Mon, 21 April 2008 Hi Everyone,
I'm finally back with a new show for you. On the show, I give you an update on what's been happening to me because it's been very busy since I came back to Korea. Sorry it's taken so long to record a new show. But thank you so much for listening.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks again. Comments[48] |
Wed, 19 September 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 29 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: the Mysore Palace, Quote of the Week, and Expression Connection. Sorry the show's a little late. It's been a bit busy trying to ready to leave next week. Thanks for listening. Topics: • Mysore Palace • Quote of the Week • Expression Connection: “a night to remember� Vocabulary: • Impressed • Maharaja • Servants • Chores • Extravagant • Vantage point • Grateful Quote of the Week: • Orison Swett Marden: “The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment; it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone.� Comments[19] |
Mon, 10 September 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 28 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: Brindavan Gardens, Quote of the Week, and Expression Connection. Thanks for listening. Topics: • Brindavan Gardens • Quote of the Week • Expression Connection: “making up for lost time� Vocabulary: • Landscape • Appreciate • Ambition • Contemporaries • Predecessors • Productivity Quote of the Week: • William Faulkner: “Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.� Comments[15] |
Sun, 2 September 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 27 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: The Tibetan settlement in Bylakuppe, Quote of the Week, and Expression Connection. Try something: Take 5 of the vocabulary words and make sentences for me to check. Then, find the synonyms for the same words and make sentences with those, too. Finally, make a sentence using this week's expression. Send everything to me to check. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks. Topics: • The Tibetan Settlement in Bylakuppe • Quote of the Week • Expression Connection: “as they pleased� Vocabulary: • Fled • Refugees • Settlement camps • Hopped on • Chanting • Investigated • Exposure • Gigantic • Spectacular • Soothing • Sparrows • Absorbing • Tranquil • Meaningful • Monastery • Spirituality Quote of the Week: • Leo Buscaglia: “The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.� Comments[34] |
Sun, 26 August 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 26 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: Rickshaws, Quote of the Week, and Expression Connection. Expression Connection is back! Look for a new expression each week and be sure to send me your own examples using the weekly expression. Topics: • Rickshaws • Quote of the Week • Expression Connection: “back on track� Vocabulary: • Transportation • Rickshaw • Shell • Maneuverable • Destination • Anonymous • Determined by • A chain reaction • Catalyst • Spark • Extraordinary Quote of the Week: • Anonymous writer: “Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results.� Comments[26] |
Sun, 19 August 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 25 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: Why I’ve been so busy, Café Coffee Day, and Quote of the Week. Topic Discussed: • Why I’ve been so busy • Café Coffee Day Vocabulary: • Exhausting • Passive • Channels • Pathways • Refreshed • Masseuse • Get over • Passionate • For short • Chain • Sweets • Sizzling • Swirl • Common denominator • Intense Quote of the Week: • Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler: “You are the common denominator in every single one of your relationships, from the closest and most intense to the most distant. The attitudes you bring to one relationship – positive or negative, hopeful or hateful – you bring to them all. You have the choice of bringing a little or a lot of love to each of your relationships.� Comments[12] |
Thu, 16 August 2007 Sorry that I wasn't able to put out a show this week. It's been a frustrating week with the Internet and also a bit too busy to prepare the show. I'm sorry it took a few days for me to tell you. I hope you'll understand. I'll have a new episode ready for next Monday. Thanks for your patience. Carl Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:31 AM Comments[2] |
Tue, 7 August 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 24 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: Guruji’s birthday and Quote of the Week. Sorry that this week's show is late. I was quite busy last week, then I had some Internet problems, and I've been a little sick, so that's why the show's late. Again, my apologies and sorry for any inconvenience. Topic Discussed: • Guruji’s Birthday Party Vocabulary: • Guru • Pass away • Recovering • Get dressed up • Celebration • Ceremony • Purify • Inspiration • What can I say? • Kannada • Starving • In my mind • Responsibility • Refuse Quote of the Week: • Edward Everett Hale: “I am only one, But still I am one. I cannot do everything, But still I can do something; And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.� Comments[2] |
Sun, 29 July 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 23 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: Austria in Mysore, Indian traffic rules, and Quote of the Week. Topics Discussed: • Austria in Mysore • Indian Traffic Rules Vocabulary: • Influenced • Obviously • Impressed • Authentic • Ingredients • Strudel • Contrast • Laundromat • Honk • Horn • Intersection • Vehicle • The right of way • Gratitude • Take for granted • Paved • Nurtures Quote of the Week: • Rabbi Harold Kushner: “Can you see the holiness in those things you take for granted – a paved road or a washing machine? If you concentrate on finding what is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.� Comments[2] |
Sun, 22 July 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 22 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: Changes in Mysore, interesting Indian names, and Quote of the Week. While I was recording the show, there was a dog that wouldn't stop barking, so you get to listen to that crazy dog all throughout this week's show :-) Anyway, the weather's been great lately and I'm having a good time here. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. You can always post a comment or email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: • Changes in Mysore • Interesting Indian names Vocabulary: • Back and forth • Industry • Cost of living • Indication • Developing • Krishna • Lakshmi • Philosophical • Advice • Incarnation • Worshipped • Lotus • Fortune • Courage • Fertility • Faith Quote of the Week: • Martin Luther King Jr.: “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.� Comments[1] |
Mon, 16 July 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 21 of the Evolution English Podcast. Sorry the show is a bit late today...I had some problems with the Internet and couldn't get online until this afternoon. On today’s show: My usual daily routine, chai, and Quote of the Week. Thanks and hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: • My usual daily routine • Chai Vocabulary: • Settled • Routine • Time slot • Machete • Refreshing • Options • Scrambled eggs • Suit • A hard time • Lifestyle • Beverage • Chai • Addicted • Perceive Quote of the Week: • Ludwig Wittgenstein: “If we spoke a different language, we would perceive a somewhat different world.� Let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks always. Comments[4] |
