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Welcome to the DanSenSei English Podcast where the goal is to make English fun. If you are learning English and you are sick of boring textbooks and teachers who just talk about grammar rules, then this is the podcast for you. DanSenSei is a professiona

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    The End... Or Is It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 1:27


    This podcast has come to an end, but you can follow along with my new podcast "BritSpeakPod" To listen to the BritSpeakPod, click the link for your platform below: ​BritSpeakPod Official Website​ ​Apple Podcasts​ ​Spotify​ ​Google Podcasts​ ​Amazon Music I will still be bringing you all of the weird British English and culture that you love, but with much more! I hope to see you in the next episode!

    Stop Getting Stuck When You Speak In English

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 20:19


    In this podcast, you will learn some tips to help you stop getting stuck when you speak in English. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

    Do You Know These Weird British Expressions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 19:50


    In this podcast, you will learn about some weird British expressions we use all the time. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

    Which British Accent Is The Most Trustworthy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 13:24


    In this podcast, you will learn about different UK accents and what British people think about them. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

    How Do British People Celebrate Easter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 17:42


    In this podcast, you will learn about Easter in the UK. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

    10 Strange Things You Will Find In A British House [British English Podcast]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 15:21


    In this podcast, you will learn about some of the things you will find in a British house that might surprise you. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

    British Food That Is Worth Trying

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 14:20


    In this podcast, you will learn about British food that you should try when you visit the UK. You will also improve your English listening skills and vocabulary!

    More Strange Things About British Culture [British English Podcast]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 14:13


    British culture can be quite different from what you are used to, so today I will give you a crash course on weird things that Brits think are totally normal. Let's talk about it! Get the transcript: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/weird-uk-culture-2 Join the Study Squad Community and practice your English with me: https://www.patreon.com/dansensei Download the Study Hacks Guide and Vocabulary Cheat Sheets for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquad The UK has a lot of well known pieces of general knowledge, but the ones in this podcast are not so well known, even by us Brits. There was way too many to include in just one podcast, so a part 2 will be coming at some point, but for now, enjoy these strange facts about the UK! Follow me for more daily British English content: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish

    Weird Things Only British People Consider Normal [British English Podcast]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 12:30


    British culture can be quite different from what you are used to, so today I will give you a crash course on weird things that Brits think are totally normal. Let's talk about it! Get the transcript: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/weird-uk-culture Join the Study Squad Community and practice your English with me: https://www.patreon.com/dansensei Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquad The UK has a lot of well known pieces of general knowledge, but the ones in this podcast are not so well known, even by us Brits. There was way too many to include in just one podcast, so a part 2 will be coming at some point, but for now, enjoy these strange facts about the UK! Follow me for more daily British English content: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish

    I Bet You Don't Know These Weird British Facts! [British English Podcast]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 15:57


    For such a small island, the UK has some pretty interesting history and weird facts. Here are some facts about the UK you might not know! Let's talk about it! Get the transcript: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/pancake-day/ Join the Study Squad Community and practice your English with me: https://www.patreon.com/dansensei Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquad The UK has a lot of well known pieces of general knowledge, but the ones in this podcast are not so well known, even by us Brits. There was way too many to include in just one podcast, so a part 2 will be coming at some point, but for now, enjoy these strange facts about the UK! Follow me for more daily British English content: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish

    What is Pancake Day and Why Do Brits Love It? [British English Podcast]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 18:20


    Have you ever heard of pancake day? That's right, in the UK, we have a whole day dedicated to eating pancakes... but why? Let's talk about it! Get the transcript: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/pancake-day/ Join the Study Squad Community and practice your English with me: https://www.patreon.com/dansensei Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquad Pancake day is a well known British holiday that has been celebrated for generations, but where did it come from and why do British people still celebrate it? I'm here today to introduce you to the tradition, it's origins and how we celebrate it nowadays. Follow me for more daily British English content: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish

