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"... Continue Reading →
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.... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 3 – Episode 12 – Vocabulary – Synonyms and Partial Synonyms
Welcome back! Here's another one of those head-scratching lessons that can confuse people. You have synonyms, and partial synonyms. Let's look at some of these words down below and see if we can match some of the synonyms with their partials. List Bright, cheerful, clever, difficult, elderly, friendly, glad, happy, hard, intelligent, old, outgoing, slim,... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Special – IELTS – Passive Voice
Passive voice -- one of the most difficult aspects of grammar to learn -- is officially here. I'm very happy to present my writers with this (and especially my IELTS students who are learning how to right a process). The goal is to do this in baby steps. An introduction, if you will. I don't... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 3 – Intermediate – The Debut & What to Expect
WELCOME TO SEASON 3! For those of you who are probably just tuning in for the first time, please make sure you check the blog I posted last night in terms of highlighting what I've already done in Season 2. This season, which is the Intermediate season, will be a little more difficult. I will... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Review of Season II & Highlights!
I told everyone I would make a blog/newsletter, highlighting the memorable journey that was commenced on June the 20th. Here it is! Here are some highlights of some of the top podcasts, international guest speakers, and more! This was one of the top podcasts of the season. Articles, which are often confused, can be even... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 2 – Final Episode – Grammar – Future Forms
And this is the end of Season 2! Season 2 debut June 20th of this year, and almost four months later, it's making its end. I will be posting a newsletter/blog about the most notable podcasts, most listened to, and my best takes from the season, so stay tuned for that! Nonetheless, Season 3 will... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 2 – Episode 57 – Full Lesson – Discussion (Freewriting) & Vocab
What job is the man doing in the picture above? Would you like to do that job? Why or why not? Freewrite for 15 minutes about why or why you wouldn't like to have the job in the photo above. What job would you love to do in the future? Why? What knowledge and skills... Continue Reading →