Sun, 8 July 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 20 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: My first week back in India and Quote of the Week. This week's show sounds much, much better! I recorded it outside instead of in my house with the terrible echo. You'll hear some of the sounds from around my neighbourhood, which should make for an interesting sounding show. The result is pretty good, so I'll be doing the shows from outside in the future, too. Topic Discussed: • My first week back in India Vocabulary: • IT • Capital • Ashtanga yoga • Shala • Founder • Bullied • Victim • Definition; define Quote of the Week: • Harvey Fierstein: “Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.� Thanks again and have a great week. Let me know if you have any questions. Comments[9] |
Sun, 1 July 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 19 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: Two days in Singapore, culture shock, and Quote of the Week. I'm sorry, but this week's show sounds really bad. That's because I have to record from my house in India and there is a really bad echo in here. As a result, the sound of my shows won't be very good for the next 3 months unless I can find a way to stop the echo. Again, my apologies. Topics Discussed: • Two days in Singapore • Culture shock Vocabulary: • Culture shock • Occasionally • Distraction • Strict • Unique • Diverse • Influence • Invented • Created • Describe • Soft-boiled egg • Pass on something • Overcome • Customs • Struggle • …the whole point • Significance • Victories • Meaning Quote of the Week: • Oprah Winfrey: “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance - and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.� Thanks again for listening and have a great week. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. Comments[11] |
Fri, 22 June 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for episode 18 of the Evolution English Podcast. On today’s show: My week in Korea, parking meters, and Quote of the Week. Here are the other expressions for "flown by": • This week’s blown by. • This week’s zipped by. • This week’s been a blur. Topics Discussed: • My week in Korea • Expressions to use when talking about parking meters Vocabulary: • Just in case • Non-stop • Flown by • Hang on • Blown by • Zipped by • Blur • Stew • Eel • Decreasing • Expired • Feed • Fool • Store Quote of the Week: • David Gerrold: “I have memories – but only a fool stores his past in his future.� Thanks for listening. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. If you'd like a script, it's free. Just email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com and I'll send one to you each week. Talk to you next week. Comments[3] |
Mon, 18 June 2007 Welcome and thanks for listening today. Sorry it took me an extra day to get the show out. I've been busy since being back in Korea so I didn't have enough time to do the show. I'll update this post with my usual list of topics and vocabulary later this week. That also means that the script isn't ready, so please be patient and I'll get the script out asap. Thanks for your understanding. *Updated: Topics Discussed:
Vocabulary:
Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change - this is the rhythm of living. Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress. Thanks again and see you next week. Let me know if you have any questions. Comments[7] |
Sun, 10 June 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for the second episode of the Evolution English Podcast’s new format, which is show number 16. On today’s show: What happened to me while parked downtown, the expression “it’s a little iffy,� and Quote of the Week. Remember to practice! Let me know if you have any questions. See you next week. Topics Discussed: • What happened to me downtown • The expression “it’s a little iffy.� Vocabulary: • Annoying • Passenger zone • Parking spot • Parking meter • Realize • Iffy • Promotion • Will • Tremendous • Perseverance, persevere • Crumble up Quote of the Week: • Swami Vivekananda: “To succeed, you must have tremendous perseverance, tremendous will. ‘I will drink the ocean,’ says the persevering soul, ‘at my will mountains will crumble up.’ Have that sort of energy, that sort of will, work hard, and you will reach your goal.� Comments[3] |
Sun, 3 June 2007 Welcome and thanks for joining me today for the first episode of the Evolution English Podcast’s new format. Today, I’ll be introducing the new format for the show and I’ll finish with Quote of the Week. Topics Discussed: • The new Evolution English Podcast format Vocabulary: • Introducing • Gonna • Comment • Nickname • Demand • Heroism • Fidelity • Purity • Conscience Quote of the Week: • Thomas Merton: “Peace demands greater heroism than war. It demands greater fidelity to the truth and a much more perfect purity of conscience.� Let me know if you have any questions by posting them here on the site. Thank you for listening and enjoy the show. Comments[4] |
Wed, 30 May 2007 Welcome to show number 14 of Conversation Corner. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: A special thanks from me to you. Then, Part 12, the final part of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Disagreeing with someone. Then we’ll finish the show with the Quote of the Week. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Thank you and what to expect next Monday. 2. Part 12 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Disagreeing with someone. Vocabulary: 1. Format 2. Appreciate 3. Perception 4. Perceive Thank you and see you Monday. Comments[6] |
Tue, 29 May 2007 This is a special edition of Say it Right....a short one. I've been busy getting ready to travel so I had to make a very short show today. On today's show: What I've been doing lately and booking airline tickets. Then, a quick practice of [i], [eh], and [uh]. Thanks and hope you enjoy the show. Have a great day and see you tomorrow. Comments[9] |
Mon, 28 May 2007 Welcome to show number 14 of Media Moment. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: The return policy at Costco. Then, the story from ABC News you prepared for yesterday. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Costco’s return policy 2. ABC News story about sushi Target Practice: 1. If you want sushi for cheap, you should come to Vancouver because it’s much cheaper and it’s very good. Word of the Day: 1. Expensive Vocabulary: 1. Receipt 2. Desktop Computer 3. Recall Thanks and see you tomorrow. Comments[5] |
Sun, 27 May 2007 Welcome to show number 14 of Expression Connection. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: An event called Eat Vancouver. Then, a few expressions from ABC News. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Eat Vancouver 2. Expressions from ABC News that you’ll hear tomorrow. Target Practice: 1. I wasn’t sure if I was even going to go or not because it cost $14 Canadian to get in. Word of the Day: 1. Sample Vocabulary: 1. Megabucks 2. Spawned 3. Gobbling, gobble 4. Pace 5. Sticker 6. Soaring 7. Fetch Thank you again and see you tomorrow. Comments[8] |
Thu, 24 May 2007 Welcome to show number 13 of In the Mail. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: A cliffhanger. Then, having fun, staying positive, and being consistent. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Cliffhanger 2. Studying English by having fun, staying positive, and being consistent. Target Practice: 1. Studying English isn’t always easy, but if you remember to have fun, stay positive, and be consistent, you’ll do great. Word of the Day: 1. Perspective Vocabulary: 1. Cliffhanger 2. Suspense 3. Audience 4. Positive 5. Consistent 6. Forum 7. Powerful 8. Attitude 9. Perspective 10. Reward Thanks and have a great weekend. Comments[8] |