    Do You Know These Weird British Traditions? British English Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 16:23


    The UK has a tradition of strange and bizarre festivals and events. Here are some of the weirdest ones that will leave you scratching your head! Get the transcript: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/weird-events/ Join the Study Squad Community and practice your English with me:https://www.patreon.com/dansensei Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquad The UK is a pretty strange place sometimes. Today I want to share some of the more bizarre events, festivals and traditions that take place in the UK. From Wife racing to Cheese rolling, let's take a look at some of the most insane things that British people do with their time. Follow me for more daily British English content: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish)

    What is Driving in The UK Really Like? British English Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 20:20


    Have you ever thought about driving on British roads. I will tell you everything you need to know to get started and avoid getting in trouble while behind the wheel on the UK roads! Get the transcript: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/driving-podcast/ Join the Study Squad Community and practice your English with me:https://www.patreon.com/dansensei Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquad Driving is a pretty important part of life in the UK. This is partly because the public transport system is pretty rubbish, especially if you are outside of London. It is also partly because we enjoy the freedom that comes with being a driver. However, it can be pretty strange if you are not used to driving in the UK. Today I am going to talk about what driving is really like in England Follow me for more daily British English content: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish)

    Why do British People Love The Pub So Much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 19:47


    British people love the pub! It is a big part of UK culture, but why? What is it that makes the pub so special? Let's talk about it. Join the Study Squad Community and practice your English with me:https://www.patreon.com/dansensei Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquad The British pub. A place where you can go and spend time with your friends and family while drinking a few pints and grabbing a bit of pub grub. Why do British people love it so much though?In this podcast, I will try to answer this question as well as show you a bunch of words and expressions that you can use to talk about the pub in English. Follow me for more daily British English content: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish)

    Language Immersion is not a Magic Wand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 22:45


    Lots of people feel that if they move to an English speaking country, there English skills will improve. This is not exactly the case.Join the Study Squad Community and practice your English with me:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadWhen I moved to Japan, I felt that being around the Japanese language all the time would magically improve my Japanese skills. I was wrong about that. The same thing is true for lots of English learners. Today I am going to talk about why this doesn't work and what you need to be aware of when you move to an English speaking country. Don't forget, there is a video version of this podcast which you can see here: https://youtu.be/uigETz-99MwFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish)

    How Music Completely Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 24:36


    Music is a big passion of mine and it is the same for millions of people all over the world. Today, you will learn some ways to talk about music naturally in English. Get the Transcript for this Episode for FREE:https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/musicDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadSupport the podcast and join the Chinwag Conversation Club on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiIf you like music, you probably want to talk about it to people you meet, but it can be a bit tricky to do that in English. Today's podcast will help show you how native speakers talk about this subject so you can join in the conversation like a natural!What kind of music are you into? Why do you like it?Don't forget, there is a video version of this podcast which you can see here: https://youtu.be/n0mhAywZjNcFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish)

    Gaming Slang is Weird!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 24:06


    Lots of people enjoy gaming in their free time, so here are a bunch of words that you can use to talk about gaming in English!Get the Transcript for this Episode for FREE:https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/gamingDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadSupport the podcast and join the Chinwag Conversation Club on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiIf you like playing video games, then probably, you will want to talk about this in English. This episode introduces a lot of vocabulary that you need to know, and you will even hear me talking about my own gaming experiences. What was the first game that you ever played, and what did you think about it?Don't forget, there is a video version of this podcast which you can see here: https://youtu.be/J2qbwTl4SI4Follow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglish)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish (https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish)

    What Kind of Stuff Are You Interested In?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 27:08


    Talking about hobbies and interests is inevitable in English, so learn how to do it like a PRO!Get the Transcript for this Episode for FREE:https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/hobbiesDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadSupport the podcast and join the Chinwag Conversation Club on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiWhen you meet new people and you start to get to know them, eventually you will start to talk about the things you are interested in. Today I am going to help you do that in a really natural way.We will look at some expressions and questions you can use to talk about hobbies and build relationships with the people you meet.Don't forget, there is a video version of this podcast which you can see here: https://youtu.be/xE0fP0PTtUIFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglish

