Easy English Interviews Podcast

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!

Thank you for reading Easy English Interviews. This post is public so feel free to share it.

Check out the new Easy English Interviews WEBSITE now, where you can find all the podcasts, YouTube videos, and much, much more all in one place.

Get full access to Easy English Interviews at kjkentmsed.substack.com/subscribe

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?

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

Thank you for reading Easy English Interviews. This post is public so feel free to share it.

Check out the new Easy English Interviews WEBSITE now, where you can find all the podcasts, YouTube videos, and much, much more all in one place.

Get full access to Easy English Interviews at kjkentmsed.substack.com/subscribe

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!

Check out the new Easy English Interviews WEBSITE now, where you can find all the podcasts, YouTube videos, and much more in one place.

Get full access to Easy English Interviews at kjkentmsed.substack.com/subscribe

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.

On November 10th, 2022, I had an interesting conversation with Derren, who is a student from Singapore, currently doing an internship in Nagano, Japan. He is interested in financial technologies. Here is that interview.

EASY ENGLISH GRAMMAR POINT for EPISODE #1

In today’s interview, please listen for when Derren uses three different types of present tense. These are:

* Present simple - I study English

* Present continuous - I am studying English

* Present perfect - I have been studying English for two years.

Please pay attention to how these three types of present tense are used in questions and in answers. At the end of the podcast, there will be some questions for you to try and answer.

EASY ENGLISH VOCABULARY POINT for EPISODE #1

In this interview, listen and try to find the word “actually”. “Actually” is used before a sentence to emphasize something that is true. Usually, we use it because what we are about to say is unexpected or new.

For example, I might say, “Actually, I enjoy waking up early in the morning.” This might be unexpected, or it may be new information about me that you didn’t know. Listen for “actually” in the podcast and try and use it sometimes when you speak English.

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

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE #1

* Where is Derren from?

* Where is Derren living now?

* How long has he been studying at his school in Singapore?

* Has Derren been to Japan before?

* What type of intelligence does Derren want to learn about in Japan?

* What type of stores has Derren been enjoying a lot in Japan?

* What does Derren think is the best part of living and studying in Japan?

* What type of job does Derren want in the future?

* What type of service will Derren do for two years in Singapore?

* What Japanese media has Derren been watching to help him learn Japanese language?

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

Check out the new Easy English Interviews WEBSITE now, where you can find all the podcasts, YouTube videos, and much more in one place. Click the button below!

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Here is the fifteenth and final podcast for Easy English Interviews, Season 1. It is episode #15.

BONUS!! Season TWO of the Easy English Interviews podcast is coming soon! Also, there is a NEW WEBSITE where you can access all the podcasts and videos for Season One. In addition, there is a TEXTBOOK for sale on the website that will help you to study all the interviews from Season One.

Please check it out at: www.easy-english-interviews.com

On September 27th, 2022, I had the chance to be interviewed by my colleague, Chinatsu Maki. She is a good friend and teacher of Japanese at Nagano Kosen. She took a big chance and agreed to interview me for the final episode of Season One. We had a great time.

If you are a language learner, please try to answer the following comprehension questions. If you would like to check your answers, you can listen again, or become a paid subscriber so that you can have access to the transcripts and comprehension answers.

Here are the comprehension questions to go along with the interview.

* What city did Kris live in when he first came to Japan?

* What two subjects did Kris study in university?

* What does Kris say is the bad part of his job?

* What did Kris want to be when he was younger?

* What is the name of the island that Kris visited where the people were very friendly?

* What is Kris’s winter hobby?

* How old are Kris’s twin daughters?

* What does Kris want to do after he retires?

* What does Kris think students should do to learn English better?

* What subject does Maki Sensei teach?

Thanks for listening and checking your comprehension ability! See you next time on EASY ENGLISH INTERVIEWS!

Thank you for reading Easy English Interviews. This post is public so feel free to share it.

BONUS!! Season TWO of the Esay English Interviews podcast is coming soon! Also, there is a NEW WEBSITE where you can access all the podcasts and videos for Season One. In addition, there is a TEXTBOOK for sale on the website that will help you to study all the interviews from Season One.

Please check it out at www.easy-english-interviews.com

Get full access to Easy English Interviews at kjkentmsed.substack.com/subscribe

Here is the fourteenth podcast for Season One of Easy English Interviews. It is episode #14.