Wed, 23 May 2007 Welcome to show number 13 of Conversation Corner. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: Changes to the Evolution English Podcast. Then, Part 11 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Talking about common interests. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Changes to the Evolution English Podcast. 2. Part 11 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Talking about common interests. Target Practice: 1. So, you see, all you have to do is listen carefully to what the other person is saying. Word of the Day: 1. Plan Vocabulary: 1. Announcement 2. Format 3. Planning 4. Adventure 5. Connect 6. Interrupt Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[14] |
Tue, 22 May 2007 Welcome to show number 13 of Say it Right. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: A review of Shrek the Third. Then we’ll practice the vowel sounds [oh], [oy], and [oo]. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Shrek the Third 2. Pronunciation of vowel sounds [oh], [oy], and [oo] Target Practice: 1. I was really looking forward to seeing Shrek 3 because of how much I liked the first two movies. Word of the Day: 1. Funny Vocabulary: 1. Cousin 2. Revenge 3. Adventure 4. Light-hearted Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[19] |
Mon, 21 May 2007 Welcome to show number 13 of Media Moment. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: A special brand of chips called Terra Chips. Then, I’ll introduce Food TV, a TV channel all about food. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Terra Chips http://www.terrachips.com 2. Food Network http://www.foodnetwork.com Target Practice: 1. I never thought that I enjoyed eating as much as I do, but now that I think about it, I actually love eating. Word of the Day: 1. Network Vocabulary: 1. Skinny 2. Root vegetables 3. Sweet potato 4. Taro 5. Beets 6. Cholesterol 7. Brownies Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[5] |
Sun, 20 May 2007 Welcome to show number 13 of Expression Connection. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: Why I’m a little annoyed. Then, we’ll go over the expressions from “Hey Josh,� but we’ll skip Target Practice and Word of the Day today. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Why I’m a little annoyed. 2. The expressions from “Hey Josh� heard last week on Media Moment. Vocabulary: 1. Annoyed 2. Advice 3. Guts 4. Countless 5. Flat-out 6. Can’t help 7. Deal 8. Stand up for… Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[6] |
Thu, 17 May 2007 Welcome to show number 12 of In the Mail. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: A review of Spider-Man 3. Then, studying with a partner. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Then we’ll finish the show with this week’s quote. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Spider-Man 3 review 2. Studying with a partner Target Practice: 1. I think the biggest problem with Spider-Man 3 is that they tried to put too many stories into it. Word of the Day: 1. Motivated Vocabulary: 1. Expectations 2. Disappointed 3. Villain 4. Venom 5. Incredibly 6. Discount 7. Motivated 8. Depressed 9. Exchange 10. Regularly 11. Demonstration 12. Nuclear missiles 13. Capacity Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and have a great weekend. Comments[11] |
Wed, 16 May 2007 Welcome to show number 12 of Conversation Corner. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: Part-time jobs. Then, Part 10 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Changing the topic. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Part-time jobs 2. Part 10 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Changing the topic. Target Practice: 1. It took about an hour and a half to deliver them and it wasn’t too hard because I only delivered in apartments. Word of the Day: 1. Deliver Vocabulary: 1. Allowance 2. Chores 3. Paper route 4. Legal working age 5. Independent 6. Document Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[9] |
Tue, 15 May 2007 Welcome to show number 12 of Say it Right. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: A famous tea place in Vancouver, Granville Island Tea Co. Then we’ll practice the vowel sounds [ah], [aw], [ay], and [ai]. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Granville Island Tea Co. http://granvilletea.com 2. Pronunciation of vowel sounds [ah], [aw], [ay], and [ai] Target Practice: 1. Granville Island Tea Co. is very small; in fact, they only have about 4 or 5 chairs for people to sit down. Word of the Day: 1. Atmosphere Vocabulary: 1. Health benefits 2. Aroma 3. Samples 4. Counter 5. Atmosphere Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[6] |
Mon, 14 May 2007 Welcome to show number 12 of Media Moment. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: Mother’s Day. Then, a fun and interesting Podcast called “Hey Josh.� Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Topics Discussed: 1. Mother’s Day 2. A fun and interesting Podcast called “Hey Josh.� http://www.heyjosh.tv Target Practice: 1. I think it’s a good way to help you understand American culture because it’s very real and honest. Word of the Day: 1. Celebrate Vocabulary: 1. Celebrate 2. Brunch 3. Countless 4. Flat-out 5. Annoyed 6. Anniversary Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[10] |
Sun, 13 May 2007 Welcome to show number 12 of Expression Connection. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: Traditional Chinese Medicine. Then, an expression to tell someone not to worry. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Traditional Chinese Medicine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_Chinese_medicine 2. An expression to tell someone not to worry Target Practice: 1. But more and more Westerners are also using Chinese medicine when they get sick. Word of the Day: 1. Symptom Vocabulary: 1. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 2. Symptom 3. Upset stomach 4. Prescribe 5. Acupuncture 6. Poking, poke 7. Treatment Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[9] |
Thu, 10 May 2007 Welcome to show number 11 of In the Mail. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: Indian food. Then, learning vocabulary. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Then we’ll finish the show with this week’s quote. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Indian Food 2. Learning Vocabulary – Google News http://news.google.com Target Practice: 1. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried it before or not, but you should some day. Word of the Day: 1. Appreciable Vocabulary: 1. Population 2. Mainstream 3. Exceptional 4. Roti 5. Dal 6. Ambitious 7. Impressed 8. Particular 9. Appreciable 10. Significant 11. Thesaurus 12. Compassion Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and have a great weekend. Comments[5] |
Wed, 9 May 2007 Welcome to show number 11 of Conversation Corner. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: mp3 players. Then, Part 9 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Expressing your opinion or feelings. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Mp3 Players 2. Part 9 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Expressing your opinion or feelings. Target Practice: 1. I was surprised by how small the Korean mp3 players were compared to my iPod. Word of the Day: 1. Language Vocabulary: 1. Extremely 2. Competition 3. Wirelessly 4. Consumer 5. Features 6. User-friendly Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[9] |
