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Best podcasts about ka voicecast

Latest podcast episodes about ka voicecast

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON THIRTY-THREE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2016 15:34


In today’s passage, entitled “The Age of Humans,” you will hear about the huge impact we humans, in our relatively short history, have had on our planet and every living thing on it. Listen carefully to the passage and answer the questions that follow. As you listen, it’s OK to jot down some notes of important details and ideas, but try not to let your note-taking get in the way of your listening. Answers can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  You may also download the lesson in PDF format to keep for your reference.  And be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track to boost your word power!

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON THIRTY-TWO

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2016 13:27


In today’s passage, entitled “The Rise of Megacities,” you will hear about what makes a “megacity” and why more and more cities around the world will soon enter the “Megacity Club.” You will also learn about some of the problems cities encounter when they become overpopulated. Listen carefully to the passage and answer the questions that follow. Answers to the Listening Comprehension Questions can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  You may also download the lesson in PDF format to keep for your reference.  And be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary bonus track!

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON THIRTY-ONE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 17:46


In today’s passage, entitled “Saving the Rhinos,” you will hear about a baby rhinoceros named Lofo that barely escaped death. You will also learn about why protecting large herbivores (animals that live on plant life) like the African rhino is vital to our planet’s environmental health. As you listen, it’s OK to jot down some notes of important details and ideas, but try not to let your note-taking get in the way of your listening. Answers to the Listening Comprehension Questions can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  You can also download the lesson in PDF format to keep for your reference.     Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary bonus track! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON THIRTY

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2016 22:17


In today’s passage, entitled “Nurturing the Arts,” you will hear about why many schools across America no longer offer arts classes. You will also learn about what the Los Angeles school district is doing to ensure that its students receive a well-rounded education.   Answers to the Listening Comprehension question can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  Alternatively, you may download the lesson in PDF format to keep for your reference.   Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary bonus track to boost your word knowledge! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON TWENTY-NINE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2016 14:40


In today’s passage, entitled “A Letter for Change,” you will hear about a socially conscious Massachusetts schoolgirl who had an idea for a much-needed change and decided to let the U.S. President know what was on her mind. You will also learn a little about the extraordinary woman who has been selected to be the face of the new $20 bill. As you listen, it’s OK to jot down some notes of important details and ideas, but try not to let your note-taking get in the way of your listening. Answers to the Listening Comprehension Questions can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track. You may also download the lesson to keep for your reference.  Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary bonus track to help boost your word skills. 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON TWENTY-EIGHT

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2016 16:38


In today’s passage, entitled “Totally Awesome,” you will hear about why experiencing the sensation known as “awe” can make you a better person. You will also learn about some of the experiments researchers have conducted to study the impact “awe” has on human behavior and relationships. Listen carefully to the passage and answer the questions that follow. Answers to the Listening Comprehension Questions are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  You may also download the lesson to keep for your reference.   Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY WORDS bonus track.  

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON TWENTY-SEVEN

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2016 16:31


In today’s passage, entitled “A Hobbit Mystery,” you will hear about the discovery of a previously unknown species of early humans. You will also learn about some of the different methods forensic scientists and researchers use to date prehistoric artifacts and human remains. Listen carefully to the passage then answer the questions that follow.  Answers to the Listening Comprehension Questions can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track and downloadable PDF.   Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track to boost your word knowledge! 

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Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON FIFTY

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2016 14:43


In today’s lesson, entitled Virtual History, you will learn a bit about the Great Fire of London of 1666. You will also hear about a fascinating new mobile phone app that can transport you back in time to key historical moments. That’s right. Time travel—well, sort of. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers to the Listening Comprehension Questions are available as a separate track on the KA Voicecast website.  And be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track to boost your word knowledge! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn! Lesson Forty-Nine

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2016 17:23


In today’s lesson, entitled The Curious Case of the Walking Encyclopedia, you will listen to a passage about Kim Peek, an American savant who had a remarkable ability to memorize all sorts of things. You will also learn a little about autism and how our attitude towards people with autism has changed over the past thirty years.   Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track to help boost your word knowledge!

