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English Teacher John Show No. 32 from 2022-02-22T17:04:26.937771
Misunderstandings and mixups: We had a little misunderstanding. Idioms: don't blow it, he blew it, she messed up; I aced it, I nailed it. An interview with Hiroshi. Email from listeners, our frappr...
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English Teacher John Show No. 74: Showing Surprise from 2010-05-04T22:00
Are you kidding??!! Language lesson: showing surprise. Music by Martin Chenhall and Dano at danosongs.com. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 73: April snow walk for Earth Day from 2010-04-23T22:00
An April snow walk, while cherry blossoms are in full bloom! And, Earth Day is April 22nd. Music by Martin Chenhall and Dano at danosongs.com. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 72: Meet bro David from 2009-12-15T22:00
East vs. West - USA. An interview with my brother, David. Music by Martin Chenhall. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 71: Solar eclipse, Fukurochan from 2009-07-29T22:00
A cosmic event - the solar eclipse. And, an interview with Charlie about his creation, Fukurochan. Music by Martin Chenhall and his band UMayC. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 70: Multicultures, Cyprus from 2009-06-08T22:00
A look at multicultural places and people, featuring an interview with Sean. Facts and trivia about Cyprus. Music by Martin Chenhall and Will Springmeyer. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 69: Music and More from 2009-05-07T22:00
Music from Martin and his band U.May.C. Also, we have a discussion about vending machines in Japan. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 68: Birth from 2009-04-08T22:00
Today we're talking about birth and babies. An interview with new daddy Elmar, and borrowed words, words, words. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 67: Healing from 2009-03-21T22:00
Today we're talking about healing. We will hear about a friend's recent accident, and quotations. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 66: Advertising slogans, idiom, quotations from 2009-02-22T22:00
Let's look at some well-known advertising slogans. Also, an idiom - I don't buy it, and quotations, too. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 65: Tibetan struggle, idioms, quotations, Offcue Show from 2008-07-27T21:00
Long time no hear! Our India trip; the Tibetan struggle and Nagano torch relay; rainy idioms and quotations from the Dalai Lama and Osho. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 64: Language (though, although), idioms (heart), Tatsuto Interview from 2008-01-05T21:00
Happy New Year!! Machine voice from vozme.com; Using 'though', 'although', 'even though'; Idioms with 'heart': heart of gold, from the heart, broke my heart, heart set on something. More at english...
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English Teacher John Show No. 63: Music man Martin, Idioms, Quotations from 2007-12-15T21:00
Autumn is a good eating season! ETJ music man Martin talks about his music. Saying: Be careful what you wish for, you just may get it. Idioms: sit tight, doesn't sit well (with someone). More at en...
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English Teacher John Show No. 62: Elmar talks about modes of transportation from 2007-11-18T21:00
Vibrant colors in the forest and we're rolling in the autumn leaves. We talk with Elmar about modes of transport -- planes, trains and buses. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 61: Interview with Jona from 2007-08-29T21:00
Recent lunar eclipse! An exciting and interesting interview with Jona; Quotations and some inspiration from Anthony Robbins. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 60: Our 2-year birthday from 2007-08-04T21:00
It's our 2-year birthday! News: election and politics in Japan; Taiko traditional Japanese drumming; Interview with Andrea; Idioms 'rock': rock the boat, on the rocks, rock bottom; M Scott Peck quo...
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English Teacher John Show No. 59 from 2007-07-20T21:00
The earth was shaking here in Japan! We talk about the Live Earth event on 07-07-07; a language segment: be used to something, get used to something; learn about a couple of IDIOMS -- short end of ...
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English Teacher John Show No. 58 from 2007-05-29T21:00
Talking about a slow, personal and local weekend. Also, an INTERVIEW with Mike, and a few IDIOMS -- rise to the occasion, let off steam, picking up steam, full steam ahead, out of steam; some words...
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English Teacher John Show No. 57 from 2007-04-25T21:00
We are back from our African safari and I'm going to tell you about it. Also, we take a look at Martin's new music CD; Wikipedia Profile: The Serengeti; two English idioms: like a fish out of water...
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English Teacher John Show No. 56 from 2007-03-04T21:00
Charlie is nearly finished his one-year cycling tour of Japan. We talk to him from the road about his work with the peace movement. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 55 from 2007-01-21T21:00
We talk with Richard and Diane, who have been living and teaching in Japan, but are soon moving to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). Our first show of 2007 is available in both video and audio. Mo...
