• Listen Up! Episode 137: Dating differences
    May 30 2024

    Mr. I talks about some differences in dating in the US and dating in Japan. How do you decide you are officially dating in the US? Listen to find out! #ListenUp #LearningEnglish

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    12 mins
  • Listen Up! Episode 136: Strange questions
    Apr 19 2024

    Mr. I talks about some questions from students that he finds a little strange or hard to answer. What are they and why does Mr. I find them strange. Listen and find out!

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    18 mins
  • Listen Up! Episode 135: Why do extensive listening?
    Mar 5 2024

    What is extensive listening, exactly? And why should you do it? Mr. I talks about how extensive listening can help your language skills. #ESL #ListenUp

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    15 mins
  • Listen Up! Episode 134: Valentine's Day/White Day
    Feb 29 2024

    Mr. I talks about his feelings about these two holidays. What are some of the differences between Japan and the US? Listen to find out! #ListenUp #ESL #ExtensiveListening

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    17 mins
  • Listen Up! Episode 133: Concerts I've been to
    Feb 29 2024

    Mr. I talks some more about music. This time, find about some of the most memorable concerts and music festivals Mr. I has been to, both in the US and Japan. #ESL #ListenUp #ExtensiveListening

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    18 mins
  • Listen Up! Episode 132: Bands I've been in
    Feb 29 2024

    Mr. I talks about all the different bands and ensembles he has been a member of. Sometimes, it was playing trumpet, sometimes guitar, and sometimes other stuff! Listen and find out more! #ESL #ExtensiveListening

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    18 mins
  • Listen Up! Episode 131: Hit by a car! (But I'm OK)
    Feb 8 2024

    Mr. I talks about his experience being hit by a car while riding his bicycle to work. What happened? What should drivers do when there's a cyclist on the road? Listen and find out! #Cycling #SafeDriving #BeCareful

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    17 mins
  • Listen Up! Episode 130: New Year's 2024
    Jan 16 2024

    Find out what Mr. I did during the 2023-2024 winter break. Where did he go for the first shrine visit of the year? Listen and find out!

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    15 mins