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn! LESSON FORTY-EIGHT

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2016 20:11


In today’s lesson, entitled The Choshu Five, you will listen to a passage about five young Japanese men who, during Japan’s Edo period, risked everything to come to London and learn about Western ways.  Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.   Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track to help boost your word knowledge! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn! LESSON FORTY-SEVEN

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2016 14:41


In today’s lesson, entitled Where Are the Women?, you will learn a bit about the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. You will also hear why the Statue of Liberty and all that she stands for are not equally represented in parks and public squares in America’s great cities. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow.  Answers are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.   Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary bonus track to boost your word knowledge! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON FORTY-SIX

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2016 17:53


In today’s lesson, entitled Robotic Critters, you will listen to a passage about a handy new robot that is fact, not science fiction. And you will learn how researchers have used, of all things, the cockroach as a model for the new robot’s design and how they intend to put the “bot” to practical use. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow.  Answers can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track. You may also download the lesson in PDF format for your reference.  Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY BONUS track! 

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Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON TWENTY-SIX

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2016 17:17


In today’s passage, entitled “Killer Diseases” you will hear about how, in the 14th century, an epidemic wiped out nearly half of Europe’s population and also about how some diseases are transmitted from person to person.   Answers to the Listening Comprehension Questions are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track and PDF file.    Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary bonus track to boost your word knowledege!

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON FORTY-FIVE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2016 14:37


In today’s lesson, entitled The Ship of Dreams, you will listen to a passage about the events leading up to and following the sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers to Comprehension Questions are available on the KA Voicecast website.     Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary Words bonus track! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON FORTY-FOUR

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2016 14:55


In today’s lesson, entitled Going Bananas, you will listen to a passage about why bananas are often called “Nature’s Perfect Power Snack.” You will also learn about a disease that could wipe out banana crops all over the world. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers to the Listening Comprehension Questions are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track. 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn! LESSON FORTY-THREE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2016 15:49


In today’s lesson, entitled A Broader View of Beauty, you will listen to a passage about where the Barbie doll’s creator got her inspiration, and why, after nearly 60 years, Barbie is undergoing a big transformation. Answers to the Listening Comprehension questions can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  You may also download the lesson in PDF format to keep it for your reference.  Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track.  

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON TWENTY-FIVE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2016 14:45


In today’s passage, entitled “Man Up!” you will learn why one paleoanthropologist believes that mankind (and men in particular) has “let himself go,” so to speak, because of all this convenience and comfort. You will also hear about some of the amazing physical and mental feats that our human predecessors were capable of. Listen carefully to the passage then answer the questions that follow.     Listening Comprehension Questions and Answers can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track and downloadable PDF. 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON FORTY-TWO

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2016 12:55


In today’s lesson, entitled Seeds for Humanity, you will hear a passage about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway where a group of scientists have been planning ahead against a possible “doomsday” future. Answers can be found on the KA Voicecast website.  Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary bonus track! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON FORTY-ONE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2016 16:36


In today’s lesson, entitled Sustainable Living, you will hear a passage about the “ecological” and “carbon” footprints we all leave on the planet just by going about the business of daily living. You will also learn why pet dogs … well, you’ll see in a few minutes. Answers to the LISTENING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.   Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track!

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON FORTY

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2016 17:24


In today’s lesson, entitled Drone Worry, you will listen to a passage about why remote-controlled drones and airplanes have the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration worried. You will also learn about some of the practical ways in which drones are being used today. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers are available on the KA Voicecast website.  Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary Bonus track!!