Tue, 8 May 2007 Welcome to show number 11 of Say it Right. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: A short introduction and some confusion. Then it’ll be the pronunciation of ‘r,’ Part 2. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. A short introduction and some confusion. 2. Pronunciation practice of ‘r’ – Part 2. Target Practice: 1. I don’t know if you noticed, but I forgot to mention Target Practice and Word of the Day yesterday. Word of the Day: 1. Position Vocabulary: 1. Confusion 2. Confused 3. Rake Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[12] |
Mon, 7 May 2007 Welcome to show number 11 of Media Moment. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: Staying in touch. Then, a great website to help you with your English: manythings.org. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Staying in touch. 2. A great website to help you with your English: http://www.manythings.org Target Practice: 1. What I like is that there are lots of interactive games and tools to help you study. Word of the Day: 1. Generate Vocabulary: 1. Maintain 2. Blog 3. Vlog 4. Cyworld 5. Customize 6. Avatar 7. Interactive 8. Tool 9. Randomly-generated 10. Random 11. Outdated Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[8] |
Sun, 6 May 2007 Welcome to show number 11 of Expression Connection. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: The annual Vancouver Police auction. Then, an expression to explain that you don’t want to lose an opportunity. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. The Annual Vancouver Police Auction 2. An expression used when you don’t want to lose an opportunity Target Practice: 1. If I’m to have any chance of getting a good job, then I need to study English. Word of the Day: 1. Condition Vocabulary: 1. Property crime 2. Break in 3. Recovery 4. Stolen goods 5. Identify 6. Claim 7. Auction 8. Numb 9. Speed-up 10. Recovery, recover Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[7] |
Thu, 3 May 2007 Welcome to show number 10 of In the Mail. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: mad cow disease. Then, a question about slang. Plus, Target Practice and Word of the Day. Then we’ll finish the show with this week’s quote. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Mad cow disease 2. Slang a. The Slangman Guide to Street Speak (http://www.slangman.com/store_one/index.php?cPath=30_34) b. The Slangman Guide to Biz Speak (http://www.slangman.com/store_one/index.php?cPath=30_35) Target Practice: 1. Slang is an important part of any language, so you should definitely try to learn some of it. Word of the Day: 1. Infected Vocabulary: 1. Mad 2. Affects 3. Sponge 4. Eventually 5. Contained 6. Disorder 7. Vegetarian 8. Slang 9. Series 10. Impolite Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and have a great weekend. Comments[7] |
Wed, 2 May 2007 Welcome to show number 10 of Conversation Corner. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show: What’s a Canadian? Then, I’ll introduce Part 8 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Discussing the situation. Plus, the two new sections I introduced yesterday: Target Practice and Word of the Day. Enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. What’s a Canadian? 2. Part 8 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Discussing the situation. Target Practice: 1. The most interesting thing is that over 1.5 million Canadians speak an Asian language. Word of the Day: 1. Language Vocabulary: 1. Caucasian 2. Approximately 3. Punjabi 4. Estimated Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[7] |
Tue, 1 May 2007 Welcome to show number 10 of Say it Right. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show, the most famous Canadian coffee and donut place: Tim Horton’s. Then, the pronunciation of ‘r,’ Part 1. Plus, two new sections that will be a part of all the shows: Target Practice and Word of the Day. Practice as much as possible, everyday. Topics Discussed: 1. Tim Horton’s 2. Pronunciation practice of ‘r’ – Part 1. Target Practice: 1. If you ever come to Canada, then you have to visit the most famous coffee and donut place in the country: Tim Horton’s. Word of the Day: 1. Famous Vocabulary: 1. Timbits 2. Bite-sized 3. Mentioned Get a script for this show or register for one-on-one classes. Email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[8] |
Mon, 30 April 2007 Welcome to show number 10 of Media Moment. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show, a very common Canadian activity to do with cars. Then, a fun and popular TV talk show: The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. A very common Canadian activity with cars. 2. The Ellen DeGeneres Show. a. Homepage: http://ellen.warnerbros.com b. Videos: http://ellen.warnerbros.com/EllenMediaPlayer/#topofpage Vocabulary: 1. Faucet 2. Pressure washer 3. Celebrities 4. Sense of humour 5. Bunch Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[11] |
Sun, 29 April 2007 Welcome to show number 10 of Expression Connection. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show, an update on my condition and something useful when you have a cold. Then for today’s expression, how to tell someone that you have experience with something. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed: 1. An update on my condition and something useful when you have a cold. 2. An expression for how to tell someone that you have experience with something: “I’ve had some experience with…and I can tell you one thing.� Vocabulary: 1. Congested 2. Stuffed up 3. Nasal cleansing 4. Neti pot 5. Nostrils 6. Addiction 7. To get off something 8. Gonna 9. to get them/to make them/to force them 10. Behave Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[10] |
Thu, 26 April 2007 Welcome to Episode 9 of In the Mail. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show, an update on my throat...It's not better :-( Then a story from the news about a student who finished university in only one year. Finally, a quote about being positive. Topics Discussed: 1. An update on my throat. 2. A story from the news about a girl who finished university in one year. 3. A quote about being positive. Vocabulary: 1. Suburban 2. On track 3. Officially 4. Exhausted the curriculum 5. Advanced placement courses 6. Amassed 7. Craved 8. Honors program 9. Course load 10. “She is one determined young lady.� Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you Monday. Comments[15] |
Wed, 25 April 2007 Welcome to show number 9 of Conversation Corner. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show, my sore throat. Then, I’ll introduce Part 7 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Talking about ourselves. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. My sore throat. 2. Part 7 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Talking about yourself. Vocabulary: 1. Sore throat 2. Laryngitis 3. Infection 4. Spray Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[8] |
Tue, 24 April 2007 Welcome to show number 9 of Say it Right. Thanks for listening today. You'll have to excuse me, but my throat is hurting this week, so I might sound a little different than usual. I hope it won't sound too bad. It should be better next week. On today’s show, famous Canadians. Then it’ll be the pronunciation of [l] like ‘listen’ and [m] like ‘mother’ and [n] ‘night.’ Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Famous Canadians 2. Pronunciation practice of [l] like listen, [m] like mother, and [n] like night. Vocabulary: 1. Comedian 2. Steel mill 3. Goaltender 4. Lemon 5. Lady 6. Install 7. Tile 8. Bell 9. Steel 10. Capital Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[9] |