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English Teacher John Show No. 54 from 2006-12-30T21:00
Happy holidays and Happy New Year 2007! You'll hear a movie review: 'A Waking Life'; Our new 'Wikipedia Profile' segment: Kwanzaa; Three new idioms: home away from home, (sitting) on top of the wor...
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English Teacher John Discussion - Homeopathy Part 3 of 3 from 2006-12-29T21:00
Part 3 (of 3) of our HOMEOPATHY discussion. Amu-san, an M.D., natural medicine and homeopathy practitioner, leads the discussion. Participants include physicians, researchers and others. More at en...
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English Teacher John Show No. 53 from 2006-12-19T21:00
First winter snowflakes in Matsumoto and winter break is almost here! Today, I'll read a great English pronunciation poem, and then we'll learn about an idiom: LIVE UP TO (expectations). Also, you'...
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English Teacher John Show No. 52 from 2006-12-12T21:00
John's poor test performance; News: George Carlin comedy, plastics are contaminating our oceans; Language: having something done; Discussion of Japanese stereotypes; more PODnobbin': a look at some...
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English Teacher John Show No. 51 from 2006-11-28T21:00
ONE-HOUR of learning! What's News? Kidneys, press freedom, bad manners in the classroom, happy old people in Brazil. Tech Tip: Dictionary Tooltip for Firefox. Language: -ing and -ed participles (ex...
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ETJ Show 50 - Email & Comments from 2006-11-18T21:00
Thanks for all of your email. In this podcast, we read some of your email -- and they are filled with great comments, suggestions and questions. It is even better to write your comments on our MY E...
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English Teacher John Show No. 50 from 2006-11-12T21:00
We made it to the big 5-0! ETJ Show no. 50! A quickie on the recent U.S. elections; Two news stories: seafood and the oceans, Zune mp3 player; Language: comparisons; The sooner the better. The youn...
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English Teacher John Show No. 49 from 2006-11-05T21:00
A late Happy Halloween! Are you afraid of the dark? spiders? your English teacher? Today we are talking about PHOBIAS. And, we will also hear some FAMOUS QUOTATIONS -- words to contemplate for sure...
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ETJ FYI Message 5 - 18 October 2006 from 2006-10-18T21:00
Long time no see/hear!! Hisashiburi ne??!! Yes, it's been a long time since our last podcast lesson. I was on vacation in September and have been busy with the beginning of the new school semester ...
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English Teacher John Show No. 48 from 2006-08-30T21:00
Today we rode our bikes to the top of a hill overlooking Matsumoto. We ate lunch and had a nice chat with Angus and Charlie. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 47 from 2006-08-24T21:00
Charlie has a lot to tell about completing HALF of his 10,000 km Japan cycling adventure. Hiromi joins me for this interesting interview and chat. More at englishteacherjohn.com.
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English Teacher John Show No. 46 from 2006-08-11T21:00
It's the one-year anniversary of the English Teacher John Show! Also, we'll learn about O-bon, an important Japanese holiday in August. There's way too much suffering going on around the world and ...
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English Teacher John Show No. 45 from 2006-07-30T21:00
An extended interview with Hiromi and her unique Japanese perspective. Our discussion includes many different topics. Listen to her advanced level of English, and I think you'll be motivated to imp...
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ETJ FYI Message - 19 July 2006 from 2006-07-19T21:00
Problem with ETJ Show 44!!! There was an FTP error and the initial mp3 audio file was SHORTENED! Please download English Teacher John Show 44 AGAIN to make sure you have the full-length file. It sh...
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English Teacher John Show No. 44 from 2006-07-18T21:00
Hey, the summer heat is here! Let's learn about all of the uses of WOULD. We also have two idioms today: TURN OVER A NEW LEAF, and A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW. And let's not forget about PRACTICE TIME...
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ETJ's Expressionist Live Show 2 from 2006-06-29T21:00
A live skypecast conversation with English learners and teachers from Brazil, Italy, India, Germany, Greece, Japan, the U.S., Korea, England, Australia and Malaysia. We talk about World Cup Soccer,...
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English Teacher John Show No. 43 from 2006-06-25T21:00
World Cup Soccer!
We have two language segments in today's lesson: a. Using the present tense in time clauses (When I finish this job, I'll call you.) b. Receiving compliments. We also have two...
ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 7 from 2006-06-11T21:00
Hey, get out of that RUT!! Try something new and fresh. Get out of your routine. Go somewhere you've never been. Learn something new. Find ways to feel enthusiasm, motivation and inspiration. Every...
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ETJ's Expressionist Live Show 1 (part 2) from 2006-06-06T21:00
Part 2 of our very first EXPRESSIONIST LIVE show! A live skypecast conversation with English learners from Japan, Spain, Italy, Ecuador, the U.S., Germany, China and Tibet. We talk about our hobbie...
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English Teacher John Show No. 42 from 2006-06-04T21:00
The Past Perfect Tense. Wow it's difficult! We'll learn about using the past perfect tense when we tell a story, especially a story that's not in chronological order. We have three idioms to learn ...
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ETJ's Expressionist Live Show 1 (part 1) from 2006-05-30T21:00
Part 1 of our very first EXPRESSIONIST LIVE show! A live skypecast conversation with English learners from Japan, Spain, Italy, Ecuador, the U.S., Germany, China and Tibet. We introduce ourselves a...
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ETJ's AdventurePod Charlie Update No. 1 from 2006-05-27T21:00
Charlie updates us from the road: We spoke with Charlie by phone and he told us about the first leg of his journey - Mt. Fuji, in the tent, meeting his mother. (Don't forget to see our "Charlie Int...
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ETJ FYI Message - 17 May 2006 from 2006-05-17T21:00
An update about 'NetPals English.' It has not gotten off to a good start, so I'm going to think about it for a while longer and possibly RE-LAUNCH it in the future. Please write your comments on o...
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English Teacher John Show No. 41 from 2006-05-15T21:00
Meet Fred! We play a little game called 'Finish the Sentence.' Today, you'll learn how to thank someone for helping you with something: Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it. Thanks for helping me w...
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ETJ FYI Message - 11 May 2006 from 2006-05-11T21:00
Transcripts for Che and Charlie interview videos are now available on our blog. Read, listen, watch and learn!
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ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 6 from 2006-05-09T21:00
A discussion of the 'new web' or WEB 2.0. Hey, we all can be publishers! A talk about websites and a new thinking where we can all CONTRIBUTE and share our comments, opinions, photos, videos, ideas...
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ETJ's AdventurePod English No. 5 from 2006-05-07T21:00
Charlie interview - Part 2: More on Charlie's one year cycling adventure around Japan. He tells us about the impact of this long journey on his relationship. This is the AUDIO file (mp3) of that in...
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ETJ's AdventurePod English No. 4 from 2006-05-05T21:00
Che interview - Part 2: Che talks more about Tokyo, Japan and his 10 years of travel around the world. This is the AUDIO file (mp3) of that interview. TRANSCRIPT and VIDEO are available on our webs...
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English Teacher John Show No. 40 from 2006-04-30T21:00
We've made it to show number 40! Agreeing/disagreeing with statements: Me too, so do I, I am too, me neither; Idioms: It'll do. (It's enough to get the job done); It has nothing to do with me. It h...
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English Teacher John Show No. 39 - Special Q and A Show from 2006-04-24T21:00
It's a question and answer show, and we'll answer your questions about English grammar, idioms, slang or whatever. This is our first 'Question and Answer' show and we answer listener questions abou...
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ETJ FYI Message - 17 April 2006 from 2006-04-17T21:00
Send us your English QUESTIONS for our new ASK JOHN Question and Answer show. Send them now!
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ETJ's AdventurePod English No. 3 from 2006-04-16T21:00
Che interview - Part 1: Che has traveled the globe for 10 years and talks to us about the time he spent in Tokyo, Japan. This is the AUDIO file (mp3) of that interview. TRANSCRIPT and VIDEO are ava...
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ETJ's AdventurePod English No. 2 from 2006-04-14T21:00
Part 2 of our week-long cleansing fast (no food!) in Koh Samui, Thailand. This is a collection of self-recordings I did during the fast. Can you hear me getting weaker and weaker??? And then, healt...
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ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 5 from 2006-04-14T21:00
Health and fresh foods. Are all these processed foods good for us? For good health, let's eat more fresh fruits and vegetables(Transcripts on our blog at: englishteacherjohn.com/myenglishblog/)
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English Teacher John Show No. 38 from 2006-04-09T21:00
We're back from vacation! Asking someone to pass on a message: Could you please tell Susan that ... Please ask her to bring ... Also, an interview with Dharamsala, India's famous family.