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn! LESSON THIRTY-EIGHT

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2015 13:23


In today’s lesson, entitled Oh No! Another El Niño!, you will listen to a passage about how the unusual warming of surface waters in the South Pacific affects the weather all across the globe. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn! LESSON THIRTY-SEVEN

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2015 18:39


In today’s lesson, entitled O Christmas Tree! you will listen to a passage about how the Christmas tree tradition got started and about the real-vs.-artificial Christmas tree debate. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.    Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary Bonus track! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON THIRTY-SIX

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2015 17:40


In today’s lesson, entitled From Dynamite to Peace, you will listen to a passage about how Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel developed a safe and effective explosive for industrial use. You will also learn why he established the Nobel Prizes to honor those people who have made valuable contributions to mankind. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers to this week's questions can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track. Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary Bonus track. 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON THIRTY-FOUR

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2015 16:06


In today’s lesson, entitled It’s Elementary, you will be listening to a passage about how literature’s most famous detective helped pave the way for modern-day detectives’ crime-solving methods. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow.  Answers to today's Listening Comprehension questions are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  You may also download the lesson and keep it for your reference.   Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary bonus track to improve your understanding of the lesson itself and to give your vocabulary a big boost! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON TWENTY-FOUR

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2015 19:01


In today’s passage, entitled “Fear Itself,” you will learn about various types of phobias and how fear can drive people to do things that are not always logical. Answers to Listening Comprehension Questions can be downloaded on the KA Voicecast website.   Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary Bonus track to boost your vocab knowledge.

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON THIRTY-THREE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2015 20:43


In today’s lesson, entitled Earth Impact, you will be listening to a passage about the Chelyabinsk Meteor incident. You will also learn why astronomers are keeping a close eye on some space objects that may be on a future collision course with our planet. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary Words bonus track! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON THIRTY-TWO

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2015 18:49


In today’s lesson, entitled Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, you will be listening to a passage about Cleopatra, one of the most powerful and most famous women in history. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow.     Answers are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.       Be sure to check out the Key Vocabulary bonus track! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! LESSON TWENTY-THREE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2015 18:02


In today’s passage, entitled “Waste Not, Want Not,” you will learn about how much food is being wasted globally every year—this, in spite of the fact that millions of people around the world go to bed hungry every day. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow.   Answers are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track or PDF download.  Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track to improve your understanding of the passage itself, and give your vocabulary a big boost!

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Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON THIRTY-ONE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2015 15:32


In today’s lesson, entitled One Team, One Nation, you will be listening to a passage about how one of history’s most influential leaders used rugby to unite a divided nation. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. It’s always a good idea to take notes as you listen, but remember: don’t let your note-taking distract you from your listening. Answers are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.    Be sure to check out the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track to give your vocabulary a big boost!

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON THIRTY

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2015 16:53


In today’s lesson, entitled The Power of Social Media, you will be listening to a passage about how Facebook and other social-media networking sites got their start and about how dramatically “being connected” has changed the way we communicate today. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Answers can be found on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track.  Be sure to listen to the KEY VOCABULARY bonus track! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON TWENTY-NINE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2015 19:36


In today’s lesson, entitled Pay It Forward, you will be listening to a passage about the philosophy of “forward giving” and how it may have gotten its start in a play written more than 2,300 years ago. Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow. It’s always a good idea to take notes as you listen, but remember: don’t let your note-taking distract you from your listening. Answers can be found on the KA Voicecast website.       BE SURE TO LISTEN TO THE KEY VOCABULARY BONUS TRACK!   

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen and Learn LESSON TWENTY-SIX

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2015 20:31


In today's lesson, entitled Music to Our Ears, you will learn about what "buskers," or street performers, have to go through to earn the privilege to perform in some of London and New York's prime locations.  Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow.   Answers will follow immediately after the closing jingle.  You may also listen to the Listening Comprehension Questions and Answers track on the KA Voicecast website.   Be sure to listen to the Key Vocabulary bonus track.  This will help you improve your understanding of the passage itself and give your vocabulary a big boost.  