    What Are Your New Year's Resolutions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 22:31


    It's 2023, so that means it is time to set some new year's resolutions!Get the Transcript for this Episode for FREE:https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/new-years-resolutionsDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadSupport the podcast and join the Chinwag Conversation Club on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiAt the start of the new year, it is really common to make goals for the next 12 months. We call these new year's resolutions and they are a great way to motivate you to improve your life.Having goals is also really important if you are learning a language, so today we will talk about that!I'll also share my goals for 2023 with you!Don't forget, there is a video version of this podcast which you can see here: https://youtu.be/xE0fP0PTtUIFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    Where have I been? - The Chinwag

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 34:04


    I haven't made an episode for a while, and this is why...Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadSupport the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dansenseiSo, you may have noticed that I haven't made an episode for a while and I wanted to explain why. I also want to talk about what is happening with the podcast moving forward.Follow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    Speak English Confidently: Do These 5 Simple Things Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022


    If you want to speak English more confidently, you need to start doing these things RIGHT NOW!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/study-tips/improve-speakingDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIn this episode you are going to learn the 5 biggest mistakes English learners make when it comes to practicing speaking.I will also show you how to stop making these mistakes and show you how to practice speaking English so you can make massive progress!I will also talk about the difference between "going to" and "will" so you can make sure you avoid this common error!If you want to follow along with the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the tips, examples and advice so you can really remember these techniques for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    Knock Into Shape - Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 17:32


    Learn this common idiom and improve your English communication skills!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/knock-into-shape/Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "Knock into shape" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand what it actually means.We will also look at a question I received from a listener on Instagram who wanted to know the difference between "myself and by myself"If you want to follow along with the phrase in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    I love travelling, but.. - The Chinwag

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 23:19


    I have done a little bit of travelling in my life, so let's talk about it!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/visiting-the-ukDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadWelcome to "The Chinwag"This podcast is a little different to my other podcasts as I am not here to teach you a new phrase or talk about learning English. I am here to talk about a random subject and give you some listening practice.Today's episode is all about travelling. It is a thing that a lot of people love to do. I like travelling too but there is one problem...Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    British English Slang: The Most Common Words You NEED to Know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 20:47


    I'm back again with even more phrases you can use to communicate more like a native speaker!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/slang/british-english-slangDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIn this episode you are going to learn 13 of the most commonly used British slang words!I will show you some expressions that you will hear in the UK, including what they mean and how we use them. I will also give you some examples so you can see them in action.I will also show you some of the many ways you can use get around as I answer a question from a listener!If you want to follow along with the phrases in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    Foot The Bill - Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 17:59


    Learn this common idiom and improve your English communication skills!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/foot-the-billDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "foot the bill" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand what it actually means.We will also look at a question I received from a listener on Instagram who wanted to know the difference between "hint and tip"If you want to follow along with the phrase in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    Visiting the UK for the first time - The Chinwag

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 32:58


    What is it like to visit the UK for the first time? Let's talk about itGet the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/visiting-the-ukDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadWelcome to "The Chinwag"This podcast is a little different to my other podcasts as I am not here to teach you a new phrase or talk about learning English. I am here to talk about a random subject and give you some listening practice.Today I have a special guest... My wife, Erichan!Today, we will be talking about visiting the UK for the first time and what was shocking for my wife!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    5 MORE British Phrases for Confident Communication - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 20:34


    I'm back again with even more phrases you can use to communicate more like a native speaker!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/idioms/confident-communication-3/Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIn this episode you are going to learn 5 MORE British phrases that you can use to communicate confidently.I will show you some expressions that you will hear in the UK, including what they mean and how we use them. I will also give you some examples so you can see them in action.We will also learn about contractions and how we push words together to make it easier to say when speaking. We will practice this technique and you can use this podcast for some shadowing practice.If you want to follow along with the phrases in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    As Quiet As A Mouse - Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 19:29


