シーズン2には、いくつかのコンテンツが追加されます。シーズン1では、ポッドキャストの音声と各投稿に含まれていた10問の理解度チェックに加えて、シーズン2では様々なEasy English Grammar and Vocabulary Pointsが含まれます。これは、各インタビューで気をつけるべきワンポイントの英語レッスンです。このポッドキャストの記事と音声に収録されています。また、シーズン2のテキストにも掲載されます。

ポッドキャストを初めてご覧になる方は、シーズン1が終了し、付属のテキストブックがアマゾンで販売されています。以下のリンクをクリックしてください。

In early August 2024, I had a conversation with Paul McMahon, who is a friend, teacher, and retired gentleman from Australia. He is currently living in Nakano and is building a house with his wife.

For today’s episode, please listen to the way Paul uses the present perfect tense to talk about his experience. In English we use the present perfect to talk about things we have been doing.

For example:

“I’ve been teaching English for the last few months.”

or

“I’ve been working at this company for five years now.”

EASY ENGLISH USAGE POINT for EPISODE #9

The second thing I would like to focus on in today’s interview is how Paul uses the word “alternatively” to give another option. Specifically, listen to what Paul says about studying English near the end of the podcast.

For example:

“You can study English by reading books about grammar. ALTERNATIVELY, you can study English by meeting friends from overseas and having conversations with them.”

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #9

* What year did Paul first come to Japan?

* What was Paul’s hobby?

* What was one of the jobs that Paul did in Australia before he came to Japan?

* How long have Paul and Mayumi been married?

* Where do Paul and his wife live now?

* When are Paul and his wife moving into their new house?

* Paul says that he enjoys the appreciation of what in Japan?

* What is Paul’s favorite Japanese food?

* What part of living in Japan does Paul feel is challenging?

* What has Ichizou been studying for many years?

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Easy English Interviews Podcast! Season 2 will have some added content. In addition to the Podcast audio and the 10 comprehension questions that were included in each post of Season 1, Season 2 will include various Easy English Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary Points. These will be one-point English lessons to look out for in each interview. Those will be included here in the podcast post and in the podcast audio. They will also be found in the textbook for Season 2, which will be available after the full season is released.

If you are new to the podcast, Season 1 is complete and there is a companion textbook for sale now on Amazon. It can be found by clicking the link below.

Easy English Interviews PodcastのSeason 2へようこそ! シーズン2には、いくつかのコンテンツが追加されます。シーズン1では、ポッドキャストの音声と各投稿に含まれていた10問の理解度チェックに加えて、シーズン2では様々なEasy English Grammar and Vocabulary Pointsが含まれます。これは、各インタビューで気をつけるべきワンポイントの英語レッスンです。このポッドキャストの記事と音声に収録されています。また、シーズン2のテキストにも掲載されます。

ポッドキャストを初めてご覧になる方は、シーズン1が終了し、付属のテキストブックがアマゾンで販売されています。以下のリンクをクリックしてください。

In early June 2024, I had a second conversation with Stephen Corrigan, who is a friend, teacher, and sports enthusiast from Canada. He is a father and small business owner. Here is that interview.

EASY ENGLISH GRAMMAR POINT for EPISODE #8

For today’s episode, please notice how Steve and Kris use the words “if” and “when”. These two words are used a lot in English. “IF” is used to introduce a possible or unreal situation or condition and “WHEN” is used to refer to the time of a future situation or condition that we are sure about.

For example:

“If I am not busy tomorrow, I will go kayaking.”

and

“When I’m older, I want to start playing more golf.”

EASY ENGLISH USAGE POINT for EPISODE #8

The second thing I would like to focus on in today’s interview is how Steve and Kris use the word “originally” to describe a situation that existed first.

For example:

“I love in Japan now, but I am originally from Canada.”

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #8

* How often does Steve play hockey now?

* What day of the week does Steve play hockey?

* What is Steve’s favorite hockey team?

* How long did Steve do karate?

* What Japanese sport does Steve enjoy watching the most?

* What was Kris wearing when he met KONISHIKI?

* Where did Steve meet KONISHIKI?

* What sport did Steve try recently that he thought was very difficult?

* What sport would Kris and Steve like to play more if they could?

* What sport does Steve say is good to do with family?

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Easy English Interviews Podcast! Season 2 will have some added content. In addition to the Podcast audio and the 10 comprehension questions that were included in each post of Season 1, Season 2 will include various Easy English Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary Points. These will be one-point English lessons to look out for in each interview. Those will be included here in the podcast post and in the podcast audio. They will also be found in the textbook for Season 2, which will be available after the full season is released.

If you are new to the podcast, Season 1 is complete and there is a companion textbook for sale now on Amazon. It can be found by clicking the link below.