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Idioms and Phrasal Verbs Lesson 36

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2015 30:01


Today we will look at 22 common (but very informal) idiomatic expressions that you can use to describe a person's character--good or bad.   Be sure to check out the PRETEST exercise to get some real practice with these new phrases.   The PRETEST and ANSWER SHEET are available on the KA Voicecast website. 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Sunday, February 15 (2015)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2015 26:16


In today's episode of KA Voicecast, Olwen will be talking about Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's novel, The Secret Garden.   We will also be listening to a short passage entitled "Hello! Hello!"  about how the word "hello" became a common telephone greeting.  Listening comprhension quiz to follow! 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Idioms and Phrasal Verbs Lesson 35

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2015 35:02


Today we will be looking at twenty common phrases and expressions that have to do with love, romance, and relationships—just in time for Valentine’s Day.      Make sure you download the PRETEST EXERCISE and ANSWERS from the KA Voicecast website to test yoiur knowledge of the today's phrases before or after you have listened to the podcast. 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Idioms and Phrasal Verbs Lesson 34

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2015 30:02


Today, we look at some very useful and common English phrases based on the word "BREAK"   Be sure to challenge yourself with the pretest exercise, available on the KA Voicecast website. 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Thursday, January 15 (2015)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2015 26:34


Welcome to a new season of KA Voicecast! In today's episode, we will look at the new theatrical release of "Annie" as well as listen to a story about a poor, orphaned boy, made famous by Charles Dickens--Oliver Twist.  Tune in to practice your listening comprehension skills an brush up on some vocabulary words.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Monday, December 15th (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2014 16:41


Tune in to listen to two favorite Christmas stories told by KA Voicecast's very own Olwen Bartlett and Dan Blasor.    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at KA Voicecast! xxx Sumi Olwen Dan 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Monday, December 1st (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2014 32:57


In this week's episode of KA Voicecast, Sumi picks her Top Ten Christmas movies! Learn some fantastic new vocabulary words and check your understanding of some key words.  Pre-Christmas special! 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Saturday, November 15th (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2014 28:47


In today's two-year anniversary special, Olwen Bartlett looks at The Hunger Games: Mockingjay the movie in KA Top Picks!  The Story Time Story is The Switch by Anthony Horowitz with some challenging listening comprehension questions to follow.  Tune in and get the most out of your KA experience!

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Idioms and Phrasal Verbs Lesson 29

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2014 30:02


Today, we’ll be looking at 22 phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions based on the word FACE, expressions that you are likely to hear almost every day.  Be sure to challenge yourself and check out the PRETEST exercise, availble for download on the KA Voicecast website. 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST Idioms and Phrasal Verbs Lesson 28

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2014 30:01


With Halloween upon us, today we’ll have a little “scary” fun and check out some informal, but useful phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions that you are likely to hear or come across as the day for witches, goblins, and ghosts, not to mention “trick-or-treating,” draws near.  Be sure to test your knowledge by download the PRETEST from the KA Voicecast website! 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Wednesday, October 15 (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2014 32:57


Olwen returns this week with KA Top Picks!  Today, she will be talking about A Fault in Our Stars by John Green.  The Story Time story is A Series of Unfortunate Events.  We will do a listening comprehension exercise based on your knowledge of some of the vocabulary words you will be hearing today. 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST Idioms and Phrasal Verbs Lesson 27

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2014 30:02


In this week's episode of KA WORDCAST Idioms and Phrasal Verbs, we look at 15 common idioms and phrasal verbs based on the word WALK.   Take the pre-test exercise before listening to see how well you know today's idioms.  The pre-test is available for download from the KA Voicecast website.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2014 32:09


In this episode of KA Voicecast, we look at Roald Dahl's classic tale, The Witches.  We will examine several new vocabulary words, do a listening comprehension test, and check your knowledge of words in the passage.  There's a lot crammed into this 30 minute podcast--so much to learn. 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! Lesson FIVE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2014 9:33


Today you will be listening to a passage entitled One Man’s Dream about how one man in India literally moved a mountain to fulfill a dream.  Listen carefully to the passage and then answer the questions that follow.    Listening comprehension questions and answers are available on the KA Voicecast website as a separate track and PDF file. 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Idioms and Phrasal Verbs Lesson 26

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 30:02


Today we’ll be looking at twenty HOP-, SKIP-, and JUMP-based idioms and phrases that you are likely to come across on TV and in movies, in magazines and newspapers, on the Internet, and in everyday conversation. Downloadable exercise sheet and answers are available on the KA Voicecast website.  

