Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Mini-Series – Self-Sabotage – Five Speakers from Around The World

So unbelievably grateful to be launching a new series (mini-series) on my podcast over the next five weeks that talks about self-sabotage.  What is self-sabotage? That’s you making a poor decision which ultimately jeopardizes you from achieving success.  We make decisions all the time that are detrimental to all parties that are involved, so I …

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 4 – Episode 96 – Developing Writing – Describing a Place (Two-Part Patreon)

Welcome back to another Developing Writing segment! This is going to be a two-part Patreon special, so in the part that’s available to the general public, there will be lots of speaking and vocabulary development. If you want the writing bank and the layout of how to write about a place, you’ll have to tune …

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 4 – Episode 90 – Developing Critical Thinking – Renewable Resources

Some good developing critical thinking for you guys in today’s podcast and a potential freewriting activity. Don’t miss out! Questions…. Using renewal resources such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy are all ways to meet energy needs. In which countries would each of these be good options to develop? Namba Parks in Osaka, Japan, is …

Arsenio’s ESL Special – Patreon Sneak Peek – Teen Discrimination

Hmmmm, I was unfortunately part of this. In today’s Patreon Sneak Peek, we have a very unfortunate couple of students who ended up drawing the short stick because of discrimination. I have an even longer story in my podcast (on Patreon) that you guys would be intrigued by. Remember the letter of complaint? Yeah, in …

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Special – Freewriting/Freespeaking – Social Media

Welcome back, everyone! Because my last video was such a big hit, here is a nice freewriting and speaking task for you guys! Would love to hear some of your opinions on these topics, but let’s look at some. Social media is good for younger and older people. Social media means people spend more time …

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 4 – Episode 86 – Reading & Speaking – Starting on The Path to Success (Patreon Exclusive

Super excited about this one. The extended podcast is in my Patreon. For those of you don’t know, I have a 10$ a month Patreon badge that provides exclusive content, videos, coaching and other things, so if you’re interested in enhancing your English language skills more, please inquire! With that being said, let’s do a …

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 4 – Episode 82 – Pronunciation: Falling Intonation in Wh- Questions

We’re back with pronunciation! We’re making this pronunciation Friday, followed by another pronunciation next Monday, so make sure you’re tuned in and ready to test those vocal cords! Tune into the podcast! The intonation usually falls at the end of Wh- questions that request information. Work with a partner, friend, family member, or anyone. Number …

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 4 – Episode 75 – Vocabulary – Minor Offences and Punishment

We’re back with some vocabulary and crazy stories that revolve around minor offences and punishment. However, the stories are in the podcast, so make sure you tune in! Nonetheless, do the exercises down below! Littering in a street or park Traveling on a public transport without a valid ticket Parking in an area designated for …

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: How “To” NOT Learn a Language

I was literally sitting, in horror, listening to recommendations. These students said, “we already know conversation. We would like to learn vocabulary and grammar.” Really? What vocabulary would you like to learn? The same vocabulary you’ve learned 10-30 times but haven’t remember yet? That vocabulary? Let me give you an insight of how I learned …

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: Season 4 – Episode 61 – Smart Reading

Why is it important to read actively? Well, when you’re reading an academic text, you’re trying to hurry to find the answer, points, ideas, assumptions, etc. If you’re reading a novel, you would want to close read rather than read actively. When I read personal development books, I read for the overall gist and definition …