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Episodes
AudioBLOG 15 | Responding Naturally in a Conversation
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 15th episode of the AudioBLOG, we go over the following Blog post: Power Conversation: How to Respond to Someone Naturally Do you sometimes str...
Movie Review 2 | “Gemini Man”
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 2nd episode of Movie Reviews, ALsensei gives his thoughts on the following movie: “Gemini Man” I recently came across this 2019 movie on Hu...
Current Events 1 | What’s Happening with the Election??
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 1st episode of Current Events, Al updates you on the current status of the U.S. presidential election. As it stands, we still don’t know who ...
Real Chat 2 | ELECTION SPECIAL! Hear from a Donald Trump Voter
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 2nd episode of Real Chat, Al talks to a friend who will be voting for President Donald J. Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Al ...
Real Chat 1 | ELECTION SPECIAL! Hear from 2 Joe Biden Voters
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 1st episode of Real Chat, Al talks to two friends who will be voting for Joe Biden in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Al, Robert, and ...
Episode 37 | Unlock Your SUPERPOWER
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 37th episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic: Unlock Your SUPERPOWER In this core episode, I talk about how you c...
Personal Message from ALsensei
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aloha everyone! Back in 2005, I got my first inspiration for starting a podcast by discovering university audio lectures online. Shortly after that, m...
Speaking Skills 12 | Expressing Future Plans
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 12th episode of Speaking Skills, we learn how to master this skill: Expressing Future Plans Has any of your English-speaking friends asked you,...
Student Success Stories 1 | How Saki Became a Fluent English Speaker
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 1st episode of Student Success Stories, we talk to Saki, a student from Japan! Like most students in Japan, Saki started learning English in ju...
Your Question 21 | How Can I Introduce Myself to a Group Formally?
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 21st episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: How can I introduce myself to a group formally? Here are my thoughts and su...
Pronunciation Point 34 | Shop vs. Chop
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 34th episode of the Pronunciation Point, we look at the following topic: SHOP vs. CHOP The difference in these two sounds can be a challenge fo...
AudioBLOG 14 | 3 Tips for Fluency (from a King!)
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 14th episode of the AudioBLOG, we go over the following Blog post: 3 Things I Learned from “The King’s Speech” When I watch movies and do...
Speaking Skills 11 | Inviting
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 11th episode of Speaking Skills, we learn how to master this skill: Inviting Have you ever wanted to ask someone to join you for a cup of coffe...
Episode 36 | How to Speak English with Confidence
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 36th episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic: How to Speak English with Confidence In this core episode, I outlin...
Teacher Interview 9 | Learn English from TV Series with Takao Kasumi
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 9th episode of the Teacher Interview, we talk to Takao Kasumi, co-author of “Friends Season 5 Book: English and Culture Learning Guide.” Ta...
Your Question 20 | What are Good Books for Intermediate Students?
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 20th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: What books do you recommend for intermediate students? Here are my thoughts...
Pronunciation Point 33 | They are vs. There are
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 33rd episode of the Pronunciation Point, we look at the following topic: THEY ARE vs. THERE ARE The pronunciation difference between these two ...
Movie Review 1 | “The Social Network”
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 1st episode of Movie Reviews, ALsensei gives his thoughts on the following movie: “The Social Network” During the COVID-19 pandemic, many o...
Fluency Series Part 3 | Take Action
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of the brand new Fluency Series of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic in English: How to Overcome the 3 Hurdles to F...
Fluency Series Part 2 | One Key Change
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of the brand new Fluency Series of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic in English: One Key Change you can make to ele...
Fluency Series Part 1 | Challenges
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of the brand new Fluency Series of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic in English: Challenges with Fluency I recently...
YQ19 | Is a Firm Handshake OK for a Job Interview?
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the 19th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: Is a FIRM handshake recommended for a job interview? It seems a bit intimid...