    Let's look at this British phrase and how you can use it to sound more like a native!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/as-quiet-as-a-mouse/Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "as quiet as a mouse" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand what it actually means.We will also look at a question I received from a listener on Instagram who wanted to know the difference between "will and would"If you want to follow along with the phrase in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    The Chinwag: Moving to a New Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 26:54


    What is it like to move your whole life to a new country? Let's talk about itGet the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/moving-to-japanDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadWelcome to "The Chinwag"This podcast is a little different to my other podcasts as I am not here to teach you a new phrase or talk about learning English. I am here to talk about a random subject and give you some listening practice.Today I will be talking about my decision to move to Japan and how I feel about it. Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    5 British Phrases for Confident Communication - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 15:31


    Get ready to learn more 5 British phrases that you can use to communicate more like a native speaker!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/idioms/confident-communication-2/Download the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIn this episode you are going to learn 5 British phrases that you can use to communicate confidently.I will show you some expressions that you will hear in the UK, including what they mean and how we use them. I will also give you some examples so you can see them in action.We will also learn about elision and how British people often skip certain sounds when they speak. We will practice this technique and you can use this podcast for some shadowing practice.If you want to follow along with the phrases in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    Take a shine to - Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 23:30


    Let's look at this British phrase and how you can use it to sound more like a native!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/take-a-shine-toDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "take a shine to" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand what it actually means.We will also look at a question I received from a student who wanted to know the difference between "sometime" "some time" and "sometimes"If you want to follow along with the phrase in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    The Chinwag: What Do I Miss About England?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 21:03


    I get this question all the time, so let's talk about itGet the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/what-do-i-miss-about-englandDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadWelcome to "The Chinwag"This podcast is a little different to my other podcasts as I am not here to teach you a new phrase or talk about learning English. I am here to talk about a random subject and give you some listening practice. Today I will be talking about my hometown and what I miss about the UK since I moved to Japan in 2016. Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    Can American People Understand British English?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 22:06


    Do American people understand British English? Let's find outGet the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/slang/british-english-that-confuses-american-peopleDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadBritish English is weird, but do people from America understand British English?Today I was joined by my American friend Mike from 212English school (@212englishschool) to see how good his knowledge of British English is.We will also look at a question I received from a fellow English teacher on Instagram, Noty from Fun and Dynamic English (@funanddynamicenglish), where he wanted to know why British people always say "innit" If you want to follow along with the phrase in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    See Eye to Eye - Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 20:41


    Let's look at this British phrase and how you can use it to sound more like a native!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/see-eye-to-eyeDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "See Eye To Eye" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand what it actually means.We will also look at a question I received from a listener on Instagram who wanted to know the difference between "Turn" and "Turn Around"If you want to follow along with the phrase in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    Put Your Foot In It - Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 22:03


    Let's look at this British phrase and how you can use it to sound more like a native!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/put-your-foot-in-itDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadToday we are going to talk about the phrase "put your foot in it" You will learn exactly what this phrase means, how you can use it and where it comes from. You will hear it a fair bit in the UK so it is a good idea to understand what it actually means.We will also look at a question I received from a listener on Instagram who wanted to know the difference between "I like watching movies" and "I like to watch movies"If you want to follow along with the phrase in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    5 British Phrases for Confident Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 9:37


    Get ready to learn 5 British phrases that you can use to communicate more like a native speaker!Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadCheck out the episode post: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/5-british-phrasesDownload the Study Hacks Guide for FREE: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIn this episode you are going to learn 5 British phrases that you can use to communicate confidently.I will show you some expressions that you will hear in the UK, including what they mean and how we use them. I will also give you some examples so you can see them in action.We will also learn about elision and how British people often skip certain sounds when they speak. We will practice this technique and you can use this podcast for some shadowing practice.If you want to follow along with the phrases in the podcast, make sure you get the free cheat sheet for this episode. It has all the phrases, examples and definitions so you can really remember these phrases for longer.Get the FREE Study Squad Cheat Sheet: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me for more daily British English content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansenseienglishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansenseienglishTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dansensei_