Mon, 23 April 2007 Welcome to show number 9 of Media Moment. Thanks for listening today. On today's show, the service at a restaurant I went to. Then I'm going to tell you about a great documentary called Planet Earth. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Environmentally friendly transportation 2. A fantastic documentary: Planet Earth a. Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_Earth_(TV_series) b. BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/planetearth/ c. CBC: http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/planetearth.html Vocabulary: 1. Server 2. Expectation 3. Throughout 4. Endless 5. Hostess 6. Check on 7. Impatient 8. Handed 9. Documentary 10. Background 11. High Definition, HD 12. Narrated 13. Destroyed Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. |
Sun, 22 April 2007 Welcome to show number 9 of Expression Connection. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I’ll be telling you about a really great place to go shopping in Vancouver. Then for today’s expression, a way for you to talk about not knowing something. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed: 1. Shopping at Winners 2. An expression to say that someone doesn’t know something: “You have no idea….� Vocabulary: 1. Good deal 2. Location 3. Handmade 4. On display Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[22] |
Thu, 19 April 2007 Welcome to Episode 8 of In the Mail. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I'm going to talk about moving. Then I’ll answer a question about the pronunciation of ‘r.’ Hope you enjoy today's show. Topics Discussed: 1. Different methods of moving to a new home. 2. A question about the pronunciation of [r]. Vocabulary: 1. Ridiculous 2. Consequently 3. Cutlery 4. Reconciliation Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you Monday. Comments[19] |
Wed, 18 April 2007 Welcome to show number 8 of Conversation Corner. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show, a bit of crazy weather in Vancouver. Then, I’ll introduce Part 6 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Some topics to avoid when you first meet someone. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Crazy weather in Vancouver 2. Part 6 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Some topics to avoid when you first meet someone. Vocabulary: 1. Downpour 2. Hail 3. Rainbow 4. Violent 5. Tacky 6. Racial or ethnic slur Links: 1. Larry King Live http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live/ Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[15] |
Tue, 17 April 2007 Welcome to show number 8 of Say it Right. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I’ll be introducing a Canadian hero named Terry Fox. Then I’ll go over the pronunciation of [sh] like ‘push’ and [zh] like ‘beige.’ Hope you enjoy the show. Conversation Corner. Topics Discussed: 1. Terry Fox. http://www.terryfox.org/ http://archives.cbc.ca/IDD-1-69-71/life_society/terry_fox/ http://www.cbc.ca/terryfox/ 2. Pronunciation practice of [sh] like push and [zh] like beige. Vocabulary: 1. Artificial 2. Prosthetic 3. Amputate 4. Motivated Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[22] |
Mon, 16 April 2007 Welcome to show number 8 of Media Moment. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show, environmentally friendly transportation in Vancouver. Then I’m going to tell you about my favourite TV show: The Price is Right. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Environmentally friendly transportation 2. My favourite TV show: The Price is Right Vocabulary: 1. Environmentally friendly 2. Hybrid 3. Pollute 4. Fuel efficient 5. Contestants 6. Bid One of my favourite students from Korea asked if I could put a sample of the script for you to see. No problem. Have a look at the Script Sample by clicking the link on the right. Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[7] |
Sun, 15 April 2007 Welcome to show number 8 of Expression Connection. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I’ll be telling you about how I won some money on the weekend. Then for today’s expression, a way for you to talk about not knowing something. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed: 1. How I won $45 over the weekend. 2. An expression to say that you didn’t know something in the past: “Little did I know….� Vocabulary: 1. Horse race track 2. Bet 3. Rodeo 4. Harness 5. Jockey 6. Obvious Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[11] |
Thu, 12 April 2007 Welcome to Episode 7 of In the Mail. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I’ll update you on what happened in the Vancouver Canucks playoff game. Then I’ll answer a question about synonyms. Topics Discussed: 1. What happened in the Vancouver Canucks playoff game. 2. How to learn and find new words to improve your speaking and writing. www.thesaurus.com, http://news.google.com, http://librivox.org Vocabulary: 1. Period 2. Intermission 3. Overtime 4. Regulation time 5. Thesaurus 6. Clumsy Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you Monday. Comments[15] |
Wed, 11 April 2007 Welcome to show number 7 of Conversation Corner. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show, an annual Canadian tradition: The Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then, I’ll introduce Part 5 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: iceberg statements and asking personal questions. Topics Discussed: 1. The Stanley Cup Playoffs (www.nhl.com) 2. Part 5 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Iceberg Statements & Asking Personal Questions. Vocabulary: 1. Playoffs 2. Round 3. Offend Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information or click the Subscribe button on the right to get the scripts. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[28] |
Tue, 10 April 2007 Welcome to show number 7 of Say it Right. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I’ll be talking about Windows computers versus Apple computers. Then I’ll go over the pronunciation of [s] like ‘miss’ and [z] like ‘Liz.’ Hope you enjoy today's show. Topics Discussed: 1. Windows versus Mac 2. Pronunciation practice of [s] and [z]. Vocabulary: 1. Repairing 2. Maintaining 3. Formatting 4. Re-installing 5. Mac 6. Stable 7. laptop Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[11] |
Mon, 9 April 2007 Welcome to show number 7 of Media Moment. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show, I’ll tell you about a really great dinner I had at a Chinese restaurant. Then I’ll discuss something that I’ve heard a lot about recently: Trans fats. Topics Discussed: 1. Dinner last Friday 2. Trans fats Vocabulary: 1. Leftover 2. Quail 3. Trans fats 4. Coronary Heart Disease 5. Cholesterol 6. Ban Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[9] |
Sun, 8 April 2007 Welcome to show number 7 of Expression Connection. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I’ll be telling you about how I spent the Easter weekend. Then for today’s expression, I’ll introduce different ways to describe being happy. Topics discussed: 1. Easter 2. Different ways to say that you’re happy. Vocabulary: 1. Resurrection 2. Crucifixion 3. Stuffing 4. Bucks 5. Awesome 6. Thrilled 7. Camper Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[9] |
