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Sign up for my weekly English learning newsletter “The Sledgehammer” and get my free book about online English study tools. #englishriot #englishunmasked #whatbeepdoyouknowaboutlearningenglish #learnenglish Welcome to the fifth episode of What the 'Beep' do you know about learning English? This podcast is for intermediate to advanced learners of English. Some teachers might find it interesting too. The podcast aims to provide different perspectives on learning English and at the same time develop our listeners' language skills. Matthew W. Turner’s has taught in the UK and Japan since 2008, and currently works in a university international tourism faculty in central Tokyo. Matthew is co-author of the book - Podcasting and Professional Development: A guide for English Language Teachers. His research interests include reflective practice, continuing professional development, and special educational needs support. Matthew is also co-creator of The TEFLology Podcast, and coordinator of the Japan Association for Language Teaching's (JALT) Teacher Development SIG. In the interview, we talk about the importance of noticing in learning a language, a conversation exchange gone wrong and the F-Bomb! The podcast is divided into five parts: 1) What Beep do you know about Teaching/Learning English? In this segment, we get to know our guests' teacher origin story. How they became a teacher and what they know about teaching English. 2) Study Tip of the Iceberg In this segment, our guests give their number one language learning tip. 3) Language Unmasked We look at our guests' own experiences of learning a second language. Taking in their embarrassing moments and favourite expressions in their second language. 4) It's Raining Idioms and Swear Words We discuss in detail one English idiomatic expression or swear word - from history to how to use it in real life situations. 5) In the Red Room Your chance to guess our bonus English expression and win a prize! Remember to visit English Riot and download the study notes for Episode 5. These notes will help you understand key expressions from this episode and give you some tips about developing your listening skills. Also, the bonus expression from Episode 4 is explained at the bottom of the notes. Meet me on social media: - English Riot - Instagram - Twitter - Pinterest - Facebook Start rioting today!