    What does "Fluent" actually mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 17:26


    It's a pretty simple question, but the answer is quite surprising for a lot of students!In today's episode, I talk about what fluency in English actually is, compared to what my students think it is.Everyone wants to be fluent in the language they are learning but a lot of people don't actually understand what that means. Today I will tell you what I think it means and how I would get there.Get my Study Hacks guide - https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIf you want to watch the podcast live - follow me:On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishOn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishPlease don't forget to leave a rating if you enjoyed this episode and follow to make sure you never miss a future show!

    Can You Learn English By Watching TV?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 22:01


    It's a pretty simple question, but the answer is not so simple.In today's Episode I will discuss how you can use TV shows to improve your English.This questions comes to me all the time and the simple answer is yes, you can. The real question is "should you" That answer depends...Today I will show you how to get the most out of watching TV if you want to improve your English.In this podcast I list a bunch of TV shows. The full list is available on my website: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/tvGet my Study Hacks guide - https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIf you want to watch the podcast live - follow me:On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishOn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishPlease don't forget to leave a rating if you enjoyed this episode and follow to make sure you never miss a future show!

    Why Can't I Understand Native Speakers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 28:02


    It's a big problem, but it is not as simple as it seems.In today's Episode I will share why you struggle to understand native speakers and what you can do about it.We have all been there. We understand our teachers, we understand our friends but when we speak to a new person from an English speaking country, we don't understand anything. It makes you feel like you did something wrong and your English level is to blame. It is not that simple. There are a lot of different reasons this happens and I want to show you what they are and what you can do to avoid this problem in the future. Get my Study Hacks guide - https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIf you want to watch the podcast live - follow me:On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishOn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishPlease don't forget to leave a rating if you enjoyed this episode and follow to make sure you never miss a future show!

    Why You Should Learn A Second Languge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 27:08


    Learning a second language can open doors to a world you didn't even know existed.In today's Episode I will share why learning a second language is one of the most valuable things you can do.Having new experiences you never knew existed, meeting people that you never imagined you would meet and living in cultures totally different to your own are just 3 things that can come by learning English.In this Episode, I talk about how my life is better because I can speak another language and why you should do the same. Get my Study Hacks guide - https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIf you want to watch the podcast live - follow me:On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishOn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishPlease don't forget to leave a rating if you enjoyed this episode and follow to make sure you never miss a future show!

    Study Tips You NEED to Know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 28:18


    If you have ever found learning English difficult, you are not alone. Here are some things you NEED to know.In today's Episode I will share some study tips that you NEED to know to improve your English skills.Learning a language on your own is not easy. I found this out the hard way. I have some tips that I think you should know that will help you improve your language skills. In this Episode, I talk about my language learning history and how I taught myself to speak Japanese. I also discuss what I would do different when I learn a new language in the future. Get ready for some tips that will really help you improve!Oxford Core Vocabulary: https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/wordlists/oxford3000-5000Check out the ANKI app - https://www.dansenseienglish.com/study-tips/ankiGet my Study Hacks guide - https://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadIf you want to watch the podcast live - follow me:On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishOn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishPlease don't forget to leave a rating if you enjoyed this episode and follow to make sure you never miss a future show!

    Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 26:58


    You may have seen my face on social media, but you don't really know anything about me. Let's change that.In this episode I am going to be telling you my story from where I was born to where I am now and everything in between. Let's get to know each other!This podcast is designed for Intermediate English learners to practice their English listening skills so you can get used to understanding and listening to natural British English.Check out the full article here: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/podcast/my-storyIf you want to watch the podcast live - follow me:On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/dansenseienglishOn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dansenseienglishPlease don't forget to leave a rating if you enjoyed this episode and follow to make sure you never miss a future show!

