In English, as in all languages, there are several words that may confuse listeners, but they don't have any real meaning. In this podcast we look at how to deal with some "filler words".

Zen English ESL Podcast

Zen English Podcast Filler Words

Dave gives a quick tip about using subtitles (CC) on Youtube. They're not always accurate. Watch out!

A Youtube Closed Captioning CC Tip

Check out a great listening game to help you have fun improving your listening skills in English. The website is lingual.net and the game is "Listening Master". Enjoy!

lingual.net Game: Listening Master to have fun improving your listening skills

Dave comments on class notes, language and vocabulary with brief additional commentary in this podcast about a case brought up in current events - Meghan Markle.

Dave's Class Notes - Case Study 3: Meghan Markle

Dave comments on class notes, language and vocabulary with brief additional commentary in this podcast about a case brought up in current events - The NFL and the National Anthem (hymn).

Dave's Class Notes - Case Study 2: The NFL and the National Anthem (hymn)

Dave comments on class notes, language and vocabulary with brief additional commentary in this podcast about a case brought up in current events - Rosanne Barr and Twitter.

Dave's Class Notes - Case Study 1: Roseanne and Twitter

In this podcast Dave comments and explains language coming from a real life one on one English class he had with a student talking about things involving the vet.

Dave Comments on Class Notes: The Veterinarian

If you check out the podcast on the web-based version at soundcloud.com/zen-english-podcast , you'll be able to SEE all the vocabulary that comes up in the comment line in episodes of "Dave Comments on Class Notes". Enjoy!

SEE the vocabulary in the new episodes of Dave Comments on Class Notes!

Dave from Big English Productions makes commentary on language that has come up in his real life English classes. This episode's topic is "Philosophy". Dave explains vocabulary by giving examples and much, much more.

Dave Comments on Class Notes 4: Philosophy

Dave comments on language that has come up in his real life English classes. In this episode Dave talks about language related to the film "Free State of Jones".

Dave Comments on Class Notes 3: Free State of Jones (Film)

Dave comments on language that has come up in his real life English classes.

Dave Comments On Class Notes 2

Video podcast (on YouTube) working specific vocabulary from Big Dave's real life English classes.

Dave Comments On Class Notes 1

In this podcast we look at how to use CV power words to enhance both your CV and your daily English.

CV Power Words Are A Great Resource To Help Enhance Your CV And Your English

Helping yourself produce more and higher quality content is sometimes difficult because you run out of ideas. By using question prompts found at iteslj.org/questions and searching for "Bloom's Taxonomy question stems", you can find an infinite number of prompts that will help you think more, produce more and produce deeper content in English.

Use Discussion Questions And Bloom's Taxonomy To Produce More English

In this podcast we examine your perspective on your listeners and their responsibilities to hear you in order to help your communication in English.

Don't Forget You Are Being Listened To!

A mini-podcast meant to help students of English take control of their language learning.