Thu, 5 April 2007 Welcome to Episode 6 of In the Mail. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I’ll be telling you about a new hobby of mine, photography. Then I’ll answer a question about the usage of the words ‘poor’ and ‘needy’ before ending with this week’s quote. Topics Discussed: 1. My new hobby: photography 2. Poor vs. Needy 3. A quote about patience Vocabulary: 1. Composition 2. DSLR – Digital Single Lens Reflex 3. Horrible 4. Poor 5. Needy 6. Sad Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you on Monday. Comments[13] |
Wed, 4 April 2007 Welcome to show number 6 of Conversation Corner. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show, a popular Western food: sandwiches. Then, I’ll introduce Part 4 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Active Listening and Key Words. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Sandwiches 2. Part 4 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: Active Listening and Key Words. Vocabulary: 1. Grilled 2. Greasy 3. Sandwich Artist Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[7] |
Tue, 3 April 2007 Welcome to show number 6 of Say it Right. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I’ll be talking about an environmental problem: yellow dust. Then I’ll go over the pronunciation of [θ] like ‘thin’ and [ð] like ‘then.’ Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Yellow dust (Asian Dust) 2. Pronunciation practice of [θ] like ‘thin’ and [ð] like ‘then.’ Vocabulary: 1. Wheel 2. Headlight 3. Windshield 4. Engine Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[11] |
Mon, 2 April 2007 Welcome to show number 6 of Media Moment. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I’ll be talking about meeting friends. Then I’ll discuss something that I saw on Oprah Winfrey: What happens when a homeless man is given $100,000US. Finally, I’ll show you another English chunk. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics Discussed: 1. Spending time with friends 2. A homeless man receives $100,000 (http://www.oprah.com/tows/slide/200612/20061201/slide_20061201_284_107.jhtml) Vocabulary: 1. Windfall 2. Experiment 3. Refuse 4. Broke 5. Owe Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[5] |
Sun, 1 April 2007 Welcome to show number 6 of Expression Connection. Thanks for listening today. On today’s show I’ll be telling you about Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver. Then I’ll introduce this week’s expression: “I can’t get my head around…� Finally, I’ll give you an example of an English language chunk, something that I talked about on last week’s In the Mail episode. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed: 1. Lynn Canyon Park (http://www.dnv.org/ecology/see_do/see_do.html) 2. “I can’t get my head around…� Vocabulary: 1. Suspension bridge 2. Stories 3. Rainbow Trout 4. Visual Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[12] |
Thu, 29 March 2007 Welcome to show number 5 of In the Mail. Thanks for listening today. It's another beautiful day in Vancouver. Just in time for the beginning of spring. On today’s show: The last week of March and some of the things I did. Plus, what is hemp. Then I’ll answer a question about grammar before ending with this week’s quote. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed: 1. The last week of March and some of the things I did 2. Environmentally friendly clothing 3. What is hemp? 4. A question about grammar 5. A quote about living Vocabulary: 1. Karma 2. Anti-bacterial 3. Wick 4. Moisture 5. Hemp 6. Biofuel Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you on Monday. Comments[38] |
Wed, 28 March 2007 Hi. Thanks for listening to show 5 of Conversation Corner. It's another great day in Vancouver. Perfect for a walk or lunch on a patio somewhere. On today's Conversation Corner I'll be talking about my interest in cars. Then it'll be Part 3 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going. Today, it's the famous question: "What do you do?" Hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed: 1. My interest in cars 2. Part 3 of Breaking the Ice and How to Keep the Conversation Going: “What do you do?� Vocabulary: 1. rim 2. exotic 3. modify 4. soup up 5. trick out 6. tune 7. vague 8. rapport Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[17] |
Tue, 27 March 2007 Thanks for stopping by for show number 5 of Say it Right. Vancouver is back to the cloudy weather again after two days of sun. Oh well, soon spring will be here with its nice weather, so it's not so bad. Today, I'll introduce you to a video game I've been playing that's really fun. It's called The Sims and if you've played it before, you know how fun it can be. Later, we'll practice /t/, like talk, and /d/, like dock. We're going to use last week's sounds for the ending sounds today, so be careful. I'll also use some words related to food to help us practice more. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed: 1. The Sims 2. Pronunciation practice of /t/ like ‘talk’ and /d/ like ‘dock.’ Vocabulary: 1. Cajun 2. Campbell’s 3. Candy 4. Bubble gum Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[12] |
Mon, 26 March 2007 Hi. Thanks for being here for show 5 of Media Moment. I heard that it was raining over in Korea. Well, it's been nice and sunny here in Vancouver...finally! But the rain will come back soon, unfortunately. On today's show I'll tell you about one of my hobbies, repairing cars, and how I got started doing it. Then I'm going to introduce you to a couple of very popular DIY shows that are on TV here. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed: 1. One of my hobbies: Repairing cars 2. DIY TV shows in Canada Vocabulary (Write dialogues for each word): 1. tweak 2. hatchback 3. flip 4. profit 5. renovate Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[26] |
Sun, 25 March 2007 Hi. Thanks for tuning in to show number 5 of Expression Connection. We finally had a break from the rain yesterday. It was sunny and partly cloudy most of the day, so it was great. Today, you'll hear about one of my hobbies, car repair, and how I got interested in it. Then I'll go over this week's expression: "impossible to believe" It's a very useful and very common expression, so make sure you remember it. Hope you enjoy today's show. Topics discussed: 1. Spring in Vancouver 2. The expression: “impossible to imagine� Vocabulary: 1. blossoms Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Comments[12] |
Thu, 22 March 2007 Welcome to show number four of In the Mail. Thanks for tuning in. The weather in Vancouver has been very consistent...meaning that it has been raining everyday. On today's show I'll be talking about cycling in Vancouver. A lot of people ride their bicycle everyday, even to go to work, instead of driving. I've had some questions about the m4a files I use for the podcast. So, I talk about why I use m4a files. I also talk about how to listen to the show if your mp3 player can't play m4a files. Speaking is the most important part of learning English, so I offer some tips on today's show to help you improve your speaking ability. And finally, I have a quote about conscience to end the show. Thanks for listening today. Hope you have a great weekend. Topics discussed: 1. Cycling in Vancouver 2. Listening to the Evolution English Podcast 3. How to get the Evolution English Podcast scripts 4. Improving your speaking 5. A quote about conscience Vocabulary: 1. cyclist 2. fare 3. conscience To purchase an iPod or to download iTunes: 1. www.apple.com or www.apple.co.kr Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and see you on Monday. Comments[27] |
Wed, 21 March 2007 Time for show number 4 of Conversation Corner. Do you get enough sleep?