    Stop Trying To Be Perfect and Just Start Trying [w/Toya @tooya_english]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 24:41


    I am joined by Toya to talk about his language learning journey, his motivations and his strategies.Check out Toya and his socials here: https://toya-english.thegap.co.jp/If you want to learn more about this topic, or loads of other topics, check out https://www.dansenseienglish.com where you can find lessons, videos and podcasts to help you level up your English.Get your downloadable cheat sheet! You can also get your free study hacks guide designed to help you study smarter, not study harder. http://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me on Social Media for mini lessons and bonus content. dansenseienglish.com/linksTHE DANSENSEI ENGLISH PODCAST:Welcome to the DanSenSei English Podcast where the goal is to make English fun.If you are learning English and you are sick of boring textbooks and teachers who just talk about grammar rules, then this is the podcast for you. DanSenSei is a professional, CELTA qualified English language teacher, who lives and works in Japan with over 8 years experience teaching people of all ages, levels and backgrounds.Each episode will give you all the information you need to master something new in English as well as giving you lots of listening practice. Every episode will be fun, interesting and useful with a focus on real world English that native speakers actually use.New Episodes are available every Friday. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from.

    These Phrasal Verbs are Great For Talking About Shopping!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 8:22


    Learn some common phrasal verbs that you can use to talk about your friends like a native in English!Check the full lesson here: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/phrasal-verbs/shoppingIf you want to learn more about this topic, or loads of other topics, check out https://www.dansenseienglish.com where you can find lessons, videos and podcasts to help you level up your English.Get your downloadable cheat sheet! You can also get your free study hacks guide designed to help you study smarter, not study harder. http://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me on Social Media for mini lessons and bonus content. dansenseienglish.com/links

    What motivates you to learn a new language? [w/Thinking in English]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 28:41


    I am joined by Tom from the Thinking in English podcast to talk about his language learning journey, his motivations and his strategies.Check out the Thinking in English podcast: https://thinkinginenglish.blog/If you want to learn more about this topic, or loads of other topics, check out https://www.dansenseienglish.com where you can find lessons, videos and podcasts to help you level up your English.Get your downloadable cheat sheet! You can also get your free study hacks guide designed to help you study smarter, not study harder. http://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me on Social Media for mini lessons and bonus content. dansenseienglish.com/linksTHE DANSENSEI ENGLISH PODCAST:Welcome to the DanSenSei English Podcast where the goal is to make English fun.If you are learning English and you are sick of boring textbooks and teachers who just talk about grammar rules, then this is the podcast for you. DanSenSei is a professional, CELTA qualified English language teacher, who lives and works in Japan with over 8 years experience teaching people of all ages, levels and backgrounds.Each episode will give you all the information you need to master something new in English as well as giving you lots of listening practice. Every episode will be fun, interesting and useful with a focus on real world English that native speakers actually use.New Episodes are available every Friday. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from.

    Talk about your Mates with these Phrasal Verbs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 11:55


    Learn some common phrasal verbs that you can use to talk about your friends like a native in English!Check the full lesson here: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/phrasal-verbs/friendsIf you want to learn more about this topic, or loads of other topics, check out https://www.dansenseienglish.com where you can find lessons, videos and podcasts to help you level up your English.Get your downloadable cheat sheet! You can also get your free study hacks guide designed to help you study smarter, not study harder. http://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me on Social Media for mini lessons and bonus content. dansenseienglish.com/links

    Use These Success Idioms To Have Better Conversations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 14:18


    Let's talk about some useful money idioms that you can use to talk about money!Check the full lesson here: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/idioms/successIf you want to learn more about this topic, or loads of other topics, check out https://www.dansenseienglish.com where you can find lessons, videos and podcasts to help you level up your English.Get your downloadable cheat sheet! You can also get your free study hacks guide designed to help you study smarter, not study harder. http://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me on Social Media for mini lessons and bonus content. dansenseienglish.com/links

