Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 3 – Episode 49 – Developing Vocabulary – Collocations Related to Work

This is a two-episode week of developing vocabulary, which I think a lot of you may be looking forward to. Today we're going over some regular collations with work. So, to break it down, some verbs and nouns naturally go together. There are verb/noun collocations that are related to work, such as solve a problem,...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 3 – Episode 18 – Grammar – Ever, Never, For, Since, Just, Already, Yet

Yes! The big SHABAAM is here! This could be super difficult for a lot of you, but to put this all on one blog will help the majority of you out there who seemingly don't understand the concept of the words above.  I'm your guardian angel today in showing you the light! These words are...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Special – TOEIC – Text Completion – Adverb and Adjective Endings

Guys, welcome back to another TOEIC language building podcast/YouTube and I'm proud to be bringing you today a very informative blog on adjectives and adverbs.  There are some differences between the two, so I want to break them down as easy (not easily) as possible. Language building: adjective and adverb endings You basically have "ly"...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Special – TOEIC – Reading – Finding the Answers

Hello, everyone! If this is your second time tuning in, this was part of the TOEIC live coaching I did last weekend. However, because Facebook live stinks, I'm not able to show you exactly how I found the answers, and more just talking.  However, I will have the YouTube video down below (coming soon) so...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: International Guest Speaker – Marwa of Egypt!

I've been wanting to get someone on from Egypt, and I finally have!  Introducing Marwa, someone who speaks three languages (two of the most difficult in the world) as she talks about wondrous Egypt, things to do, places to go, climate, and a few other things.  She was inspired to learn English by the TV....

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Special – TOEIC Reading – Part II – Speed Reading

Welcome back, everyone! This is a continuation of what I did last week on my TOEIC video.  Because it gained a lot of subs, traction, and love, I decided to continue what's hot.  So, here's the second part of the video I did last week! I'm posting last weeks' blog down below so you can...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Special – IELTS Part III – Benefits of International Travel

Welcome back to another Part III! Today is a follow up from what I did in an earlier Facebook live video.  Here are the topics and look what I wrote  (which I recommend) for each one.   What do you think people can learn from traveling to other countries? When I first traveled to Australia...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 3 – Episode 10 – Pronunciation Skill – Linking the Past Tense verb to the Next Word

Here's a great pronunciation practice to kickstart your wonderful week!  Listen to my podcast down below and enunciate the sentences with me -- using the intonation (rise and fall) and listening closely to the past tense verbs.   Jake didn't major in dental; he majored in medical. I've recently backed up all of the data...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 3 – Episode 4 – Speaking Skill – Offering Advice and Suggestions

Use some of these phrases below when offering advice to others.  Some are followed by the -ing form of the verb. I suggest going to Siam Paragon. How about getting a new dog to take care of? I'd recommend reading Paulo Coehlo's The Alchemist. Others are followed by an infinitive. One idea is to volunteer...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 3 – Episode 3 – Discussion Questions/Critical Thinking

As promised, I wanted to implement some more developing thinking for my ESL learners around the globe (and for my native English speakers who aren't asked these questions at school). Nourishment is the topic today.  It means the things that we need to stay alive, healthy and grow strong. What are some of the best...