SS10 | Clarifying
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the 10th episode of Speaking Skills, we learn how to develop this skill: Clarifying Sometimes in a conversation, it’s hard to understand the othe...
E2P35 | “Is This Correct?”
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the 35th episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following question from students: Is this correct English? One of the most common qu...
AB13 | Active Listening
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the 13th episode of the AudioBLOG, we go over the following Blog post: Power Conversation: Active Listening Learning how to have a natural and mean...
PP32 | Fast vs. First
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the 32nd episode of the Pronunciation Point, we look at the following topic: FAST vs. FIRST These two words are sometimes hard to distinguish when ...
YQ18 | How Can I Prepare For My Study Abroad?
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the 18th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: How can I prepare for my study abroad? Here are my thoughts and suggestions...
Best of Periscope 2 | How to Pronounce “Congratulations”, Grammar Question – “Still”, Star Wars Ep. 7 Chat
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the 2nd episode of the Best of Periscope, we look at 3 different Periscope lessons and videos over the last few months: 1. Pronunciation: “Congra...
AB12 | 3 Keys to Maintain a Conversation
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the 12th episode of the AudioBLOG, we go over the following Blog post: Power Conversation: How to Maintain a Coversation Learning how to have a nat...
E2P34 | How to Network with Success
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the 34th episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic: How to Network with Success One of the most important topics I cove...
PP31 | Word Stress: Countries and Nationalities
09 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the 31st episode of the Pronunciation Point, we look at the following topic: Word Stress in Countries and Nationalities In some cases, when we pron...
TI8 | Erik Peterson – ESL Lecturer from the University of Wisconsin-Stout
28 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the 8th episode of the Teacher Interview, we talk to Erik Peterson from the University of Wisconsin-Stout! Erik is a Lecturer at the University of ...
YQ17 | Which is better to improve SPEAKING? LISTENING or READING?
21 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the 17th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: Which is better to improve speaking? Listening or reading? Here are my thou...
Best of Periscope 1 | “Th”-sound, Brain Freeze, Mt. Fuji
12 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the 1st episode of the Best of Periscope, we look at 3 different Periscope lessons and videos over the last few months: 1. Pronunciation: “Th”-...
AB11 | Conversation Confidence in 3 Easy Steps
05 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the 11th episode of the AudioBLOG, we go over the following Blog post: Power Conversation: How to Start a Conversation with Confidence Learning how...
SS9 | Agreeing and Disagreeing
29 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the 9th episode of Speaking Skills, we learn how to develop this skill: Agreeing and Disagreeing As we saw in Speaking Skills 8, learning how to gi...
Special Message from ALsensei
26 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! In 2010, I posted my first video to help my students here in Japan. Over the past 5 years, that video has turned into the English 2.0 ...
E2P33 | The Green Pigeon
12 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the 33rd episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic: Creating English Speaking Opportunities (The Story of the Green Pig...
YQ16 | Is it a Good Idea to Learn 2 Languages at the Same Time?
27 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On the 16th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: What do you think about learning two languages at the same time? Here are m...
AB10 | Learn These 2 Points to Make a Great First Impression
18 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On the 10th episode of the AudioBLOG, we go over the following Blog post: Power Conversation: Making a Good First Impression Learning how to have a na...
PP30 | Eyes vs. Ice
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On the 30th episode of the Pronunciation Point, we look at two words that are often confused: Eyes vs. Ice We know that these words have different mea...
Movie Study 3 | MAN OF STEEL
13 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On the 3rd episode of Movie Study, we go over a scene from the following movie: Man Of Steel Today, let’s take a look at this very good action movie...
SS8 | Giving Opinions
27 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On the 8th episode of Speaking Skills, we learn how to develop this skill: Giving Opinions Everyone has opinions but I feel that some people are somet...
E2P32 | Are You Wasting Time and Money?
11 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On the 32nd episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic: Return on Investment (ROI) Are you using your time and money the mo...