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Listen Up! Lesson THREE

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2014 7:33


Listening comprehension practice:  You will be listening to a short passage, after which you will be answering ten listening comprehension questions.  L/C answers are available immediately following the closing jingle.  Alternatively, you can listen to the Q & A on a separate track on the KA Voicecast website.   Key vocabulary words are available in PDF format as well as a separate track. 

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast
KA WORDCAST: Idioms and Phrasal Verbs Lesson 25

Kikokushijo Academy Wordcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2014 30:02


Today we will be looking at 18 common RUN-based phrasal verbs—the ones you are most likely to come across on TV and in movies, in magazines and newspapers, on the Internet, and in everyday conversation:  the ones you will want to try out for yourself right away. Make sure you take the pretest exercise.  Available to download from the KA Voicecast website.   

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Monday, September 1 (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2014 23:35


In this week's KA Voicecast, we get back into "school mode" by offering helpful suggestions to create an optimum environment for learning.  Our Story Time story is The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Friday, August 15th (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2014 30:14


In this week's KA Voicecast, Olwen Bartlett recommends How to Train Your Dragon 2 in KA Top Picks!  Story Time story followed by listening comprehension practice to get  you ready for the new school year! 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Friday, August 1 2014

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2014 23:01


In this week's episode of KA Voicecast, we feature two listening passages for you to keep your listening comprehension in check.  Check out the bonus tracks on the KA Voicecast website! 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Tuesday, July 15 2014

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2014 28:13


In this week's KA Voicecast, Olwen recommends Disney's new film Maleficent in KA Top Picks.  Sumi Watters has compiled a list of recommended reading books for the summer holidays.  Lots of new vocabulary words to learn, as well as KA News, Story Time, and more.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Sunday, June 1st (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2014 26:16


In this week's KA Voicecast, we discuss how you can submit your own stories to the next issue of KA Voices, Kikokushijo Academy's student literary magazine.  Our story time story is a legend from Greek Mythology.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Thursday, May 15th (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2014 29:54


In this week's episode of KA Voicecast, we look at The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.  If you are a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic adventure novel, why not challenge yourself with some of the listening comprehension exercises we have prepared for you?

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Tuesday, April 15th (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2014 28:52


In this week's episode of KA Voicecast, Olwen Bartlett introduces Ender's Game in KA Top Picks!  WOW words, KA News, Story Time and more. 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Saturday, March 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2014 25:10


This week's episode highlights include a lesson on how to write a limerick, a brief history of the leprechaun, and a traditional Irish folktale.  Tune in for a 25 minute English lesson! 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Saturday, March 1 (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2014 26:54


Episode highlights include a look at what we can accept at the 86th Academy Awards ceremony, first time Oscar nominees, and To Kill A Mockingbird.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Saturday, February 15th (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2014 27:46


Episode highlights include a sneak peak at the all new KA Wordcast:  Idioms and Phrasal Verbs! Story Time story:  Why the Dove Is On Our Valentines  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Saturday, February 1st (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2014 30:18


SPECIAL:  Chinese New Year Episode highlights include In the News with Dan Blasor, in which he talks about Chinese New Year traditions, listening comprehension exercises, useful adjectives to describe character traits, and The Chinese Zodiac Story: The Great Race.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Wednesday, January 15 (2014)

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 23:09


Episode highlights include KA News, "Happy" idioms, and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Sunday, December 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2013 18:25


SPECIAL EPISODE:: Episode hightlights include In the News with Dan Blasor and a special Christmas story.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Sunday, December 1st

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2013 26:08


This week's episode highlights include In the News with Dan Blasor, KA News, a listening comprehension exercise, WOW words, and Little Women.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Friday, November 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2013 29:16


In today's KA Voicecast, we explore the history of Thanksgiving and how feelings of gratitude and appreciation can make you go a long way.  Our Story Time story is What the Moon Saw by Hans Christian Andersen.  Lots of WoW words!

