Easy English Interviews Podcast

Here is the tenth podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is episode #10.

On July 22nd, 2022, I had a great conversation with Ernie Izumi. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Maple Leaf Education Group. He is also part owner of a karaage (Japanese fried chicken) speciality restaurant in Canada. Ernie has lived in Nagano, Shizuoka, Aichi, and Mie prefectures in Japan.

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.

QUESTIONS for CHECKING your LISTENING COMPREHENSION

* Where are Ernie’s parents from?

* What did Ernie study in school before coming to Japan?

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

* Where does Ernie go early in the morning?

* How old is Ernie’s daughter?

* Where is Ernie living now?

* What did Ernie want to be when he was a child?

* What is Ernie’s favorite part of Japanese culture?

* What city will Ernie probably move to in the future?

* What is Ernie’s advice for English language learners?

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

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.

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Here is the ninth podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is episode #9.

On July 20th, 2022, I had a wonderful conversation with Dan McCarthy. He is an English school owner and teacher in Nagano, Japan. He has been in Japan for 30 years.

If you are a language learner, please try to answer the following comprehension questions. If you would like to check your answer, 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.

QUESTIONS for CHECKING your LISTENING COMPREHENSION

* Where was Dan living when he decided to go to Japan?

* What did Dan study in university?

* What does Dan think is the bad part of his job?

* What is Dan’s favorite city in Japan?

* What is Dan’s favorite food in Japan?

* What is Dan’s new hobby that started about a year ago?

* What type of alcohol does Dan study about?

* What happy event is coming soon for Dan?

* Where did Dan operate a bar in the past?

* Dan’s two pieces of advice for students are don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and what?

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

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Here is the eighth podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is episode #8.

On June 16th, 2022, I had a great conversation with Samantha (Sam) Takizawa. She is an English teacher in Nagano city, Japan. She is from the United States. She has been living and working in Nagano for eleven 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.

QUESTIONS for CHECKING your LISTENING COMPREHENSION

* When did Samantha do a homestay in Japan?

* How old was she when she first decided to study Japanese language?

* What was Samantha’s major area of study in university?

* How long did she work at a language school before she changed to the job she is doing now?

* What is one bad part of her job?

* What animal did Samantha have as a child that she fed worms to?

* What does she find interesting about Kyoto?

* What is Samantha’s future dream?

* What family member of Samantha’s is also living in Japan?

* What is Samantha’s advice about studying English?

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

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

Please check it out!

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

Here is the seventh podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is episode #7.

On April 22nd, 2022, I had a great conversation with Tov Fisher-Kirshner. He is a junior high and high school teacher in Tokyo, Japan. He is from California in the United States.

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.

QUESTIONS for CHECKING your LISTENING COMPREHENSION

* Before Tov decided to go to Japan, what area of the world was he thinking of living?

* What three languages can Tov speak?

* What was Tov’s major in college?

* What sports did Tov play when he was young?

* What is Tov’s favorite place in Japan?

* What part of Japanese culture does Tov like the best?

* Where does Tov like to go with his son?

* How old is Tov’s daughter?

* How old will Tov be this year?

* What type of interval training does he recommend with flash cards?

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

BONUS!! There is a new website where you can listen to the interviews, watch videos, check out English 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

Please check it out!

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

Here is the sixth podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is episode #6.

On March 24th, 2022, I had a really interesting conversation with Erin Corrigan. She is a recent high school graduate living in Nagano, Japan. She is now considering her options for university in either Japan or Canada, where she has been accepted by a number of universities. During the interview she was asked a few questions.

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.

(If you are a Nagano Kosen student, please go to Mr. Kent’s website to do the comprehension questions and have your answers checked.)

QUESTIONS for CHECKING your LISTENING COMPREHENSION

* What high school did Erin just graduate from?

* How old is Erin at the time of the interview?

* What does she like to do with her family?

* What is Erin’s hobby at the moment?

* What is Erin’s favorite TV show?

* What are the four languages that she can speak?

* Why does Erin like science?

* If Erin goes to university in Canada, what would she study?

* Why does she want a high-paying job in the future?

* Why does she think some students in Japan get sick of studying English?

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

BONUS!!! I have exciting news to share: You can now read Easy English Interviews in the new Substack app for iPhone.

With the app, you’ll have a dedicated Inbox for my Substack and any others you subscribe to. New posts will never get lost in your email filters, or stuck in spam. Longer posts will never cut-off by your email app. Comments and rich media will all work seamlessly. Overall, it’s a big upgrade to the reading experience.

The Substack app is currently available for iOS. If you don’t have an Apple device, you can join the Android waitlist here.

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Here is the fifth podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is Episode #5.

On March 24th, 2022, I had a fun interview with Stephen Corrigan. He is a long-time Nagano resident, business owner, English teacher, and avid sportsman. During the interview he was asked a number of questions.