On September 27th, 2022, I had an awesome conversation with Walter Ichikawa-Doyle. He is an educational consultant, former stay-at-home Dad, and sports coach. He has been living and working in Japan since 1998.

If you are a language learner, please try to answer the following comprehension questions. If you would like to check your answers, you can listen again, or become a paid subscriber so that you can have access to the transcripts and comprehension answers.

Here are the comprehension questions to go along with the interview.

* What year did Walter first come to Japan?

* Who moved to Japan with Walter when he first came?

* Who did Walter recently go to France with?

* What is Walter’s favorite part of living in Japan?

* What is Walter’s main hobby these days?

* Where had Walter been just before the interview?

* How many children does Walter have?

* What country is Walter’s son studying in?

* What special event did Walter’s wife participate in?

* What does Walter encourage English students to do?

Thanks for listening and checking your comprehension ability! See you next time on EASY ENGLISH INTERVIEWS!

Thank you for reading Easy English Interviews. This post is public so feel free to share it.

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Here is the thirteenth podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is episode #13.

On September 18th, 2022, I had an awesome conversation with Rob Beck. He is a private English school owner and operator in Fuji city, Shizuoka, Japan. Rob has been living and working in Japan for over 20 years.

If you are a language learner, please try to answer the following comprehension questions. If you would like to check your answers, you can listen again, or become a paid subscriber so that you can have access to the transcripts and comprehension answers. Here are the comprehension questions to go along with the interview.

* What did Rob’s father teach as a part-time job?

* How many years did he work for the board of education in Fuji?

* What does Rob say is the downside of his job?

* What did Rob want to be when he was younger?

* What is the name of the place Rob visited in Hokkaido?

* What is Rob’s hobby these days?

* Where did Rob’s daughter just move to?

* What does Rob want to do in the future?

* Where did Rob’s mother and grandmother go recently?

* What does Rob say students have a lot of these days?

Thanks for listening and checking your comprehension ability! See you next time on EASY ENGLISH INTERVIEWS!

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Here is the twelfth podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is episode #12.

*(I apologize for the poor audio quality of this interview.)

On August 19th, 2022, I had a great conversation with Anton McCloy. He is a private English school owner and operator in Fuji city, Shizuoka, Japan. Anton has been living and working in Japan for over 25 years.

If you are a language learner, please try to answer the following comprehension questions. If you would like to check your answers, you can listen again, or become a paid subscriber so that you can have access to the transcripts and comprehension answers. Here are the comprehension questions to go along with the interview.

* What country is Anton from?

* What job was Anton doing before he came to Japan?

* What city did Anton first live in when he moved to Japan?

* How many teachers work for Anton at his school?

* What sports did Anton want to play professionally when he was young?

* What is Anton’s favorite part of Japan?

* What does Anton take care of in his free time?

* How many children does Anton have?

* What club does Anton’s younger daughter belong to in junior high school?

* What does Anton say can boost a student’s confidence for using English?

Thanks for listening and checking your comprehension ability! See you next time on EASY ENGLISH INTERVIEWS!

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Here is the eleventh podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is episode #11.

On August 18th, 2022, I had a great conversation with Mike Irish. He is a high school English teacher and Private English school owner and operator in Fuji city, Shizuoka, Japan. Mike has been living and working in Japan for over 20 years.

If you are a language learner, please try to answer the following comprehension questions. If you would like to check your answers, you can listen again, or become a paid subscriber so that you can have access to the transcripts and comprehension answers. Here are the comprehension questions to go along with the interview.

* How old was Mike when he first became interested in Japan?

* What year did Mike move to Osaka, Japan?

* Where does Mike teach during the day?

* How many prefectures has Mike visited in Japan?

* What part of Shizuoka does Mike spend a lot of time in?

* What part of Japanese culture is Mike most impressed by?

* What is Mike’s new hobby?

* How many sons does Mike have?

* What country would Mike and his wife like to visit?

* What drink are Mike and Kris going to have after the podcast interview?

Thanks for listening and checking your comprehension ability! See you next time on EASY ENGLISH INTERVIEWS!

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BONUS!! There is a new website where you can listen to the interviews, watch videos, check out language learning links, and become a member of the Easy English Interviews community.

The website can be found at easyenglishinterviews.locals.com.

https://easyenglishinterviews.locals.com

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