That's what I want to find out about you today. You'll also hear some
information about how much sleep we really need. This one is Part 2 of learning how to break the ice and continuing the conversation. It's one that you'll have to practice a lot to get good at it. Listen to Part 1 again if you missed it because I really think you need to be good at Part 1 in order to do well with Part 2. Anyway, good luck and hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed:
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Tue, 20 March 2007 Hi. Thanks for tuning in to show number four of Say it Right. It's finally a nice day in Vancouver and there are signs of spring everywhere. Beautiful. On today's Say it Right I talk about pets that I've had. My first pet was a goldfish and later I had a cat. Then for today's pronunciation we will practice /ch/ like 'chicken' and /j/ like 'just.' Remember to make these two sounds a little bit stronger than other sounds. Also, be careful when these two sounds are at the end of a word. Listen to today's show and you'll understand what I mean. Hope you enjoy today's show. Topics discussed:
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Mon, 19 March 2007 Hi. Welcome to episode 4 of Media Moment. It's another wet day in Vancouver but it's a perfect day for studying English. On today's show, I talk about behaviour that is normal in Korea but slightly different in Canada. Then, I introduce an Irish holiday that was celebrated this past weekend called St. Patrick's Day. Thank you and hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed:
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Sun, 18 March 2007 Hi. Thanks for listening today. On show number four of Expression Connection I talk about one of the most famous places in Vancouver...Stanley Park. Then, for today's expression I introduce "pay for it," which is a way to talk about when we do something and then get some kind of punishment. This is a very useful expression to use when we make a mistake and something bad happens afterward. Hope you enjoy today's show. Topics discussed:
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Thu, 15 March 2007 Thanks for tuning in to Episode 3 of In the Mail. In this episode I answer a question about the word 'cost.' Also, I talk about how to improve your listening skills. It takes work, but with time you can improve and do very well. Topics discussed:
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Wed, 14 March 2007 Hi. This is Episode 3 of Conversation Corner. Thanks for dropping by and listening. On today's show I talk about watching movies in Vancouver and Korea. I like watching movies but I don't have much time to see them. The last movie I saw was Deja vu with Denzel Washington and it was very good. I hope you'll be able to see a new movie called Fido. It's about how people have zombies for servants. It's a comedy and it's won a couple of awards already. Carrie Ann Moss, Trinity from The Matrix, is in it. And it was written by a friend of mine so I hope you'll get a chance to see it. Then I introduce three ways to start a conversation with someone: How to break the ice. This is part one of fourteen where I will teach you ways to start a conversation and keep it going. Make sure you make your own examples and send them to me to check. Hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed:
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Tue, 13 March 2007 Hi. This is the third episode of Say it Right. Thanks for coming by and listening today. Today, I talk about the price of some things in Vancouver compared to Korea. For example, gas for your car is much cheaper here than in Korea. Then, we'll practice the /k/ and /g/ sounds like in the words 'cat' and 'get.' I really want you to focus on how to make these two sounds because they will help you to make a couple of other sounds. One of these other sounds is a really difficult one, but if you know /k/ and /g/ it will be much easier. You'll find out what it is on a later show...but some of you already know, don't you? :-) Hope you enjoy today's show! Topics discussed:
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Mon, 12 March 2007 Hi. Thanks for tuning in for Episode 3 of Media Moment. I'm happy to say that it's a beautiful sunny day here in Vancouver. It's still a little cold, but we haven't seen the sun in a little while so it's a nice change. On today's show I talk about how I've been looking for online reading that I can share with you. I found one site that had funny short stories but they weren't really funny and most of them were just jokes. However, I did find one story that is pretty good, so that's what you'll hear on today's show. I also talk about a really great TV show I've been watching called Heroes. It's about regular people who discover that they have superpowers. You can watch the show from the Heroes' website if you have a certain computer. Also, you can read the online comic book which will be great practice for you. Anyway, hope you enjoy today's show! Topics discussed:
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Sun, 11 March 2007 Hope you've had a good weekend. It was a wet and rainy weekend here in Vancouver, so it was perfect for spending time at home, watching TV, and eating Oreos with milk. Watching TV is something I really enjoy and you'll hear about some of the cartoons that I enjoyed watching when I was a kid. On today's Expression Connection you'll learn about the expression "it dawned on me..." This is used when someone realizes something. The example comes from an interview with a famous American actor named Will Ferrell. You might know him from the movie Elf. The example is spoken slowly so it should be easy for you to listen to it. Have a good day and hope you enjoy the show. Topics discussed:
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Thu, 8 March 2007 On this episode of In the Mail I talk about why I'm going to lose an hour of sleep this weekend. I also answer the question: "How can I study and improve my English if I don't have enough time?" Last week, I talked about how to improve your reading. This week, I talk about how to improve your writing. You might be surprised at what I think is one of the best ways to improve your writing. Be sure to review all the shows from this week over the weekend. Topics discussed:
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Wed, 7 March 2007 Hi. Thanks for listening to Episode 2 of Conversation Corner. Today I talk a little about the non-smoking laws in Vancouver. I like them because I don't smoke, but maybe some of you won't like it. :) And I'm going to continue the basics of having a conversation with a Westerner or any English native speaker. Today, I talk about non-verbal communication skills that you should know and practice. Non-verbal communication, or body language, is really important because it can help create a good first impression. This will be useful when you want to talk to someone, make friends, or have a job interview. So, get comfortable and get ready for today's show. Thanks again for listening. Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and bye for now. ps Are any of you having trouble listening to the podcast on your mp3 player? If you are, please email me and let me know. Thanks. Comments[6] |
Tue, 6 March 2007 Hi, this is Episode 2 of Say it Right and today I talk about a pot-luck dinner I went to and some of the food that was there. I seem to be talking about food all the time. The funny thing is that I think I'm still the same weight as before even though I've been more than usual. I guess I can thank yoga for that. In today's practice we'll be practicing the /f/ and /v/ sounds. These two sounds are sometimes confused with /p/ and /b/ so it'll be good to practice them. Anyway, thanks for listening and hope you enjoy the show. Remember, you can get a script for this show and you can also register for one-on-one classes. Please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thanks again and bye for now. Comments[0] |
Mon, 5 March 2007 Hi, this is Episode 2 of Media Moment. In this show I talk about the King Crab I had for dinner recently and then I talk about something really interesting that I saw on The Oprah Winfrey Show. I seem to be talking a lot about Oprah lately, but I think it's because her show is really interesting sometimes. She makes us think about our lives and the choices we make. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy today's show. Topics discussed:
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Sun, 4 March 2007 Hi, in this episode of Expression Connection I talk about something unique that happens in Vancouver at sunrise and sunset...you might be surprised when you find out what it is. Today's expression is "throw out" and as you'll find out, there are a few meanings for this so it's a pretty useful expression to know. I hope you all had a nice weekend and are ready to study again. Thanks and enjoy the show. Links mentioned in today's show: National Geographic http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/12/1209_041209_crows_apes.html If you'd like to get a script for today's show or if you'd like to register for one-on-one classes, please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com for more information. Thank you and see you tomorrow. Comments[2] |