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 perhaps become a paid subscriber. Here are the comprehension questions to go along with the interview.

(If you are a Nagano Kosen student, please go to Mr. Kent’s website to do the comprehension questions and have your answers checked.)

QUESTIONS for CHECKING your LISTENING COMPREHENSION

* Where did Stephen go backpacking for a few months.

* What are the three places in Japan that Stephen listed as possible homes for himself in Japan when he was applying for the JET program?

* What does Stephen say are the two good parts of his job?

* What did Stephen want to be when he was younger that required too much studying?

* What little town does Stephen live in?

* What has he had a lot more time to do this winter?

* How many kids does Stephen have?

* What does Stephen say is his view of the future?

* What language did he study for 12 years?

* According to Kris and Stephen, what can you learn naturally by reading and listening to English?

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

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Here is the fourth podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is Episode #4.

On March 17th, 2022, I had a great interview with Yoshihiro Takizawa. He is a professor and researcher at the National Institute of Technology, Nagano (Kosen). during the interview he was asked a number of questions.

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 perhaps become a paid subscriber in the future. Here are the comprehension questions to go along with the interview.

(If you are a Nagano Kosen student, please go to Mr. Kent’s website to do the comprehension questions and have your answers checked.)

QUESTIONS for CHECKING your LISTENING COMPREHENSION

* What part of Japan is Takizawa Sensei from?

* What did he want to be when he was in kindergarten?

* What is the name of the teacher that he liked when he was a Kosen student?

* What is the first good part of his job, according to Takizawa Sensei?

* What grades are being taught by Takizawa Sensei at Nagano Kosen?

* What are Takizawa Sensei’s hobbies?

* What country did Takizawa go to for studying?

* What country did he go to for a school trip?

* What is something that he wishes he hadn’t done?

* What type of membranes has Takizawa Sensei been doing research on?

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

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Here is the third podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is Episode #3.

On March 9th, 2022, I had an excellent interview with Mike Ansell. He is an assistant language teacher at various elementary and junior high schools in Nagano city. He is also an ice hockey coach and avid environmentalist. During the interview, he was asked a number of questions.

If you are an English 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 and access the “transcript and listening comprehension answers” posts. Here are the comprehension questions to go along with the interview.

(If you are a Nagano Kosen student, please go to Mr. Kent’s website to do the comprehension questions and have your answers checked.)

QUESTIONS for CHECKING your LISTENING COMPREHENSION

* What small town in Canada is Mike from?

* What type of company was Mike working at in Canada?

* Where does Mike teach now?

* Why does he feel disappointed sometimes?

* What did Mike want to be when he was young?

* What is Mike’s favorite place in Japan?

* What Japanese sport does he like?

* Why does Mike study Japanese?

* How old are Mike’s two daughters?

* What does he want to do after he retires from being a teacher?

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

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Here is the second podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is Episode #2.

On March 3rd, 2022, I had a great interview with Mamico Komiyama. She is an English teacher and researcher at the National Institute of Technology, Nagano (Kosen). During the interview, she was asked a number of questions.

If you are an English language learner, please try to answer the following comprehension questions. If you would like to check your answers, you can listen again or perhaps become a paid subscriber in the future. Here are the comprehension questions to go along with the interview.

(If you are a Nagano Kosen student, please go to Mr. Kent’s website to do the comprehension questions and have your answers checked.)

QUESTIONS for CHECKING your LISTENING COMPREHENSION

* What part of Japan is Komiyama Sensei from?

* What did she do a lot of when she was young?

* How long did she live in Tokyo?

* What subjects did she major in when she was a university student?

* What did she want to be when she was growing up?

* What musical instrument can she play?

* What country does she say is where the cultures of the east and west meet?

* What movie does she like, that she recommends to students?

* What is she most proud of?

* What does she say students should do to the settings of their devices?

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

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Here is the first podcast for Easy English Interviews. It is Episode #1.

On March 1st, 2022, I had a wonderful interview with Ian Davidson. He is an English teacher and small business owner here in Japan. During the interview, he was asked a number of questions.

If you are an English language learner, please try to answer the following comprehension questions. If you would like to check your answers, you can listen again or perhaps become a paid subscriber in the future. Here are the comprehension questions to go along with the interview.

(If you are a Nagano Kosen student, please go to Mr. Kent’s website to do the comprehension questions and have your answers checked.)

QUESTIONS for CHECKING your LISTENING COMPREHENSION

* What was Ian’s first degree in university?

* How long has Ian been a small business owner in Japan?

* As a child, what did Ian want to be when he grew up?

* Where did he cycle for two weeks in Japan?

* What does Ian like about travelling in Japan that is so convenient?

* What is Ian’s hobby in the winter?

* Who is Ian’s “good friend”?

* How many children does Ian have?

* How did Ian injure himself 18 years ago?

* What does he want to do with some land in Myoko?

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

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