Easy English Interviews PodcastのSeason 2へようこそ! シーズン2には、いくつかのコンテンツが追加されます。シーズン1では、ポッドキャストの音声と各投稿に含まれていた10問の理解度チェックに加えて、シーズン2では様々なEasy English Grammar and Vocabulary Pointsが含まれます。これは、各インタビューで気をつけるべきワンポイントの英語レッスンです。このポッドキャストの記事と音声に収録されています。また、シーズン2のテキストにも掲載されます。

ポッドキャストを初めてご覧になる方は、シーズン1が終了し、付属のテキストブックがアマゾンで販売されています。以下のリンクをクリックしてください。

In October 2023, I had a second conversation with Jay Matwichuk, who is a friend and computer coder working in Canada. He is a father and health-conscious guy who has also lived in Australia and Japan. Here is that interview.

EASY ENGLISH GRAMMAR POINT for EPISODE #7

For today’s episode, please use the interviews as a review of the grammar points covered in the first six episodes.

EASY ENGLISH USAGE POINT for EPISODE #7

The second thing I would like to focus on in today’s interview is how to ask about words we don’t know or have forgotten.

For example:

“What would we say in English for _______”

or

“Sorry, how do you say _______ in English?”

So now, sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview with Jay.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #7

* How does Jay feel about being back in Japan?

* How long has it been since Jay has been back to Japan?

* In his work, what is Jay known for?

* What is the first thing that Jay feels has changed in Japan?

* What is the second thing that Jay feels has changed in Japan?

* What type of food does Jay not eat often in Canada?

* Where was Jay before he was in Nagano?

* What do Japanese and Canadians share, according to Jay?

* Kris and Jay both say that they feel comfortable where?

* What is Jay known as to his friends in Canada?

Thank you for listening and as always, please like or subscribe on your favorite platform!

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Easy English Interviews Podcast! Season 2 will have some added content. In addition to the Podcast audio and the 10 comprehension questions that were included in each post of Season 1, Season 2 will include various Easy English Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary Points. These will be one-point English lessons to look out for in each interview. Those will be included here in the podcast post and in the podcast audio. They will also be found in the textbook for Season 2, which will be available after the full season is released.

If you are new to the podcast, Season 1 is complete and there is a companion textbook for sale now on Amazon. It can be found by clicking the link below.

Easy English Interviews PodcastのSeason 2へようこそ! シーズン2には、いくつかのコンテンツが追加されます。シーズン1では、ポッドキャストの音声と各投稿に含まれていた10問の理解度チェックに加えて、シーズン2では様々なEasy English Grammar and Vocabulary Pointsが含まれます。これは、各インタビューで気をつけるべきワンポイントの英語レッスンです。このポッドキャストの記事と音声に収録されています。また、シーズン2のテキストにも掲載されます。

ポッドキャストを初めてご覧になる方は、シーズン1が終了し、付属のテキストブックがアマゾンで販売されています。以下のリンクをクリックしてください。

In June 2023, I had a great conversation with Jay Matwichuk, who is a friend and computer coder working in Canada. He is a father and health-conscious guy who has also lived in Australia and Japan. Here is that interview.

EASY ENGLISH GRAMMAR POINT for EPISODE #6

In today’s interview, please listen for when Jay gives reasons for the things he does or has done. He uses words and phrases like “otherwise” and “or else”.

EASY ENGLISH USAGE POINT for EPISODE #6

The second thing I would like to focus on in today’s interview is the use of “Echo Questions” to check for understanding.

For example:

“Sorry, did you say you owned your own company?”

or

“Sorry, did you say you lived in Australia?”

So now, sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview with Jay.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #6

* Where does Jay live now (what city)?

* What hotel did Kris visit in Jay’s town?

* How many years did Jay live in Japan?

* How old were the kids that Jay taught English to?

* Where did Jay have an IT company for six years?

* How long did Jay live in Australia?

* Where does Jay work every day?

* How old is Jay?

* What is the saying that Jay uses for advice?

* Jay says that he has a good ability to do what?

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Easy English Interviews Podcast! Season 2 will have some added content. In addition to the Podcast audio and the 10 comprehension questions that were included in each post of Season 1, Season 2 will include various Easy English Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary Points. These will be one-point English lessons to look out for in each interview. Those will be included here in the podcast post and in the podcast audio. They will also be found in the textbook for Season 2, which will be available after the full season is released.

If you are new to the podcast, Season 1 is complete and there is a companion textbook for sale now on Amazon. It can be found by clicking the link below.

