We are finally in 2016, and we're kicking off the New Year with a new podcast with Rachael! Check out a fun conversation about her family background, meeting Jason, and moving to Japan. Rachael also teaches us a couple new words in Word of the Day, and reads a great Encouraging Word from the Bible. Enjoy!

A PDF transcript of Episode 11, Time With Abbie. We hope this helps with your English learning, and we hope that you learn a few new words and phrases thanks to the interview, Word of the Day, and the Encouraging Word. Love you, guys!

Here's Episode 11 of our Tokyo BEST Podcast. Today, I interview Abbie about her new school, new friends, and fun experienced on the train. Check out the Word of the Day and the Encouraging Word, both provided by Abbie as well. Enjoy!

Here is a PDF transcript of Episode 10 - Christmas! Mike and I have really been enjoying making these podcast for you, and we hope these transcripts help. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Mike, Betsy, and I talk a little bit about our own Christmas traditions. Christmas is such a fun holiday, and we are thrilled to share our experiences with you! Hope you enjoy this holiday episode. Merry Christmas!

A PDF transcript of Episode 009 - Confessions. There are some hard words here, so I provided the Japanese to help better understand. I really do hope this podcast helps you in some way, and thank you for listening.

Episode 9 of the Tokyo BEST Podcast, and it's a serious one. Jason talks about his weaknesses, teaches a new Word of the Day, and shares a very encouraging word from the Bible.

A PDF transcript of Episode 008 - Photograph Contest. Today's podcast offers a fun contest where the winner gets a free meal. A silly competition, but I hope we get to see some fun pictures!

Mike and I bring to you Episode 8 of our Tokyo BEST Podcast. Today, I teach a little bit about English ways to describe taking pictures, and I offer a challenge for a Photo Contest. Mike gives us the Word of the Day and the Encouraging Word, and that's how a fun Episode 8 rounds up.

Here is a PDF transcript of Episode 7, Tongue Twisters. I hope this PDF helps you to better understand the English taught through the main lesson, the Word of the Day, and the Encouraging Word. I hope you all enjoy, and thank you for supporting Tokyo BEST Podcast!