English with Colin

English with Colin

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English with Colin episodes

  • #005 - When I Grow Up: Discussing Childhood Dream Jobs
    In this episode, Colin and Susana discuss dream jobs.
    We appreciate your support and feedback, so if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for future topics, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
    English with Colin on Twitter
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    8 min
  • #004 - Cooking Comfort: Discussing Homemade Meals
    In this episode, Colin and Susana discuss cooking.
    We appreciate your support and feedback, so if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for future topics, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
    English with Colin on Twitter
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    8 min
  • #003 - TV Talk: Our Favourite TV Shows of the Moment
    In this episode, Colin and Susana discuss TV shows they have enjoyed recently.
    We appreciate your support and feedback, so if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for future topics, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
    English with Colin on Twitter
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    8 min
  • #001 - Trick or Treat Down Memory Lane: Childhood Halloween Tales
    In this episode, Colin and Susana discuss their childhood memories of Halloween. 
    Conversation questions:
    - Was the Halloween party always on the 31st?
    - Did Su ever have to do the trick part of “trick or treat”?
    - What costumes did Su wear?
    - What was the easiest costume Colin wore at Halloween?
    - Were there readymade costumes?
    Vocabulary, phrases - example sentences:
    Costume - the clothes you wear when you try to look like someone else or something else.
    - All the children wore cute costumes to the Halloween party.
    - I haven’t decided what costume to wear yet - do you have any ideas?
    Elaborate - very complicated with lots of details.
    - The design of the house was very elaborate.
    - She wants the dress to simple - nothing too elaborate.
    Pop culture - TV shows, books, movies, music etc. that are popular in a specific society.
    - Manga and anime are important parts of Japanese pop culture.
    - I haven’t watched any of the Marvel movies. I don’t really follow pop culture.
    Glow in the dark - something that produces light in the dark without electricity.
    - Do you like my new watch? The watch face glows in the dark.
    - As a child, I had stars on my bedroom ceiling that glowed in the dark.
    Commercial - connected with making money (usually has a negative meaning).
    - I think Christmas is too commercial these days.
    - I don’t like cities that are too commercial - I prefer visiting places where I can relax.
    English with Colin on Twitter
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    20 min

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Are you ready to take your English to the next level? The "English with Colin" podcast is here to support your English learning journey. Colin and Susana are experienced English teachers in Tokyo, and…