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Friday, November 1st

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2013 27:00


In today's episode, we take a little history lesson and learn about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.  The Story Time story is a Phillip Pullman classic, The Firework Maker's Daughter.  WoW words, KA News, and so much more.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Tuesday, October 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2013 28:04


Episode highlights include the difference between HORRIFY and MORTIFY, some key vocabulary words, and a spooky ghost tale from Australian born folklorist, Joseph Jacobs.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Tuesday, October 1st

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2013 26:13


PRODUCTIVE ways to keep busy while recovering from the flu or cold.  Story Time story is Michael Morpurgo's The Wreck of the Zanzibar.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Sunday, September 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2013 32:01


In this episode of KA Voicecast, Charles Knudsen answers some frequently asked questions about instilling good reading practices in children, age appropriateness, and ways to improve listening and pronunciation skills.  Dan Blasor reads Clockwork or All Wound Up by Philip Pullman, and we look at nine key words from the Story Time passage.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Sunday, September 1st

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2013 26:57


Episode highlights include In the News featuring 8-year-old Aidan who will talk us through the Premier League summer transfers, a look at WOW words from Loser by Jerry Spinelli, and a trivia question related to Ichiro Suzuki.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Thursday, August 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2013 31:09


Why is good writing important?  How will the ability to write well make a difference in your future?  What is WORDCAST?  What did scientists use to make rudimentary teeth?  All these questions answered in the latest episode of KA VOICECAST.  Our Story Time story is SCAT by Carl Hiaasen.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Thursday, August 1st

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2013 36:07


In today's episode, Dan Blasor takes a look at the life and accomplishments of former South African president, Nelson Mandela.  We celebrate the birth of the His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, and the Story Time story is a Xhosa tale titled The Clever Little Man.  Lots happening on KA Voicecast this week so be sure to check it out!

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Monday, July 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2013 29:59


Today's episode highlights include puns, play on words, The Phantom Tollbooth, and the answer to the previous Let's Get Quizzical question. 

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Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Monday, July 1st

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2013 31:07


This week, Dan Blasor explores adverse weather and natural disasters in In the News.  The Story Time story is The Wonderful Wizard of OZ and we look at different ways to describe WIND, HOT, and COLD.  

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Saturday, June 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2013 28:30


In today's episode of KA VOICECAST, we look at all things William Shakespeare.  Highlights include A Midsummer Night's Eve, read by Olwen Bartlett, and everyday phrases and expressions coined by the Bard himself. 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Saturday, June 1st

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2013 28:18


Today's episode highlights include In the News with Dan Blasor.  Dan explores the world of marathons and other charitable fund-raising events.  Featured story:  The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.  WOW words, KA News, Let's Get Quizzical and more! 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Wednesday, May 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2013 27:54


Today's episode highlights include The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, UK Teachers Top 100 Books, and playground interviews.

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Wednesday, May 1st

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2013


Episode highlights include In the News with Dan Blasor, The Star by H.G. Wells, and the answers to the previous epidode's Let's Get Quizzical.  Some very challenging WOW words explained. 

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Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Monday, April 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2013 38:34


In this week's episode, we look at WOW words from Where the Red Fern Grows, take a challenge with a Very Tricky Poem, and look at the difference between DESERT and DESSERT.

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA VOICECAST for Monday, April 1st

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2013 31:40


Tune in for the most infomative English learning podcast available on the net.  Host Sumi Watters along with Dan Blasor and Natalie Hunt bring you news, WOW words, Story Time and all the latest Star Trek inspired technology. 

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast
KA Voicecast for Friday, March 15th

Kikokushijo Academy Voicecast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2013 30:45


In this episode of Voicecast, we explore the benefits of being bilingual as well as discuss the advantages of having English as one of your first or second languages.  The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling features in today's Story Time story.