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English Teacher John Show No. 37 from 2006-03-23T21:00
We are in Koh Samui, Thailand and ... we are HUNGRY!! Tomoko and I are beginning our 7-1/2 day cleansing fast. It means about eight days without any solid food! I talk about the details of this hea...
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English Teacher John Show No. 36 from 2006-03-11T21:00
We are in Dharamsala, north India and it's great to be back! I lived in this Indian-Tibetan village for about seven years and now I'm visiting. In today's show, we interview two of my Tibetan friends.
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ETJ's AdventurePod English No. 1 from 2006-02-28T21:00
Our very first AdventurePod English podcast! Charlie's going on a cycling adventure and so we interviewed him for our very first video podcast. This is the AUDIO file (mp3) of that interview. TRANS...
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English Teacher John Show No. 35 from 2006-02-28T21:00
Talking about having something done: 'I had those two rooms painted.' Two idioms: 1. what makes him tick? 2. down in the dumps. Other stuff: check out our very first VIDEO PODCAST! We're going to I...
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ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 4 from 2006-02-24T21:00
Japan hits Olympic gold! Our new AdventurePod English (APE), with an intro about Charlie's upcoming cycling adventure. Also, a little about next month's trip to India and Thailand. (Transcripts on ...
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English Teacher John Show No. 34 from 2006-02-20T21:00
Snowshoeing! Today's language segment: SUPPOSED TO. We also talk about a proverb: two heads are better than one. And some idioms today too: a piece of cake, no sweat, no way!! As always, we have pl...
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ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 3 from 2006-02-16T21:00
Wow, has email changed our world???!!! A quick comment about email, and then we'll hear an email exchange between Matt and Maria. (transcripts on the blog at: englishteacherjohn.com/myenglishblog/)
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English Teacher John Show No. 33 from 2006-02-13T21:00
Love and partners - it's Valentine's Day! Oh no .. what should I do? I could ... Also today, we have the Kaori-Hiromi interview part 2, and an idiom: take someone for granted, take something for gr...
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ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 2 from 2006-02-09T21:00
Inspiration and creativity. Talking about the wonderful documentary film, 'March of the Penguins.' Isn't it great that these kinds of projects can inspire us and create positive feelings and change...
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ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 1 from 2006-02-01T21:00
Our new 'What's Up?' Podcast for English learners!! John talks briefly about a topic of interest (we hope!) The English is at a natural pace, and will include idioms and slang. Transcripts are avai...
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ETJ's What's Up? Podcast No. 1 from 2006-02-01T21:00
Our new 'What's Up?' Podcast for English learners!! John talks briefly about a topic of interest (we hope!) The English is at a natural pace, and will include idioms and slang. Transcripts are avai...
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English Teacher John Show No. 31 from 2006-01-28T21:00
Greetings from the hilltop overlooking our city. Today's language lesson: using adjectives with actions ('to' infinitive) Examples: I'm sorry to hear ... She was surprised to get ... We also have s...
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English Teacher John Show No. 30 from 2006-01-23T21:00
Greetings, email and our 'frappr' map;'Slopecasting' from the slopes and chairlift in Hakuba, Japan; Using the 'past -ing' tense ('Yesterday afternoon I was reading a book in the park.)
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English Teacher John Show No. 29 from 2006-01-15T21:00
We have some strange weather here in Matsumoto. It's TOO WARM for our annual ICE SCULPTURE FESTIVAL, one of my favorites! There are more New Year's resolutions on the show today, and an interesting...
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English Teacher John Show No. 28 from 2006-01-09T21:00
Today, we learn about a Japanese festival called Ameichi. We also discuss Tricky English 1: using possessives. Let's learn two proverbs: 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder' and 'Out of sight, out...
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English Teacher John Show No. 27 from 2006-01-01T21:00
Happy New Year 2006! We'll hear some New Year's resolutions and learn a little about making New Year's resolutions. Also, a challenge for you to make an audio file and send it to us.
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English Teacher John Show No. 27 from 2006-01-01T21:00
Happy New Year 2006! We'll hear some New Year's resolutions and learn a little about making New Year's resolutions. Also, a challenge for you to make an audio file and send it to us.
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English Teacher John Show No. 27 from 2006-01-01T21:00
Happy New Year 2006! We'll hear some New Year's resolutions and learn a little about making New Year's resolutions. Also, a challenge for you to make an audio file and send it to us.
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