Easy English Interviews PodcastのSeason 2へようこそ! シーズン2には、いくつかのコンテンツが追加されます。シーズン1では、ポッドキャストの音声と各投稿に含まれていた10問の理解度チェックに加えて、シーズン2では様々なEasy English Grammar and Vocabulary Pointsが含まれます。これは、各インタビューで気をつけるべきワンポイントの英語レッスンです。このポッドキャストの記事と音声に収録されています。また、シーズン2のテキストにも掲載されます。

ポッドキャストを初めてご覧になる方は、シーズン1が終了し、付属のテキストブックがアマゾンで販売されています。以下のリンクをクリックしてください。

In May 2023, I had a great conversation with Jeff Swartz, who is a friend and businessman working in Tokyo, Japan. He is a father and works for a globalization-focused company. Here is that interview.

EASY ENGLISH GRAMMAR POINT for EPISODE #5

In today’s interview, please listen for when Jeff and Kris talk about opinions and feelings. When English speakers do that, they use adjectives. For example:

It was horrible!

I felt amazing!

It was strange to be in a new country.

EASY ENGLISH USAGE POINT for EPISODE #5

The second thing I would like to focus on in today’s interview is the use of phrases like “Do you mean…?” and “So, you mean…?” to check for understanding.

For example:

Someone says, “This music really speaks to me”.

and you say, “Do, you mean you like this music?”

or

“So, you mean you like this music?”

So now, sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview with Jeff.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #5

* What year did Jeff first come to Japan?

* Where is Jeff’s company based?

* What time is Jeff usually on the bus in the morning?

* Where did Jeff meet his colleagues in September?

* Where does Jeff live now?

* Where is Jeff originally from?

* About how long is the shopping street in Musashikoyama?

* How old are Jeff’s sons?

* What does Jeff want to do after he retires?

* What is Jeff’s number 1 advice for learning English?

Thank you for listening and as always, please like or subscribe on your favorite platform!

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Easy English Interviews Podcast! Season 2 will have some added content. In addition to the Podcast audio and the 10 comprehension questions that were included in each post of Season 1, Season 2 will include various Easy English Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary Points. These will be one-point English lessons to look out for in each interview. Those will be included here in the podcast post and in the podcast audio. They will also be found in the textbook for Season 2, which will be available after the full season is released.

If you are new to the podcast, Season 1 is complete and there is a companion textbook for sale now on Amazon. It can be found by clicking the link below.

Easy English Interviews PodcastのSeason 2へようこそ! シーズン2には、いくつかのコンテンツが追加されます。シーズン1では、ポッドキャストの音声と各投稿に含まれていた10問の理解度チェックに加えて、シーズン2では様々なEasy English Grammar and Vocabulary Pointsが含まれます。これは、各インタビューで気をつけるべきワンポイントの英語レッスンです。このポッドキャストの記事と音声に収録されています。また、シーズン2のテキストにも掲載されます。

ポッドキャストを初めてご覧になる方は、シーズン1が終了し、付属のテキストブックがアマゾンで販売されています。以下のリンクをクリックしてください。

In November 2022, I had a great conversation with Haris, who is a student from Singapore, currently doing an internship in Nagano, Japan. He is interested in information technology. Here is that interview.

EASY ENGLISH GRAMMAR POINT for EPISODE #4

In today’s interview, please listen for when Saran and Kris use some common English sequencers. For example:

First, I will study English.

Next, I will study science.

Finally, I will take a break and relax.

EASY ENGLISH USAGE POINT for EPISODE #4

The second thing I would like to focus on in today’s interview is the use of the phrase, “I guess”. This is used when you are expressing something that you are not sure about. For example:

It’s cloudy this evening, I guess it will rain tomorrow.

or

You look tired, so you want to go to sleep, I guess.

So now, sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview with Haris.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #4

* What type of technology is Haris studying?

* When will he be graduating?

* What type of media does he enjoy consuming?

* What time does Haris wake up in the morning?

* What does Haris think is the worst thing about being in Japan?

* Where was Haris going when he got lost in Japan?

* How many courses did Kris take before he came to Japan?

* For how long will Haris have to go back to his mandatory military service every year until he is 40?

* If he can’t get into a local university in Singapore, what type of country would he like to try to study in?

* When Haris went overseas for the first time, what was the first country he visited?

Thank you for listening and as always, please like or subscribe on your favorite platform!

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Easy English Interviews Podcast! Season 2 will have some added content. In addition to the Podcast audio and the 10 comprehension questions that were included in each post of Season 1, Season 2 will include various Easy English Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary Points. These will be one-point English lessons to look out for in each interview. Those will be included here in the podcast post and in the podcast audio. They will also be found in the textbook for Season 2, which will be available after the full season is released.

If you are new to the podcast, Season 1 is complete and there is a companion textbook for sale now on Amazon. It can be found by clicking the link below.