Sat, 3 March 2007 Thanks to Yu Jun for letting me know that some of the links here didn't work. I've now fixed them and they should all work now. Sorry for any inconvenience. Carl Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:29 PM Comments[1] |
Thu, 1 March 2007 So, it's the end of the week and it's time for In the Mail. In this first episode of In the Mail I talk about how to develop a plan to improve your English and how to improve your reading. I also read a quote from Mahatma Gandhi. Thanks for your support during this very first week. I appreciate your support and hope that I will continue to talk about things that will help you with your English. Have a great weekend. Topics Discussed: How to Improve Your English How to Improve Your Reading Recommended books: "Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship," The Catcher in the Rye," and "Chicken Soup for the Soul." Quote from Mahatma Gandhi To download the script for this show or to register for one-on-one classes, please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com. Thank you and see you Monday! Comments[4] |
Wed, 28 February 2007 Hi. Welcome back for today's episode. Today is Conversation Corner and on today's show I talk about what to say when you email someone and also some basic greetings that native speakers commonly use. It'd be a good idea to practice some of these because it can be confusing and hard to understand if you have to talk to a native speaker. I had some problems with the Evolution English email address, but it's working now. Sorry if some of you couldn't email me. Please try again and it will work now. Thanks again for listening and supporting me. I hope you enjoy today's show. Carl On today's show: The Vancouver Canucks www.canucks.com The National Hockey League (NHL) www.nhl.com For one-on-one classes online or for information on downloading scripts, please email me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com Comments[0] |
Tue, 27 February 2007 Hi. Hope you've been enjoying this week's shows. It's been a big learning process for me to write, record, and produce the show. But it's been really fun! I hope that you'll continue to listen because I'm sure that the shows will get better. I'm especially thankful to those of you who have given me such valuable feedback. Thank you. On today's Say it Right I go over the /b/ and /p/ sounds. I know these two are confusing to some people, so there are some practice excercises for you to try. Even if you are good at these, listen anyway because it's good practice listening to English. If you ever want to practice this or anything else in more detail, please contact me for information about one-on-one classes. You can reach me at carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com. Thank you. Enjoy today's show and see you tomorrow. Comments[16] |
Mon, 26 February 2007 Hope you enjoy the first episode of Media Moment. In this show I'll be talking about food and special animals. Here are the web addresses that are mentioned in the show: Faith the Dog: www.faiththedog.net The Oprah Winfrey Show with Faith: http://www2.oprah.com/tows/slide/200605/20060519/slide_20060519_284_101.jhtml You can now subscribe to my podcast using iTunes. This will be easier for you to listen to the show. iTunes will automatically download new shows for you. Here's how to find the show on iTunes:
Let me know if you have any questions or comments. My email is carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com Have fun and hope you enjoy the show. Thank you again for listening. See you tomorrow. Comments[22] |
Sun, 25 February 2007 This is the first episode of Expression Connection. Have fun and send me some of your own examples. If you would like the script, email me for more information. And if you have any questions, post them here or email me and I will try to answer them on In the Mail on Friday. Also, I'll have tomorrow's episode uploaded a little earlier. Thanks. Bye for now. Comments[27] |
Thu, 22 February 2007 Hi! Thanks for coming to my blog/podcast site. On this first show, you'll find out who I am, why I am making this podcast, and what you can expect to hear on each show. For all my students and friends in Korea, I'm sorry it took me so long to get this ready. Thank you for your patience. Please excuse the strange site address. I should have a normal site address in one or two days. Also, I recommend using iTunes to listen and subscribe to my podcast. iTunes makes it very easy to subscribe. Once you click on subscribe on this page, iTunes will automatically download new shows for you. You can get iTunes at http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ for the English version. Or here http://www.apple.co.kr/itunes/download/ for the Korean version. It's been a busy couple of months, as many of you know. I've been hard at work getting ready to make this podcast. There will be 5 shows each week, Monday to Friday, that will be about 5-10 minutes long. Each show will be different and will have a different focus. Mondays are expressions and idioms. On Tuesdays will be interesting or fun stories from the media that will also teach you something useful. On Wednesdays is a chance to learn pronunciation tips and do some practice, too. Thursdays you will learn ways to talk to people in English and hopefully understand what they say to you. And on Fridays I'll be answering your questions so please email me your questions. I'm really excited about this podcast and really hope that it helps you improve your English. Let me know what you think of the show and if you have any questions. My email is carl[at]evolutionenglish[dot]com. (This looks strange because I don't want to get automatic spam^^) Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. This is the script for the introductory episode. It will make it easier for you to follow the podcast. If you would like the script for future shows, please email me at carl376[at]yahoo[dot]ca for more information. Good luck and have fun. Hi and thanks for tuning in to the Evolution English Podcast. My name is Carl Kwan and I’m the host of this show. Let me give you a short introduction to who I am, why I’m doing this show, and what you can expect each time you listen. Ok, so I’m from beautiful Vancouver, BC, in Canada. I have an MBA and I’ve been teaching English for over 5 years but it’s more like 30 years because I’ve always helped my parents with their English. I still do, in fact. And this is the main reason why I started teaching English. I really want to see people succeed because they can speak English, even if they only learn a little bit at a time. And that’s why I’m doing this show. This show’s purpose is to give you the chance to listen and practice English everyday. There are 5 shows each week, Monday to Friday. On Monday is Expression Connection. You’ll learn a new expression to practice and use and hear a real example of the expression. On Tuesday is Media Moment, where I’ll find something interesting from TV, the Internet, movies, books, or something to tell you about that will also teach you something useful. On Wednesday is Say it Right and this is an important show because you’ll learn pronunciation tips and do some practice exercises to help you speak more clearly. On Thursday is Conversation Corner. On this show I’ll introduce ways to talk to people so that you can feel more comfortable having a conversation in English. Finally, on Friday is In the Mail. I’ll answer questions from you on this show, so please remember to send in your questions. So, what I’d like you to do is listen to each show as many times as possible each day and then listen to all of them again on the weekend for review. Each show will be about 7 to 10 minutes long so after 5 shows, you’ll have listened to about 50 minutes. The nice thing is that you can listen anywhere, anytime…like when you’re going to work or school. You can use this as extra practice or studying if you are studying English now at an institute. Try to study in different ways. Everything helps. You can also download the script for each show so that you can read while you listen to each show. I charge a small monthly fee for the scripts, but the script for this introduction Podcast is free. So, email me at carl376[at]yahoo[dot]ca for more information and to get the script for this introduction Podcast. You can even study one-on-one with me because I also teach English using the Internet. Let me know if you’re interested and I can give you some more details about the class. You can email me at carl376[at]yahoo[dot]ca for more information. But the most important thing is to listen and practice. Studying English is not easy so be patient and learn one day at a time. And I hope that my Podcasts will help you. Thanks again and hope you enjoy the shows. Comments[28] |
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