    Talk about MONEY with these Idioms!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 11:23


    Let's talk about some useful money idioms that you can use to talk about money!Check the full lesson here: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/idioms/moneyIf you want to learn more about this topic, or loads of other topics, check out https://www.dansenseienglish.com where you can find lessons, videos and podcasts to help you level up your English.Get your downloadable cheat sheet! You can also get your free study hacks guide designed to help you study smarter, not study harder. http://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me on Social Media for mini lessons and bonus content. dansenseienglish.com/links

    British Idioms You NEED to know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 9:44


    Let's talk about some useful British idioms that you will hear if you go to the UKCheck the full lesson here: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/idioms/britishIf you want to learn more about this topic, or loads of other topics, check out https://www.dansenseienglish.com where you can find lessons, videos and podcasts to help you level up your English.Get your downloadable cheat sheet! You can also get your free study hacks guide designed to help you study smarter, not study harder. http://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me on Social Media for mini lessons and bonus content. dansenseienglish.com/linksTHE DANSENSEI ENGLISH PODCAST:Welcome to the DanSenSei English Podcast where the goal is to make English fun.If you are learning English and you are sick of boring textbooks and teachers who just talk about grammar rules, then this is the podcast for you. DanSenSei is a professional, CELTA qualified English language teacher, who lives and works in Japan with over 8 years experience teaching people of all ages, levels and backgrounds.Each episode will give you all the information you need to master something new in English as well as giving you lots of listening practice. Every episode will be fun, interesting and useful with a focus on real world English that native speakers actually use.New Episodes are available every Friday. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from.

    Improve Your English With These Water Idioms!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 12:27


    Let's talk about some useful English idioms related to water!Check the full lesson here: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/idioms/waterIf you want to learn more about this topic, or loads of other topics, check out https://www.dansenseienglish.com where you can find lessons, videos and podcasts to help you level up your English.Get your downloadable cheat sheet! You can also get your free study hacks guide designed to help you study smarter, not study harder. http://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me on Social Media for mini lessons and bonus content. dansenseienglish.com/linksTHE DANSENSEI ENGLISH PODCAST:Welcome to the DanSenSei English Podcast where the goal is to make English fun.If you are learning English and you are sick of boring textbooks and teachers who just talk about grammar rules, then this is the podcast for you. DanSenSei is a professional, CELTA qualified English language teacher, who lives and works in Japan with over 8 years experience teaching people of all ages, levels and backgrounds.Each episode will give you all the information you need to master something new in English as well as giving you lots of listening practice. Every episode will be fun, interesting and useful with a focus on real world English that native speakers actually use.New Episodes are available every Friday. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from.

    Do YOU Know these COLD ENGLISH IDIOMS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 10:49


    Let's talk about some useful English idioms related to being cold!Check the full lesson here: https://www.dansenseienglish.com/idioms/coldIf you want to learn more about this topic, or loads of other topics, check out https://www.dansenseienglish.com where you can find lessons, videos and podcasts to help you level up your English.Get your downloadable cheat sheet! You can also get your free study hacks guide designed to help you study smarter, not study harder. http://www.dansenseienglish.com/studysquadFollow me on Social Media for mini lessons and bonus content. dansenseienglish.com/linksTHE DANSENSEI ENGLISH PODCAST:Welcome to the DanSenSei English Podcast where the goal is to make English fun.If you are learning English and you are sick of boring textbooks and teachers who just talk about grammar rules, then this is the podcast for you. DanSenSei is a professional, CELTA qualified English language teacher, who lives and works in Japan with over 8 years experience teaching people of all ages, levels and backgrounds.Each episode will give you all the information you need to master something new in English as well as giving you lots of listening practice. Every episode will be fun, interesting and useful with a focus on real world English that native speakers actually use.New Episodes are available every Friday. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from.

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