#175 Life Experiences with Teacher Zdenek

Let's explore why Gerunds and Infinitives are so important. The basics are a gerund is an ING verb that acts as a noun (eg. swimming), while an Infinitive is a verb beginning with 'to' (eg. to swim). Sometimes we can say both: I like to swim / I like swimming. But sometimes (in f ...  Show more

I bring Molly to a beautiful field in the English countryside on the border between Devon and Cornwall, and I quiz her on British culture. I ask a variety of questions on topics of behaviour, attitudes, cultural norms, and language. Play along while you listen and see how many yo ...  Show more

This time, I talk to a fellow English teacher and podcaster, Stephen Green, who is originally from Birmingham. Stephen, who is a well-travelled and experienced teacher, is currently living in Brazil. In the episode, we talk about Stephen's podcast and teaching English online in g ...  Show more

On this podcast, I interview my Vietnamese friend Fufita before she leaves for Australia. So, naturally, we talk a lot about Fufita's feelings and expectations of Australia, but we also go on about Da Nang, Fufita's studies and her job in hospitality, and how we started playing b ...  Show more

On this edition of Zdenek's English Podcast, I talk to my Polish friend Irena, who visited me in the Czech Republic about four months ago. This was an improvised recording, so it's quite lighthearted and touches on a variety of topics, which is reflected in the episode's title.Ju ...  Show more

On this episode of Zdenek's English Podcast, I bring you an update on my Vietnamese adventure! Where am I now, who am I living with, and what have I been up to? How's my dating life going, and have I started riding a motorcycle here yet?As a special Christmas treat, I have a gift ...  Show more