Easy English Interviews PodcastのSeason 2へようこそ! シーズン2には、いくつかのコンテンツが追加されます。シーズン1では、ポッドキャストの音声と各投稿に含まれていた10問の理解度チェックに加えて、シーズン2では様々なEasy English Grammar and Vocabulary Pointsが含まれます。これは、各インタビューで気をつけるべきワンポイントの英語レッスンです。このポッドキャストの記事と音声に収録されています。また、シーズン2のテキストにも掲載されます。

ポッドキャストを初めてご覧になる方は、シーズン1が終了し、付属のテキストブックがアマゾンで販売されています。以下のリンクをクリックしてください。

In November 2022, I had a great conversation with Saran, who is a student from Singapore, currently doing an internship in Nagano, Japan. He is interested in programming. Here is that interview.

EASY ENGLISH GRAMMAR POINT for EPISODE #3

In today’s interview, please listen for when Saran and Kris use the simple past tense. Past tense adds “ed” to the end of verbs in a sentence. There are also irregular past tense verbs. For example:

Regular past tense verb - I stayed at a hotel last year.

Irregular past tense verb - I began class yesterday.

The past tense of “be” - It was hot yesterday.

EASY ENGLISH USAGE POINT for EPISODE #3

The second thing I would like to focus on in today’s interview is the use of tag questions. Tag questions are short questions we add to the end of statements to make a question easily. The general rule is that if a statement is positive, the tag question is negative. If the statement is negative, the tag question is positive. For example:

It’s cold today, isn’t it?

or

It’s not very hot today, is it?

I think this is the easiest way to make questions in English.

So now, sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview with Saran.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #3

* What part of Singapore is Saran from?

* In what part of Singapore, can you find Universal Studios?

* What type of internships are regarded more highly in Singapore?

* What does Saran think is really hard to adapt to in Japan?

* What type of barriers does Saran find difficult to overcome?

* What is Saran planning to do in April?

* What does Saran think is the best part about studying in Japan?

* What is the name of Saran’s dorm mate?

* What does Saran want to study in university when he returns to Singapore?

* Saran said that he studies two languages in Singapore, English and what?

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Easy English Interviews Podcast! Season 2 will have some added content. In addition to the Podcast audio and the 10 comprehension questions that were included in each post of Season 1, Season 2 will include various Easy English Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary Points. These will be one-point English lessons to look out for in each interview. Those will be included here in the podcast post and in the podcast audio. They will also be found in the textbook for Season 2, which will be available after the full season is released.

If you are new to the podcast, Season 1 is complete and there is a companion textbook for sale now on Amazon. It can be found by clicking the link below.

Easy English Interviews PodcastのSeason 2へようこそ! シーズン2には、いくつかのコンテンツが追加されます。シーズン1では、ポッドキャストの音声と各投稿に含まれていた10問の理解度チェックに加えて、シーズン2では様々なEasy English Grammar and Vocabulary Pointsが含まれます。これは、各インタビューで気をつけるべきワンポイントの英語レッスンです。このポッドキャストの記事と音声に収録されています。また、シーズン2のテキストにも掲載されます。

ポッドキャストを初めてご覧になる方は、シーズン1が終了し、付属のテキストブックがアマゾンで販売されています。以下のリンクをクリックしてください。

In November 2022, I had an interesting conversation with Brian, who is a student from Singapore, currently doing an internship in Nagano, Japan. He is interested in information technologies. Here is that interview.

EASY ENGLISH GRAMMAR POINT for EPISODE #2

In today’s interview, please listen for when Brian uses the future tense. Future tense uses “will” before a verb. For example:

I will have to stay at home tomorrow.

At the end of the podcast, there will be some questions for you to try and answer.

EASY ENGLISH VOCABULARY POINT for EPISODE #2

The second thing I would like to focus on is the use of special phrases at the beginning of statements that tell the listener that you are telling them something true. These phrases that are found in today’s podcast are

“Truthfully speaking…”,

“To be honest…”, and

“Technically speaking…”.

All three of these phrases tell the listener that you are about to say some important truth about the topic. So, please try to listen for when one of the speakers uses these phrases.

So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview with Brian.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #2

* What is Brian studying in Singapore?

* How long has he been studying at Republic Polytechnic?

* What other country could Brian choose from to do his international internship?

* When is Brian’s lunch break?

* What type of equipment did Brian buy to use in his dormitory?

* What store is a 50-minute walk away?

* What does Brian think is the best think about studying in Japan?

* What was Brian doing in Singapore that stopped him from studying Japanese?

* How old is Brian’s sister?

* What mother tongue did Brian’s family choose for him when he was young?

Thanks for listening and as always, like or subscribe on your favorite platform!

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