We're back! After the debacle of UDEMY, I'm happy to finally present you with my pronunciation course, again! So, originally I had put it on UDEMY, but because their ridiculous restrictions, poor customer service and a very cheap marketplace, I felt like my course was just TOO GOOD to be on there, nor did anything... Continue Reading →
TOEFL iBT | Reading | 1 on 1 Coaching | Guide to Answering Questions
In this podcast, I discuss with a student from Afghanistan HOW to answer questions. The majority of students out there in the world are unsure how to answer -- if they should take two sides or how long they should spend on the reading versus the material they listen to. Regardless of what task it... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast | Season 5 Episode 94 | Reading | Suburbs of The Future
Here we are with a long reading (listening) that's going to help you in a number of ways. The most important aspect of this podcast is understanding and identifying similarities and differences between multiple viewpoints. This can help you form a broader understanding of the topic being discussed. Despite the lure of bright city lights,... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast | Season 5 Episode 64 | Phrasal Verbs | Academic Collocations
Welcome back to some more collocations! Always excited to bring you guys more phrasal verbs, so let's get into it before we do the reading! Complete the table down below with the words in the box. ample beyond growing hold(v) hypothetical in into lend of on pose prevailing provide voice(v) wholehearted Verb + nounprepositions +... Continue Reading →
TOEFL iBT Writing Correction Services
Very excited to be making this blog for those of you who want TOEFL iBT correction services (essays). Since joining a Facebook group, I've sent over 30 emails of free material and gave each individual the option to book my calendar so they can have a free one hour coaching session with me. In addition... Continue Reading →
70,000 plays for my ESL Podcast. THANK YOU!
Wow! Not to be negative, but Buzzsprout did screw me over on this. Not only did they give me false hope when I got 2,000 plays in a day, but then they took away the plays and completely stalled the consistent climb to stardom. Pretty disappointed in that. But other than that, this is another... Continue Reading →
IELTS Listening Skills | 1 on 1 Coaching | Section 1 | Breaking Down & Previewing
Yeah! Finally you guys get to hear me teaching IELTS, and this is the first of five podcasts on these specific sections (1 and 2). Again, I teach IELTS online, so for anyone interested, make sure you inquire today! Nonetheless, the blog is also available @ thearseniobuckshow.com. With that being said, it's very important to... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast – TOEFL iTP – Grammar & Written Structure – Evaluating Errors in Sentences
Welcome back to another TOEFL iTP podcast! This one features word-form problems and examples. Also, incorrect forms of words connected with certain fields. An example of this would be the confusion between biology and biologist -- or between one of those terms and the adjectives that describes the field (biological). This is a follow up... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 5 Introduction (Advanced Level)
WOW! 1.5 five years and 4 seasons later, I've reached the biggest level of them all: advanced. I first began at the elementary level before going into pre-intermediate, small segment of intermediate, and then upper-intermediate. Now we're here at the most difficult season of them all. Here's what you'll be hearing throughout these podcasts. Grammar:... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 4 – Episode 134 (Season Finale) – Pronunciation – Linking Same Consonant Sounds
Here's is the ultimate finale! It's been an unbelievable season and I'm so grateful for all of you who have stayed with me on this journey. Let's top this season 4 off with a BANG. When we link one word with the next, sounds shift, change, and/or get dropped. As a result, phrases like them... Continue Reading →